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December 13th, 2017

12/13/2017

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Good morning,
 
It’s currently 12 degrees and clear up top. Yesterday’s high was 20 degrees, with an overnight low of 0 degrees. The winds have been blowing since yesterday afternoon. There is still plenty of snow on the ground!
 
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After yesterday’s post, I grabbed my essentials and hiked down the mountain. With 441 still closed, I correctly assumed that nobody had hiked Alum Cave Trail, yet. It was a surreal experience to hike down without seeing a single person. There was no one. Roughly a mile down, signs of the full-time residents began to appear. Fox, raccoon, and squirrel tracks kept me company. On multiple occasions, I had the pleasure of walking beside bear tracks. To see the trail well used, was a treat.

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I woke to a bitterly cold mountain. With fresh coffee high on the priority list, I trudged into the kitchen and got to work. Once caffeinated and warm, I led a one-man expedition for Myrtle Point.
 
The mountain was glazed with hoar frost, making it as appetizing as ever. I hiked quickly through the creaking snow. My cheeks began aching from the cold. With all the ingredients in place for a spectacular sunrise. I shielded my face and pressed on.
 
My chase for the golden hour, the moments just before and after sunrise, was met with unparalleled success. The world transformed from the predawn grey to the soft golden hue of a pearl. The rising sun brought deep purple notes to the landscape. The world continued to transform, showcasing every spectrum of the rainbow.
 
Still mesmerized, I made for home…
 
Onward,
Seth

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 “Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.” – Yogi Bhajan
8 Comments
norman
12/13/2017 10:38:57 am

Hard to pick which one first for wall paper!!!!! MUST PICK !! **********

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Doris Sexton
12/13/2017 11:46:31 am

Words just cannot express! Thanks so much for sharing. The words are also exceptional!

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Yaya
12/15/2017 07:21:18 am

Amen

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robin
12/13/2017 11:57:08 am

you are a poet with words and pictures.

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Sherleen
12/13/2017 01:39:41 pm

Beautiful pictures....I love your way with words. Thank you.
Onward Seth......Be safe ! :-)

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Donna O.
12/13/2017 10:00:44 pm

Wow, crazy beautiful sunrise! I think they can't get any better ... and then they do.

Congrats!

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Brenda/ Yaya link
12/13/2017 10:34:23 pm

Wow, breathtaking pictures- Thank you so much for sharing. Love the quote. Be careful, stay warm, and continue to have fun. Prayers for you.

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Tammy (TX)
12/14/2017 12:17:54 am

Oh my goodness, Seth! What absolutely stunning photos today! These two are my favorites thus far. And, I love the quote for the day. Have a beautiful day tomorrow!

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