Beach in Reno?

Yup, a beach on the Truckee River.   My sister's house is on the Truckee and the sign is in her backyard.   I'm spoiled with the beaches in San Diego, so what can I say?   She does have a pathway down to a small flat area that one can stand on & watch the rafters go by in the summer.  I wouldn't want to go to her beach in the winter.   

Another walk around Virginia Lake

Another walk around Virginia Lake, Reno.   The temps aren't too high (maybe 38 degrees), but the sun is shining and the blue skies are beautiful.    These three white ducks were swimming together seemed to be posing for me.   The seagull on the snow "nest" caught my eye --  she looked like she was guarding something (hopefully not eggs). 

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Another shot of downtown Reno from my Dad's front yard (late in the afternoon). I can't resist taking these shots every time I come to visit.  The snow-capped mountains that surround us are beautiful -- I can say that today because we have had some sunshine and blue skies, and it was great to get out & about.  Yesterday was another issue -- gray, cold, windy & snowy.     Loved today!

Snow again in Reno

More snow today in Reno.  About 4 inches last night, then a reprieve.   I ran out with my sister for a few errands, and returned home before the next round of  snow.  We shoveled the driveway (it's not a long one) -- not a bad job, because I know next week I'll be back home in San Diego. 

These two shots were taken out the back and front doors at my Dad's house.  I love the gazing ball any time of year, but it's fun to see it now with a light covering of snow.

Not in San Diego ...

I'm in Reno visiting family ... flew in last night and could see the night lights in town as we landed.  Just a bit bumpy because of high winds, but certainly no snow.  Woke up this morning to about 3 inches of snow, and it's still snowing!   Surprise  (well it was forecast ...)   My Dad has several bird feeders out, this one is a block of bird seed, has to be replaced weekl,y and normally is covered with 20 or so quail.  Today there is just one lonely quail.   Hope to see more.