Not Much

Can you see the ground squirrel?

Woke to a few rain drops overnight, but no sign of much this morning so far.  The sun and clouds keep taking turns so we've decided to just hang out today at the campsite.  Catch up on a few housekeeping chores... shake the rugs, brush the dirt off Coop and nap (well 2/3's of us naps) .  Which we have NEVER done in the 3 years that we have camped out West... until today.

 

How about now?

 

There it is...posing

Cooper's buddies... chipmunks and squirrels are pestering for handouts.  These guys actually seem to be begging.  They are everywhere... up in the trees too.  Noisy critters.  Our worry is that one of them will make their way either into the tent or up in the car while Coop is 'in residence'... that could be bad news.  Not to mention one heck of a mess to fix.

 

 

 

Steller Jay chased out of the car

The Stellar Jays are another pest worth watching... loud and raucous birds.  They scavenge around the area looking for something tasty.  While sitting at the table one decided to get in the back of the car... thankfully chased away before he got anything out of our lunch bag.  Not but so stupid. 

 

Lizard living in the rocks too

Just as dinnertime rolled around so did what appeared to be a storm.  Rather than try to cook and clean up during it we headed a mile or so down the road to the Kirkwood Inn for dinner.  This place will be 150 years old next week.  Coop is allowed in the 'take out area' which consisted of a picnic table... funny since it is directly beside the outdoor dining area.  We could even have a beer and eat our 'take out' right there.  Funny how different areas address dogs and dining. 

 

Pretty good beer but neither of us know the name... an IPA of unknown origins.  Expensive at $8 each, but we splurged... on dessert too.  I cannot pass on homemade blackberry pie and Bill got a s'more' configuration that he said was "interesting".

 

Anyway we didn't have to cook or clean up... and no rain hit camp.  The sunset was spectacular!