Monthly Archives: August 2009

Momentum: Bodies in Motion

Posted on August 23, 2009 by TA Loeffler

>Howdy, Sitting here typing with blue stained finger tips having picked and processed 15 litres of blueberries. Marian, Nolan, and I had a fine time wondering through the Tilton Barrens on a dual mission of checking out an orienteering map … Continue reading →

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Everything I Ever Needed to Know about Climbing Everest, I Learned at Firefighter Camp

Posted on August 16, 2009 by TA Loeffler

Hello to All, After a full and intense week, it’s good to sit a spell and reflect on all the rich lessons I received this week. In the course of my climbing training, I’ve opted to pursue “Ring of Fire” … Continue reading →

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Flash Rust

Posted on August 9, 2009 by TA Loeffler

Howdy, Catching a few minutes pause between coats of rust-inhibiting paint on our old claw foot tub. It got moved out on the deck on Friday and I’ve had intimate lessons in the concept of flash rust. Basically, one shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Laying the Foundation

Posted on August 2, 2009 by TA Loeffler

Happy 214th Day of the Year, How did it get to be August? How did it get to be Sunday evening? It was another rich week of settling back into post-mountain life both looking back and looking ahead. It seems … Continue reading →

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