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December 31st, 2015

12/31/2015

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We have forgotten the virtue of sitting, watching, observing. Nothing much happens. This is the way of nature. We breathe together. Simply this. For long periods of time, the meadow is still. We watch. We wait. We wonder. Our eyes find a resting place. And then, the slightest of breezes moves the grass. It can be heard as a whispered prayer. Terry Tempest Williams

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, grey morning up top. The high yesterday reached 50 degrees. The overnight low was 39 degrees. It was 40 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation yesterday. It looks as if some of the clouds up top will be burning off soon and we'll have another gorgeous day. Get out and enjoy it!

I had a great run down Alum yesterday morning. There's nothing quite like starting off your day with a shot of adrenaline. I overslept and was late to meet some friends at the trailhead, so I didn't even get the chance to go through my typical morning rituals... I just put some gatorade in my hand held water bottle, threw on my running pack and headed out the door. I haven't had a coffee-less morning yet this season, so I felt a little foggy until I got to the double stair. After that, the clouds and mists started to shift a bit from some perpetual sogginess to something resembling clearing. As I ran down Monotony ridge, I was treated to some great cloud shows which got me wondering if curiosity can act as a suitable stand in for caffeine...

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norman
12/31/2015 11:03:42 am

JP, just what is your "typical morning RITUAL"?? Just wondering if you care to share!

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henry mitchell link
12/31/2015 12:52:47 pm

Oh, yes it can! Curiosity can even dull the ache in old knees.

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Judy
12/31/2015 01:35:58 pm

JP, the answer to your last query, in my opinion, is YES! Experience it all the time, myself. I was passing by your mtn Tues afternoon, before dusk, not driving myself, and was able to enjoy over an hour of "sun dogs" in those cirrus clouds.

Surely hope you were able to get to see them. What a treat:) Truly enjoy your posts and hope you are keeping them for future publication of your book of essays! Keep sharing your observations and curitosity with us.

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JW
12/31/2015 01:53:25 pm

Well I Hope New years day finds me on the top with you See Ya soon!

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carolyn boone link
12/31/2015 05:35:49 pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR,J.P

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Tammy ( Tx )
12/31/2015 06:10:00 pm

Noticed there were no comments today. So, if you're up on the mountain on New Year's eve tonight, well.....Happy New Year, JP!

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Alex(Fl)
1/1/2016 07:02:04 am

Happy new year JT! A friend of mine turned me on to your site. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Do you stay there all year?
Alex

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Louis Young link
1/1/2016 08:36:08 am

Enjoy the posts! Happy New Year! See you up top in a few weeks!

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