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Manitou · 02-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Manitou

I'm heading to Rocky Mountain National Park tomorrow morning for a snowshoe hike and photo session. Hope to get up and be on the trail before light (2.5 hour drive from my door to the trail head

) then back home before 10:00 pm or so. So looking forward to a beautiful day in the mountains.

Well, not quite up as early as I thought, hit Denver rush hour traffic (uggh), missed first light in the Park, but had a wonderful time in RMNP. Such an amazing and beautiful place. Always makes me smile when I come over the hill and see the majestic peaks for the first time.

Snowshoed to a lake called, The Loch. Hadn't been there in quite some time (at least 10 years) and man did it make me feel old. Some very steep sections (photos doesn't adequately show how steep it is nor how windy), but you kind of get the idea from this shot...

One section near the top was wind blown so there was no trail and felt like I was walking on about a one foot path with drop offs on either side. I don't remember it messin' with my mind that much the last time I was there.

But, all worth it upon reaching the top...

That's not a dirty lens, just blowing snow. I had my tripod with me and was worried during this shot that the damn thing would blow over because of the wind.

When you are constantly walking on top of the snow you really don't realize how deep it actually is until you get a visual reminder...

Cheryl was really jealous that she had to work and couldn't get away. Just means we'll have to go again soon when she can get the time off. I absolutely love the place! What a wonderful day, in my little version of Paradise!

hrlydavison · 02-28-2008

Have I mentioned lately that I hate everybody West of the Mississippi and east of the Ohio??

I so Love being able to walk outside my house... climb a three foot step ladder and be able to look at a house 5 miles from me with the naked eye.

Sure we have great, deep, and Rich farmland(you would have to dig 10 foot or more to start hitting clay) but it sure ain't much to look at.

We are defiantly moving west someday...(sigh)

GREAT pictures Manitou!!! Thanks for letting me live through your LENS!!!!

Andiline · 02-28-2008

Manitou, do I have to tell you again how much I enjoy your pics? These hikes are something I will never have the chance to do so I enjoy sort of 'living' them through you. Thanks!

Andrea

Manitou · 02-28-2008

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Originally Posted by hrlydavison

I so Love being able to walk outside my house... climb a three foot step ladder and be able to look at a house 5 miles from me with the naked eye.

hrlydavison, What a great description and so true. If it weren't for the curvature of the Earth it's as if you could see forever! I grew up in Iowa so can truly empathize with your current state. I worked in the fields of which you speak as I worked for a seed corn company in northern Iowa. In the spring, seeing those green plants begin to poke through that black soil is indeed beautiful. But, like you, I wanted to live near the mountains and have done so now for the past 25 years. I hope your dream becomes reality soon and hope these photos I post are inspiration for you.

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Originally Posted by Andiline

Manitou, do I have to tell you again how much I enjoy your pics? These hikes are something I will never have the chance to do so I enjoy sort of 'living' them through you. Thanks!

Andrea

Andrea, thanks, again, for the very kind words. My whole intent in posting them here is so folks can see this part of the world. As I said, it is indeed a little piece of paradise. A bit cooler than other places, but still amazing!

Jacko · 02-28-2008

WOW!!! Just incredible! Thanks, Manitou!

fireinmn · 02-28-2008

Beautiful pictures Russ! Looks like retirement is treating you well

Love the horse sign...it's amazing how much snow you get.

Can't wait to see more!

jflattracker · 02-28-2008

This picture is so beautiful! It looks like an Ansel Adams picture!

I absolutely love this one!

jeanean · 02-28-2008

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Originally Posted by jflattracker

This picture is so beautiful! It looks like an Ansel Adams picture!

I abosolutly love this one!

I agree,does look like Ansel Adams! Just beautiful!

**SunKneeMarie** · 03-02-2008

I'll have a full blog on my blogsite in a day or so... until then, here's a few pics of the Circle of Friends Grande Ball that was tonight. Totally awesome event.

For those who don't know, the Circle of Friends is a group at Michael's high school that strives to bridge that gap between regular ed and special ed students. They have a number of events throughout the school year, but the Grande Ball is by far the biggest. The whole evening is so well organized and pretty. And families come to share this special "prom" with their children.

I put a bunch of pictures and started a new thread here:

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ml#post1070086

Jacko · 03-02-2008

Very sweet, Char! Everyone looks fabulous!

James A. · 03-02-2008

Char, you have such a beautiful family. Very attractive.

TAPPY · 03-02-2008

Aw Char - you have such a lovely family, and how great you all were able to all be together on this special night.

Manitou - awesome photos, WOW at all that snow !!!

Manitou · 03-02-2008

Char - What a great night and wonderful theme for the evening. The limos on the track is hilarious! Thanks for sharing!

Joana · 03-02-2008

Russ- your pics are breathtaking as usual!!!!!! Awesome beyond words!!
P.S.- the pic that you were sad went down of me in my work attire is in the Frau Doktor thread now, Vanessa was so kind to remove the name tag.....

Char- what wonderful pics of a beautiful family! Seems like it was a very special event and I am sure you are very proud of Michael, he looked fabulous!

bluberry · 03-02-2008

It has been snowing here in Nova Scotia for 30 hours. We are sick of it. We need another trip south. We need to move to the south.....

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jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,503	This picture is so beautiful! It looks like an Ansel Adams picture! I absolutely love this one! Last edited by jflattracker; 02-28-2008 at 09:45 AM.

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SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 26,807	I'll have a full blog on my blogsite in a day or so... until then, here's a few pics of the Circle of Friends Grande Ball that was tonight. Totally awesome event. For those who don't know, the Circle of Friends is a group at Michael's high school that strives to bridge that gap between regular ed and special ed students. They have a number of events throughout the school year, but the Grande Ball is by far the biggest. The whole evening is so well organized and pretty. And families come to share this special "prom" with their children. I put a bunch of pictures and started a new thread here: http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ml#post1070086 Last edited by SunKneeMarie; 03-02-2008 at 05:20 PM.

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bluberry way into it Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In-land Nova Scotia- someday by the sea..... Posts: 208	Snow Snow Go Away!! It has been snowing here in Nova Scotia for 30 hours. We are sick of it. We need another trip south. We need to move to the south.....

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hrlydavison life=playa Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle of a cornfield in Illinois Posts: 535	Have I mentioned lately that I hate everybody West of the Mississippi and east of the Ohio?? I so Love being able to walk outside my house... climb a three foot step ladder and be able to look at a house 5 miles from me with the naked eye. Sure we have great, deep, and Rich farmland(you would have to dig 10 foot or more to start hitting clay) but it sure ain't much to look at. We are defiantly moving west someday...(sigh) GREAT pictures Manitou!!! Thanks for letting me live through your LENS!!!!

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Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 7,594	Manitou, do I have to tell you again how much I enjoy your pics? These hikes are something I will never have the chance to do so I enjoy sort of 'living' them through you. Thanks! Andrea

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Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18,357	WOW!!! Just incredible! Thanks, Manitou!

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fireinmn añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,214	Beautiful pictures Russ! Looks like retirement is treating you well Love the horse sign...it's amazing how much snow you get. Can't wait to see more!

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Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18,357	Very sweet, Char! Everyone looks fabulous!

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James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,374	Char, you have such a beautiful family. Very attractive.

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,106	Aw Char - you have such a lovely family, and how great you all were able to all be together on this special night. Manitou - awesome photos, WOW at all that snow !!!

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Manitou añejo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,956	Char - What a great night and wonderful theme for the evening. The limos on the track is hilarious! Thanks for sharing!

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Joana Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 4,968	Russ- your pics are breathtaking as usual!!!!!! Awesome beyond words!! P.S.- the pic that you were sad went down of me in my work attire is in the Frau Doktor thread now, Vanessa was so kind to remove the name tag..... Char- what wonderful pics of a beautiful family! Seems like it was a very special event and I am sure you are very proud of Michael, he looked fabulous!

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