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Reunion at Shaver Lake

Seven women friends met for a long weekend at a Shaver Lake cabin. 6 of us went to Redwood High School; 1 went to Whitney (but we have forgiven her). 6 of us graduated in 1977; 1 graduated in 1976 (but we love having her with us). 5 are turning 60 this year; 2 turned 60 last year (but we were celebrating all our birthdays).

It was FANTASTIC! No more chatting, just some photos (but all the friends shall remain unseen and anonymous.

The cabin.
First view of the lake.
Wildflowers, new to me, not found in Mineral King.
Wild Rose, quite abundant around Shaver Lake (occasionally found in Mineral King.)


We had a day on the lake in a pontoon boat.
This is Tunnel Creek, one of the main ways that Shaver Lake is supplied with water (through pipes from Huntington Lake, I think).
Sometimes other boats made waves.
There were many penstemon in my favorite wildflower color.
We bushwhacked to get to this waterfall, which was spectacular.
We smelled this wild azalea before seeing it. It seemed different and definitely more fragrant than the ones I saw at Hume Lake. Maybe the ones at Hume had all their scent sniffed right out of them because it has 1000s more visitors than our weird little non-trail.
Another mystery flower, growing in the water at the falls.
What 61 year olds do for fun.

P.S. Not my toes (and I’m still in the Fs.)

6 Comments

  1. Great pictures Jana……Memories I will treasure forever! I feel blessed that I was the only “Pioneer” there…LOL At least I was in good hands with all you “Rangers” in case I lost my way….Haha

    • Jodi, me too – it was a fantastical time. Thank you for representing The Other High School.

  2. Why your extended mountain travels are appreciated. This one: the braided fabric of the waterfalls. Spectacular. It reminds me of the falls on the Marble Fork of the Kaweah, a favorite that sits on my desk.

    • Thank you, Louise! Waterfalls are just magical.

  3. It looks like you ladies had a fabulously fun time! Lots of laughter, I’ll bet. What a special time together!

    • Sharon, it was indeed a fabulous time. Laughter, meaningful conversation, helpful hints on aging, learning from one another, and freedom to be ourselves with complete acceptance.

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