Author Archives: Lew

Since I had not checked it out for weeks, I logged on to the NASA Human Space Flight website and discovered I had approximately 10 minutes to set up for a pass of the International Space Station (ISS). The schedule … Continue reading →

Prior to attending the June monthly meeting of the LDPCSD Board of Directors I snapped the below photo. Below photo taken across from the LDPCSD on Merced Falls Road. The below photo was taken on Lazo Way looking east.  Lake … Continue reading →

0745 Monday, June 17, 2013 Does not look encouraging from here.  Early this morning the smoke started to again billow up over the mountain horizon.  Current estimate is three days to containment.   Here are some links for information, photos, maps, and video of … Continue reading →

I was outside harvesting some tomatoes when I looked up and saw a large column of smoke rolling up into the sky and being pushed into a horizontal strata by the wind…. Here’s what I found out from CALFIRE and the MARIPOSA GAZETTE: ********************* … Continue reading →

I was digging through some old records when I discovered this single sided 78 RPM Victrola.  Enrico Caruso performing Rigoletto – Ladonna e Mobile “Woman is Fickle”. So?  Like I really listen to opera.  Didn’t mean that much until I listened … Continue reading →

MBTYAY, LEW

Here is another very common, and fast, lizard.  These get almost as big as the alligator lizard also indigenous to the Lake Don Pedro area.  Beautiful markings huh?     MORE INFORMATION:  http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/environmental_education/BLM-Idaho_nature/wildlife/reptiles/turtles_and_lizards/western_whiptail.html   My best to you and yours, Lew

Here are some video clips of the CDF air attack yesterday of the fire at the Lake Don Pedro Golf Course.   I am not sure, but from my vantage point it appeared to involve two CDF spotters (split tailed aircraft), a bomber … Continue reading →

“However, if complaints are made as a result of junked vehicles, trash around the properties, and dangerous situations, it is the obligation of our community to ensure that these items are taken care of properly. That obligation has always been … Continue reading →