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- Dec 29 Friday – Christmas in Aiken Day 9 – More relaxing
- Dec 28 Thursday – Christmas in Aiken Day 8 – Charleston
- Dec 27 Wednesday – Christmas in Aiken Day 7 – Fort Sumter
- Dec 26 Tuesday – Christmas in Aiken Day 6 – Folly Beach
- Dec 25 Monday – Christmas in Aiken Day 5 – Christmas day
- Dec 24 Sunday – Christmas in Aiken Day 4 – Christmas Eve
- Dec 23 Saturday – Christmas in Aiken Day 3- a Saturday for relaxing
- Dec 22 Friday – Christmas in Aiken Day 2- Flight to Augusta
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Mt.Catherine – a short workout
I read about this trail on the WTA website as being a little known and used trail. Well, for a Saturday it wasn’t as busy as most other popular trails in the area, but its in excellent shape and clearly … Continue reading
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Iron Horse Trail, 1/2 way along Keechelus Lake, West to East
Two weeks ago(scroll down to the previous post) I walked east to west on the Iron Horse trail along Keechelus Lake from the Stampede Pass exit on I-90 and the parking area at the Keechelus Dam. Today I parked at the west end … Continue reading
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Kachess Ridge and Iron Horse State Park along Lake Kachess
Saturday the 21st the forecast was for clear skies and warming – mid 70’s. Got up at 5, had oatmeal and was on the road at 630. Headed east over Snoqualmie Pass back to Easton again, this time to hike Kachess Ridge trail. … Continue reading
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Umtanum Falls and Iron Horse State Park
Another fantastic weekend, weather clear and warm, mid 80’s and breezy, and virtually NO humidity, can’t be anymore comfortable than that. So I headed east to Ellensburg to find another new trail that I’ve read about recently, and give it … Continue reading
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Hike up Easton Ridge
Its the last day of May 2014 and we finally had some really nice weather this weekend, cool at night, not too hot in the day yet, mid 70’s, but very clear skies. Took advantage of it and hiked a new trail … Continue reading
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Needed some sunshine after a foggy week
I was up until midnight Friday evening helping my neighbor fit a new range in his kitchen. He had our old one, and when we replaced ours, it required some trim and countertop cutting to slide the new one in. … Continue reading
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Stampede Pass to Lester, WA
After going out for Saturday morning breakfast, then washing two cars, and buying a new NW Forest Pass, I decided it was nice enough outside (once the fog lifted) to drive over Snoqualmie Pass to the Stampede Pass exit at Lake … Continue reading
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Trip to Dubai
In April 2013, my boss took me to Dubai, for our annual GAL meeting, as we belong to the Global Alliance Line network of worldwide freight forwarders. We were there for 6 days, 3 of which were for meetings. We … Continue reading
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August 11 Snow Lake
At lunch on Friday I ran up to REI in Tacoma to get a new NW Forest Pass as my old one expired end of July. Weather was forecast for clear and mid 80’s for the weekend. So I got … Continue reading
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Aug 8 2012 Seafair Weekend
This has nothing to do with Seafair. Except its the same August weekend. David Erickson arrived in town Friday night, and came out on Sunday to go hiking with me. It was 90ish degrees out, hottest day of the year … Continue reading
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July 22 Drive to Stampede Pass
I took a drive today to Stampede Pass and towards Lester. I was going to hike somewhere but the weather, while not raining, was very cloudy and a little drizzly. Low clouds for no view and I wasn’t going to … Continue reading
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June 30, Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail
I had a hard time deciding where to hike and whether to hike today. Weather at home was threatening rain. I didn’t get up until about 8:30 and diddle-daddled about for awhile. Was thinking about going to the Museum of … Continue reading
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Sept 10, Snow Lake
These are from my 6 mile hike to Snow Lake at Snoqualmie Pass on Saturday. I’ve been here more than a few times, but its such a wonderful location, great views. No wonder its the second most popular hike in … Continue reading
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Long hot Labor Day weekend – Day 4, Monday
I got up at 7, cleared a fish shipment, then had a bowl of cereal and got going. While I had originally planned to “veg out” today, after 3 hard days of shoveling, I decided I didn’t have that much … Continue reading
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Long hot Labor Day weekend – Day 3, Sunday
While I’m over half way thru the pile of gravel, I need to go for a hike. I decided on Saturday not to use the car for 4 days, so my only real choice was to go real early with … Continue reading
Long hot Labor Day weekend – Day 2, Saturday
Saturday was devoted to moving gravel. I got started about 9am, and took it easy but steady until about 4, when I decided to go for a swim in the neighbors pool. Boy that was cold. But refreshing. I got … Continue reading
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Long hot Labor Day weekend – Day 1, Friday
I was able to get my first full day off from work on Friday to make a 4 day wknd, and the weather is forecast to be mid 80’s well into next week. So I took the opportunity to order … Continue reading
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August 28, Melakwa Lake
I haven’t done Melakwa Lake in about 3-4 years. Today was the perfect day to do it. Last weeks hike on the Iron Goat Trail was great, but not strenuous enough. Today I got more real exercise. I had expected … Continue reading
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Skykomish weekend day 3
Its Sunday morning. Got up at 7, surfing a little on the computer waiting for cafe to open for breakfast at 8. Had a great sleep last night even with a couple loud trains. If I was going to be … Continue reading
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Skykomish weekend day 2
Lots of trains interupted my sleep last night. Only one came thru without blowing his horn. The room was warm enough to have the window open all night, and of course that only amplified the noise. But it really didn’t … Continue reading
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Skykomish weekend, day 1
I’m finally using the gift certificate that Dad gave me Christmas 2009 for the Cascadia Inn and Restaurant in Skykomish, just west of Stevens Pass on Hwy 2. Due to much soil renovation work by BNRR in the town over … Continue reading
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Birthday Hike, Longs Pass alternate
Oh what a fantastic day for a hike. My birthday hike. Got up at 430 again like last week. A bowl of oatmeal with fresh blueberries, lots! This time I was on the road at 610 and no car problems. … Continue reading
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July 23, Esmerelda Basin trail to Lake Ann
Its been awhile since I last blogged. With the job change, and a cooler and wetter winter and spring, my hikes have been limited to Rattlesnake Ledge and the John Wayne Trail to Twin Falls. We’re finally getting some sunnier … Continue reading
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Sept 25, Snow Lake, Gem Lake
Another grand day, weatherwise, for what may be the best hiking day of the year. While it was a weekend, and the crowds would be in full force on such a day, I managed to start hiking at 9am on … Continue reading
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Sept 13, Granite Mountain
I did this hike on Sept 13 but didn’t post it here until Sept 26. Frankly, I forgot. I took the day off Monday Sep 13 on the hope that the weather would be nice. I wasn’t disappointed. Since it … Continue reading
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July 24, Ingalls Lake
We’ve had improving weather all week, and Saturday was a great one to be in the mid 80’s. I got up about 5:30, having prepared my lunch last evening, so a quick bowl of oatmeal and I was on the … Continue reading
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June 12, Mt Washington
Boy, its been a long time since we had some great sunny weather. All week long the forecast was for mid to upper 70’s and it actually came true for once! There was no way I would give up the … Continue reading
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May 14, Day 7, Cruise day 5
It certainly was a short night considering we went to bed so late. My cell phone came on at 6 and buzzed with emails downloading, which made a quiet but effective alarm. Wendy got up, and I did also once … Continue reading
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May13, Day 6 of our vacation, day 4 on the boat
Thursday morning we woke up about 7:30 and had breakfast in the Lido buffet, just Wendy & I. We were scheduled to arrive in Victoria at Noon, and remained on schedule. I played some solitaire on my netbook in our … Continue reading
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May 12, Day 5, At Sea – Day 3 on the Rotterdam
It was still rolling and pitching a bit when we got up about 8, but it was less so than yesterday, and after going to bed on a full stomach, I slept well and felt fine this morning. We ate … Continue reading
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May 11, Day 4, Some rough water – Day 2 on the boat
Tuesday morning we awoke to some rough water. I ate breakfast okay about 8am, and then Karen and David showed up, she kind of green. She had some fruit but didn’t feel like anything else at that point. I then … Continue reading
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May 10, Day 3, Departure on the MS Rotterdam – Day 1 of our voyage
Monday morning we awoke to sunny skies and calm or slight breeze. Our hotel checkout time wasn’t until noon, and the cruise terminal didn’t open until 11am anyway. After a 7:30 breakfast I took a walk by myself down to … Continue reading
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May 9, Day 2 in San Diego
We thought we were late in getting up at 7:30. Apparently we were in the middle. Karen & David were up first with breakfast in the hotel, then David went for a long walk. I needed to wake up so … Continue reading
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May 8, San Diego
Our long anticipated vacation, a repositioning cruise from San Diego to Vancouver BC begins on Monday the 10th. We flew down to San Diego this morning on Alaska Air, an uneventful trip, except for a loud crying baby right behind … Continue reading
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So long since the last post, I can’t believe it!
I know, its been awhile. This past winter just hasn’t been good for hiking. Oh, I’ve been doing the usual Rattlesnake and Cedar Butte, sometimes with Kent from work. But snow and cold doesn’t motivate me much to get further … Continue reading
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Been awhile since my last post. Whats up with that?
I have been neglecting my blog the past couple weeks. Can’t explain why but I need to catch up briefly. The week after Mt Rainier, I attempted to go all the way to top of Mt Washington, the big mtn … Continue reading
Mt. Rainier or the Teanaway area? Hmmmm, tough choice
I kinda had a head cold all week, not a very bad one, but enough to give me an excuse to use some long built up sick time and take half of Thursday off. It wasn’t much of a cold, … Continue reading
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Mickey Dolenz in Concert
When we heard a couple months ago that Mickey Dolenz was coming to the Snoqualmie Casino for a concert on Aug 20, at a relatively inexpensive price, we got tickets. Its a small venue, maybe 750 people, so its cozy, … Continue reading
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7 miles on local Twin Falls trail; late birthday dinner at the new casino
My coworker, Kent Biden, had previously come out with his wife and hiked Rattlesnake Ledge with me. Indicating interest in hiking again, he came out on Saturday the 1st, alone this time, and we drove up to the Twin Falls … Continue reading
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Snow Lake, Gem Lake
Saturday morning was somewhat overcast, and 60 degrees out. Coworker Kent was originally going to come out for a short hike to Twin Falls or Rattlesnake or something close, but his daughter’s birthday party was in the afternoon and he … Continue reading
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Fantastic warm day for a hike in the Teanaway
I took Friday off because the weather was forecast to be nice, real nice. Warm too. I got up at normal 5am and had prepared everything I needed Thursday evening, so all I needed to do was eat breakfast(oatmeal, what … Continue reading
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Early Rattlesnake Ledge hikes; Shed Roof replacement
On Thursday after work, I stopped at Lowe’s to pickup the materials I’d need to redo the shed roof. Having previously stripped the old cedar shingles off, I planned to attack this small job over the July 4 wknd. I … Continue reading
10 miles on Rattlesnake Mtn; Shed roof replacement
I’ve done it a few times now, but it is such a nice trail that I never tire of it, especially since its so close to home. My plan on Saturday the 27th was to park the car at Snoqualmie … Continue reading
Exploring Skykomish WA and Stevens Pass on Hwy 2
After previously talking with Bill Carter at work about Skykomish and its rail history, and doing a little research online, I decided to ask Dad a couple days ago if he had time to go for a days outing to … Continue reading
Oh Man, what a great day! THE SEQUEL
Saturday the 30th turned out to be something special. This time I got up at 4:30 to clear skies and an expected warmer day, warmer than last week. Again I had oatmeal and raisins, got dressed, and hit the trail … Continue reading
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Oh Man, what a great day!
Saturday the 22nd turned out to be something special. I got up at 5:45 to clear skies and an expected warmer day. Finally. I had breakfast of oatmeal with raisins, the let it settle a bit. I put on my … Continue reading
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A relaxing weekend at the Sandpiper
What a great weekend this turned out to be! I had Friday the 15th and Monday the 18th off, (Wendy has the 14th thru 22nd off which I had originally planned as well but Alan’s stroke changed that) and we … Continue reading
A Hiking and Yard Work weekend
The weather was finally decent this weekend, albeit slightly cool in the mornings. Saturday I started up Rattlesnake at 7:45 and had the ledge to myself for about 15 minutes. The sun was out and it felt good, with only … Continue reading
Weekend NOT nice enough for two hikes
Dammit! I had really hoped for another really nice weekend but it just wasn’t to be. Friday evening I mowed the lawn because some drizzle was expected on Saturday. Good thing I did. So I didn’t hike. I could have … Continue reading
Weekend nice enough for two hikes
On Saturday, the forecast was for mostly clear skies and warming temps, it ended up mid 60’s. While there was a high overcast that tempered the brightness a bit, the warmth was very encouraging after a long cold winter. I … Continue reading
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