I will admit to falling for Instagram! I enjoy that venue of social media an awful lot---it is rather addicting just the way social media wants you to be addicted. . . on the good side is it isn't full of politics or at least the people I follow aren't about politics. I find the people I follow motivating, creative, interesting, and just fun!
The blog . . . I always debate about moving it to WordPress. The reason being is for better control, and Blogger doesn't really seem to be all that supportive at times or current. Then Blogger is free and I know the format so I just stay. Enough on this topic as I either need to say goodbye to the blog or just accept it as is . . .
Summer was fun, warm, not hot as the last few years, a real normal old fashion Montana summer. Cold to cool mornings, warming up the to high 70s and low 80s, some rain to keep everything green! It was delightful! I did a good amount of hiking once I got my boot figured out.
Boots took a bit of time but luckily I bought my 2nd pair at REI and although they didn't work out I could return them. My 3rd pair of boots have been awesome for my feet! This whole boot thing is important as I am leaving to go to Mont Blanc and to trek around this huge European mountain in a few weeks! UGH! I am a bit worried over my knees and all the verticle DOWN one has to do on this trip. In Montana, it wasn't an issue getting out and hiking both up and down. Here back on the tundra there just isn't the vertical to use for training. We do have hills but to get in the vertical I need would be hiking up and down all day long! Then it has been typical August here rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, and more rain! Belly aching I know but it is a muddy world!
Photos are in no order at all . . .
Oh, just fun crisp ginger snaps and a great cup of constant comment tea!
PS This blog will be going away at some point . . . for now this is my last post. If you are interested in following me please look me up on IG. My account is private but you can request to follow. knit ski nancy all together.
Summer was fun, warm, not hot as the last few years, a real normal old fashion Montana summer. Cold to cool mornings, warming up the to high 70s and low 80s, some rain to keep everything green! It was delightful! I did a good amount of hiking once I got my boot figured out.
Boots took a bit of time but luckily I bought my 2nd pair at REI and although they didn't work out I could return them. My 3rd pair of boots have been awesome for my feet! This whole boot thing is important as I am leaving to go to Mont Blanc and to trek around this huge European mountain in a few weeks! UGH! I am a bit worried over my knees and all the verticle DOWN one has to do on this trip. In Montana, it wasn't an issue getting out and hiking both up and down. Here back on the tundra there just isn't the vertical to use for training. We do have hills but to get in the vertical I need would be hiking up and down all day long! Then it has been typical August here rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, and more rain! Belly aching I know but it is a muddy world!
Photos are in no order at all . . .
One of our tree/shrubs in our yard. I love the leaves, the various green in the leaves and the bright red berries!
Miss Sadie in the yard and she loves! Oh, on green grass and not rocks and a bit of grass like up north.
Summer trail flowers---always a treat!
One of the many hikes to help get ready for TMB!
You just have to love all the small gems of Montana!
Train dog and my buddy cooling off in a creek!
Treat did you say treat and a swim!
Paddling at home such a wonderful treat! I didn't do nearly enough of this due to my May rib injury.
Sadie swims as I paddle but she does get rides on the kayak too.
My 140 Hurrican which I love! A great boat and totally functional, comfortable, and easy to handle.
On the road north which has to be a bit of a stressful drive for the dogs. They do get swimming breaks and dog walks but it is a lot of car time. I do think it is better than being in a hold on a plane from MT to AK.
Back on the trail taking a snooze during one of our breaks. Sadie is carrying her water and dog snacks.
Trailside selfie!
Looking north into Canada.
Two key ingredients for a successful trek around Mont Blanc for me---poles and boots that are comfortable!
A 1950s book on Mont Blanc region. A friend lent this to me but I was in a great used book shop in Pullman, WA and was able to purchase one that is almost brand new!
Summertime porch life---I love eating outside as much as possible always a treat to sit outside and enjoy a slow relaxing lunch.
Beargrass and then the photo dropped into a watercolor App.
The berries arrived!
While in Pullman and I wanted to check out the library and low and behold they had a knitting group meeting up. I was invited right in and had a blast. I had my knitting with me, they even had a name tag I could borrow and tea! Gosh, what a blast!
My dearest friend! It is always such a treat to have some time with Lynnatrix!
BLISS!
Never ever enough berries!
Our little dream boat Miss Tally!
My favorite berries!
Huckleberries arrived!
Back home on the tundra my northern latitude home!
PS This blog will be going away at some point . . . for now this is my last post. If you are interested in following me please look me up on IG. My account is private but you can request to follow. knit ski nancy all together.
