The Gualala River has a sandbar that "closes" the river mouth to the Pacific Ocean. Some water seeps through the sand, of course. But the river is essentially closed for many months. It's always exciting when, after enough rain, the river bursts through the sandbar. Bob Rutemoeller found the river opened on Monday.

Doggone it, I missed the opening! It's possible that it opened in the early hours of the day, in darkness.

Thanks to Bob for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

Another big storm is approaching the coast. We could have several inches of rain from this one. The seasonal creek that crosses our property, Quinliven Creek, is primed to come alive. The ponds are nearly full and this storm is sure to fill them to the brim. I love it when the creek comes alive, being able to watch the cascades and listen to the music it plays.