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life of chocolate: February 2010
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The things that happen in winter. Winter in state college - 2010:. We've had just a bit of. Snow Chaya is "so over it". Some are more appreciative than others. And chaya says "you want me to go potty where? And while it's winter outside, it's spring in my dining room. They only bloom once a year following a dry dark hibernation that mimics their natural tropical environment. after years of cultivation, i enjoy multiple stalks and blossoms on each stalk. lovely. What do cyclists do when snow comes?
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life of chocolate: Last Days - The PCT
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Last Days - The PCT. Every time i travel west, i try to hit another section of the PCT. The stretch near sisters was lovely. The snow pack was impressive! The trail disappeared under feet and feet of snow for many stretches. This guy was dangling from a tree mid trail. A really cool fungus! Left: with as much snow as there was, it was in the 60's making for a comfortable stroll. Yet another incredible snowy peak. Further down the highway, this waterfall was gushing with clear spring melt. No one but me.
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life of chocolate: July 2009
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Reminiscing.3 days till the 101! We are just three days out from the 101! I thought perhaps i'd recount past years' experience via picture. I think that not only have my mountain bike skills improved - but also my photographic skills. While i'm a bit embarrased to post these, it's worth the story. Dang. enjoy the show. I didn't know anyone in the race this year. But it was fun to watch and help! Richie (left) and Peter (right); I didn't know either of these guys at the time! A very blurry Sparky! I didn'...
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life of chocolate: March 2010
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A load of shit. The last month has been a a blur. work hard - playing hard. it's all about efficiency. But what i've taken from it all is that it, (sh@t) happens sometimes. And sometimes a load of shit really isn't all that bad. in fact, it can be quite good if you can manage to get it home without breaking anything. Here is how it works. But wait - there's more. Here's what we've been up to besides loading the car with shit:. More amaryllis are blooming! This is one of my favorite varities! Plus i genet...
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life of chocolate: Snow Packs and the desert
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Snow Packs and the desert. The cool thing about impromptu road trips is you can go (and stop) wherever you want, whenever you want. Crater Lake National Park is an amazing spot not to be missed if you're in the area. The temperature dropped considerably coming from the cool, cloudy coast to the high elevation park. It's only early spring here and the snow packs are still monumental to the east coast eye. And then increase some more. And a little bit more. Yea, just a bit of snow here. Trying out the If T...
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life of chocolate: September 2009
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My friend Ben told me about this documentary series. You can watch online through October 9 or catch it on PBS on TV. The series explores the parks beginning with early historical political roots touching on issues of conservation, preservation and a hint of philosophy (Muir). It's well worth watching! Heck it out here. I miss the west in a big way. Conservation education - neotropical migrant pen pals. Gettin' our migrate on? Broad wings migrate early given their extended trip down to south america....
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life of chocolate: April 2010
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The breath's of spring air that i've take lately have been careful and controlled. i'm almost there-. One exam short of a semester filled with my last two major courses needed to fulfill degree requirements (regression and ANOVA). One meeting short of (hopefully succesfully) defending my dissertation proposal allowing me to dive into data processing (road trip north! And field work this summer. One breath short of allowing myself to be happier than i've been in a long time. The overhaul began at home.
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life of chocolate: May 2010
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Butterfly garden at night.Gaillardia. Good times with a good friend! The bastard barb. yes, that's a fish in his mouth. he ate my siamese algae eater. (note the lives one ironically behind him in this picture). Near full moon. lovely. Life has been a glass full of orange juice, ripe fresh strawberries and dark chocolate. Throw in some chalk, gritty crags and azalea and mountain laurel decorated trails and a bunch of travel.really, it can't get much better. A successful dissertation proposal defense.
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life of chocolate: June 2010
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Life on the road. Above: Bay of Fundy, Right: Cape Split. ABOVE: Bay of Fundy. Left: Scotts Bay; Right: Duncans Cove / Chebucto Head. Last Days - The PCT. Every time i travel west, i try to hit another section of the PCT. The stretch near sisters was lovely. The snow pack was impressive! The trail disappeared under feet and feet of snow for many stretches. This guy was dangling from a tree mid trail. A really cool fungus! Yet another incredible snowy peak. The volume of water was impressive. The temperat...
