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August 18, 2010 | Filed under: Stuff

It’s looming over my head and yet my camera woke me up the other morning, calling my name.

“Psst!” my camera said. “Forgetaboutwork … I’m more fun.”

And damn if my camera wasn’t right. It was WAAAAAY more fun to walk along the Truckee River than work. And I only had to climb two fences and pass a DO NOT TRESPASS sign …

I cut my calf. Never let it be said that I don’t suffer for my art. At the time though, mostly I was worried about the scent of my blood drawing bears and coyotes oh my.

Probably I should have been more worried about where I parked, since I got a ticket.

If Alpha Man is reading this, I’m just kiddin’. Of course I wasn’t stupid enough to park in the same place I parked last time. And I most definitely wasn’t stupid enough to get yet another ticket. Probably.

And if my editor is reading this, this whole blog is a figment of your imagination because I am writing. Writing like a dog. I swear it.

On the two tickets I didn’t get …

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  1. Judy F says:

    You live in such a pretty place. Can I visit??

  2. Stacy ~ says:

    It IS gorgeous. Tempts me just a bit to leave the big, bad city. But I like my conveniences too much LOL.

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  4. Amy L says:

    Thanks for the beautiful blue sky photographs! It is rainy and miserable today where I live. Your photos brightened my day! :cool:

  5. tennismom mary g says:

    Those pics are great. You have such a good eye. First one could be a post card.

  6. Dee B. says:

    It is a beautiful place, thanks for sharing it with us.

  7. Liza says:

    I’m thinking the bears would have been more interested in the cookies you didn’t bring on the walk you didn’t take. ;-)

  8. Donna M says:

    Those pictures make me want to pack up right now to come take a hike in your corner of the world. I’m thinking I need to go somewhere!! :smile: Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. Remember, even God rested on the seventh day. You deserve a break from work.

  9. Brandy says:

    Wish I lived in an area as gorgeous as that!

  10. Vicki says:

    A little different pictures then yesteredday :lol:

  11. Vicki says:

    By the way – Have I mentioned lately how I wish you were on facebook….. :sad:

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