Saturday, August 22, 2009

Eaton Canyon

Last year we were in Eaton Canyon at least once a week. Now that we moved two miles south we've been there less frequently. TWO MILES really makes a difference!? Even still, it's nice to have a place to get out, to hike that is close. It's dry right now, but the waterfall still has a trickle. I can't wait till the creek is flowing again. I've heard rumors of a moderate "el nino" in the works, anyone else hear this rumor?

I still have memories of being in Junior High during an "el nino." It rained for weeks straight and I remember being in 7th grade science class during a thunder storm. We opened up the door and watched in awe. After school things got really interesting (for Southern California weather, that is), it snowed! It snowed in San-freakin-Dimas. Well, I guess it was a large amount of hail that stuck for a while, but it looked like snow. We ran outside had snow ball fights. It is a good memory. The San Dimas post office used to have posted photos from that day, "the day it snowed in San Dimas."






Ok, while reminiscing I realized I probably had a photo of that snow day somewhere. And sure enough:


Yes, that's me in the old bomber jacket, and tight black jeans that are tucked into my construction boots. 1993.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful trek! how do you get your photos to look so ethereal?

cheers,

*heather*

tifanie said...

wow. what truly gorgeous photos. i've heard rumors of an "el nino" too. i hope our house holds together if it does hit. those photos of the snow are wild. have a wonderful day, tifanie *

Anonymous said...

such a nice pic's . but i like the most is of the waterfall. How beautifull is it...


Denis


Cash Online Get Easy cash at your door step

Cafe Pasadena said...

Wunderful pics as per the norm!
The 1st thing I think when I think Eaton Canyon is eating.