Good Week in August

August is typically disappointing in this neck of the woods.  But by current-year standards the bar has been set pretty low and the month, to date, has been a pleasant surprise.  Actually got my yard work done under the sun and a  good walk and hike to boot.

Alison and I cruised through the Gastineau Meadows above Crow Hill on Tuesday where we intersected the Treadwell Ditch Trail and walked west to the new Lawson Creek Bridge.  The new bridge is great - the trail not so much - still pretty soggy.

On Wednesday, we doubled-down and hiked the Windfall Lake Trail which starts on the east side of Herbert River.  The first half of the trail is ducky - boardwalk and gravel.  The second half is still a mite rough and muddy.  Worst bug day I've experienced all year.  But it's a relatively flat hike and the lake is quite nice - in a classic Southeast rain forrest sort of way.

In our rain forrest - the moss is not confined to the north side of trees...

As you approach the lake...the beavers make their presence known.

Eat Fresh!  Subway provides the vittles.

The cabin at the lake is very nice.

Tonight I hosted mom, sis, and their neighbor Mickey for supper.  Grilled flank steak...quite tasty and the banana cream pie was well received.

In other news, thank you, again, to everyone who contacted me via email or phone regarding Al Adams' passing.  An Anchorage TV station had a very nice segment on his memorial service.  Rest in peace, Al.