March 5, 2012, Lakewood, CO
10:15:12, hours MST
Elevation at center: 5,446 feet (1,660 meters)
Quad: Fort Logan
Drg Name: o39105f1
Drg Source Scale: 1:24,000
Projection: NAD83/WGS84
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Quad: Fort Logan
Drg Name: o39105f1
Drg Source Scale: 1:24,000
Projection: NAD83/WGS84
...continued hiker’s journal
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As we’ve been talking— today the skunk could be identified by the scent. First scent on the air this winter.
Photosynthesis is taking on the beginnings hue of spring. The temperature this morning has moderated some and yesterday was the 1st day shirtless. Getting in some winter time sun at this elevation and latitude is a welcomed relief from all the layers needed to keep warm. Sounds as though a few more migratory birds are singing as well.
The dog, Ellie- Mae is going slower today… she went for the stick over in Bear Creek yesterday and grew tired early on. This morning she tired early- on going after the ball.
Remember the object is to pause when confused and as a routine try to listen to the happenstances of the natural world as a method to relax from all the intellectualness this political-sized industrial complex has heaped upon our society here these late days of the American Experiment. Remember too, that it is not how well one performs but rather what shape one is in as a result of experiencing another moment on the planet. Do be fooled by the promises of yet more trinkets, esteem and fame. After all there are very few U-haul trailers following the hearse at the end. So many Americans think it is all about them— one has not to look too far to see. Look at the so- called republican ‘’debates’’, for a glaring example.
Do these garish shows dazzle the through- hiker?
Thank you for your comments and any thoughts otherwise regarding new gear you have constructed that you think appropriate to pass on.
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