WHAT's DOWN with the BREHMs as of 15 June,12

This is the week or so that was. We wish you all the best from Merlin OR.

This picture was taken at one of 11 ponds on 720 acres owned by our friends Jim & Maxine Dimick. It is a beautiful place for fishing and picnicking, or just sitting and looking and listening to nature.

BEER DRINKER'S CHANDELIER

After we left San Benito, we drove to Nicklaus CA. just NE of Sacramento. We stayed at Lake Minden, and took side trips to Marysville, Yuba City, and Old Sacramento. While in Old Sac, we took lunch at our usual Mexican restaurant, El Terazo. I was intrigued by this chandelier made from beer bottles.

NEW AND OLD CONTRAST-SACRAMENTO

I thought this was an interesting view of contrasts. In the foreground, are buildings constructed in the 1800's, and in the backround, modern hi-tech skyscrapers.

OLD SACRAMENTO

As the historical districts of most cities, Old Sacramento is a little touristy, but we still enjoy visiting it.

Here, the OSMTA, (Old Sacramento Metropolitan Transit Authority) briskly transports wealthy tourists from souvenir shop to souvenir shop.

View from Jim & Maxine's yard, MT. SHASTA

After leaving Lake Minden, we visited friends we met at Johnson's Landing at Salton Sea. They have a lovely home on 10 acres in Mt. Shasta City, and 720 acres of timber out past Shasta. Jim and Maxine were wonderful to us. We were treated to a tour of the town, and a picnic at their timberland. This view is from the yard at their home.

JIM AND HIS OLD HIGH SCHOOL BUDDY

This 1933 Ford Model B pickup truck has been Jim's since he was in high school. He took me for a ride in it to town. It runs like a top. Great fun..

A WOODSY PICNIC

Jim and Maxine drove us out to their 720 acres of timberland for a picnic and some trout fishing in one of 11 ponds on their property.

DROWNING WORMS

Maxine insisted that I try my hand at fishing with her pole. Radar waits with great anticipation. He loves helping me get the fish off the hook..

RADAR FISH DETECTOR

This is Radar! He is Jim & Maxine's 2 year old Lab. What a good dog...

WOMENS CHAMPION FISHER in this pond

Maxine loves to fish. Here she is with her new rod and a spinner that the trout seem to like..

After we left Mt. Shasta, we had a nice drive up to Merlin OR.,just North on

I-5 out of Grant's Pass. We will be here about 10 days, then up to Junction City to see about upgrading our flooring. Look forward to seeing you all next time..