Monthly Archives: September 2012

  Great hike yesterday at Paradise Meadows/Cruickshank Canyon. It must have been good – it lasted over eight hours. J and I brought along newbie hiker, Ernie, who wore his steel toed workboots in lieu of hiking boots and actually … Continue reading →

I was up early yesterday – 5 a.m. because we were leaving at 6.30 to hike in Strathcona. As usual, Abby and I walked to the bottom of the long driveway to pick up the papers. Abby noticed it first. … Continue reading →

My oldest brother, Freddy, died today. And I honestly don’t know how I feel about that. I don’t think I’m surprised, although his death was certainly not expected. I don’t feel sad although I think I should. I think, most … Continue reading →

Once again, a post disappeared. Furious! I am spitting mad! All that brilliant (or not) writing completely gone to waste. Why does that happen? Is it me? Is it something I said?   Admittedly, it was only three paragraphs and … Continue reading →

So I was out walking Abby, thinking about the things I “should” be doing. Oh, how quickly we forget the freedom of “vacation” and get back into the old groove. First and chief among my “shoulds” is moving the strawberry … Continue reading →

I swear, if it weren’t for traveling, I’d have absolutely nothing to write about. Which, means that, now that I’m home, I have nothing to write about. But before I begin telling you about nothing, let me point you to … Continue reading →

Right I am home. And now that I have some laundry done and some food in the house and unpacked, I am spending the bulk of my time playing with more that FIVE HUNDRED photos! Whew! So please forgive this … Continue reading →

There is very poor visibility. Even from the top of Crat Lake, the haze was beginning. Driving north on 97 today reminded me of hiking during our foggy winter days. Reaching the top of a mountain and explaining to your … Continue reading →

Considering it was a long day on the road, it was as good a day as I’ve had. I was up at five – that’s pretty inevitable for me when I know I have a long haul ahead of me. … Continue reading →

This is the view from Mammoth Ridge. And this was not a momentary view. Scenes like this,filled my eyes all day long. Is it any wonder that today was almost a perfect 10? How close did it get? I would … Continue reading →