We had our annual Father's Day family reunion at Pharaoh Lodge in Brant Lake.
Seven of us hiked Mount Jo on Saturday, and it was blessedly less effort than a High Peak. We took the short trail up and the long trail down, about an hour each way. Advice: take the long trail both ways, even if it is muddier. Mount Marcy was wrapped in mist/clouds and far down below heart lake looked pristine. The trail had a few forks that should have been marked. Descending from the summit, we had difficulty finding the the actual trail. On the long trail back, part of the trail goes up slightly--that can cause anxiety/confusion about whether one is on the right trail. On the way down, I took a fall--it seems that falls tend to happen when descending, at least with me. The hikers were: Edward Bauer, Matthew Bauer, Matthew Huff, Andrew Bauer, Mark Bauer, and Shannon Bauer. Hank Bauer and Missy Wells had started with us, but Missy had trouble with the footing. Hank and Missy decided to hike around Heart Lake instead.
A Few Highlights of the Weekend:
On the trip up, visiting Woodstock and getting lunch at Joshua's Cafe--we had super Falafel's.
The chance to see/talk with family.
Bull Sessions with family.
Regrets at not being a better listener.
Learning that family members are reasonable and not ideological extremists.
The ambiance of Lake Placid.
Hiking Mount Jo.
Taking a severe fall on the hike without serious injury.
Eating/drinking at the Lake Placid Brew Pub.
Adding restaurant Chair 6 to the list of places to eat.
Drinking beer any time of the day or night.
Hearing about Mark's trip to Amsterdam in July.
Cooking breakfast.
Meeting the boyfriends of my nieces.
Hearing my nieces describe Angelina Jolie as not perfect beauty but wishing they looked like her.
More appreciation for the Adirondacks.
Identifying Giant and Ester Mountains to climb next.
Watching several World Cup Soccer games with the gang.
The convenience of Stewarts.
Buying bacon/sausage/Eight Grain Three Seed bread at Oscars.
Not doing work work.
People being scared at night from footsteps, loud noises, and sightings of ghosts.
"Syracuse: Where Dreams go to Die."
The Saratoga Race Track T-shirt that I got from Jean for Father's Day
Party for Veronica's graduation from college.
Party for Izabella's 2nd birthday.
Cooking breakfast.
Stopping at my sister Mary's on the way home and seeing my parents.
My son's increasing annoyance at my not taking a shower for an entire day after hiking Mount Jo.
Seven of us hiked Mount Jo on Saturday, and it was blessedly less effort than a High Peak. We took the short trail up and the long trail down, about an hour each way. Advice: take the long trail both ways, even if it is muddier. Mount Marcy was wrapped in mist/clouds and far down below heart lake looked pristine. The trail had a few forks that should have been marked. Descending from the summit, we had difficulty finding the the actual trail. On the long trail back, part of the trail goes up slightly--that can cause anxiety/confusion about whether one is on the right trail. On the way down, I took a fall--it seems that falls tend to happen when descending, at least with me. The hikers were: Edward Bauer, Matthew Bauer, Matthew Huff, Andrew Bauer, Mark Bauer, and Shannon Bauer. Hank Bauer and Missy Wells had started with us, but Missy had trouble with the footing. Hank and Missy decided to hike around Heart Lake instead.
A Few Highlights of the Weekend:
On the trip up, visiting Woodstock and getting lunch at Joshua's Cafe--we had super Falafel's.
The chance to see/talk with family.
Bull Sessions with family.
Regrets at not being a better listener.
Learning that family members are reasonable and not ideological extremists.
The ambiance of Lake Placid.
Hiking Mount Jo.
Taking a severe fall on the hike without serious injury.
Eating/drinking at the Lake Placid Brew Pub.
Adding restaurant Chair 6 to the list of places to eat.
Drinking beer any time of the day or night.
Hearing about Mark's trip to Amsterdam in July.
Cooking breakfast.
Meeting the boyfriends of my nieces.
Hearing my nieces describe Angelina Jolie as not perfect beauty but wishing they looked like her.
More appreciation for the Adirondacks.
Identifying Giant and Ester Mountains to climb next.
Watching several World Cup Soccer games with the gang.
The convenience of Stewarts.
Buying bacon/sausage/Eight Grain Three Seed bread at Oscars.
Not doing work work.
People being scared at night from footsteps, loud noises, and sightings of ghosts.
"Syracuse: Where Dreams go to Die."
The Saratoga Race Track T-shirt that I got from Jean for Father's Day
Party for Veronica's graduation from college.
Party for Izabella's 2nd birthday.
Cooking breakfast.
Stopping at my sister Mary's on the way home and seeing my parents.
My son's increasing annoyance at my not taking a shower for an entire day after hiking Mount Jo.
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