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segmented beech table with ash legs.
I had this ring of beech and knew it would split, so i segmented it and doweled it back together(almost) i liked the effect so left it with the gaps.
Linda Schlesinger
YELLOW
Good color combination. Would like to see the container. Coleus would be better if dispersed thrhought the arrangement. The blue on the plate is distracting.
Coleus, Lenten rose leaves, Kalanchoe laciniatia, Alstroemeria ligtu, Nandina
CO (Chaffee County)
Day 12
dispersed camping area near Mount Shavano trailhead
Today was the last day of hiking during this trip. I camped right near the trailhead so I was able to start hiking early. It was a short dayhike of about 3 miles out and 3 miles back. Fairly easy hiking below treeline on Segment 14. Mount Shavano, a 14er, was nearby but I did not hike it.
Elevating segments with high precision teeth produced using 5-axes CNC machine tools. Pitch adjusted between two neighboring segments.Chord readings inspected on the entire set of 6 contiguous segments (nominal reference diameter of the gear greater than 28 m)
The segment of O’Connell Street in Dublin between College Green and Parnell Square is lined with grand commercial edifices, a physical manifestation of the street being the commercial heart of the city. Most buildings along the length of the street date to the Victorian period, with some Edwardian and Georgian structures mixed in. The diverse architecture of the street includes buildings in the Neoclassical, Classical Revival, Gothic Revival, and other assorted revivalist and eclectic styles represented. Though not as famous as some other major streets in other European cities like La Rambla in Barcelona or the Champs-Élysées in Paris, O’Connell Street still has a comparable breadth and concentration of major commercial establishments to these more famous streets, and is one of the most important and notable places in the city.
CO (Saguache County)
Day 4 random campsite (Segment 17) to random campsite (Segment 19)
This day was all about the meadows. It started off with a fairly steep, short climb. Then the trail made its way down to Lujan Creek within a large meadow. This was Lujan Pass. I stopped for a coffee break and water fill-up. Normally, the trail would come down and then head back uphill shortly thereafter. But not this time. The trail continued to follow the meadow downhill via an old road. Nice easy walking to CO114.
There was a short road walk on CO114 and then a gate to pass through. This was the start of Segment 18. Another meadow to pass through. One problem about hiking through the open spaces of meadows is the lack of shade. Fortunately, today had plenty of cloud cover to prevent baking in the sun. It did rain a few times, but never for too long or too hard.
After hiking through some cow pastures (don't drink the water!) came into a huge valley that again was easy walking. Rain was threatening, so I couldn't stop for an early Dinner Break. I pushed on to a campsite within an Aspen Grove on the edge of the valley/meadow.
Today there was alot of dirt road walking which was very easy and good for extra mileage. This section was probably one of the easiest yet. Overall did 19.5 miles and was a little sore.
CO (Chaffee County)
Day 9
Salida, CO to Avalanche Trailhead (Segment 13) to random campsite (Segment 12)
Darryll arrived on time with his son, Adam, and then we met Brenda and Satori at Princeton Hot Springs. They dropped off a car there. It took much longer to get to their trailhead. I was dropped off at Avalanche trailhead (once we found it) about 3 miles away. Thanks for the rides and support.
The climb from Avalanche was pretty tough but manageable, of course. My knee did start to hurt though. Brenda had given me some wrap to try which I will tomorrow. At the top it was not above treeline. Mount Yale was nearby. It looked like a nice place to camp.
The downhill was also tough but OK. I met 2 groups doing trail maintenance. Thanks for the Hard Work! One was at Silver Creek trailhead. I stopped and helped them move a rock and then I took a short break.
It started to rain, so I started hiking in Segment 12 now. The rain didn't last but maybe 5 minutes though. It was a long haul to the top, about 9 miles where I finally set-up camp. No other rain threatening until now. I actually though I might get a sunset. Oh well!
I did see a handful of hikers, so everyone didn't do the West side, which I would have suggested. 16.1 total miles for the day.
Although Lost Creek Wilderness was a bit of a disappointment the day before, the wilderness would have the chance to redeem itself. I woke to the coldest morning yet. It was 42f and although the rain had stopped, the vegetation was wet and unfortunately I had to walk through it. Needless to say I was glad I had my cold weather gear with me. The sun was out but the trail is on the shady side in the morning.
The hiking through the meadow was easy, not steep at all. I saw plenty of flowers and some strange pits with logs across them. I don't know what they were for. Altogether it was about 6 miles of hiking through the meadow including what I had hiked earlier. A couple of miles later is Segment 5 at Long Gulch Trailhead and shortly thereafter is Lost Creek Wilderness, part 2.
This is where the trail really gets good, not just good ... great. Awesome views, sweeping panoramas, pleasant meadows and forests. Each time I thought something was fantastic, the next view was even better. Into the woods and out of the woods. The weather was very cooperative as well .... during the day, anyway.
Every Colorado Trail hiker knows the thing to be concerned about are thunderstorms. You can count on them nearly every day and you don't want to be exposed and definitely not above treeline. I hadn't been above treeline yet, but after a 20 mile day, I chose a campsite which was exposed, overlooking the valley and the town of Jefferson. It was a nice campsite where I could see the clouds and inevitable storm coming. Fortunately, I was able to finish dinner before it started.
CO (Lake County)
Day 2
Segment 9 random pond to Segment 10 random spot
Fortunately it wasn't too cold ... probably in the 40s. The moon was quite bright but it did drizzle several times. I didn't sleep very well with alot of tossing and turning.
I had been contemplating climbing Mount Massive while I was nearby. I would have stashed my pack somewhere below treeline and then climbed. Doing it while hiking the Colorado Trail would mean fewer overall daily miles than during a dayhike. The closest trailhead would add 6 miles to a roundtrip dayhike. In theory, it would have been easier to do it while this close. However, with more anticipated cold weather, I knew I would not want to get up earlier than usual to tackle this challenge. (Leadville is nearby and I recall the forecast for being in the 20s.) I decided to do the hike after finishing this hike instead.
Packed up and hiking by about 7:30 with about 2.5 miles of hiking left in Segment 9 and Holy Cross Wilderness. I took a short break at Timberline Lake Trailhead. In the mornings, after about an hour of hiking and when I come across a water source, I like to take a coffee break. Kind of a second breakfast stop. I dayhiked to Timberline Lake back in 2016. Nice hike to a high alpine lake. This trailhead also leads to Leadville.
CO (Chaffee County)
Day 12
dispersed camping area near Mount Shavano trailhead
Today was the last day of hiking during this trip. I camped right near the trailhead so I was able to start hiking early. It was a short dayhike of about 3 miles out and 3 miles back. Fairly easy hiking below treeline on Segment 14. Mount Shavano, a 14er, was nearby but I did not hike it.
CO (Saguache County)
Day 4 random campsite (Segment 17) to random campsite (Segment 19)
This day was all about the meadows. It started off with a fairly steep, short climb. Then the trail made its way down to Lujan Creek within a large meadow. This was Lujan Pass. I stopped for a coffee break and water fill-up. Normally, the trail would come down and then head back uphill shortly thereafter. But not this time. The trail continued to follow the meadow downhill via an old road. Nice easy walking to CO114.
There was a short road walk on CO114 and then a gate to pass through. This was the start of Segment 18. Another meadow to pass through. One problem about hiking through the open spaces of meadows is the lack of shade. Fortunately, today had plenty of cloud cover to prevent baking in the sun. It did rain a few times, but never for too long or too hard.
After hiking through some cow pastures (don't drink the water!) came into a huge valley that again was easy walking. Rain was threatening, so I couldn't stop for an early Dinner Break. I pushed on to a campsite within an Aspen Grove on the edge of the valley/meadow.
Today there was alot of dirt road walking which was very easy and good for extra mileage. This section was probably one of the easiest yet. Overall did 19.5 miles and was a little sore.