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Pre eclipse shopping the street vendors

The weather station was installed three years ago this week. I took that excuse to install a webcam that can be viewed on the Weather Underground site for the weather station. This link goes directly to the webcam: https://www.wunderground.com/webcams/BufordRanch/1/show.html And … Continue reading →

Bless Our Second Amendment Rights The Detwiler Fire, a raging blaze that forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed 63 homes in Mariposa County, was caused by firearm discharge on public lands, Cal Fire investigators said in a release Friday evening.

The Detwiler Fire is currently at 82,000 acres and 85% contained. There is one remaining evacuation advisory in the northern part of Mariposa County, and two shelters remain open (Sonora and Mariposa). Still waiting to hear the best way to … Continue reading →

Phil and Arlin got me a new chair for my birthday. They swear this one will help my comfort and healing as I continue to do battle with sciatica. Now I can fall asleep in my chair like the rest … Continue reading →

The fire is now at 81,000 acres and 70% contained. Most folks have been allowed to go back home and the shelters in Oakhurst have been closed. Much of this previously evacuated area remains under evacuation advisory, however, which basically … Continue reading →

…just had a birthday too. Turned 13 and is pretty excited about it. Sent from my iPad

Arlin got swim gloves for his birthday. He tried them out yesterday in the pool yesterday and says they do indeed provide enough resistance for a good workout. Sent from my iPad