Our Sunday Drive

Sunday morning my hubby, John, and I went out to hit the yard sales. The town of Bonanza had its annual craft festival and parade and everyone puts out a yard sale. What a blast we had. Found some pretty nice pieces. An old biscuit box, nutmeg grater, steam iron and tin box of Lipton Tea and an aluminum bowl.

I picked up this quilt at a recent yard sale and wanted to share it with you also. It is all hand stitched. I think it tells a story of the places they went and the things they loved.




We went into the Cafe and had a nice breakfast and then we sat on the tailgate of the truck and watched the parade. Walked around the different food and craft booths. I'm thinking of maybe setting up my own booth next year. Most things there were jewelry and not much hand sewn items.

We then came home and unloaded our truck, I packed a picnic lunch, grabbed the dogs and we headed into northern California to Medicine Lake. We have been going to this lake the last three years during winter and snowmobiling and this was our first time to see the lake in summer.  We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful a lake this is out in the middle of nowhere.

It took about an hour and a half to get to the lake. Part of the road was gravel, part beat up pavement and part dirt. So a little rough and narrow at times. We plan to go back and camp in the tent so we can bring my boat and explore the lake and do some fishing. I guess this lake is about 107 feet deep, very clear water and warm enough to go swimming in.

It has a beach area where no dogs are allowed that is all sandy and roped off just for swimming which is where I am headed tomorrow with my daughter. We plan to do some hiking around and laying out in the sun.

After we had our lunch we took a drive up around the campground areas and up to what is called Little Medicine Lake. It is just a short walk up to this little prisine spot.

I could live here easily. Just stock it with fish.

It has a bench where you can just sit and take in the quiet of this place. So pretty. There looks like a walking path that goes around the lake. May have to check this out tomorrow.

Further up the road we came across two doe and three fawn. They were okay with taking their pics from the truck but when I got out to get a little closer, mom let me know I'd better back off. Aren't they cute?

There were lots of pretty different colored wild flowers in bloom everywhere you looked.

We came upon this tree on the side of the road, which to me looks like a pregnant woman. What do you think?

John had to have a pic of its behind. Notice the sign. I had to giggle.

We drove around for awhile and it was 6:30 before we headed for home. This was one very enjoyable , relaxing trip we had together and I hope we will have more of them soon.

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 We just recently lost our sister-in-law last week to cancer. Her and her husband have lived on the property with us for six years. This has been a tough year for us, so trying to find peace and understanding and keep our sanity is trying at times. We count our blessings every day and let those we love know it.