Florence
Lake is located deep in the Sierra's and is
accessible via the famous Kaiser Pass road. This
single lane road provides drivers and passengers alike
with awesome scenery as well as horrifying near misses
as opposing vehicles inch by each other - trying
to get by with out going over the edge. No
guard-rails here!
Once lakeside Dick, Chuck and I loaded our back
country packs on the Florence Lake ferry for the 5 mile
putt across to the trail head on the far side of the
lake. We were headed to make camp along the San Juaquin river. The highly desirable Blaney Meadow
hot springs lay across the river and would require a
wild and wet - if not slightly dangerous crossing.
We had a great time, and the guys caught lots of fish.
I really enjoyed this trip - especially exploring a part
of the Sierra range I've never been before.
Thanks to Chuck for providing many of the pictures.
It had been many years since I'd been to "The Bowl"
but thanks to our friend Lyz, Virginia and I had such a
pleasant evening at the Hollywood Bowl enjoying the Los
Angeles Philharmonic.
She was nice enough to share her boss's box seats,
new Lexus and VIP parking to boot! (Boss was away
on vacation...). We wined and dined in our primo
box seats and really had a nice time. Thanks Lyz!!!
August 28th 2006 - Back from Mineral King in
Sequoia National Park.
Virginia
and I spent 5 days in the Mineral King area of Sequoia
National Park. This was a new area for both of us and we
had a blast exploring it's high elevation lakes, trails,
meadows and wildlife.
We stayed at Cold Springs Campground - and
scored a site right on the creek.
We spent the days hiking the steep and strenuous
trails, high into the alpine tundra. Nights were
spent 'round the campfire while cooking, stargazing and
listening to the continuous rush of Mineral Creek just
past our picnic table. While Los Angeles was still
the last grips of a wicked heat-wave, the high elevation
provided nippy mornings and cool afternoon breezes.
So nice!
Video below. 3 minutes 38 seconds. Click the
button to begin!
August 31st 2006 - My Brother Raises Money For
Cancer Research
I'd like you to take a few moments to read an
announcement from my brother Jeff.
He's participating in the "Reach the Beach" relay which
raises money for many charities.
Jeff and his team will give their donations to the
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston Massachusetts.
Cancer Awareness:
I'd like you to meet my dear friend
Lisa
who is suffering
from breast cancer. As
life goes on for the rest of us, Lisa faces unimaginable
darkness in her future. I encourage you to
visit
her site, and send her any messages of support that you
may have. Thanks.
I also support the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. I've participated in their
Race for the Cure
5k and found it most inspiring. Get information
about this event in your area to participate and help
raise funds for breast cancer research.
Florence
Lake is located deep in the Sierra's and is
accessible via the famous Kaiser Pass road. This
single lane road provides drivers and passengers alike
with awesome scenery as well as horrifying near misses
as opposing vehicles inch by each other - trying
to get by with out going over the edge. No
guard-rails here!
Virginia
and I spent 5 days in the Mineral King area of Sequoia
National Park. This was a new area for both of us and we
had a blast exploring it's high elevation lakes, trails,
meadows and wildlife. 
Video below. 3 minutes 38 seconds. Click the
button to begin!
Cancer Awareness:
