Thank you for organizing this. I'm writing today. I have been a REI member since the 1970's, I expect others are long-time customers, too - maybe they will listen to us.

Happy to live under your benevolent mayorship!! Thank you for being such a joyful voice for the fandom, even for us "lurkers"!

It was a WONDERFUL ride. Thank you for leading the way in bringing them to life with all the snark, steadfast fight and heart - and for your connection to and support of the fandom! Always an EARPER! #WynonnaEarp

Green redwood sprouts emerge from an fallen tree in and fern valley.

A fallen redwood stump hosts a variety of mushrooms and fungi - yellow and wavey between the tiny green ferns.

Looking close-up in Stillwater Creek State Park, Northern California, even on a fallen Redwood, beautiful life continues - photos by me.
#trees #thicktrunk #nature

Years ago, we adopted a kitten found near our office. Would return to feral state when stressed. At the vet, we noticed that there was a blue dot on Chip's file. We asked "why a dot?", they said "that means he has issues". We then asked, "why 3 dots?"... they said, "Chip has LOTS of issues."

Be kind, but take no sh*t.
(That's actually Emily, isn't it?!)

The sun cuts through a thick redwood forest in the Northern California coastal forest. In the foreground are large green ferns.

Stillwater Creek State Park, Northern California - photo by me.
#trees #thicktrunk #nature #thicktrunkThursday

There's no party like a shrimp party!

Been there! (in my younger years)

A striking Central California sunset during the recent storms. The sky shows grey storm clouds with a yellow-orange sunset breaking through over the Coastal Range of mountains.

A striking Central California sunset during the recent storms.

Linda Ronstadt I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance YouTube video by samokc61

Linda Ronstadt - I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance (with You)

youtu.be/JcCm3GhrcyI?...

2,700 miles away, but sending art vibes (AS IF, I had art skills!) for your success!!

The Manhattan Transfer - Java Jive - Vocalese Live (1986) YouTube video by The Manhattan Transfer

Java Jive - Manhattan Transfer
youtu.be/HmUqtq4kjSg?...
"I love coffee, I love tea. I love the java jive and it loves me..."

I see what you did there!

A black and white poster in the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles shows a picture of a man and woman in conversation from the 1978 production of "They're Playing Our Song" with a quote by playwright Neil Simon " If no one ever took risks, Michaelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor."

"If no one ever took risks, Michaelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor."

From "They're Playing Our Song", by Neil Simon, 1978-1979 season at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles.

A shallow creek flows through a stand of Coastal Redwoods and ferns with sunlight poking through.

A small creek flowing through Stillwater Cove Regional Park in northern California. Photo by me.

So many beautiful Inyo NF trail posts - I am making a list to hit some of these spots. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

The Dec 7 eel fact is fun and amazing!! Will any of my friends believe "eel-rents"??? Loving the Advent ride!! Thanks @sarahmackattack.bsky.social and @skypeascientist.bsky.social‬!! #eelfacts

Went to USC during that time (late 70's/early 80's). The Hollywood sign was only 5-6 miles away as the crow flies, but it was a special, rare day when you could actually see it from campus!

Loved Crab facts last year. This year we're all set to go with Eel Facts - can't wait for Dec. 1!

Beautiful! Thanks for posting a new view tonight!!

My most favorite kiosk name was on Hwy 395 in the high desert/eastern Sierra in California. Called "Inyo Cup" in a small town in Inyo County! Sadly, no longer there to make me laugh as I would motor by!

Happy Birthday !!
Having just hit 65 and, in the current times, I find myself embracing this:
Do no harm, but take no shit.

If you see this, post a shark that isn't from Jaws.
(thanks greeting card store!)

Read the whole series! Made a list of the most intriguing parks she described in such wonderful detail. The mysteries were good, too. Future road trips!!

A rocky High Sierra trail disappears over a low rise. High altitude flowering shrubs are to the left with a daisy-like yellow flowering plant to the right. Some snow still remains on the distant mountain tops.

Sierra flowers for the first of July.

Trailhead to Parker Lake, High Sierra near June Lake. (elevation 7,770)

Lisa, do they have any natural predators? I did not realize until your video how their movement seems quite limited. Thanks!

A small acrylic paperweight that contains a piece of old wood from Capt. Cousteau's ship "Calypso". It includes the quote "Calypso! One look at her was all it took to decide that she would become my ship...I will sail with her, she will become my home, my universe..." The paperweight was given to anybody who donated to the upgrade and retrofit of the Calypso circa early 1980's.

Sitting on my desk now. see alt text for info

Trillium - A small three-petalled white flower, with three-part leaves on the redwood forest floor.

Trillium - A small three-petalled whitish pink flower, with three-part leaves on the redwood forest floor.

Here's more for the Moms bouquet!
Saw these for the first time a few months ago in the redwood forests at the coast. Had no idea what they were, and I never followed through to find out. Thanks, Carson, now I know their name!

Is gay pizza only available in DC? Can we please have franchises EVERYWHERE!