This 4-day music festival is held twice a year in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas and is a mecca for Californian music lovers, music jammers and hangers on like us. Everyone camps out in the forest – some in tents, some in vans and others in grandiose motor homes. The music is mainly country and bluegrass, and the line-up of musicians outstanding. As we were warned - the weather was VARIABLE – Day 1 blistering hot; Day 2 SNOW; Day 3 freezing rain; Day 4 blistering hot – some were even swimming in the lake!
The weather cleared for the festival’s star attraction - Alison Kraus with Union Station - and it was magic. All the acts were good, however, and we won’t forget the Zydeco band (think Creole accordion, washboard, banjo and fiddle) playing while we danced in the falling snow. It was the best way to stay warm – but it sure created condensation in the plastic pants!!
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| It got cold! |
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| But then the sun came out |
Half way through your travels - time flys when you are having fun. Winter has been creeping up on us at the bottom of the world. My maples are just passing their full Autumn glory and the sun is in short supply down in the valley.
ReplyDeleteKathy and I are getting along fine. I went to Katy's 30th - held at John Power's bar- the girls organised a 50s theme.Great music and rock n roll dancing. Will Robson turned up in white Elvis suit!
The girls invited a few young woman down for femal drinks last Wed - I ended up cooking! Good night had by all.
Off to Auckland later this month - opening of re-publication of Elwyn Richardson' book. Elwyn is now in an old folks home!
As for me things continues much as usual. Took a visiting school around yesterday which I promised I wouldn't do - enjoyed it but last time!
Enjoying reading about your adventures - some familiar territory!
happy birthday
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