The Buzz

"God, if you're listening, it's not very funny...that's not what I meant when I was praying to be surrounded by beautiful women" ...but I digress.

Now more to the point. What I've realized is that moving to Auburn has brought me to nature's doorstep. I might not (at this time) be doing and experiencing all of the adventures I had envisioned, but everyday is an adventure and nature is as close as my front doorstep.

Case in point #1 - When we first moved here we planted a modest garden with tomatoes, cukes, squash, watermelon, all pretty standard stuff. Then I left the gate open and by the next morning the deer had wiped out most of our garden. All I could do was laugh at myself. Nature is at my doorstep.

Case in point #2 - On a cool early summer's eve enjoying a glass of wine on the deck and all you can hear are the crickets chirping, the faint and distant humm of traffic on 49, an occasional car driving past the house and what the heck is that screaching sound (nearly spilling the wine). Quick grab the flash light something's going on around the corner of the house...relax, it's only a mother racoon and her cubs fleeing up the tree from the grey fox. Nature is at my doorstep.

Case in point #3 - Having your friends visit from the Bay Area because your house is a refuge from the rat race of Bay Area life. There's nothing better than sitting on the deck sharing stories, reminiscing about old times and watching a doe and her fawn saunter past without fear of us. Nature is at my doorstep.

Just so you don't think I'm kidding, here is a picture of a couple of grey fox kits that have made their home in our front yard or rather I should say, we have made our home in their front yard. Nature is at our doorstep!


Here is a link to some of my other photos (not all of which are from Auburn) on Flickr

Do you have a Nature Story to tell?

UPDATE: Just added this new picture:

I just returned from a wonderful trip to Cabo San Lucas. But, coming home to Auburn was just as wonderful! I live in what I believe to be one of the best places on earth. I live where I used to travel to before moving here 20 years ago. And to this day, this is still one of my favorite travel destinations. But, only now it's in my own backyard!

Although there are a few things I don't like about living here (rattlesnakes, cougars, ticks, mosquitoes, wildfire danger), there is no place that's perfect! But, in my opinion, Auburn is about as close to perfect as you can get. Read on for 10 things I like best about living here. 

1. The weather. It's above the fog and below the snow. Yes, we have an occasional welcomed snowfall or foggy day. And some days it's too cold or too hot. But, overall I think it's great!
2. The people. I find the people here to be very friendly. I've never lived in a place where it was so easy to make friends.
3. It's a "dog friendly" town. On a recent hike, there were about as many dogs on the trail as there were people.
4. There are so many things to do. Some of my favorites are hiking, running, kayaking, canoeing and relaxing by the river.
5. You can live in the country, but still be close to civilization.
6. It's small and beautiful!
7. There is an abundance of wildlife - the good kind! As I write, 2 deer are grazing in my front yard.
8. It's within close proximity to the Lake Tahoe area as well as the San Francisco Bay area.
9. The history.
10. Photographic opportunities. Visit our Auburn gallery  to see photos of Auburn. These photos are available as fine art prints, or as high-resolution, rights-managed downloads. To find out what's new at sherrimeyer.com, visit our blog at www.sherrimeyer.com/Blog.

What are your favorite things about