Greg -
I should mention that you can enlarge each of the photos from this blog by clicking on the picture.
The race is tomorrow - after further assessment of my shins, I've decided to give it a try and see how far I can make it. If my shins complain too loudly, I'll drop out. We're at the library at the moment, awaiting the registration, race orientation, and pasta feed that the city is holding later this evening. There is no entry fee provided we attend this event - how can you lose?
Jack and I worked with the rec crew on the Turn Island boardwalk yesterday. We got about half of it completed. We then worked more on our proposal for timber thinning/felling that would enhance the views around the island. I had Jack do most of the flagging. He only fell off the roadside into the brush once - quite an accomplishment given the steepness of the terrain that that we were flagging.
Jack decided that it is time for him to begin building the "100 Things That I Miss the Most about Colorado" list that he compiled last year at this point. We didn't write one down last year so the blog is a perfect way to document his thoughts. He should have it posted before we leave today.
Last night's potluck was a rainy one. As there was no ranger program, it was the usual collection of hard core attendees.
I should mention that you can enlarge each of the photos from this blog by clicking on the picture.
The race is tomorrow - after further assessment of my shins, I've decided to give it a try and see how far I can make it. If my shins complain too loudly, I'll drop out. We're at the library at the moment, awaiting the registration, race orientation, and pasta feed that the city is holding later this evening. There is no entry fee provided we attend this event - how can you lose?
Jack and I worked with the rec crew on the Turn Island boardwalk yesterday. We got about half of it completed. We then worked more on our proposal for timber thinning/felling that would enhance the views around the island. I had Jack do most of the flagging. He only fell off the roadside into the brush once - quite an accomplishment given the steepness of the terrain that that we were flagging.
Jack decided that it is time for him to begin building the "100 Things That I Miss the Most about Colorado" list that he compiled last year at this point. We didn't write one down last year so the blog is a perfect way to document his thoughts. He should have it posted before we leave today.
Last night's potluck was a rainy one. As there was no ranger program, it was the usual collection of hard core attendees.
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| The Three Sisters from the Nemo Loop |
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| Jack earning his keep |
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| Jack and his "fro" |
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| Looking North from Nemo Point |
Hey, Jack! Ray gets the same fro! Although it's sometimes a bit bigger and wilder. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat time of day did you take the 'Looking North from Nemo Point' photo? It's absolutely breathtaking! I'm guessing it's fairly late at night because of the lighting. Jack is at that age where in some photos he looks like he's all grown up and then again in other pics he looks like a kid still! It's a magical time of life and this time that he's having with his Dad is so extraordinary. It will be interesting to see how it impacts his life as time goes by. Oh my, am I waxing nostalgic or something? Please forgive me! I can't wait to see Jack's 100 things list! I'll be swimming laps tomorrow at the Wolf Center pool in Evergreen -- could that place be one of the things he misses? Unfortunately Jack, the pool is being drained August 10 for major work and won't be open again until after Labor Day. So, get in as many laps in Wrangell as you can before you head back to Colorado.
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