and it haunts me so, like a dream that's linked to all the stars above.

12/26/2011

I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms, and, if it proved to be mean, why then to get the whole and genuine meanness of it, and publish its meanness to the world; or if it were sublime, to know it by experience, and be able to give a true account of it in my next excursion.

Morning,

We had another mild day yesterday. It is starting to feel like winter in the morning again. The high was 35. It was 27 and clear at observation. The overnight low was 17.

I went for a run down Alum yesterday and saw about 15 day hikers. Unfortunately, the beauty of my run was overshadowed by disgust. I picked up 5 water bottles along they way. As one of the day hikers commented, some people just don't deserve beauty. Thanks to everyone who isn't a lazy slob and can respect their surroundings. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.

Debi link

12/25/2011 11:25:23 pm

Nice pics. Where is that first picture taken?

Kaman865

12/26/2011 07:33:34 am

Myrtle Point?

bret

12/26/2011 11:03:06 am

obviously jp doesnt believe in christmas...he has not mentioned it once

12/26/2011 11:10:05 pm

Bret, JP has mentioned Christmas several times in his previous post. But with all due respect Bret just being up there is like Christmas all the time. Ones beauty of a lit up Christmas tree is anothers beauty of a beautiful glowing sunset. Merry Christmas Bret!

12/26/2011 11:45:05 pm

Bret,
This blog is about the mountain.

12/27/2011 10:47:15 am

debi,jp...i went back ..everyone wishes jp a merry christmas,but not a mention from him...and yes jp the blog is about the mountain,but GOD created the mountain...

12/27/2011 11:22:09 pm

Bret,
I also neglected to mention Saturnalia, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Rohatsu Sesshin. You're welcome to jump to your own conclusions, but this blog is about the mountain and I've chosen to keep private matters private.

Chartier

12/28/2011 09:20:09 am

Don't forget the flying spaghetti monster! Marinara holidays! R'amen!

12/26/2011 12:00:28 am

Good mornig JP I know you had a wonderful Christmas!! we discussed doing our next one up there also!! Hope your day was great , thanks for the quote, I used it! and great pics as usual!!
GONE HIKING!!

Trixie

12/26/2011 12:31:57 am

Beautiful shot. Must get back up to that peaceful place!

Donnie R.

12/26/2011 12:54:58 am

My wife and I on several occasions have picked up trash along the trail, with disgust might I add. Just dont understand why folks do not respect the beauty of our parks ! Thanks to the many park volunteers and people like ourselves that take the time to keep these mtns. prestine !

Alan

12/26/2011 12:55:49 am

I know what you mean about the empty water bottles. Its as if some one cares about their own health (by drinking clean water) and is unconcerned about the health of their planet. Thanks for picking them up JP, have a good day!

Lewis

12/26/2011 01:54:20 am

JP, where did that quote "I wanted to live deep ......" come from?
Thanks.

sandee link

12/26/2011 07:25:41 am

Its a quote from Henry David Thoreau :)

SERGIO link

12/26/2011 03:08:50 am

TELL EM' LIKE IT IS JP !! ,,I get so hostile mad when I see so much trash along the trails , bottles ,wrappers & butts ,GRRRR!

scott

12/26/2011 04:19:27 am

Lets just face facts JP. Society and people in general are both in serious decline. I feel pretty much the same when people sneek onto our property and fish and then leave their bait containers and beer cans. They should be flogged

Andrea M

12/26/2011 06:48:16 am

People never cease to amaze me. If they don't care any more about the mountains than to throw down their garbage, why do they bother hiking up a trail in the first place? Imagine what would be left for us to enjoy if there were no park service. As the old saying goes, take only pictures and leave only footprints!

12/26/2011 07:27:54 am

We too have picked up others trash left behind....I prefer to think of it as accidental and not purposefully left there. :) But then my glass prefers to be half full too ;)

Doug Y.

12/26/2011 11:51:06 am

Have to add my comments to all those above regarding trash on the trails; Nothing infuriates me more than finding garbage of any kind along a trail ! Even the smallest piece angers me; Yes, thanks to all those who pick it up; I carry a small bag with me whenever I'm hiking and sometimes fill it with trash to carry out; Thoughtless, inconsiderate, uncaring people; Thanks JP and others; Nice peaceful photo today; Wish I was there.

Teresa

12/26/2011 12:41:18 pm

I don't understand people either; the water bottles weigh more going in than coming back out; why not just pack them back in your backpack and bring them out.
You have these such Amazing places to be able to experience and its people like this that ruin it for us all.
We have some beautiful rock cliffs on our lake here in SC; and last time we were there; people had left such as mess of trash everywhere. Eventually; the park system will try to close it all off for everybody.
Anyway, thanks for all your Awesome pictures and enjoy the Beauty around you. I envy you; you've got to have the best job. Hope to make this Alum hike again sometime soon.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Mary Freitas

12/27/2011 01:13:12 am

I agree with you all about the garbage, it is just disgusting. I too pick up the trash of others, and I have chosen to volunteer with the Adopt a Trail program with the NPS. If anyone is interested in volunteering with the park, contact Christine_Hoyer@NPS.gov. And last but not least, BEAUTIFUL photos JP, keep em coming:)

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