Pyramid Mountain...

Sunday's hike was the Pyramid Mountain loop that I have wanted to do for years.  I actually have an entire list of mountains called "This is so close, why haven't I hiked it yet".

The famous NYC skyline! (marred by our need for electricity)
 

The famous Tripod Rock!

Despite her mountain goat-like abilities on the trail, I did have to carry the littlest hiker down the section pictured below.  It made for some interesting balancing on my part!

We survived all 4.6 miles of it and are ready for the next hike!

Last Faire Day...

It was a nice last trip to the fair - we watched some of the new acts including a fire juggler and some bawdy singers. 

But the icing on the cake was that within 15 minutes of getting thru the gate, I met the snarling Sheriff. It happened quite by accident and I am ecstatic that I got to tell him how much he means to my faire experience. Unfortunately I also made him feel old in the process – whoops. It doesn’t show in the pictures though – my cheeseball grin eclipses everything. 

And we made time for the Guard Show!! 

“Hail Caesar, Hail me!”

Rainy weather also meant front row seats to the joust! 

Wazzzzup!

A good end to the season but it went by WAY too quickly!!

Grooving....

Some songs that have been rotating thru my mind since the end of camp…

And the purists will disagree, but I do enjoy covers!

But of all songs that have come to my way in the past few years, nothing tops Mussolini Headkick’s “Plain Unhappy” – that groove just moves my soul….

Sunday Surprises...

It was a nice easy going, fantastic weather Sunday - complete with sweet surprises in the garden, a neighboring downtown's farmer's market and a very long "getting to know you" chat with someone that I have known for years.

Rainy Ren Faire...

We had both extremes of weather but still a fun day!

Would have been more fun if I had not gotten all shy during "Meet the Sheriff" but that's my own fault....25 years of fangirling and I got a bit worried that the character would not hold true to my memories. Eh, I will have another chance to meet the snarl in a few weeks! 

Dog Show!

Since the weekend's travel plans changed several times, I opted to stay local.  First stop was a dog show - it has been ages since I went to one....I did not have enough time (or hands) to love on all of them!! 

A smattering of dogs below....

Seriously gorgeous examples of dobies!!

Spinning Perspective...

Not So Berry Different....

Four shots that have teeny differences...could not choose my favorite! 

North-South Lake...

Second hike of the week that I joined in on....needed the stretch after dancing until 2 am.... 

We took a break and I was asked to look up in a certain direction…turns out that it was the rock that had been the destination of my first hike in the area!!  Neat to see it again from a different perspective!

Codfish Point...

An "easy" 4 mile hike to start the week and to get back in the swing of things....

2 miles up and 2 miles down...

"It's You!"

That is what my instructor said when it was complete...I take it as a compliment! 

Burning....

We had to be a bit creative with our campfire the second night.... 

Wednesday's fire had at least three faces!! 

This Must Be The Place...

Home is where I want to be 

Pick me up and turn me round 

I feel numb - burn with a weak heart

(So I) guess I must be having fun 

The less we say about it the better 

Make it up as we go along 

Feet on the ground 

Head in the sky

It's ok I know nothing's wrong . . nothing 

Hi yo I got plenty of time

Hi yo you got light in your eyes

And you're standing here beside me

I love the passing of time 

Never for money 

Always for love 

Cover up say goodnight . . . say goodnight 

Home - is where I want to be 

But I guess I'm already there 

I come home she lifted up her wings 

Guess that this must be the place 

I can't tell one from another 

Did I find you, or you find me? 

There was a time 

Before we were born

If someone asks, this where I'll be . . . where I'll be 

Hi yo We drift in and out 

Hi yo sing into my mouth

Out of all those kinds of people

You got a face with a view

I'm just an animal looking for a home 

Share the same space for a minute or two

And you love me till my heart stops

Love me till I'm dead 

Eyes that light up, eyes look through you 

Cover up the blank spots 

Hit me on the head Ah ooh 

Rainy Day Playlist...

These songs were worth repeating today...all brought on by the rainy weather - not a reflection on my mood at all!

Graceless - The National
Plain Unhappy - Mussolini Headkick
Caribou - Odessa 
Broken Wings - Rick Springfield
The One I Love - REM
Madness - Muse
Killing Loneliness - H.I.M.
Precious - Depeche Mode
Shut your Eyes - Snow Patrol
I Might Lie - Andy Taylor
Never In A Million Years - Asia
Hold Me Now - Wayne Wonder
Wild Wild Life - Talking Heads
Doctor Doctor - Thompson Twins
Every Breath You Take - UB40
Human - Rick Springfield

I can't ignore such a good flow!!

Faire Weather....

The corset countdown had started before opening weekend and it was finally time for this homecoming - a long but very fun day!

That Crazy Skyline....

I had tickets for an event and part of me was upset that I was just on the other side of the river….it was really the first time at this job that I have felt a work event to be a conflict.  Not even my MI-6 style companions drove the feeling away completely. 

But a conflict with a fantastic view ends up as inspiration for photos and finding song lyrics in my brain….ending up as a fun evening...

That crazy skyline, is right in my line...

Musicality...

Lesson of the day - if you are in a movie about a band, you will most likely have to perform at your premiere after-party.... 

But...you will definitely get a chance to boogie on the dance floor after that! 

Lobster Love...

A family get together and a breather for me before the whirlwind starts to spin again!