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Sawtooth Wilderness Video Summary

The story is under way for details on each day of the trip. However, if you want a teaser or some of the “highlights” of the trip, here is an 8 minute video. Enjoy.

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Night Sky at 8500 Feet

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Another Hike to Jennie Lake

I did another hike up to Jennie Lake. It was around the same time of year as previous years (end of June). However, this time the weather was much cooler. In fact there were some nice thunderheads forming around the lake when I arrived. I did leave earlier than plan due to the rumbling and dark clouds that began to surround me. Anyway, if you wanted to see the hike this year you can view the…

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Life in Death

Little sapling growing inside a dead tree. It can be strange where you may find life trying to survive. This little conifer decided to grow instead a dead tree. I am not sure if it will make it, but it made me smile for the moment before I had to move on. Just wanted to share the photo with everyone.

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It's Finally Available

They story from my trip into the western side of the Sawtooth Wilderness is now available to read. Due to some space limitations, I cannot add the photos in between sections like I have done in the past. However, I am going to work on a possible project where I narrate a power point and then upload it to YouTube with the photos. We shall see how that goes. For now, you’ll just have to read the…

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Change is Coming

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Review: Garmin Bounce

Garmin Bounce for Kids – Image from Garmin.com As our son is getting older he wants to go with friends outside and further away from the home. He may start off going to one friends house, but ends up at another house or the community park. He is really good at coming back home to tell us where he is going, but we know that pulls him away from the fun and, sometimes, he walks alone to catch up…

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Enjoying Late Winter

I am not as active in my posting as usual and can see it being that way going forward. Maybe just one big post of what has happened. Besides that small update, this is what has been going on lately. After returning to work, the temps were cold, but the sun was shinning for most of the time. Beautiful blue skies, crisp clean air, and days could be spent outside. Exercising has increased in the…

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Back to Work

This is my first full week of work. Last week was spent catching up on dozens of emails, meeting requests, and required online training courses. It was nothing out of the ordenary. This is quite the norm from a long time away. Vacation was nice and I overall felt rested and ready for another season. Work is picking up in pace. Getting ready for the spring and summer season. All reports are going…

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Welcome 2023

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The Day Before: Merry Christmas Eve

The Day Before: Merry Christmas Eve

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Goodbye for Now

What I wrote for my grandmother. The last time I saw her was back in July. As I came over to see her and visit for a little bit, she told me something that I will never forget. I said I needed to get going and after giving her a hug good bye she looked at me and said, “I’ll see you next time with Jesus.” It was not her usual goodbye, but I smiled and said, “Lord willing sooner than that, but if…

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Woohoo!

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Just a Couple More Days

Just a Couple More Days

Only a couple more days of work left this week, then the usual December vacation begins! I felt more “burnt out” this year than normal. Maybe everything that went on over the summer and work assignments this year was a lot. It made the summer sure go by quickly, but I am ready to rest up, do some things around the house, and enjoy the season’s events around town. Speaking of which, Thanksgiving…

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Favorite Shots from Sawtooth

Favorite Shots from Sawtooth

I still need to write up the journey into the Sawtooth Wilderness. I have taken about 450+ photos of the trip. One of my favorites though was seeing a sunset on Mount Everly. It was quite the site where one of the trip members ran around the lake to capture the photo. Inspired by her sprint and enthusiasm I followed about 5 minutes later. It was worth it! You can check out the photo in the link…

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Wait, what!? It is November?

Wait, what!? It is November?

Logging on to my blog I realized I haven’t posted for over a month. In fact all of October was skipped! Well the reason is a lot has been going on in October. There were parties, work trips, unpacking, and so much more. There were also get togethers with friends. The combination just made October packed, but also flew right by. What is going on for November? Well there will be an early…

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Skies of Idaho

Morning of September 28, 2022 The clear blue skies never cease to amaze me up here in Idaho. I think many take it for granted. You can see so much depth and texture in the clouds. They blue is vibrant and deep. It is just absolutely beautiful. The Lord’s creation is simply amazing.

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