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Hi Everyone,
Well I am back at Principia and classes start in 2 days, so I figured, if I don’t write a blog now then it’s more than likely that you won’t here from me for 10 weeks.
The last month has been quite eventful, I packed up my house, drove to Prin, and have been working on classes ever since.
First the house, well when I decided to come to Prin, I figured I better pack everything up, just in case it sells (Oh yeah, it’s on the market) while I am away.
I then drove from there down to Oakland, California, for two amazing days with Steve, Joan, and Josh Draskovich. This is also where Nanuk is now living and thankfully I can say that he still remembers me after us being apart for over a year. It was a very relaxing stay, full of great conversation.
After that I drove to Truckee, California, for a two day visit with Max and Kerri. We had a great time sitting around, talking in front of a glowing fire. We also had a very funny evening with Susan and Eric, playing games, including the crazy game Apple to Apples.
Well the trip had to go on, so from there it was off to Moab, Utah. I was hoping to find Bart Blankenship, but I couldn’t contact him so I spent a great day running icy trails out to some beautiful Arches, and doing a spot of bouldering. It was sunny but very cold and the Colorado River was even frozen over in places.
From there it was off to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to pick up Morgan Williams, before heading out to Adventure Unlimited.
There I stayed for 5 days, climbing in the rock gym for a few hours each day, and just hanging out, breathing in that beautiful mountain air. The weather was gorgeous and Morgan and I took advantage of a great afternoon and a full mooned evening to hike through the snow to the top of Five Fingers. What a glorious trip but I definitely felt the altitude coming from sea level only a few days before and not being in the best shape.
I got to spend time with some very special people while I was out at AU. I had a lovely lunch with Maree, and a nice evening with John and Al. I spent the most time however visiting with Bobby, Natalie, Cody, and Jess, after just coming back from their six month hike along the Continental Divide Trail it was great to catch up and just relax around this amazing family.
Then it was off again, this time out to Principia, which had just gone through one of the worst ice storms in recent memory. There were trees down everywhere, ice and snow everywhere, but then when I arrived we had a week of 60 degree days and that was it for the snow. In fact since I have been here the weather has been unseasonably warm.
So that was about two weeks ago and since then I have spent every day in the office preparing for class. It’s not been all work; I have managed to get out running every day and have been visiting with more fantastic friends.
So anyway it’s now about to get very busy for the next 10 weeks, so I apologize if my communication gets worse, it’s never very good anyway, but the Prin quarters always get a little chaotic.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and good New Year calibrations.
Shaun
Well I am back at Principia and classes start in 2 days, so I figured, if I don’t write a blog now then it’s more than likely that you won’t here from me for 10 weeks.
The last month has been quite eventful, I packed up my house, drove to Prin, and have been working on classes ever since.
First the house, well when I decided to come to Prin, I figured I better pack everything up, just in case it sells (Oh yeah, it’s on the market) while I am away.
I then drove from there down to Oakland, California, for two amazing days with Steve, Joan, and Josh Draskovich. This is also where Nanuk is now living and thankfully I can say that he still remembers me after us being apart for over a year. It was a very relaxing stay, full of great conversation.
After that I drove to Truckee, California, for a two day visit with Max and Kerri. We had a great time sitting around, talking in front of a glowing fire. We also had a very funny evening with Susan and Eric, playing games, including the crazy game Apple to Apples.
Well the trip had to go on, so from there it was off to Moab, Utah. I was hoping to find Bart Blankenship, but I couldn’t contact him so I spent a great day running icy trails out to some beautiful Arches, and doing a spot of bouldering. It was sunny but very cold and the Colorado River was even frozen over in places.
From there it was off to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to pick up Morgan Williams, before heading out to Adventure Unlimited.
There I stayed for 5 days, climbing in the rock gym for a few hours each day, and just hanging out, breathing in that beautiful mountain air. The weather was gorgeous and Morgan and I took advantage of a great afternoon and a full mooned evening to hike through the snow to the top of Five Fingers. What a glorious trip but I definitely felt the altitude coming from sea level only a few days before and not being in the best shape.
I got to spend time with some very special people while I was out at AU. I had a lovely lunch with Maree, and a nice evening with John and Al. I spent the most time however visiting with Bobby, Natalie, Cody, and Jess, after just coming back from their six month hike along the Continental Divide Trail it was great to catch up and just relax around this amazing family.
Then it was off again, this time out to Principia, which had just gone through one of the worst ice storms in recent memory. There were trees down everywhere, ice and snow everywhere, but then when I arrived we had a week of 60 degree days and that was it for the snow. In fact since I have been here the weather has been unseasonably warm.
So that was about two weeks ago and since then I have spent every day in the office preparing for class. It’s not been all work; I have managed to get out running every day and have been visiting with more fantastic friends.
So anyway it’s now about to get very busy for the next 10 weeks, so I apologize if my communication gets worse, it’s never very good anyway, but the Prin quarters always get a little chaotic.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and good New Year calibrations.
Shaun
posted by Shaun at 8:57 PM
