#McCloud River

[wayoutwest]

Upper Falls - McCloud River- California

Harry Snowden

[thetoonstation]

So I just watched fantastic Mr Fox for the first time.

SO I redrew a scene with fox and falco

Doomed yaoi

[rabbitcruiser]

Siskiyou County, CA

Siskiyou County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,076. Its county seat is Yreka and its highest point is Mount Shasta. It falls within the Cascadia bioregion.

Siskiyou County is in the Shasta Cascade region along the Oregon border. Because of its outdoor recreation, Mt. Shasta, McCloud River, and Gold Rush era history, it is an important tourist destination within the state.

Source: Wikipedia

[guerrerense]

Steam Along Route 101 por James Belmont Por Flickr: Built by the American Locomotive Company for McCloud River Railway in 1925, a 2-6-2 "Prairie" steamer glides past Crab Rock along Tillamook Bay on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. I carefully cropped the garish blue passenger cars from view, as No. 25 enters downtown Barview. August 2, 2024

[tpeakphotos]

This is a shot of Lower McCloud Falls, also known as Fowler Falls on the McCloud River in Siskiyou County. I pulled in to the falls to stretch my legs a couple hours in to a 3 hour drive on a quite rainy morning at around 8am. On a summer day this spot is quite crowded with sightseers and swimmers but on this late October morning I was the only human in sight.

These falls are the third and final in a series of 3 waterfalls in the area of the river known as the upper McCloud River, above McCloud Reservoir, which is just a few miles downstream. All three of the falls are beautiful in their own way, with the Middle Falls being arguably the most spectacular (but I thought Lower Falls was definitely holding its own on this day). Visitors to the area can hike a relatively easy 4 mile round trip trail that offers views of all three falls and, if one is willing to visit early in the morning during the off-season it can be a wonderfully peaceful experience.

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[cryptidcodex]

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[sams-special-space]

2023 Reads!

Here's my list of everything I've read for 2023! I'll be updating it regularly as the year goes on.

I'm currently in the middle of going through my backlog of books I've read and posting reviews, which will then be linked on the list! If you see a book on the list you're interested in hearing my thoughts on, shoot me an ask or a DM and I'll respond asap.

The list is under the read more since it's pretty long! A few notes: - Bolded titles are favorites - Blue-colored titles are non-fiction

River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey

They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera

The Underneath by Kathi Appelt

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

The Obesity Myth by Paul Campos

This is Our Rainbow edited by Katherine Locke

Too Bright To See by Kyle Lukoff

Ellen Outside The Lines by A.J. Sass

The Insiders by Mark Oshiro

The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean

The Thread That Binds by Cedar McCloud

The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex

Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

This Common Secret by Susan Wicklund

The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor

Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann

Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff

We Cast A Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus

The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls

Out In America edited by Michael Goff

The Golden Hour by Niki Smith

Every Body Shines edited by Cassandra Newbould

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee

The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch

The Bride was A Boy by Chii

Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa

Counting By 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan

In The Shadow of the Throne by Kate Sheridan

Act Cool by Toby McSmith

Embrace Your Size by Hara

The Third Person by Emma Grove

Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

You’re The Only One I’ve Told by Meera Shah

The Land of Stories #1: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

A Boy and His Bot by Daniel H. Wilson

Alone by Megan E. Freeman

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

That Sky Blue Feeling Vol. 1 by Okura

If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon

Our Dreams at Dust Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani

Our Dreams at Dust Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani

Our Dreams at Dust Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani

Our Dreams at Dust Vol. 4 by Yuhki Kamatani

Other Boys by Damian Alexander

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

Below the Belt edited by Trystan T. Cotten

Amelia Gray is Almost Okay

Unbound by Arlene Stein

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

Nimona by N.D. Stevenson

Our Dining Table by Mita Ori

I Think Our Son Is Gay Vol. 1 by Okura

I Think Our Son Is Gay Vol. 2 by Okura

Are You Listening by Tillie Walden

I Think Our Son Is Gay Vol. 3 by Okura

The Talk by Darrin Bell

I Think Our Son Is Gay Vol. 4 by Okura

Wake Up Little Susie by Rickie Solinger

New Kid by Jerry Craft

Junior High by Sara & Tegan Quin, Illustrated by Tillie Walden

Fat Talk by Virginia Sole-Smith

[shadeaux-be]

2025 CCC Pre Training Season

It’s officially official, I plan on doing the Crescent City & Corporate Classic every year for the rest of my life unless I have other plans to tend to. This transition into being able to do XC is freighting but also exhilarating. The overall goal is to maintain being physically fit and pushing limits! My birthday is on Easter this year for the third time in my 9 leaps. It won’t happen again until I make 99 georgerian years in “2087” anyway out of the 🕳️ and on to the races to help move towards a top 500 Poster! Yes all this for a poster , judge away 🤷🏾‍♂️

December 14 - Ole Man River - 5k

December 21 - Frost Marathon - 5k

January 11 - Hot Cake Hustle - 5k

January 25 - Hot Chocolate Run HTX - 5k

February 15 - Love of the Run- 5k

March 9 - Shamrockin Run - 10k

March 29 - Irving Marathon - 5k

March 30 - Irving Marathon - HM

APRIL 19 - CCC - 10K!!!

I may or may not do all of these. I have to do April 19 of course. Im signed up for the December ones already. I don’t plan on training to do the HM it is just to see how well I can do while training for shorter distances. Will be nice to have family and friends to come along. I accept my personal challenge to get top 500 in the CCC and also make an attempt to run 42:00. This time around it has nothing to do with my birthday it just coincidental lol. Let the fun begin! 🛸🫣🕳️

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[thetoonstation]

I’m physically obsessed with river and Felix, you have NO idea

Trade 🥺?

Also made these guys my wallpaper

[foxune]

Random Trophies of the Day:

Shulk

James McCloud

Mr. EAD

Random Spirit of the Day:

River Survival

[mtshastaspiritualtours]

Exploring Peaks and Joy: A Must-Have Mt. Shasta Guide with a Fun Twist for 2024

Mount Shasta is a significant and mysterious mountain in Northern California that lets you do lots of fun things with your family. Is it excitement, rest, or motivation you need? Mt. Shasta offers something for everyone to feel good. In this blog post, we will tell you some of the best ways to have fun at Mt. Shasta in 2024 with Mt Shasta fun guide and make your trip a happy experience.

Mt Shasta Fun Guide: How to Have Fun on the Mountain?

Mt. Shasta is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, as it has many trails, lakes, waterfalls, and forests to explore. You can have fun on the mountain by:

• Hiking: Mt. Shasta has many hiking paths that are simple to hard, short and long ones with a view or challenging tasks for people who love the outdoors. You can go up to the top, down at the bottom, or around nearby areas. Enjoy beautiful sights, fresh air, and animals while doing it. Some of the most famous walking trails are Bunny Flat, Panther Meadow, Clear Creek, and McCloud Falls.

• Skiing: Mt. Shasta is a great place for skiers because it has lots of snow, and not many people are there. It also offers different types of slopes to enjoy skiing on! You can ski down the well-groomed runs, in backcountry areas, or on glaciers. This will let you enjoy exciting rides and see stunning views of mountains. Some top places for skiing are Mt. Shasta Ski Park, Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, and the wilder areas of Mount Shastain.

• Fishing: Mt. Shasta is a dream spot for people who like fishing because it has many lakes, rivers, and streams full of fish to catch. You can catch trout, salmon, or catfish plus bass while fishing in the mountains. It's quiet there with beautiful nature and lots of food too. Some of the top places to fish are Lake Siskiyou, Castle Lake, McCloud River, and Sacramento River.

Mount Shasta Spiritual: How do you experience the energy of the mountain?

Mt. Shasta is not only an actual mountain but also a place of mind and energy. Here, you can feel closer to yourself, nature, and the world beyond us all in unique ways. Mount Shasta is thought to be a door that can lead you into different real worlds, like the fifth dimension and our inner world. Also, strange star systems have been known about there, too. You can experience the energy of the mountain by:

• Meditating: Mt. Shasta has many sacred sites that are ideal for meditation, such as Panther Meadow, Ascension Rock, Headwaters Spring, and Telos Portal. You can meditate at these sites, tune into the frequency and the vibration of the mountain, and feel the peace, the love, and the harmony of the mountain.

• Healing: Mt. Shasta has many healing sources that are beneficial for your body, mind, and soul, such as the pure water, the crystals, the plants, and the animals. You can heal yourself at these sources, receive the healing power and the wisdom of the mountain, and heal your physical, mental, and emotional wounds.

• Awakening: Mt. Shasta has many awakening opportunities that are transformative for your consciousness, such as the sunrises, the sunsets, the stars, and the clouds. You can awaken yourself at these opportunities, witness the beauty and the mystery of the mountain, and awaken your intuition, creativity, and awareness.

Shasta Vortex Adventures: How to Make Your Trip a Fun and Joyful Experience?

Mount Shasta is a great place to have fun and feel happy since it lets you get away from the stressful things of life, like noise or distractions, and helps you find yourself again with meaning in life and happiness. You can make your trip a fun and joyful experience by:

Joining Shasta Vortex Adventures: Shasta Vortex Adventures is a guided tour and retreat on Mt. Shasta that can help you have fun, experience the energy, and make a journey into joy. You can join Shasta Vortex Adventures and enjoy their services, such as:

• Fun and informative tours: Shasta Vortex Adventures organizes fun and helpful tours to show you the best spots on the mountain, like waterfalls, caves, meadows, and springs. You can find out about the past, traditions, and stories of the mountain. Then, have fun with helpful guides who are very smart.

• Spiritual and energetic retreats: Shasta Vortex Adventures gives you spirit-guiding and active trips. These can help you feel close to the vortex's energy of the mountain god, including Mt Shasta Spiritual Trips, Mountain Cleaning Retreats at Mount Shasta, and Ascension refreshment retreats there too. You can feel the meditation, healing, and awakening of the mountain. It will change your life in a big way while making your soul feel good.

• Sharing your stories and experiences: You can tell others about your experiences on Mt. Shasta and hear their stories, too. You can learn stuff, encourage each other, and help out on your trip.

• Playing and laughing together: You can have fun and laugh with other folks alongside you in life's small but happy moments. You can play games, sing songs, or dance to be comfortable and relaxed. Doing anything enjoyable makes you feel good. You can also chuckle at yourself, others, and life in general. This helps to get rid of your worries and stresses.

Mt. Shasta is a lovely place to have fun, feel the power, and go on an adventure that will make you happy. By using the Mt Shasta fun guide and the Mount Shasta spiritual, along with our shared experiences from Shasta Vortex Adventures that we gave you, you can make your trip worthwhile and have a lasting memory on this mountain full of spiritual energy. As your Mt. Shasta adventure concludes, remember that this mountain is not just a destination; it's a call that echoes eternally. Whether you return for the spiritual embrace, the exhilarating peaks, or the hidden waterfalls, Mount Shasta awaits, ready to unfold new chapters in your story with each visit. As you carry the memories of peaks and joy, know that the mountain's essence remains with you, an eternal companion on your life's journey.

[project1939]

Day 70- Film: The Lusty Men 

Release date: October 24th, 1952. 

Studio: RKO 

Genre: Western 

Director: Nicholas Ray 

Producer: Jerry Wald, Norman Krasna 

Actors: Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt 

Plot Summary: The injured legendary rodeo rider Jeff McCloud travels back to his hometown. Once there he meets a couple who are saving up to buy his childhood home and ranch. McCloud befriends them, and when Wes, the young man, shows interest in competing in rodeos, McCloud mentors him. The money Wes might make from rodeos could help him afford a ranch in months rather than years. But Wes’ wife Louise is sick with worry over her husband’s safety.  

My Rating (out of five stars): **** 1/2 

Wow! This movie kind of blindsided me- it was a great film. I wasn’t expecting it to be so good- it’s gotta be up there in the top tier of 1952 films I’ve seen so far. It’s not a masterpiece at the level of Ikiru or Singin’ in the Rain, but it’s in good company with Phone Call from a Stranger, Five Fingers, and Sudden Fear. 

The Good: 

Robert Mitchum. This is the first movie I’ve seen with him where I really fell under his charms. He looks so perfect in this kind of western- denim fits him like a glove. His stoic laconic demeanor works well here too, and with his extreme masculinity, you just completely buy him as a bull rider. 

Arthur Kennedy. I’ve become a fan of his since the project started- everything I’ve seen him in is impressive. His versatility is considerable- in Bend of the River he played a hardened criminal, in The Girl in White he was a sensitive and scientific beau for June Allyson, in Rancho Notorious he was a man obsessed with vengeance, and in this he begins as idealistic, with an almost childlike hero-worship of Jeff, and becomes corrupted and jaded. There’s a reason he was cast in prominent roles in so many films in 1952. 

Susan Hayward. She’s another actor I’ve developed an affection for during the project. This role requires a lot of skill- Louise could easily have become grating if not played well. She did a good job playing a woman with a hard protective shell. Yes, she can seem harsh, and at one point I was worried she might be being painted as a bad nagging wife, but it all comes from a place of fear. She grew up in abject poverty, constantly moving, with no consistency. She finally has a husband and some financial security, and she’s terrified of losing it. That motivates every single thing she does in the film. 

The character Rosemary. She gave me Dora vibes- my love from Outlaw Women that I’m still pining for. She was a tough talkin’ tough livin’ gal, and I loved her. 

Arthur Hunnicutt as Booker, the beat-up old timer with his war wounds from rodeoing. He’s a perfect character actor, constantly making us laugh with his tall tales. 

This was a very interesting look at rodeo life- what your lifestyle would be if you were a bronc or bull rider. The people you camp with, the prize money offered, the danger involved, etc... It also gave me huge respect for the rodeo clowns who often become decoys for the bulls when they get out of control.  

I loved loved loved that Hayward didn’t fall in love with Mitchum. The poster would lead you to believe otherwise... but even though Mitchum fell for her near the beginning of the movie, the only one she loved was her husband. That flipped all my expectations on their head, and I loved it. 

No guns were even fired or used! I cannot tell you how much I loved that fact. Here we have a western with one of Hollywood’s most macho men, and he doesn’t even have a gun or use one! He finds an old piece of a gun at his childhood home, but it’s not even complete. One of my least favorite things about westerns is guns, so to go nearly two hours without them was not only heaven, but also very daring and interesting. Mitchum doesn't need a gun to prove his masculinity, riding a bull takes multitudes more courage.

The film continually defied my expectations. The two previous examples are big reasons why. The ending is something I also did not see coming. 

The special effects with footage of real rodeo riders. There were some limitations that of course showed, but I thought it was effective. 

The Bad: 

There were some obvious painted sets a few times that distracted me.

The rushed ending. What happened wasn’t the problem for me, just how it was kind of rushed. Two huge incredibly consequential things happen, and they both felt too hurried. If the film had taken a bit more time to hit those emotional beats, it would have been more moving and satisfying, I believe.

[guerrerense]

McCloud River in Utah on the Rio Grande por James Belmont Por Flickr: A pair of leased McCloud River Railroad SD38s pull Union Pacific's LUF51 local up American Fork hill in northern Utah County the afternoon of June 9, 1988. Power short UP leased MCR 36 and 37 just over a year's time, giving them a "UPL" reporting mark the duration of the lease.

[gollancz]

@namelesspages "Music theory, old architecture, mythology (mostly greek but also a bit of norse), and Shakespeare"

One of our publicity bods, the wonderful Jenna, has just got back from tour with Ben Aaronovitch. Apparently they had to schedule in double the time for every walk because he kept wanting to stop and tell her about the buildings they passed. His RIVERS OF LONDON books are filled with architectural details which would delight even Kevin McCloud*

*for non-Brits, it's this guy:

(Thanks No Context Grand Designs, over on twitter!)

Music is threaded through THE NAME OF THE WIND by Patrick Rothfuss, where the main character is a musician. It threads through his character drive and story. There's also Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series, starting with SABRIEL, where necromancers use bells and different tones to raise and control the dead. THE DANCE OF SHADOWS by Rogba Payne, which we're releasing early next year, follows a young musician who discovers he has magical talents after a traumatic event... It's inspired by West African mythology, and really wonderfully written.

Mythology-wise, we have lots and lots. Miles Cameron's AGAINST ALL GODS and its upcoming sequel STORMING HEAVEN is based on Bronze Age mythology, although more interested in global religions than specifically Greco-Roman. Our sister-imprint Orion Fiction also recently released PSYCHE AND EROS by Luna McNamara, a gorgeous retelling of the Greek myth.

For Shakespeare, our most recent release is MORTAL FOLLIES by Alexis Hall, a sapphic Regency Fantasy, narrated by Robin Goodfellow himself, who puts an expectedly skewed spin on events.

I also can't stroll through here without mentioning the great Pterry. Terry Pratchett spent a lot of time picking at classic works and dismantling them, jamming his characters inside them, jamming all that inside the Discworld, and then giving us something glorious. In particular, the Witches books play delightful havoc with them. WYRD SISTERS plays with Macbeth, while LORDS AND LADIES waves jubilantly at A Midsummer Night's Dream as it stomps all over the story and draws a moustache on Oberon.

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