Of Mosquitoes and Men

Normally, I would post pictures. However, I didn't have my camera. Went to Soda Peaks this weekend and probably have over 50 bug bites on my body. And 3 in oh so not comfortable places.

I used some high powered Deet, you know the one that melts plastic. However the mosquitoes were undeterred. It actually took 3 applications of Deet to finally have them go away... Somewhat.

My head is covered in bumps. My hands, elbows. My face has a few mosquito bites as well.

And get this. This morning on my way out to answer the call of nature, mosquitoes found their target as I was making a special delivery. "What can brown do for you?" Anyways, that was not fun. I could've seen the most beautiful place on earth, but honestly I don't remember it much because of the mosquitoes. It punches throw clothing, gloves. Nasty little critters. It was enough to go crazy. I had my hoodie over my head looking like Kenny from Southpark but still they managed to find some small spot.

I guess with all the snow melt, they're breeding like crazy. And there's still snow on the ground so more to come. I think I'm going to hold off on camping till it gets much drier. I'm itchy all over. I'm going to take a shower and lather myself up in aloe... Ah... That sounds like relief right there.

Small Si

On the ledge.
A shot through the valley.
Me.
New Balance Shoes Rules! Model 476,477, 478!

Small Si Reference Mark.

Goat Mountain

Sun through the trees.
Trees.
Trees, rapids and mini-waterfall.
Dead Tree.
More dead trees.
Mount Adams visible on the way up to Goat Mountain
Exposed ridgeline off trail 213. The valley is pretty cool.
On top of some rock posing in the valley. Although not visible, lots of elk droppings around. Apparently elk likes this view also.
Another shot, this time during a summer hazy day. (1 day later)

Passing by the edge of the blast zone from Mt. Saint Helens.

Middle Fork

Some Peak. Don't know which one. Check out those blue skies!
Bucking a log.
Done!
Snoqualmie River.

Cispus Trails...

Sign pretty much says it. There is truth in advertising.
Log, Jubilee Creek.
Chiropractor Anyone?
Amidst chicken feathers and deerskin.
Washed out road ahead.... smallish sign.
Mossy Rock Lake....
K in front of McCoy Peak.
The real McCoy.
Me.
Jubilee Creek

Atlanta, Georgia

Ahh.

Went to Gwen and Dan's wedding in Atlanta. It was a great wedding. Nice, simple and elegant. I liked listening to the southern belles.

I had a good time.

Ahhhh morning Sun.

Not much to say, except. It was a beautiful morning. The sun rises later and later. I love the deep hues of Elliott Bay and the clouds. At least it's not fog or rain, which is typical of this area.