tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post468762656795633171..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: A Spot of Blue in the Harshness of DroughtJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-79663963321462933302015-10-05T12:58:27.351-07:002015-10-05T12:58:27.351-07:00Never expected to see it this bad up here, so sad....Never expected to see it this bad up here, so sad. Thanks, she's a special piece.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-27390048724841177422015-10-04T17:41:19.662-07:002015-10-04T17:41:19.662-07:00Drought in the SW is usual but to see this in the ...Drought in the SW is usual but to see this in the NW is really scary. Love the new drum.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-18214828653904138122015-10-01T20:51:36.052-07:002015-10-01T20:51:36.052-07:00The little bit of rain today was so refreshing - I...The little bit of rain today was so refreshing - I swear we could hear the ground sucking it up! Fingers crossed for a wet season ahead :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55713956909603033112015-10-01T20:24:17.979-07:002015-10-01T20:24:17.979-07:00Yes, the drought is dire. We were camped at Goose ...Yes, the drought is dire. We were camped at Goose Lake several years ago and there was no water then, either. Just acres of cracked mud flats. I read that this winter is supposed to bring big rains -- hopefully that will turn out to be true. Maybe your new beautiful drum can help to call in the rain. :-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72465939957587848882015-10-01T09:36:51.819-07:002015-10-01T09:36:51.819-07:00If we get the Jeep back in time today we will defi...If we get the Jeep back in time today we will definitely stop by and say hi! Yes, the down side to El Nino is too much too fast on those burned hillsides :-( Safe travels!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-4928544914525810282015-10-01T09:25:19.498-07:002015-10-01T09:25:19.498-07:00I am just shocked to see NO water in Goose Lake? ...I am just shocked to see NO water in Goose Lake? I spent many summers camping at Eagle Lake when younger. Wow, those were sad pictures too! HEY, on a plus note, it's late, but Lee & Trace of Camper Chronicles are workkamping at the Hobo Day Use area in Susanville along the river/Biz Johnson Trail. You should pop in and see them! Trace is still working during the day, but maybe a bit later? I sure hope El Niño can refill things w/o creating horrible mud slides for poor 'ol CA. We'll be back in Placerville in November. DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-68721400770010828912015-09-30T19:02:44.141-07:002015-09-30T19:02:44.141-07:00We've heard fire truck sirens here a couple ti...We've heard fire truck sirens here a couple times and hold our breath. Fortunately there is a pretty good storm front moving through tomorrow (because we washed the windows) so that's a good sign.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47866796791556015082015-09-30T12:50:14.174-07:002015-09-30T12:50:14.174-07:00Someone stole my last drum and I just haven't ...Someone stole my last drum and I just haven't wanted to look for another. When Jenna made her own I asked if she would make one for me. The drum is quite special, with gentle power. Can't wait to get out in the desert with her this winter :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-85595779635922150382015-09-30T12:49:39.913-07:002015-09-30T12:49:39.913-07:00Scary stuff, Jodee. Stay safe out there...it look...Scary stuff, Jodee. Stay safe out there...it looks like it is ripe for wildfires.exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-65003417981893342062015-09-30T12:46:55.555-07:002015-09-30T12:46:55.555-07:00We were talking about Folsom on our last leg. I wa...We were talking about Folsom on our last leg. I was wondering if there was even anything left in it at all. Here's hoping!!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19463805530488157192015-09-30T10:36:12.068-07:002015-09-30T10:36:12.068-07:00We went to Folsom Lake a couple weekends ago. I co...We went to Folsom Lake a couple weekends ago. I could never imagine so little water until I saw it with my own eyes. Quite sad and depressing :-( I really hope CA gets a soaking in the months ahead!Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-54976761280669049322015-09-30T08:18:30.598-07:002015-09-30T08:18:30.598-07:00So sad to see the landscape suffering. I hope tha...So sad to see the landscape suffering. I hope that the rains will come in time and that everything can hold on. Your drum looks magnificent. How wonderful to have it made on the new moon with that energy and just for you. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-51889815747498585262015-09-30T07:40:32.334-07:002015-09-30T07:40:32.334-07:00Absolutely! Hope it pushes all the way to Canada a...Absolutely! Hope it pushes all the way to Canada as well!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-28568222159873041112015-09-30T07:39:57.287-07:002015-09-30T07:39:57.287-07:00Looking forward to that :-) Finding that water wa...Looking forward to that :-) Finding that water was a big deal!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-75109502445437900062015-09-30T07:39:09.253-07:002015-09-30T07:39:09.253-07:00I certainly hope that is the case. These look to b...I certainly hope that is the case. These look to be pretty shallow lakes so possibly they can recover quickly. Unfortunately the El Nino predictions show less than normal rainfall for Northern CA, OR and WA again this winter :-(Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-38619303848617160932015-09-30T06:15:18.596-07:002015-09-30T06:15:18.596-07:00Fingers crossed for a good strong El Nino this win...Fingers crossed for a good strong El Nino this winter!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-33279862262417899642015-09-29T21:56:06.499-07:002015-09-29T21:56:06.499-07:00Seeing all the dry lake beds is so sad. Hopefully...Seeing all the dry lake beds is so sad. Hopefully, they will soon be flowing with water again. Good to see you did find some water:) Very nice!<br /><br />Travel south safely. Looking forward to Friday:) You'll have to tell us more about your drum.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-75703917829380725192015-09-29T20:50:31.535-07:002015-09-29T20:50:31.535-07:00It definitely is a dry year. When we were in Texa...It definitely is a dry year. When we were in Texas a few years ago many of the lakes were dried up there too. However, I've been told the water has returned. Hopefully, that'll be the case for the dry lakes you discovered.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.com