Not bad!

How would you like to look at this as you drink your morning coffee? Imagine it in the snow! A friend is building on this spot. The location is off upper Auberry Road. You can see just a bit of the concrete foundation in the upper picture. It is really nice there. Views are in unexpected places around Shaver. This is from an elevation of only 4900 feet. The view here is of the Minarets I believe. Lucky owner!

Sun is shining this AM, but looking down on the valley it appears to be solid with fog?

Stormy...

Last evening we had quite a lightning show...not a whole lot of thunder until the rain came with hail and fairly calm winds.

We are supposed to get more moisture today too...30% chance today and tonight.

Shaver Lake?

Yes, Shaver residents know how to have fun...I will let you use your imagination as to who these two characters were portraying at a local party last Saturday evening. People here take their Halloween parties seriously. We had pirates, white trash, Austin Powers and his gal, Irishmen in Kilts, a winch, witches of course, a pimp, a martini, Cleopatra, and a cat; just to name a few.

It is just beginning to sprinkle here at Shaver and it feels like my wood burning stove will see a fire before day is over. Once the sun is covered up with clouds it gets a bit chilly. Snow is supposed to be 8000 feet...sure wish it were at 5600.

www.wunderground.com is the best source for Shaver weather and over time I found it to be the most accurate. Put 93664 into the search bar. Make sure to investigate the site/page thoroughly to find Shaver specific numbers and predictions. You can also call Caltrans to get highway information and chain requirments--when asked just put in 168 as the highway number. Remember you must always carry chains no matter what kind of car or tires you have.

Another picture...

More fall colors...taken along highway 168

See what I mean...

This is just a taste of colors "now showing" for your pleasure at Shaver Lake.

New Sunset...Different Deck

Weather is still in the 70's at Shaver...the fall colors are still beautiful and if you hurry up to Shaver you may still catch a glimpse before it turns cold.

This crazy Shaver Lake Real Estate agent has moved again...this time into an even more perfect place. This picture is from the deck of the second home we have built here at Shaver Lake. We have lived in three of the most perfect places here at Shaver...either on a creek or with beautiful views. My husband and I have to pinch ourselves each day...we are so lucky.

Our current home was built by Oak Creek Construction with much of the interior (floors, granite, windows) installed by Abbey Flooring and Interior Design of Fresno (if you ever need similar items ask for Chris). We just moved in end of August. Tim Elming, a local mason and quite the artist, worked his magic with quartzite floors and walls and what he calls Sierra Mix(local rock gathered here from Shaver) placed so artistically behind our wood burning stove...it is awesome.

I hope you like the picture of the sunset. I must have taken 30 or more to get two that I really liked.

Until another day...

Summer again...

It appears that summer is back at Shaver Lake. The really good news is that the fall colors will be hanging around for a bit longer. You really must come up to visit. Imagine bright oranges and yellows, rusty colors too, all on a background palate of green. It really is lovely.

Shaver Lake is gearing up for Santa's Village...I know, I know, Christmas is so far away, but there is a lot to do to prepare for Santa's Village. Those in charge want to have all decorations up before Thanksgiving weekend, so that those visiting with small children can enjoy the excitement. You can thank Rita Rich along with many others who work hard to make Santa's Village so special. If you would like more information on the Calendar of Events for Shaver, please go to my site ValerieMortensen.com. You can find all you need to know there.

Hello Warm...Good-bye Cold!

You guessed it...we are in the high 70 degree temperatures today. It...is...absolutely gorgeous here at Shaver Lake. If you can get away from the football and soccer games come up for just a afternoon. You will not regret it!

Soooo Beautiful!

Good Morning! It is another beautiful day here at Shaver Lake. Although we have had a few cold, cloudy dreary days, the sun peaked out first thing this AM and it...is...lovely!

The fall colors are remarkable as the Dogwood trees begin to show their real personality before going dormant for the winter. The air is brisk so bring your jacket, but it cannot get any better at Shaver!

It seems that unless the air is warm for swimming, or the snow is ready for skis, people just don't visit Shaver and that is a shame. The fall is the one of the very best times to be here...one of the very best.