Last Thursday evening, we had some showers spill over the Sierra Crest into western Nevada. The Girl and got caught in a light shower on evening walkies and hurried back to the house. We were lucky and caught the edge of the shower, so we were not wet; just damp.
Juan’s Mexican Grill in the Comstock Casino on Goni Road runs Taco Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am nearly always up for some Juan’s tacos, salsa and chips, and a Modelo. I decided that I needed tacos in my face and The Girl decided she wanted to go with. Since it was cool, I thought “Why not?” and so put her in the rig.
The showers were still spillover The Hill after supper, so I decided to drive up Goni Road to see if I could get a decent capture. I had the Sony A7iii, a few Nikkor prime lenses, and The Girl, so up the hill we went.
We stopped just short of the entry gate to the cinder mine and pulled up. I got her out to sniff about (but no hunting permitted) and looked around myself. I then retrieved the A7 and a Nikkor 50mm f/2 and made a few captures. I decided that a wider lens might improve the composition and swapped the 50mm for a Nikkon 28mm f/2.8 and made a few more captures.
After a few minutes, I was cold, so we loaded back into the 4Runner and continued to watch the scene — me for the view and The Girl for critters. As the light faded, we headed back down the hill. On the way, I noticed a woman with her camera on a tripod, looking over Carson. I stopped, then called out “Any luck?”
“Maybe,” she replied.
“You can’t do any good unless you try, right?”
She smiled back at me, “Yep!” I wished her good luck and left her to her art. The Girl and I returned home, where she got her kibbles and I put on my comfies so we could settle on the sofa (after she ate). If I do not go settle on the sofa in the evening, I get pressure. She will come tell me that it is time for snuggles.
I reviewed my images and decided there are no portfolio grade captures in the set. I do not think any have enough drama and I do not have the editing skill to force it. Still, I am satisfied that I made the effort to get out.
I spend part of my evenings on the sofa. I will either watch some Netflix/Prime, or read. I will finish the last book in The Expanse series soon. Those have been enjoyable and I love the stories, settings, and characters. It will be sad when I finish my first read.
On a sad note, I learned that a lawyer I did a project for a few years ago abruptly died. I needed a reference for a possible project and reached out only to hear from his widow that he passed. He was not an old man by any stretch.
Life is definitely fleeting and subject to change. Enjoy every sandwich as a favorite musician once said. Too soon the last sandwich is eaten and we fade from view. I am grateful. Life is good.
God bless…
