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October 2017

Recreation Weather/Climate

The In-between Season

“Are we still going to do our Fourteener hike?” Jack inquires of me. “I’m afraid that window has closed.  With the snow above 10,000 feet we’ve gotten the last two weeks, I don’t think we will be able to hike the high peaks until next summer.  Next year!” Snow covers…

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Weather/Climate

First snow

As faint light enveloped the room, I stumbled out of bed.  Walking out to the loft, I stared out the huge windows facing west to see a world of white.  It really had happened.  Fluffy snow coated the deck railings and the barbecue.  Soft flakes continued to float down out…

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Lifestyle

In search of the center place

“How did you end up moving to Nederland?” A frequent question from friends, house guests, visitors. The answer is more complicated than you would think. This week I’ve been reading the latest issue of Outside magazine, the anniversary issue with feature articles from various writers.  One in particular caught my…

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