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20140824 – Last days; Homeward bound

Sunday – warm and sunny. As we’ve got a car we’re off out for the day. Drive out over Guardsmen Pass and then down into Midway – stunning views. Down Provo canyon and turn right up the Alpine Loop road, … Continue reading

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20140817 – Flying Aces (don’t try this at home); Scuba in a hot tub; Busy, busy week.

Sunday – hot and sunny.   Pleasant morning, coffee and wifi on the deck before the sun comes around. Then a scream goes up “Oh Tony. Aghh……..”. Apparently our friendly squirrel has just managed to get in the house and … Continue reading

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20140811 – Stand Up Paddle Boring

Monday – warm and sunny.   Leisurely morning. Nip to supermarket on the bike. Really only interested in the liquor store but the dam place doesn’t open until 11:00. You’d think these Mormons would be up at dawn. At least … Continue reading

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20140804 – It’s All Go. Never A Dull Moment. Living The Dream.

Monday – warm with sunny spells.   Although there’s forecast of a 40% chance of rain we decide to go for a short hike. Catch the bus up to Silver Lake and hike out to the Sultan barbecue platform with … Continue reading

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20140731 – Me, upset the muslims? Never. Time for a few comments on the Mormons and the NRA.

  Thursday – warm and sunny. Just right.   Lazy morning. Wendy’s volunteering on the mountain, covering one of my duties. Off at lunch time for a bike ride, followed by my coffee stop at the hospital and then archery … Continue reading

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20140728 – Leisurely week; Yeah it’s raining.

  Sunday – hot and sunny.   Yet another day volunteering on the mountain for me. Wendy’s still not so good so she’s relaxing at home. Not quite as hot today and I’m on with the easy crew. No hassle. … Continue reading

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20140720 – Road trips; This Is The Place; Jupiter bowl; Heber Creeper

  Sunday – hot and sunny. But thunder and rain at teatime despite forecast to the contrary. Can’t trust them dam weather diviners here either.   A lazy day to recover from the frenetic week we’ve had living the dream. … Continue reading

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20140713 – Cultural overdose; 1812 Overture; Mountain Bike clinics; Mirror Lake in the Unita’s

Sunday – very hot and sunny.   Up early to get up to Deer valley for the free guided tour. Sadly our free bus service expert, she shall remain nameless, screwed up on the timetable and didn’t notice the Deer … Continue reading

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20140706 – One more off the bucket list; Summer is as good as winter; Living the dream.

Sunday – hot (86F) and sunny.   I’m on duty as a mountain host for the day. Smile stapled into place and ready for the onslaught of inane questions. Wendy’s off to the Outlet stores shopping. It’s what women do … Continue reading

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20140629 – Appointment with fear; July the Fourth Parade

Sunday – hot and sunny. Lazy morning. Bike ride up to the Silly Market. Well for some of us it was a bike ride, others stopped and rested after 10 minutes. Coffee at the Bridge Cafe. Carol, Hal and of … Continue reading

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