The Weekend.............

We stayed at the Gallery last night after a really big and great drumming. It was a dreamy night with the river in the background and the cool breezes. Slept in late and had breakfeast with Gary to another sunny and cool day. It was a Memorable weekend. We're Thankful for all of our friends who make our lives rich and free........................

Take me to the RIver..................

Its been pretty darn hot around here and I"m sure we're not out of the woods yet, not till fall anyways! So, its been the river life when we can, some more than others of course. Very cool and high running snow melt makes getting in refreshing to say the least! Soon it'll be going in late at night after drumming, that's living! But, not yet for that, its too fast and dangerous. Shelly and I went down to Slicky on Sunday before drumming and soon were joined by Jose and Gary and a couple of the rafting crew. Nice times with alittle wine and some goodies to eat. We didn't go in but of course Gary and Jose did..............A great way to be Cooooooooool............

Lawerence and Jonny.........

We've been following the updates about Lawerence and he was going to be released today already, though not without some new issues. He did have a heartattack and even though he didn't want to call 911 because his chest felt like there was a ballon filling up inside, he finally did and it saved his life. Now it'll be all about taking it easy and starting a get healthy regime. He had a almost fully blocked artery and one partial. Watch what you eat and get some exercise maybe some advice for all of us.......................

Prayers needed.....Breaking News....

Friends,

I just received a call from Susan at the Spritual Awareness Center. She said that Lawrence had a heart attack Sunday night. He's in ICU at Kaweah Delta.

Please send your prayers and love to him. And, if possible, go visit him. I don't have everyone's email addresses and/or phone numbers so please let others know that aren't on the above list.

Love and Light,

Nadine

Busy Hot Saturday Weekend........

Lots going on this weekend with all the downtown events and the dance at the gallery and of course drumming Sunday night, with the river really high and the temps too. Went to the Farmers Market Thursday night downtown and saw just about everyone we know from 3 rivers. Its a good place to buy fresh veggies and hear some pretty good music too. Then we went and ate at Colimas ....good salsa and chips.............Hopefully we'll see you somewhere amongest all the goings on.............Love to all.....

Happy Thursday.................

Wow! Thanks to all of you who sent comps for the Monterey pics on my last post. And, yes there were some detractors too, “ This is supposed to be a drumming site” Well, I know its off base sometimes, but it’s a life more than a specific Drumming. Drumming is a free form of expression. With us its even more, it’s a lifestyle of seeking life’s best experiences. We’re encouraging more than drumming, more than just learning a beat . We surround ourselves with seekers of adventure and knowledge. Trying to lead a healthy life and being Happy. That’s what its mostly about, being Happy with yourself. Most of you get it already and others should just come on out and spend a Sunday or two with us and share the Happiness that we make together.

Its already Wednesday................

Good Wednesday my friends. it’s a pretty nice day here, cool and sunny. Its just a tease for what’s coming, I’m talking about the big heat on Sunday. 103 they’re saying……ergh!!!! It is that time of year. We’ll be sweating on Sunday and Sunday night. It all gets better when it gets dark and the down canyon breezes come and they are pretty predictable. We feel them as we drum and smiles and relieve takes over the circle.

For your viewing pleasure on this Wednesday I’m including some pics from our last weeks trip to Monterey. In our quest to skate every coastal town in California, we can now check this town off the list, and highly recommend it to any of you who skate or bike or hike. There’s a great path that starts in Pacific Grove and winds through the town of Monterey, down Cannery Row and past the Monterey Bay aquarium, then all the way up the coast to the big sand dunes past the town of Seaside…….17 miles. We did it in a casual groove of two days and ate some good food in between. …….Enjoy…..and feel free to make screen savers……….

Mondays drumming thoughts...........

I took this pic before it got really big.............


Great drumming last nite..Wow!! Lots of folks showed up and Linda and Lawrence were there too. Good grooves and hula hooping by friends I didn't even know could hula hoop. We had probably our last fire, it was hot, but not too bad considering. But, next week we'll switch to the alcohol fire....the rubbing kind. Yea, if you weren't there last night you missed a good one, but we know that its the start of the drumming, lay down by the river season so plan on coming up soon and joining us. We've got some new members we'll introduce you to. Enjoy you day.............

a Message from Linda Mackenzie....

Some of us recieved this and I also recieved a call from Lawerence of Exeter about it.
He asked if anyone could give him a ride to this Sundays drumming it would be appreciated..............

Hello Friends,

Julia and I will be traveling down to Visalia May 8th thru the 11th. Can’t wait to drum with you & hug you on Sunday night. Let’s spend some time together.

Life up here in Tahoe is wonderful. Wind and Rain today, danced at a Pirate Party last night, and will send my daughter to Vermont for college in August.

Miss you all!

Peace & Love, Linda

Pics from the Sunday Potluck............

We had a real nice Pot Luck before drumming on Sunday. Lots of good food and drink and friends. This all made for a groovin nite at the circle, with big smiles and full bellies to enjoy the smokey fire with. The river was right there with us as were the crickets and frogs. Its their special night too..............Thanks to all who enjoyed and helped.

The start of something big.................

I took these pics last Sunday, late afternoon, down by the river. The River is going at a pretty good clip since. Its rafting season and boats are out everyday. Lots of rafting folks will be joining us in all that we do I"m sure. I had heard that everyone is going to see "Mezcal" tonite at the Cellar Door. There will be a table saved so come on over......

Happy Wednesday.................

Had a chance to go do a five star climb in Yosemite Valley yesterday and I went! It was a test of all my bike riding and working out and I felt GOOD even though it was very physical! It was a really nice and cool, sunny day and the higher we got up the rock the windier it got. This was fine with me and of course the views were the best that the greatest rock climbing place in the world can offer!



Nice Wednesday to you my friends, Its was a great drumming sunday of course, with the river making itself known in the background and friends showing who don't normally come to sundays. There's still lots of cottonwood fluff all around looking like old snow on the Gallery grounds.

Wa, Wa, Whens day...................

We had a "Hafla" Belly Dance gathering at our house last Saturday evening and even though it was for all the local Belly Dancers, several drummers from the circle came by. Lots of others brought Dumbeks, Tambourines and Finger Cymbals, and all the dancers danced and we drummed. Great Time!! Thanks for all your help!! Good Food too, in fact it was the best! Around here, and I guess lots of other places, we do all our partys and gatherings "Potluck" style and we sure have some really fine cooks around us. Lots of vegetarian food and some sweets. And.........We had a fire spinner who gave us a great show with the Poi and fire sticks. We're living in some good times!
But, its been really HOT! The temps are teasing the 100* mark. The air is filled with the smell of Orange Blossoms and that sure smells good and makes my eyes itch.
I'll let you know, Thanks for checking in my friend................

Blast from the Past

We had a surprise visit from Ray and Marley all the way from Oklahoma. They stayed at the gallery for a couple of days and came to sunday night. It was a good time too, lots of folks showed and made the grooves the patented KRDC sounds that people come all the way from Oklahoma to hear.Ray was on his Dumbek and we could tell he hadn't lost any of his drumming skills. It was our first introduction to his 4 year old son Marley who was on a whirlwind tour of the drumcircle and all around. Good to see old friends! You all know the story....Anyone who has come to the circle will always return...........Enjoy your FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!

The day of the expanding man...

Hey, Whats going on over there?? Here's some pics from our recent trip to San Fransisco to the Rakasha, the biggest Belly Dance event on the west coast. We went to support our local friends and check it all out....................

Wood is Good..........

Big Thanks to Pam B. for giving us the wood to have a great and hot fire for our Sunday Night festivities! It was dry wood and made for a warm night with little smoke, not like the smokey driftwood we use from the river when we can't find any other wood to burn. So, all that said, the dancers were happy with a smoke free ring to dance the counterclockwise groovings too. Good crowd and everyone was happy when they left to start another week in April. We're expecting some storm and rain and Thunder this afternoon. We're riding Dry Creek at 2.00 so we just might get into some of that action and that's okay with me! I'm bringing my photo maker and my jacket and my energy bars just in case............Have a good Tuesday my friends....

News from the western slopes of the Sierra

Moving along on the John Muir trail of life. Man!, you could really tell that our economic stimulus package got to the Drum Circle, finally. We had a huge showing Sunday night and it was all dancing drumming and living life in the fresh. We had five congas and three players on one side and Gary, Nadine and myself on the other. We got the grooves going and they got the grooves going and all the dancers took advantage and churned it up. Moving with the grooving and swaying with the playing!! I can't wait till I get my golden parachute!
The wildflowers are going quick, in fact, on our 28 mile ride yesterday there was lots of brown coming in on the south sides and it won't be long now till its all about brown. I took these shots just last week Thursday. Enjoy your day and come on up and lets catch up...............Love to YOU.........

Spring is for you ....

Alrite, I'm back. Its been just so beautiful around here and now its the first day of spring too! Happy Spring you all........... Things have been moving along nicely, drummings have been good, with the river sounding louder every Sunday and the frogs checking in too, giving their response to our grooves. We still have big fires to keep warm in the circle, but we all know that soon this will mellow, changing to our other lite which is usually candles and our alcohol can. Its nice to have a center to dance around and drum around. The wild flowers are still really really good! Go out today, or this weekend and check it out, this next week will probably be the last of the annual show as the west slopes are already starting to turn brown. It won't be long till hot will be the word of the day. Happy Spring weekend to you and Thank You for checking.............

Ethereal night............

Nice full moon last night! And, the time change made it really weird because it was still light out late. Temps were really nice to make for a Sunday night to remember for a long time. Grooves were easy to come by and well, we didn't have much dancing but what we had was great. The river is starting to talk as are all the frogs. It just feels like the end of winter. That said there are Freeze Warnings out for tonite. This caught the weathermen by surprise and still the 70's are coming right up. I'll update you somemore right quick if you check.............

Monday....Cloudy, Warm, and Happy..........

I'm glad you all liked the little Bike riding slide show. From all the letters and calls I got, I'm up for putting more photos into slide shows. It's a bonus for you, and that's where I got the nickname "Bonus" from, something special for you!
Really a nice balmy temp. last night at Sunday Drumming. We were all waiting for the big rain event to come anytime, but we stayed outside and I'm glad we did. Several great jams were had with George and Paul on the conga's and all of us laying down a mean and fat groove bed. Lots of flute's and hoots..........
There's some nice views to be had of all the blooming wild flowers, WOW!!

Lance comes to Visalia

Last Thursday the Amgen Tour of California started a stage race in Visalia. They left town and went all the way to Paso Robles. Visalia turned out big and you know we went!! Here's some pics...........