grandmoogus: More Family and Summer Times

After we got home from Baltimore, we had to play catch-up and get ready for The Wedding, and we had the gift of a visit from our son, Matthew! Plus there were little local events/doings that made our days full and interesting.

Fire crews responded to a "small" wildfire at Murphy Creek while we were in Baltimore, but they kept it small, we're happy to say. They stood guard for many days to make sure.

Scorch signs along the highway

Evidence of fire near Paul's Creek, which is, thankfully, the fire's eastern boundary

The Yellow Creek Bridge still has a goodly section of east-bound lane, but they're going to start dismantling it.

Our neighbor Kim is the third from the left in this shot of workers

Lots of responders to the fire

A wee imbroglio was initiated in our neighborhood.

Jeffery, who abhors rucktions, removed the decals and peace was restored once more.

Jeffery had to prop up my peach tree to give it strength to hold up its heavy fruit.

Matt came to feed and entertain and warm us!

A heat photo of the Carr Fire by Redding.

The last bit of east-bound lane remains on the Yellow Creek Bridge

These guys are loud even when they're not talking. ha ha We are attending the Pancake Breakfast at the Quincy Fire Station.

A momentary lull, which allowed us to find our seats easily, which can be difficult some years; it's a popular event.

The servers are the firemen themselves.

Waiting for the Parade in Quincy

The Parade begins

Indian Valley group promoting Frontier Days

Bee riding a tiny scooter

Colorful float

Is that a noble horse, or what!? Loved her costume, too!

Annual photo of the Plumas-Sierra County Fair

Hey, there's a "smoker" above Murphy Creek. The first I've seen. The fire is already contained, so no worries.

At the Colby Creek Bridge on the Tobin Trail.

Father and son, eh? Dad always gets a bit of help from his kids re: functions on his phone.

Headed to Chico, and out of a clear blue sky looms the Valley smoke from the Carr and other wildfires.

A view showing the Yellow Creek Bridge after one lane has been removed.

The bridge over Yellow Creek has only one lane. The old east-bound lane is gone.

The dredge is being removed from the Rock Creek Dam and the crew that worked it will vacate Tobin, where they've been staying during the job they've been doing.

Jeffery and me in our finery.

Siblings

The scene of the wedding

Nice indoor area with Bar and Dance Floor behind this patio.

Mother of the Bride dealing with an issue?

Craig and Allie

Joy, Luke, and Diane

My family members begin to get seated.

The bower, made by Riley and Julia from driftwood they gathered from the beach where he proposed to her. The flower arrangements and bouquets and corsages were made by her sister.