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American River |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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American River In drought years, you can wade across her shallow parts; beneath the dam of the south fork, between bends and curves - folks ride her. This year, winter was late and summer early, the snowpack melts rapidly; in controlled bursts, they let her flow free - to the delta, bays beyond and ultimately, the Pacific. It’s an icy, dangerous dip, still, folks can’t resist her, especially after several beers in ninety degree heat. They watch her sparkle – she’s all whitecaps and hues of blue. She’s not to be underestimated, proven time and again as the number climbs – six so far, nine if you count the car that plunged off the bridge. She played with them a while before swallowing. © 2003 Core |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, Corinne, I heard about that last one yesterday. So sad. It sure doesn't pay to underestimate the force of mother nature, as you've written here so well. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-08-2003 12:17 PM).] |
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Ishmael Member
since 2003-06-01
Posts 51 |
It seems that every year too many foolishly put-in when they'd be better served watching the river flow. Sad |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sobering... to coin a phrase..."It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature!" Thanx Cor. well written and one I won't forget soon. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful! love how you did this one, the ending is awesome! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
excellent |
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