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| Wet Trailblazers at Larrabee State Parking Lot |
And kept falling on every other body part, too! On a rainy, gloomy day, nine Senior Trailblazers showed up for a hike to Lost Lake. We were hopeful that we would be having some "sunbreaks," a term you see in weather reports around here. It was not to be; in fact, we had rain the entire day. No views but only a few grumbles as we started.
On the ridge as we hiked towards the lake, Al said this spot has the best view. I couldn't help but take a picture to show you our nonexistent view. The fog and mist made it sort of pretty along here, but as we got closer to Lost Lake, the rain picked up. We were very soggy by the time we stopped for lunch.
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| Peggy, Rita (behind), Linda, Ward |
Linda is so wet she's shiny. We were all keeping ourselves warm by not sitting down during our lunch break. After all, what was the point? Even here under the trees we couldn't stay dry, and we were quickly getting chilled, so after a quick lunch we took off again. The hike makes a loop around Lost Lake, so right after this picture was taken we finished the loop and then headed back on the previous trail.
I walked down to the water's edge to get a picture, but it is nowhere near as magical as previous ones I've taken. Plus I was wet and cold and ready to get going. By the time we returned to the parking lot, we had covered more than ten miles and more than 2,000 feet elevation gain and loss. I was plenty tired, but I wasn't alone; everyone was glad to be in a nice warm and DRY car after a rather soggy day. You just can't win 'em all, and we've been pretty lucky with the weather lately.
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i do love all the fog...goodness though on getting so wet and chilled...have to be careful of that....she is def shiny wet...lol
ReplyDeleteYou must be feeling a lot better to have done that hike but I bet you were glad to get home and dry.
ReplyDeletejust what you probably DIDN'T need after your recent illness! but there's no stopping djan! or your cohorts!
ReplyDeleteI hope the hike in the rain doesn't make you sick, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhen I taught school (years ago,) I remember teaching in my geography class that the state of Washington receives a LOT of rain (one of the rainiest places in the continental USA.)
We need some down here. It is dry...
Hugs and best wishes to you,
J.
You are a trooper. Your photo actually look cold AND wet. It's not fair that you didn't get a little bit of a break. Hope your next outting is perfect.
ReplyDeletexo jj
It takes a lot of determination to hike in those conditions. I've done it and you just keep on going. Once it's over you can appreciate what you've done.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it..you are a STRONG elderly lady:)
ReplyDeleteSad and glad here. Glad (so very glad) that you were feeling well enough for the hike, sad that the elements treated you unkindly.
ReplyDeleteI got chilled just looking at your photos! Kudos on getting out there anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe mist/fog is spooky. I just love that phrase, Lost Lake.
ReplyDeleteI think you guys were really brave (and more than a bit crazy!) to do the hike in that weather!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely must have felt good to be warm and dry aferwards... :o)
Didn't you buy a rain jacket last year? How did it hold up and what's the brand if it held well? Good going!
ReplyDeleteDamp cold! Damn cold!
ReplyDeleteI expect the patter of raindrops was not charming under those conditions.
You have rain jacket n pants, right. Were you soaked through or just the outside? Looks like a wild walk to me - imagine 10 miles not feeling the best. I think 20 would suit you just fine and you probably wouldn't even be out of breath. Love the photos, especially the slick hikers :)
ReplyDeleteI would have been chilled to the bone! I just know it. But, I'm a wuss when it comes to soggy. LOL
ReplyDeleteAs for the wine tasting. Yep, you and I would have tons of fun I'm sure. I would have liked to buy 6 bottles too, but I didn't want them in the car's trunk in case stopped by a highway patrol. And as I said, I'm gonna get online and order some more from OTHER wineries.
It's not for me. Hope you don't get a relapse of the flu. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experience, but it made me feel really good that I was warm and dry while reading about it. No offense intended.
ReplyDeleteWondering what the temp was? And wind...:)
ReplyDeleteI am pleased that there are so many choices in life for all the tastes in the world. Walking under so much rain does not sound like fun to me, but I know you enjoy it. So…
ReplyDeleteI thought of you. I did get outside for a 35 minute walk here in the neighborhood. It was cold and windy but not very wet, and it felt good. I went out again today for a while. We'll see how long "walk outside every day" lasts.
ReplyDeleteOh DJan! As I read I just shake my head in wonder that you would even consider hiking in that downpour! I'm impressed that you do, and enjoyed the photos (which made me feel damp and chilly).
ReplyDeleteYou are a special breed, you and your amazingly willing friends! You go girl!
you better not get sick again or I'll have to lecture you!
ReplyDeleteI love the misty pic, fog is so pretty
That does not sound fun at all, but I know you have a good attitude and can make any kind of situation fun.
ReplyDeleteWe walk a couple of miles each day when it's doing no more than a light drizzle. If you've got the right clothing, you can do it.
ReplyDeleteAt least it's not too cold.
Dear DJan, ten miles wet or dry sounds astounding to me. Wow! Peace.
ReplyDeleteRain really does put a damper on a walk but I do love that fog photo. It's so mysterious. Stay healthy please.
ReplyDeleteLove that tittle. Looking at your photos I can almost feel the droops and I can certainly hear the melody in my head.
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