Clarksburg, CA

Addition to earlier post-- I tried the sandwiches at Husick's. Yummy. A cute place with local art and wine. Great gathering spot and delicious food. The owners are really friendly.

I have not yet had a chance to try it, but there's a new place to get a bite to eat in Clarksburg. It's Husick's Hardware. I've been told the sandwiches are heavenly. They also have a selection of pastries. I think I'll run over there and try one now... More soon, Cari

Clarksburg

11:00 AM-5:00 PM. The Old Sugar Mill (35265 Willow Ave).

Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Old Sugar Mill with sausage, sauerkraut

and German potato salad with all the fixings! Besides the great food,

Walter Grob will be on hand with his accordion and there will be 6

different tasting rooms open for complimentary wine tasting!

www.oldsugarmill.com

It's that time of year again when people descend on Clarksburg to pick the walnuts that fall from the trees along Jefferson Boulevard. It amazes me each year, how close some families let their children and pets get to the very busy road.

When driving along Jefferson, the shade from the old walnut trees makes visibility tricky. If a child is standing in the road, in a patch of shade, a driver may not see them.

If you or someone you know is going to engage in the walnut picking, be very careful. Park well off the road, supervise your children and pets, don't leave trash, don't break limbs, and remember YOU ARE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, you should have permission.

If you drive on Jefferson, particularly between Clarksburg Road and Netherlands Road, please be cautious. There are NUTS out there. Pun intended.

Before Winter hits, if you are looking for a nice weekend drive and a place to have lunch, I'd like to invite you to have an old fashioned hamburger, fries, and a real milkshake made with Crystal ice cream. All of this while sitting outside enjoying a gorgeous view of the Sacramento River. Where you ask? Why it's the Dinky Diner in Clarksburg. The friendly folks at the Dinky Diner will cook your burger to order and give you more than enough fries to satisfy even the hardiest of appetites.

Driving directions: go North on the River Road (on the Yolo County side of the river) from Freeport Bridge until you get to Clarksburg. Once you pass the electronic "SLOW NOW" sign, you're almost there. The Dinky Diner is parked on the River side.

Or take Jefferson Boulevard South out of West Sacramento about 15 miles until you get to Clarksburg Road. Go right on Clarksburg Road until you get to the River Road and take a right. The Dinky diner will be on your left/on the river side. You can't miss it.

If you have children, you may want to pop in to Silverbend (north of the Dinky Diner on River Road) to select a pumpkin and take a train ride. They are open during Halloween Season, but call first.

It's a beautiful time of year in Clarksburg. Caution, drive slowly on the River Road due to lots of cyclists and the occassional tractor. Drive safe and enjoy your lunch!

In my posts about Clarksburg, I allude to all the pretty homes-- from charming to magnificent. I thought I would include some pictures of these beauties. One of the really nice things, that lend to the curb appeal, is homes in Clarksburg are on LAND! A bare minimum lot is a half acre. Most homes are on 20 acres or more. Often homes have a naturally occurring waterway and all have spectacular trees.

Other really appealing things about Clarksburg are these:

*Scarcity of homes for sale. This keeps property values high. There have been no short sales or foreclosures-- NONE. ZERO. ZIP.

*There is virtually no crime as well.

*Varied architecture. Every home is unique and special. There is not a single tract home here.

*Small town charm. Everyone waves and smiles. Kids are innocent. Elders are respected. Life is great.