Cold and a little rain

Wow, the temperatures just plummeted here. Highs have been in the 50s and lower 60s. At night, it has been in the 30s, and it has snowed again at higher elevations. Back in Missouri, I see it has been just the opposite with very high temps and humidity.

It has rained a little. It rained overnight, and one of the volunteers who is here for bird monitoring slept in the volunteer common room in a recliner since his tent was leaking. Our camper does leak sometimes, but not last night. We also have a small electric heater with a thermostat, and it kicked in a few times last night.

Yesterday, we were quite busy at the Visitor's Center. Today only 2 women wandering around so far after being open 90 minutes. We've been watching the Bullock's Orioles antics lately. They like the hummingbird feeders, but can't get any nectar. Some people have said to feed them grape jelly. I don't know if that is good for them, though.

We're headed for Crater Lake Monday through Thursday. We have rented a cabin near the park. Hope it will be a bit warmer, but not too warm.Read more