EJ, Ellen and I took a ride to Warm Lake up in the Salmon River watershed over the past couple days.  Stayed at the backcountry lodge there.  Sure--the cabins are a mite funky (built back in the '20s), but it's a nice place to spend time.

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Trouble was I'm in high cycle right now, and the cabin was a little small for me, Liz, Ellen and the headache--when I got hit the first time around midnight--and three or four times after that. 

I thought about going outside and wrestling with the thing by the lake, but I figured groaning and cussing and howling by the light of the moon might be a little too...primal.

So Liz and Ellen got to see the thing.  I hate when that happens.

Interesting, too, pacing around in an unfamiliar space.  I was aware at one point that I'd encountered some sort of obstruction with my foot, but didn't discover until morning that I'd broken a toe.  Weird.  Didn't even feel it.   

Things looked better in the morning:

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Around noon, we drove over the pass into the Payette River watershed, and took a side trip up Snowbank Mountain to a glacial cirque Liz and I used to visit fairly often when we were in our twenties. 

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Beautiful area, and still one of the only places where I've seen a cougar in the wild.  This was the first time we'd ever taken Ellen there.  She was immediately taken with the place, and asked if we'd come back again when she could spend a whole day making sketches and watercolors.  I suggested to her that we come back again in July of next year when the wildflowers are at their height. 

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Pretty steep hike down to the lake.  It was good to see that Liz and I could still make it fine, although we were a  bit slower than we were three decades ago.  The kid, of course, left us far behind.   

A great couple of days.  I especially enjoyed having the time to fish and talk to Liz and Ellen about stuff.  Nothing big--just stuff.  Seems like life in the valley with its many distractions and obligations takes away from our everyday opportunities to do so.

I even had the opportunity to learn that my kid has grown into one heck of a human being, and a delightful companion.  Who'da thunk it?   

Best,

George

You had a beautiful place for your get-away.  Thanks for the pics!  That is why I really miss being on the road.  One doesn't see scenery like that around Chicago!

I sympathize with the broken toe!  Interesting how something that severe isn't felt until later.  Take care of it.

Jerry

George, love the pictures of your outing.  It is a beautiful place, thank you for sharing it with us.  

I am so sorry about the hits, I wish that the beast would take a vacation right along with us.

Sure is a nice place to spend time, great place.  You look right at home.

Sorry to hear this is a time, long since, for the comeback of the reason you're here, but along with the toe now and a bit of age  you're not letting anything take the love away. 

Sounds like El finds it exhilarating.  Going back you'll be younger next year.  Her exploring to find a favorite place to paint, but so much to see.  Maybe you'll dot her scene, with a fishing rod, among one of those clouds.    Good to find proud enjoyment in your companions.

Thanks, George.  Take care.

Beautiful country George.  Thanks so much for sharing the pics.

Sorry to hear the beast invaded your vacation and about the broken toe (I can empathize), but glad to hear you are making the best of it and enjoying time spent with family.

Take care,
Beth

Potter wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 10:57am:




Yep, shucking corn. 

Grilled some, along with some rib eyes.  I live on the stuff when corn's in season.

Best,

George

What a fantastic place..I am so jealous.

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NOTHING in the world is better than that.  Not the place, the fun, the fishing,  the view...NOTHING.  I am so happy for you my friend.