Break-up begins

While spring officially started a couple of weeks ago, here spring has just started with what is called break-up. Unlike spring in most other areas with early blooming crocuses and the greening of grass, spring here begins the big melt. With a good 6-8 feet of snow piled up it take time and makes things soggy and muddy. However, as depressing as that may sound, we know that spring is here as the days continue to get longer - 14 hours from sun up to down and growing and warmer - its supposed to be a balmy 50 degrees today, but I doubt we get there.

Recently, Zach and I got away for about a week. We drove from Portland to San Diego, mainly on the Pacific Coast Highway. During our trip we were able to experience spring and the start of summer - it was 85 the day we left San Diego. Pictures to come...