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October 16, 2017

10/16/2017

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Good Afternoon,
     Well, we missed out on getting any snow last night.  We received 1.2" of rain last night, which concluded by 4:00 AM; thus, giving way to starry skies before dawn.  We didn't finally hit the chillier temperatures until breakfast time, bottoming out at 33 degrees, although 36 was our low for the period.  Yesterday's high came in at 58.  Despite today's abundant sunshine, the cool air isn't going away, as temps continue to hover in the lower 40's.  Warm layers are your best friend, as tonight's low is expected to be even chillier.  The kind of October we know on the mountain is finally here.
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So you were hoping for snow, huh?
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HA HA HA HA!
     We have the pleasure of hosting llamas today, up on an irregularly scheduled trip due to recent downed trees.  They are certainly fans of these cooler temps when it comes to packing, grateful to have the hot and humid days behind them.  Let's feature another one of our supply hauling heroes...ANDY!  He's one of our bigger boys, and despite being the caboose of his team (hence, the orange saddle bags), he's actually the alpha over his section of pastureland back at the farm.  And you can always count on Andy to be first through the gate when it comes to feeding time.  The brown and black patches around his face can help distinguish him from among the rest of the herd.  He's put in several solid years of service, and we hope to see him keep trucking along.  A cup of hot chocolate will hit the spot on cool day like this, so let's raise one up and toast to Mr. Andy!
​     Have a great start to the week.
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norman
10/16/2017 02:10:09 pm

way to go, Andy.

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Tom McLain
10/16/2017 02:48:09 pm

Temperature is just about right for a hike to the lodge.

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Tammy (Tx)
10/16/2017 08:44:40 pm

Love the llamas and really love the captions! Haha! Was wondering if y'all might have received some of the white stuff this week.

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doug y link
10/17/2017 08:41:56 am

I always enjoy any information about the llamas; these animals rather fascinate me. My very first Lodge t-shirt in 2004 featured on its front side a llama named Sparky (now retired I believe) and I hope to perhaps see t-shirts again depicting llamas; I have a design in mind but they have folks who do this. I was wondering if any readers / followers here have had any experience with their Sciatic nerve which has suddenly come into my life and which is being rather difficult to deal with. "Mother Nature" blessed my body at birth, but "Father Time" seems to be taking things back now !! Good hiking to all who are able to get out there during this lovely autumn season, the best time to go up the mountain ! G'day

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ric
10/18/2017 11:10:57 am

dr crack-n-pop (sometimes referred to as chiropractor) took care of mine. took a few trips but not been back in several years.

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Peppermint Pattie
10/19/2017 10:18:53 pm

Chiropractor

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John L
10/17/2017 01:28:13 pm

It is my understanding that when the llamas first started on the mountain, they would eat something along the trail that made them ill. Eventually, they would just avoid what ever it was. Does anyone know any more about this?

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Peppermint Pattie
10/19/2017 10:16:53 pm

I believe it's rhododendron that makes llamas ill, if they eat it. Sometimes it's necessary to put a mesh muzzle on the llamas so they can't eat it along Trillium Trail that they travel on.

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