Appeteaser USA, Pub-Crawl, Saturday 29 Oct 11

Went on the Appeteasers USA(http://www.appeteasersusa.com/) "pub crawl" on Saturday 29 Oct on Sutter Street of Folsom or just "Old Folsom". Went to several different bars, restuarants, art gallery and local historic cementary for this Halloween roving party event.

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Silver Lake Hike, 24 Jun 2011

On our Friday off(24 Jun 11), Jack and I went into foothills to hike the Granite and Hidden Lakes loop in Silver Lake. Our original plan did not turn out as aspected. After heading east on Highway 50, we tried to go on the Mormon-Emigrant Road. After getting more then halfway to the 88 Junction we were stopped by mounds of snow across the road. No way my little '99 Honda was going over all that snow. Snow and its almost July.
After taking a long back track we finally got to Silver lake. The area was still covered in thick snow. We were trying to find the Granite-Hidden Lake trail. Again didn't go as planned. We wondered around all the granite boulders feeling very lost in finding the trail. After some observation we notice several hike marker or Cairn and hoped these will point to the trail. Well after following the piles of stone, we found small Granite lake. VICTORY!!!
As it was late in the day, we decided to head back. There were two raging rivers and waterfalls on the path. Very spectacular! Stopping by Kit Carson Lodge just for a look, we head back on Highway 88. A the town of Jackson, we saw the sign to Jackson Ranceria Hotel and Casino(http://www.jacksoncasino.com/) and decided to stop for something to eat. Had a couple of heaping plates of food for an end to a very wonderful and adventures day.

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Folsom 20th Annual Handcar Derby 01May11

30Apr-01May 2011 was the 20th Annual Folsom Handcar Derby (http://www.fedshra.org/index.html) held at the Broadstone Market Place in Folsom, California. I missed the Saturday events but the Sunday events had the finals including the Handcar Push and the Handcar Race Finals. Wonderful time in a very nice day.


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Rotary Powerhouse Work Party 30Apr11

The Folsom Rotary Club had a "work pary" this Saturday at the Powerhouse Ministry to continue building the children out door area behind the Ministry building. Today was really back breaking as we had to level the ground. If anyone has worked on the ground of Folsom, one knows how loaded with rocks this place is. Tons of small rocks they call "Folsom Potates" are just a pain. But a great day.

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East Lake Tahoe Trip 29 Apr 11

On our day off my friend Jack and I traveled to see the east part of Lake Tahoe. We drove north on Highway 80 stopping at the town of Truckee before taking highway 267 to highway 28 along the east side of the lake. On the way back to Folsom, we took a long route via Highway 89 to Highway 88 passing the town of Jackson and Plymouth. In Plymouth we need a break from almost 300 miles of driving and sampled some of the fine vineyards in the area. Great trip and now I can say I went all around Lake Tahoe.



(En nuestro dia libre mi amigo Jack y yo viajamos para ver la parte este de el lago Lake Tahoe en estado de Nevada. Manejamos 300 millas es dia y en fin paramos in el pueblo de Plymouth para probar algunos vino en los viñedos de Plymouth.)
 
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There was a very special guest speaker at the regular weekly Folsom Rotary in Folsom.


Lieutenant Commander Ted Robinson(US Navy Retired), who during World War II, was captain of PT-118 and rescued the future US President John F. Kennedy(JFK) after his famed sinking on PT-109.

He discussed his life as the PT captain and elaborated in detail on the bravery of JFK. He also grew up in Queens, NY which, got me quit excited. Mr. Robinson and his wife were selling his book on this ordeal during WWII and the famed rescue.
Great night with one of the last remaining me of WWII talking on his life during that conflict and gave us insight into JFK's wonderful character.
 
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Lions Pancake Breakfast, 23 Apr 11.

Lions Pancake Breakfast, 23 Apr 11

On Saturday 23 Apr 2011, members of the Folsom City Host Lions Club made and served breakfast at Lembi Park, Folsom(http://wikimapia.org/1246660/Lembi-Community-Park) for the family who were going to take part in the annual Folsom Easter Egg Hunt.

We started setting up at 6am, moving the very heavy grills and all the supplies needed to feed many hundred hungry famlies. We purchased pre-mixed pancake batter and heat-n-serve sauages. I hone my already expert skills in pancaking making during this wonderful event.

We cooked furiously as we sometime had a line that went around the corner but everyone got served. This fund raiser was fun and exhausting. We also attracgted some potential members.

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