Tahoe Vista

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Traveler Lake Tahoe and Yosemite
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- May 30, 2022, 9:00pm
- ⛅ 37 °F
- Altitude: 6,972 ft
- United States California Placer County Tahoe Vista 39.248355, -120.06718139°14’54” N 120°4’2” W
Day 3
North Side of Lake Tahoe, Truckee
May 30, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 37 °F
Today, I drove up the the west side of the lake again on 89 to Truckee. I went to the health food store there and ate lunch and walked around downtown Truckee.

You know, Lake Tahoe seems behind in many ways. People here are progressive I've noticed.... very health conscious; they eat salads... like middle-aged men eat salads for dinner and go to the grocery store and just buy salad. And of course they are very eco friendly here. If you don't bring your own bags to the grocery stores in California, they charge you for the bags you use. At the same time, remodeling updates, decor and other things seem behind the times. The closest Home Depots are Carson City and Reno... I've noticed several times now that credit card processing takes forever and the waitresses are using old school paper for orders. I've seen several venues staple receipts together. It's baffling.

After Truckee, I drove and walked Tahoe City, Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista today. Lots of cute shops and such in these little towns that surround Lake Tahoe.

I'm staying in Tahoe Vista for a couple of days. I've got a whole house to myself and a hottub too. Got in the hottub, cooked dinner, watched a movie, reviewed one weeks worth of emails and processed payroll tonight.

There's a trail that connects right here behind the house, and I'm very close to the Lake where I'm staying so planning on checking that out tomorrow... walk down to the lake on the trail. I also plan to take a road trip up to Incline Village.Read more
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- May 31, 2022, 8:00pm
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 6,972 ft
- United States California Placer County Tahoe Vista 39.2484, -120.067239°14’54” N 120°4’2” W
Day 4
Plans Change
May 31, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
My heart is broken after getting devastating news this morning. My brother called me at 10:30 pacific time as I was getting my coffee to tell me that our sister Donna and her husband Bart were in a car accident and Bart was instantly killed. My sister did CPR on him to no avail. Everyone is still in shock.

They were simply rear ended at a construction road stop on 33 north of Lakeland. How? Why? No! It can't be so.

My sister was taken to the hospital and John our brother spent the day with her. She is physically in pain and limping but no major injuries. She was released home this evening.

I've not left the house today except for 30 minutes in the hottub and grilling my dinner on the deck. I worked some, caught up on email, did laundry, re packed, and changed my flight and car rental reservations.

Tomorrow I'll be heading to Yosemite for one day (instead of 3), staying in Groveland tomorrow night and flying home early on Thursday. I need to be with my family.

I don't know what to say except life is precious. Everyday is a gift. Bart Bryant was a PGA Golfer with 11 professional wins. Most importantly, he was one of the kindest and most genuine persons I've ever met... an amazing man. If you follow golf, look for mention and memorial of Bart and his career in the upcoming tournament. We will miss you, Bart.

Tomorrow is another day. We'll wake up in the morning and the reality will again hit us smack in the face. But I will say, "Thank You for this day. "

I plan to get up at 3 am to get to Yosemite early.Read more
Traveler 💔 again so sorry for you, Donna and family. My deepest condolence and prayers for you all. As you know if you need anything, an ear to listen, shoulder to cry on, or anything else Kim just ask. Remember meeting Donna at the beach and she was such a sweet person just like her sister, I really feel fir her and family. As you said life is short and precious, none of us our promised tomorrow unfortunately. Try and enjoy your day at Yosemite.
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