Welcome to July Everyone,
We are just days away from a truly historical and momentous event, our country’s 250th Birthday!!
Please get out and celebrate this great occasion and hopefully it will survive for another 250. Personally I prefer fireworks to the new drone shows, they are creative and amusing, but there is nothing like the report of a large shell, or hundreds of them.
Well, we have just completed our first summer trip of the season up to Big Bear, the weather was perfect, warm days and cool, but not cold nights, and the roads comparable to last year. A bit challenging, but passable if you took it slow (everyone made it in AWD, Jeeps, Trucks), there are plenty of rocks, roots, and staircases. The best route remains Arctic Circle to 3N83 up the hill. I must say we were a bit under represented with everyone choosing to work on the TVP Gold Mtn claim. Most of the finds were a bit thin and flour gold on the lower portion of the hill close to the road, only Joe found a larger flake on Friday, but couldn’t repeat on Saturday.
From here on out, unless a summer miracle occurs, we remain up in the Big Bear area in the pines and cooler temperatures until the deserts cool off again in November. There is plenty to do in the area, visit the USF Discovery Center for maps and the auto tour guide to the historical locations around Holcolmb Valley. Currently the fire status is at “Moderate” with restrictions kicking in at the “High” and “Extreme” levels. These range from no campfires and open flames, to no propane stoves, to full closure of the forest to all activities. Check ahead to be sure.
Again, there are no real updates that I have heard concerning either the West Mojave Roads closure or the US Forest service proposals, I’ll keep everyone informed as I hear more.
Also, a reminder, WE DO NOT REQUEST ANY ASSISTANCE FROM THE MEMBERS IN PAYING ANY OF THE ASSOCIATION BILLS OR VENDORS. It is and has always been a scam!!
That’s about it for now.
See you at the meeting or outings.
Jerryk