Early November found us watching the weather
forecasts closely (tis that time of year again
for color or snow) and 4 members decided to
"GO for it".... Jim Pantel piloted the "Rumi vehicle"
with Nelcha as co-pilot, we met up with Alan Marr
in Manteca and headed off in the rain to the park.
Jim Sanderson was to come up from Fresno
and meet up with us at the Sunrise location.
First we had to move a Rockslide (in the middle
of the Hwy 140 Merced River existing Detour )
that "attempted" to delay the Merry Group, but
with Organization and Determination and help
from others stuck in their cars, the guys managed
to roll the Bigger rocks off to the side and then
the middle sized ones, and the gals swept all of
the small ones to the side of the road so our tires
wouldn't get harmed and we used the Call Box
to notify the authorities, then continued ON ;-)
However, there was to be NO bright sunrise....
So sunrise on El Cap never happened...
However, the low clouds were in abundance
to provide a MOODY atmosphere and the
Falls (YF & BV) that were Literally DRY
the day before were flowing fantastically,
also tiny seasonal ones, too! not to mention
the rivers that were even creating foam.
The Black Oaks, when wet the bark was
even darker, had leaves the color of
Amber Gold and were all over the place.
There were even Dogwoods that had
Pink leaves and some that were proudly
showing their red pre-holiday berries
for us. It was one of the most fun days
I have had there in years...even dripping
wet, and too short as usual.
We never did meet up with Jim S. ;-(
He made it to the Park but our paths
never crossed. Mother Nature always
provides in YNP, no matter what the
season, if you are Open to receiving.
Even met up with an online acquaintance
from CANP up at the new Tunnel View...
It was my 1st chance to see it since
it's remodeling....no comment.
Then we feasted on a wonderful dinner
& gallery show at The Mountain Room,
multo bene. Then headed home...
bellies and CF cards full ;-)
I created my first HDRs but have yet
to learn the PSCS3 skills to stitch/stack
them. So now I have some homework
to do as well ;-) Sorry for those who
wanted to go...but changed their minds
and didn't, they would have LOVED it.
Can't wait for the next SNOW
-Kamikaze ;-)
in gratitude,
Nelcha
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