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- July 14 – New trail – CCC Middle Fork Rd
- Dec 30 Saturday – Christmas in Aiken Day 10 – Heading home
- 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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a GOOD Friday
AH Carter was closed for the “holiday”. We did it last year for the first time, Alan complained a little bit, but Torben had written in it into our Policy manual. It was mostly because Torben is catholic but we … Continue reading
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This was the weekend I’ve been waiting for!
With all the work thats suddenly piled up because of Alan’s stroke, I had to spend a good part of Saturday the 4th at the office. But the weather FINALLY showed what I hope is what we can expect much … Continue reading
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Essex,Good wknd; Alan, bad week
Friday the 27th of Mar, I had the day off so I could join dad in a weekend train trip to Essex & back for the NARP meeting. While the overnight sleeping arrangements left a little to be desired(we had … Continue reading
Sunday – light rain, no hike, but more trail building
Sunday morning was not raining when I got up, but it was forecast. By the time I was done with a light breakfast(around 10am), it was sprinkling. But I decided to go out and do one more trail extension anyway. … Continue reading
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FINALLY – A hike; and some trail building at home
Well, with rain in the forecast for this weekend, I woke up to surprisingly clear skies on Saturday. The temperature was right at freezing, but it was shaping up to be a pretty nice day. So I had to get … Continue reading
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Wendys Birthday Weekend
Wendy’s birthday was Saturday the 7th. She had Friday thru Monday off, but we were spending Sat/Sun at her moms. It had snowed a couple inches on Friday but not overnight and wasn’t forecast to again until later in the … Continue reading
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New Range installed
On Thursday evening I removed our old set-in range and began some cleanup and prep making ready for the new one. On Friday evening, my neigbor Craig helped me carry it over to his house where we replaced his range … Continue reading
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No hiking; buying new kitchen appliance
Sorry(for myself), I have no hiking updates of recent. I really haven’t felt very well, the past couple weekends(don’t know why), AND, the weather has not been very cooperative. This past weekend has been very windy again, a result of … Continue reading
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Wind damage, tree down EARLY Sunday morning
Went to bed Saturday night about 11pm, the wind seemed to have steadily increased throughout the evening, and since I hate high winds, didn’t know if I’d be able to sleep. Always worried about trees falling. Wendy doesn’t have that … Continue reading
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2nd hike 2009
Saturday the 17th started off beautifully. Clear skies cool but not cold, just right for a hike. I started up Rattlesnake at 9am, surprised by how many cars were there already. Not many people on the trail going up, so … Continue reading
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First Hike of 2009
Saturday January 3 started out pretty nice. Calm air, albeit cold, kept the 30 degree tempurature comfortable for hiking. The snow from the past 3 weeks had built up to a nice flattened pathway up the Rattlesnake Ledge trail and … Continue reading
Hiking, and other things
Each of the past two weeks(Nov 22 & 29) I was able to get in my normal short hike up Rattlesnake Ledge. Great days in both cases, which allowed me to do various things at home after the hikes. The … Continue reading
Need a Hike, BAD
The weather has been too poor the past 4 weeks to enjoy a good hike, and after last weeks rain storms, Saturday was finally and actually a great weather day. Temps in the 50’s, nearly 60. Bright but not fully … Continue reading
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A no hike weekend
Heavy rain was forecast from late Wednesday thru Saturday, but most of it happened on Thursday. The bulk of the rain after that shifted to the north so the worst missed us. Showers off and on Friday thru Sunday, but … Continue reading
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Party On
The party/reception was in the local community senior center and the allotted time was 6pm to 10pm. Setup began at 4pm and took us nearly 2 hours to do. We ran home at 5:45 to shower and dress in our … Continue reading
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A Wedding reception weekend
Today is Friday the 24th. I went into work from 7am to 10am, took care of a few things that needed looking after, then went home. Wendy has Fri Sat Sun off, so we packed up the car and headed … Continue reading
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A nice day for a wedding
I took the day off Friday Oct 10 to come up to Camano with Wendy to prepare for Carolyns wedding on Saturday. There really wasn’t anything for me to prepare for, or Wendy for that matter. I mowed mom’s lawn … Continue reading
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A Heavenly Day for Hiking, Part 2
Saturday was an alright day, cool but clearing, got up to low 60’s, it couldn’t decide what it wanted to do. I was the same way, couldn’t decide what I wanted or needed to do. One of the options was … Continue reading
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It was a busy week in Lake Wobegon, my hometown…….
This past week was one busy week at work, after months of much less to do. Mostly because Steve went to Italy for two plus weeks and I’m covering his desk in addition to my own. It really hasn’t been … Continue reading
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A Heavenly day for hiking
The weather has been great here now most of the week and should be continuing that way into next week. No rain forecast until maybe Wednesday next. So I must take advantage of it and get my exercise. Today I … Continue reading
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Home at last
After dropping me off and saying our goodbyes, Karen & David headed “home” and I flew thru security at the Augusta airport. I then waited for my flight to Atlanta. And waited and waited. It was 30 min. late arriving … Continue reading
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Heading home
This being Saturday, we slept in a bit then after breadfast went into Aiken for their annual “Aiken’s Makin’ ” celebration, which is really just your average community arts & crafts fair. Lots of food concessions too. A lot of … Continue reading
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Aiken is a nice safe city
We spent the day today doing some grocery shopping and sorting a few things. David came home from work at noon, and we picked up Doris, the realtor/agent, and spent the afternoon looking about about 7-8 different houses. Some were … Continue reading
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Day 6 Our route here; time to sleep in
Above is our route map. You can click the thumbnail for a larger view. Total 2748 miles. Numbered points on the map outlined below at numbered cities. Day 1 Richland[1] to Butte MT with a stop in Spokane[2] 479 miles … Continue reading
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Day 5, 4 states; arrived at last
Up at 5:15 this morning, Paducah KY this morning was only 78 degrees but still quite humid. Felt like my glasses wanted to fog up just walking outside. After breakfast at 6, we gassed up and departed about 7:30 … Continue reading
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Day 4, Five States; lost in Paducah
Well, today started out as the past 3 days have. Up at 5:30, breakfast in the hotel at 6(gotta get there early before the rest of the guests do) and out the door at 7:30. Still windy, and rain moved … Continue reading
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Day 3, Rawlins WY to Lincoln NE
Monday morning we woke up to light rain and wind. It looked a lot worse out. Breakfast at 6, on the road at 7:30. Light rain continued as we moved east but we could see clearing skies in the distance. … Continue reading
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Day 2, Sunday; What, ELK???
This morning, we set the alarm for 5:30. While Karen took a shower, I wrote the previous blog entry. At 6 we went downstairs for breakfast. Then I took a shower while Karen spent a few minutes on the computer. … Continue reading
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Day 1, Saturday
We got up at 6am, a brief breakfast, and last minute packing, said our goodbye to Mary, and departed Richland at 8:20 on a cool, clear, beautiful morning. Heading east, Karen drove the first leg. At about Cheney WA we … Continue reading
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The Trip about to begin
I left home at 2:45 this afternoon, felt like I was forgetting something. But no. Got on the hwy eastbound and noticed a big backup going westbound. Hmmm, must be an accident. Amost 3 miles of backup, sure glad I … Continue reading
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Getting ready for the drive….
Had a normal day at work, getting my desk all cleaned up. Its been slow for awhile, so now is a good time to take time off. I was still the last one out at 5pm but only because everyone … Continue reading
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Another Car Repair
After replacing the speed sensor in the honda last week, I got under the car to MAKE SURE the shop did what I thought they were supposed to do. Well, they did do the job but I was wrong in … Continue reading
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A good hike today
Went up to Kendall’s Katwalk, a 5-1/4 mile hike in on the Pacific Crest Trail, north from Snoqualmie Pass. I forgot to take my camera. It was such a nice day, it really ticked me off. Oh well, I had … Continue reading
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Aug.21 2008 It Begins……
I don’t know how well this will work out or turn out, but I’ll give it a try. First and foremost, links to our website, www.cattrain.net. And my photo’s at http://picasaweb.google.com/cattrain1989. You can also find these linked on the sidebar to … Continue reading
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