I feel so blessed for this summer in the Big Bear Valley. I’ve always been a Running Springs girl and I loved my small town but I am completely spoiled now by the beauty and tranquility of Big Bear Lake. This morning was Tippy’s last morning to hike with us before he returns to Nor. …
It was eighty five degrees as we slowly, grudgingly hiked out of the canyon. My foot ached as I slowly put one foot in front of the other and tried to concentrate on not puking. I was chugging water even though I was not thirsty in the least bit, as I lurched uphill slowly. I …
The first thing I noticed when I walked into the massive ranch house was Seattle Slew’s blankly. Yes, I mean Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew. Draped over a couch ( what kind of couch? I have no idea; I was mesmerized by the most price list piece of thoroughbred horse racing history I have ever …
There’s nothing like soaking your feet in freezing cold creek water after a long hike. And than realizing you have leeches on your legs. I would like to say that this is the first time I had the whole leeches experience but that would be a lie. Yes, I am a mountain girl, now why do …
Tippy loves to cause problems. When he is not starring at me like a creep with those haunting Garth Brooks eyes, he’s usually up to something. Maybe he’s swam so far into the lake trying to catch a duck that I really think he is going to drown this time. ( I mean, he swam …