Month: July 2022

Photo and Haiku for 18 July 2022

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Patient and watchful

Road trip’s in preparation

Two friends want to go.

Two Mixed-breed Dogs Waiting and Hoping That They Will Get to Go on a Trip They know that the camper is being loaded. You can see my tripod and hiking boots in the back. The photo was taken over 30 years ago. Both dogs got to go and we had a great time in theTetons/Yellowstone area. I am very nostalgic about this image.

Photo and Haiku for 11 July 2022

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Summertime stillness

Evening calm in the mountains

Worth the backpack in.

On the weekend, I did an overnight backpack up to Crater Lake in the Weminuche Wilderness with my friend, Eryn. According to my Far Out app the hike is 5.8 miles (it is listed as 5.5 miles on some websites). The hike going in wore me out. My pack weighed 24 pounds and it was slow going for me. I did hike faster going out – averaging slightly over 2 mph including stops. Nevertheless, I am a bit worried about my upcoming CT section hike of 101 miles from Monarch Crest to Spring Creek Pass. I figure 16 miles/day for 7 days should do it. I know that some of the stretches are fairly flat, but each segment has its ups and downs. If I’m worn out after doing 5.8 miles, how am I going to do averaging 16 miles/day while carrying at least a week’s worth of food? I did several rugged 16+ miles days last year and 100 miles in my first 7 days….so I know that I can do it….just need to get in better shape.

Photo and Haiku for 08 July 2022

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Outdoor theater

Much Ado About Nothing

Humorous, poignant.

Yesterday, I went with some friends to see Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  It was a fun and delightful experience.  This quote reminded me of the US Supreme Court and Republicans against abortion:



“Officers, what offence have these men done?

DOGBERRY
Marry, sir, they have committed false report; moreover, they have spoken untruths; secondarily, they are slanders; sixth and lastly, they have
belied a lady; thirdly, they have verified unjust things; and, to conclude, they are lying knaves.”