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Musings of a crazy lady

I am the crazy lady. I only say I'm crazy because I might be about to rant and rave just a little. For those of you that don't know I majored in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism--many of you are thinking--what in the world is that? I worked as a Recreation Therapist for many years. I loved it, but one thing that stuck with me from school was Leave No Trace (http://www.lnt.org/). I found this great website including all the principles for Outdoor Ethics and principles. Some of you may be thinking--what rules or principles for the outdoors???? I don't see them as rules, but mostly as respect for the environment and for the other people that want to use it. We went hiking again today. The hike was BEAUTIFUL. I was happily strolling along the trail sipping away at my camelback and ahhhhh! I almost stepped in some poop--yes--ewwww--poop! DOGGIE POOP! I love dogs just as much if not more than the next person, but if your cute doggie poops on the trail, then you better find a way to bury it or at least push it under a rock, if not then scoop it up and pack it out! If I have to pack around a bag with my toilet paper then they surely can pack that out if they want to bring the dog in. Some of you might be saying---but it's an animal--yeah but that dog isn't eating any berries, leaves, grass, hay,etc......the poop stinks and I don't want to see it. I also think that goes for human poop-dig yourself a hole and if you are too lazy--at least poop under a rock!!! So I say as a crazy lady--pick up your dog poop, bury your poop and stop burning plastics in the fire!!!! Okay my other crazy quirk--stop burning stuff that shouldn't be burned-throw it away!!! Long live pristine mountains!!!!! Now that I'm done ranting I'll post some pictures of our pretty almost pristine hike. Cory and Isaak at the summit. The lake was so pretty-it was a emerald green color. Someone jumped in while we were there-I was ready to treat hypothermia. It was chilly at the top. If you are wondering what in the world Isaak is wearing on his feet--I'll explain. He had on these little ankle socks, which he has become pro at kicking off. I was worried about him staying warm and found a pair of my socks in the back seat--thank goodness I'm kind of messy--and he totally got to wear my socks today. They helped keep him nice and warm.As you can see a close up of his awesome leg warmers. I walked behind Cory for the majority of the hike and giggled randomly because I thought it was so funny that Isaak was wearing my valentines socks! We were just lucky they were in the car. I must also say that Isaak did pretty well in the backpack carrier. He fussed a little but finally fell asleep Cory took this picture at the ridgeline.
Isn't this view amazing? We were far enough back in the range that you could start to see multiple ranges.

Comments

Penny said…
Love the pics!
June 28, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Unknown said…
I would totally have to agree with you! It IS super annoying when people don't pick up after their dogs or when they think that it is okay to just litter where ever they want.

That is a cool little carrier that you guys bought. Paul and I would love to go hiking with you guys!
June 29, 2009 at 10:22 AM
aisy said…
so pretty. were was this hike?
June 29, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Valarie said…
gorgeous pix. Luv the socks.
July 1, 2009 at 10:12 AM
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