Technically, winter is over. However, this morning it started snowing, and by 11:30am, it was announced that our building would be closing! (more…)
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Snowstorm in Spring!
Thursday, March 26th, 2009Rock Climbing – Boulder Canyon
Sunday, March 8th, 2009
On Sunday, midday, I met with Jen & Jason for a trip to Boulder Canyon. We had selected Plotinus Wall for it’s Southern exposure, and it’s proliferation of sport climbs.
We climbed from about 1:30pm to 6:30pm (Thank goodness for the extra hour of daylight!). In the five hours, we managed to climb the following 4 routes (more…)
Rock Climbing – Boulder Canyon
Sunday, March 1st, 2009On Sunday, I met Jen in Boulder Canyon and we climbed at Happy Hour Crag. It was my first time there, and Jen’s second. We climbed from about 1pm to about 5:30pm. The pullout had 5 cars when we arrived, but folks were scattered about, so it didn’t feel too crowded.
We did 4 routes. Jen put up her first non-bolted climb “I…Robot” (5.7), right on! Next up, Astroman! (more…)
Emma’s Birthday Weekend
Thursday, January 15th, 2009My sister, Emma, turned 12 this year. While there may not be anything particularily special about 12, there is something special about her birthday! Emma is my little sister, and while she may not be physically “little” much longer, I still like to celebrate these years with her!
Dennis & I flew out for Emma’s birthday, but also to visit with my Mom & Grandma (both ailing for various reasons). And, one more person near & dear to my heart, the one who keeps things afloat-Meera. (more…)
Holiday Visitors
Friday, December 26th, 2008
My Nephews, Nick & Marcus, came to visit for the holidays. We had a busy weekend planned, rock climbing indoors, then snowboarding, and a hike. They are on a holiday break from highschool, and their teenage exhuberance was a welcome change. (more…)