Smoke!

Looking northwest from Quincy Junction Road 8pm July 31, 2012.

Not a welcome sight!  Smoke from the "Chips" fire -- one of two burning nearby.  News story.

Survivor

Two years ago this was small and alone.  It has avoided the mower and managed to grow up.  Below is the photo from August 2010.

HSMF

Even if you're not at the 22^nd annual High Sierra Music Festival, you can still listen to some of it on Fat Music Radio.

Portions of the broadcast will also be carried on KQNY in Quincy (KQNY live stream), KVMR in Nevada City, KZFR in Chico, and KFOK in Georgetown.