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December 18, 2017

12/18/2017

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​Good morning,
 
It’s currently 40 degrees and clear, with an excellent view above the clouds. Yesterday’s high was 43 degrees, with an overnight low of 35.
 
The warmer temperatures have melted most of the snow leaving the trails wet and icy. We received 0.2” of precipitation.
 
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Walking to sunrise, I slushed through a sloppy wet world. The morning glow revealed the cotton tufts below. Focused on the ice-covered path ahead, I hiked up to Apollo Overlook. The beauty of the rising sun set the tone for the day… set the tone for a beautiful week. Happy, I continued to wander around the mountain.
 
Back in the kitchen, I warmed water for tea. The apricot almond bread and blueberry muffins from the day before stood proudly atop the stove. Having already devoured much of both, I wished I had taken a photo. “Good”, I thought. I’ll have an excuse to make them again.
 
Onward,
Seth
 
P.S. – Below is picture of Friday’s baking excursion. Garlic herb loaves sit above. Honey oatmeal to the left, and Banana Nut to the right.

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“The sky is the daily bread of the eyes.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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norman ga.
12/18/2017 10:25:43 am

Man! that bread sure do look good, better than good. Onward Seth

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Sheleen
12/18/2017 10:28:25 am

I can almost smell the bread. You are a man of many talents. Thanks for sharing ....be safe.....onward Seth. :-)

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Rick Shepherd
12/18/2017 01:32:07 pm

Oh, Man, Seth!.....That bread alone would be worth the hike up the mountain to share a bit!.....Yum!....If I were close I would pack up a load of things you would want for a piece!....Lol

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Patricia walker
12/18/2017 04:19:09 pm

Your breads look amazing! I continue to enjoy your beautiful photography and posts.

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Donna O.
12/18/2017 05:50:15 pm

The sunrise is breathtaking ... literally! Almost looks like a shark swimming in the sky.

The bread looks amazing, too!

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Yaya
12/18/2017 06:51:14 pm

Oh my, gorgeous sky over a tranquil sea on soft white fluff- wow. Words fall short. Funny Farmer would be proud of those loaves. Cheers Seth.

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Woody
12/18/2017 09:16:40 pm

I love you man but it's Apollo Overlook.

NICE looking bread - YUM!

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Seth (Caretaker)
12/18/2017 10:04:25 pm

That correction is much appreciated. Here I am having heard the story of the Apollo launch from Al himself, and I can't spell it right!

Misspelled once, a mistake. Misspelled twice, I'm mistaken.

Thanks again, corrections made!

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