Thursday, Oct 13
Yagi and I went back to the Aspen Grove on the south end of the dispersed camping area shortly after 9AM. I was checking out the road to see if Martha's CRV would be able to handle it. Nope.
It was a bit brisk with temperatures in the low 40s, but still enjoyable to walk around:
As you might be able to see, the light wasn't as great as the last time I was here.
I returned to camp, going slowly as the road was being graded, I guess to get rid of the bigger ruts?
Spent part of the morning learning how to coil an electrical extension cord so that there are no snags or not when you uncoil it for use. I used YouTube to find the method I liked best:
After lunch, I returned once again to the Aspen Grove and the light was "mo better"
A change in plans, Martha will not be joining me tomorrow for a weekend of camping together. I will be instead heading back home probably on Monday.
The VRRV is also due an emissions test, so it is best to get it done while still in the state I supposed to down south.
Speaking of going south, that will probably not happen now until after Christmas due to other events, some stuff I have to get done with the VA and it will be good to be at home with the family for the next couple of months or so.
I'll see if the weather turns too cold the next couple of days, might end up going home earlier than Monday.
Info links re Aspen, possible reason they were harvested here, and more than you probably ever wanted to know about the Quaking Aspen!
Information on Aspen from USDA
6 comments:
Great shots of the aspen. Thanks for sharing them.
Am curious, what do they harvest aspens trees for? Is for commercial use or fire control or...?
Wow, the trees are on fire!
Another great set of photos. Aspens are so pretty anytime of the year. Good luck with your VA appointments.
Thanks CCjon, As to your questions, please see the links I just added to the bottom of the posting which might explain what I found.
Thanks Oz, The VA has treated me pretty well so far but we shall see, after all it is a government operation!
They sure looked like they were, SonjaM, especially the ones that were surrounded by conifer pines that are dark green to provide better contrast for the colors.
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