Gabbs

One year later, many of the Gabbs dogs are still waiting for their forever homes.

Miscellaney 2009

Our first sight of Gabbs, population 350, was this set of signs.

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008

In Gabbs itself, there's a definite theme: tarantulas.

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008

If I lived in Gabbs, I'd spend a lot of time in those comfy chairs!

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008

As previously advertised, Sharon and I drove to Gabbs today, and then took 844 through the Paradise Range.

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008

Somewhat reluctantly, we left Gabbs to head across the Paradise Range into Ione Valley I don't think it's officially called Ione Valley, but it's where Ione is, so that's what I call it.

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008

I got a lot of knitting done on the Gabbs trip yesterday, since Sharon graciously drove in both directions despite my offer to spell her.

Narrative and Politics Redux Susan Palwick 2008

Here's another shot, taken through the car windshield as we headed east on 50 towards 361, the Gabbs turnoff.

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008

Most of the world still drives from Gabbs into Ione via Brunton Pass, but people who've been conceived in November or are traveling with people who were, drive from Gabbs to November Valley via Albert's Pass, which is in the same place as Brunton Pass.

Too Skiffy for Words Susan Palwick 2008

I suspect that Gabbs kids have a healthy lack of fear towards spiders and other critters.

Susan and Sharon's Excellent Adventure Susan Palwick 2008