Because it was almost a non-winter, we had early access to Mineral King this year. However, it didn’t act very summerish in those early weeks. (You may recall our cold, gray, overcast, foggy and rainy Memorial Weekend.)
Two weeks later I was back, and had an exciting afternoon in the cabin.
Is this hail??
It is, but the mountain quail doesn’t mind. Wow, it really piled up out there!
It cleared up for an evening stroll, so we got to see the alpen-glow on Empire (this is the rock outcropping, not the highest part of the mountain.)
Despite our lack of precipitation during the so-called “winter” of last season, these spring storms are providing water, for which we are very grateful.
Hail remained on Sawtooth for much of the next day.
If a bit of judicious pruning was done, the point of Sawtooth would be visible in this view. I have made it visible with pencils several times (all sold, no records, sigh.) I think of this as Tim and Judy’s view, because they were married close by 19 years ago. (or was it 21 years??) We’ve lost touch with several moves and 3 adopted children later, but they will remain forever in my heart.
Maybe it is time to paint this scene. Mineral King provides an endless source of inspiration.
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Hi Jana,
Tell me more about the alpine glow. Is that sunlight reflecting on the mountain or algae somehow? Wow.
How are you? How is your brother in law?
What have you been reading lately?
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
Hi Jennifer,
“Alpenglow” is a fancy mountain word for sunset light on peaks. Often it looks pinky-peachy, but I’ve seen it bright red! It may just be a reflection of the sunset itself on the whitish granite.
Thank you for asking about my bro-in-law. He has one day remaining of treatment, then a waiting period for some healing, then another MRI. He is okay, but tired, of course.
Currently I am reading several books, the most fascinating of which is “Fifth Business”, a novel by Robertson Davies written in 1970. Saw it recommended on some website, but can’t remember which or why. So far, it is pulling me into the story!
And you?
Glad to hear you guys are getting some much-needed rain, Jana. We are getting tons of rain here in the Heartland — too much really with flood warnings and all. But, we are thankful that lakes and ponds and rivers, etc. are filling up again. Love that shot of the alpen-glow that you guys got. Bet it was gorgeous in person. Have a great weekend!
The rain is a blessing, Cheryl. Since we got nothing stored over the winter in the form of snow, we are thankful for anything that adds to the streams, rivers, lakes and storage basins. We need to figure out a way to transport water from the wet areas to the dry areas across the country instead of just within the state.
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