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Isn't it great to get back to work and get some rest? Have a great day. Hugs.” 5:25:24 AM 8/09/04 “Yawn!” 5:44:03 AM 8/09/04 7:03:04 AM 8/09/04 “It's going to be an awesome day today. In the low 90's, no rain, only pur sunshine without clowds!!! First REAL full day of school today for both kids, so no fighting, or yelling in the background. Too bad I have to work. I may go b-day shopping for the teen today.” 8:26:13 AM 8/09/04 “Showers and thunderstorms expected in the Northwoods today, high in the 60s. It's the forecast that's the kicker, though: two days of highs in the 50s starting Tuesday. Dang Canadian cold air masses ... don't they plague us enough all winter? On the bright side, I got to pause on the campus drive coming in as a whitetail fawn was about to cross the road. As it dawdled, its twin leapt out of the woods and joined it, both having just the faintest remnants of their spots showing. Just as they made the other shoulder, other vehicles came up behind me and I had to drive on, but it was a pretty pleasant 30 seconds or so just before arriving at the office on a Monday.” 10:19:54 AM 8/09/04 Good morning. “Yikes, it's Tuesday, already. Gotta try and do some of the things that over the weekend I put off until Monday. Time passes faster and faster as one ages. Have a wonderful day. You deserve it.” 5:37:26 AM 8/10/04 “Yeah, I got all those showers yesterday that Pekka told you about. More of the same today, and cool. We even had the fireplace going for a while.” 6:39:23 AM 8/10/04 “Yes, we are getting those rains here in Northern Michigan also. I put my solo tent up the other day to check for any dry wrot, moth or mouse infestation, etc. Now I must leave it up till the rains pass and it dries out. I had a friend ask me on Saturday when I put it up, "You're going when? And you're checking it out now?" Non backpackers just don't get my obsession with gear and trip preparation. LOL” 9:25:56 AM 8/10/04 “BTW, that Kelty Clark is holding extremely well through the heavy rains and electrical storms! I've never used it in this extreme weather. Nice to know ahead of time that it can handle it. :)” 9:27:12 AM 8/10/04 “been working at home for 3 hours, guess its time to get shaved, showered and go in. drat” 9:46:39 AM 8/10/04 “RE: wildlife. I've seen so many on my bike lately, I've thought of changing my handle to Roadrunner.” 9:57:03 AM 8/10/04 “Perfect timing this morning -- chilly and drizzly when the guy came to give us an estimate on a new furnace. Yikes, they're getting pricey, though what it will save through efficiency will pay for it in about 5 years. Still, it reminds me of what an old buddy said to me before I became a homeowner about being "house poor." Well, a couple more estimates to schedule and do more online research about the various brands before committing. Now, on to more editing work.” 11:05:07 AM 8/10/04 Wednesday “Good morning. It's a great day for a mid-week break. Go ahead! You deserve a little time for yourself.” 4:59:16 AM 8/11/04 Sunshine re: Kelty Clark “I've used mine for several years now - its fairly bombproof, if you can stand the confineing space.” 7:25:19 AM 8/11/04 “I agree roam. I can't even sit up in it on the high end. I hope I'm never caught in a heavy rainstorm in it unless I have a large book. Otherwise, I think I'd find myself walking around with my raincoat on. :) I could really use a two person tent at times so I think when I get the money (haha) I'll get one of those next and retire the solo tent.” 7:34:58 AM 8/11/04 “great minds thinking alike, again!” 7:52:13 AM 8/11/04 “45F and still raining here in the Wisconsin Northwoods. My flower gardens look bedraggled.” 8:38:14 AM 8/11/04 “45 degrees? isn't this August? high of 68 here in metro detroit. it looks a little sunny out right now, although they are calling for showers most of the day. i'm back in the office after 2 days outside looking for wetlands on a project. was nice to get out for a change. the office hasn't changed - still boring as ever.” 8:51:50 AM 8/11/04 How hot is it? “hey! I'm in Phoenix today and have a chance to visit with Shawn. Real nice--110 degrees! I should be up in the Beartooths, but NOOOOOOO, someone schedules a meeting in the hottest place on Earth!” 10:30:21 AM 8/11/04 “I've got TS soon to be hurricane Bonnie coming to visit tomorrow, and TS soon to be hurricane Charley this weekend. Not fun.” 11:44:42 AM 8/11/04 SD Light Year “I've got one and I don't find it confining. Of course I'm usually asleep in it. I can sit up in the high end, and I'm almost 6'. The biggest problem I have with it is getting it pitched. It is a very tight pitch. I actually popped a stitch on one of the straps that hold a clip on earlier this year. I'm still using it though, and it hasn't popped again. I'm thinking that I may have to lengthen a strap or two on it so I don't tear it up one day just trying to pitch it.” 11:48:33 AM 8/11/04 “Good morning! oopps, guess that should be good Afternoon! Aero, if you see any of my kin down in Phoenix, say "hi" for me (I have a couple of aunts and numerous cousins 3 times removed down there). I saw your ex sister in law in LIbby over the weekend. Didn't have time to mention you though. As you can see, air conditioning is mandatory like furnaces up here. hee, hee. Next time, tell the boss to schedule that meeting in January!” 3:51:37 PM 8/11/04 “Mtnmom, it figures you know someone down here! I've probably already met them and didn't realize it. My ex-sister-in-law? This world is way, way too small for me!” 4:09:05 PM 8/11/04 “Aero, I'm trying to talk Gordon into spending a few nights (19-21) up in the Bearthooths somewhere. Probably base camp near Lily Lake and day hike from there. Let me know if you'll be in the area. Heck, maybe we'll just invade the cabin!!! A friend from Wisconsin is going to be here also.” 4:19:36 PM 8/11/04 “Happy Happy Thursday!!!....payday for me...woohoooo....and my work week almost finished...except I have to work some on Saturday....bosses complaining about overtime so maybe I will only be working one Saturday a month!!!.....wooooohoooooo Our President of the company is coming to visit today :0 so everyone is going to be on edge... I Hope everyone has a GREAT day today!!! Lots of hugs....” 4:32:30 AM 8/12/04 “Good morning you all. I am not too far away from Pekka in wisconsin. A couple days ago, we had a record low high temperature of 53 degrees. The previous lowest high temperature for that date was 55. My fireplace was going all day yesterday.” 5:25:37 AM 8/12/04 “Good morning early riser, prosecutora, and others. Our wishes come true. We go north in the summer for cooler temperatures and south to see the hurricanes. Have a great day, everyone.” 5:33:49 AM 8/12/04 “Sorry for the extra letter on your name. My touch is too heavy on this new keyboard.” 5:36:18 AM 8/12/04 “Morning!! Surrounded by 2 storms, I wonder what my weekend will look like. I sure ain't going to hike in a hurricane. now to my cup of java. I now have the senseo coffee maker. Yummy... best strong cup of coffee ever.” 8:16:18 AM 8/12/04 “The sun is finally shining here in the Northwoods. I can finally take my tent down. It's had all morning to dry off. :o)” 8:20:42 AM 8/12/04 “Barely a breeze here in NE Florida, and high cirrus clouds giving a pretty pearlescent effect to the sky. No sign of Bonnie anything, except the cirrus clouds. Charley's not looking good to me however.” 9:02:13 AM 8/12/04 “Had a cafe` latte and carmal brownie from Starbucks and I'm rip roarin' to go now! WOOOOOOOOO!” 9:05:12 AM 8/12/04 “Now that's a good early rising Yooper for you -- before 8:30 a.m. sunshine already figures the tent has had "all morning" to dry off, lol. But, yes indeed, its a gloriously sunny morning here in the Northwoods. Still only supposed to reach the mid 60s, but after these past few days of rain and low/mid 50s for highs, it's very welcome. Forecast for tonight is 40, so it will remain fleece weather in the evening. Tough week for the tourists who came to party on the lakes.” 9:31:11 AM 8/12/04 Friday, the 13th. “ 5:06:52 AM 8/13/04 “Be safe FL people!” 8:20:10 AM 8/13/04 “Upper 60s and partly cloudy in the Wisconsin Northwoods -- got a bit chilly overnight, 37F, where NS and I hiked earlier this summer just north in Eagle River,but only 45 overnight here, just 25 miles south. Sure beats a hurricane, NS!” 11:18:42 AM 8/13/04 pekka “I've concluded that there is almost no place safe from Mothber Nature. You're correct, hurricanes are no fun. But, usually, one has enough notice that they can flee from them. My biggest fear is the tornados that usually come with the hurricanes. There are few basements in Florida and probably no backyard tornado shelters, like in Oklahoma.” 11:55:42 AM 8/13/04 “Good morning. Ho hum,, it's a beautiful day in Florida.” 6:25:49 AM 8/14/04 “i'm assuming that's sarcastic? time to go hikin! mornin' all.” 6:40:54 AM 8/14/04 “ScorchFire - Good point. After the storm is over, for most life continues the same as previously. Stress, fear, anxiety are gone. Emotions have dropped from high tension to relief. One looks out, sees the same views and continues doing the same things. For this area the storm is history. For the unfortunate who were in the storm's path, life will never be the same.” 7:08:30 AM 8/14/04 “It's a beautiful, sunny day here in the Northwoods. Chilly but beautiful.” 7:26:42 AM 8/14/04 “Yes, indeed, nice and sunny here in northern Wisconsin, with a high of about 70 forecast. Currently 48F, so as sunshine said, a bit chilly. BTW, sunshine, we'll be in your backyard Sunday as we visit a family reunion in Hubble. Quick up and back thing.” 9:05:06 AM 8/14/04 “Morning everyone!! Yeah, yeah...so I slept late. :) I want to go hiking so bad, but I think the rain will really keep me from going this weekend. :) Would be sort of a good way to try out my new gear though huh?” 10:38:20 AM 8/14/04 “more fun than standing in the shower with your rain gear on.” 10:42:29 AM 8/14/04 “Gemini - I thought you liked a good challenge!” 11:31:52 AM 8/14/04 “My daughter and I are sitting here having a late breakfast, watching the sprinkes out back. I can rest easy now, my children have seen rain, it was beginning to look like they never would. Could use a whole lot more here.” 12:46:54 PM 8/14/04 “SUnshine, have you heard from your girls yet? Pekka, say hello to Da U.P. for me, eh? I'm in at work after being out for 2 days sick. Kinda sucks. THink I'm just gonna pick some stuff up and bring it home with me. :(” 1:34:18 PM 8/14/04 “Got up bright and early this morning and took a hike up Windy Hill, about a 6 miles hike RT. The greatest thing is it's just right out the front door. Sunny down below but at the top, cool and breezy with the billowing fog pouring over the hilltop and winding through the cypress and pines. Really a fantastic way to start the day! Have a good one, all!” 1:39:23 PM 8/14/04 “Want to see what it's like in Wisconsin today? Turn on the PGA championship -- what a great tourism ad for the state's Lake Michigan coast with its sweeping beaches and dunes. Don't play golf, but I wish I was over at the big lake today, especially when I see the sailboats in the distance. SG, I'll tip my hat for ya! Should be plenty of homemade Finlander treats.” 2:52:33 PM 8/14/04 “Good morning. Hope you're all OK and that TT returns to some sanity. There are still a few people missing since Hurricane Charley blew past. Hope that electic power is restored in their areas soon. Charley blew in some nice posters and, also, a bunch of trolls. They seem to come and go with the wind. A few regulars are showing their colors and strife is running loose. The blue moon lingers and has stirred some people into a fighting fury. Nalgene bottles are being stuffed and Matt is looking a bag in which he can freeze. (Thickness = warmth!) Well, have a wonderful day. It looks like a great day for work and chores and avoidance of TT. Post at your own risk.” 7:00:47 AM 8/16/04 Jump to Page << prev
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