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Antarctica Countdown 11 Days and Counting: From Soup to Nuts
When we first designing my webpage, we were throwing around various URL’s to use; the first we used was “TA climbs Denali.” We then went onto “Adventures that Move.” Eventually, we settled on the now ubiquitous “taloeffler.com.” The one that … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 12 Days and Counting: My New Rayne Coat
A package arrived from RMI (my Vinson outfitter) yesterday…”Wahoo a prezzie from the outfitter,” I exclaimed. Even before I opened it, I said “I hope it’s not pink.” Marian just about split a gut when I pulled out a very … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 13 Days and Counting: See One, Ride One, Pull One
When I used to work at summer camp, we joked that in our first seasons, we often had to operate out of the mantra of “See One, Do One, Teach One.” This morning was Bobble-Head Ted’s first session training at … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, Bobble-Head Ted, CBC, climb, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 15 Days and Counting: Super-size The Wisdom of No Escape
“There is a story of a woman running away from tigers. She runs and runs and the tigers are getting closer and closer. When she comes to the edge of a cliff, she sees some vines there, so she climbs … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Pema Chodron, Seven Summits, train, Vinson, Wisdom of No Escape
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Antarctica Countdown 17 Days and Counting: Zipper Pulls and High Gear Anxiety
Marian and I spent the day “pulling gear”. We have a gear room organized by season and expedition so today was the day to delve in and begin the process of making hundreds of decisions of what gear and clothing … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 18 Days and Counting: Working the Lists
Had a great training hike out Flat Rock way today. Hiked a new piece of the East Coast Trail with Marian. The wind was blowing a near gale and I thought it was perfect training weather for Antarctica. I know … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Dave Hahn, itinerary, Rainier Mountaineering, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 19 Days and Counting: On Remembrance
Remembrance Day and my parent’s anniversary come in quick succession. Whenever the Newfoundland Regiment Band played during the Ceremony of Remembrance at Memorial University today, tears flowed down my cheek. I tried to wipe them off discretely because I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Antarctica, climb, Memorial UNiversity of Newfoundland, Movember, prostate cancer, Remembrance Day, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 20 Days and Counting: Back on the Ice
20 days! Less than three weeks! My goodness. I’m back from my trip south (which was a delightful diversion) and am now just where I thought I’d be…slightly panicked at the three week mark with growing twinges of excitement mixed … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 33 Days and Counting: Much Gratitude
This morning as I pulled my tire up the hill, I looked over at Natelle in the early morning light and said, “We’re cracked.” Natelle answered, “No, I am the truly cracked one.” It’s true…I had left a perfectly warm … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 35 Days and Counting: Another Day, Another Hill
I didn’t expect to get out on a hill today. Rather I thought I would be cooped up in a stuffy hotel conference room all day. Luckily for me, we had a few hours off from the AUCC 100th Anniversary … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Montreal, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 37 Days and Counting: Someone Please Steal This Idea
I’ve had this idea before. And I am sure many others have as well (it’s hard to have a truly original idea I think)…but anyone, I hope someone will see this post, seize this idea, and run with it. You … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Seven Summits, train, Vinson, Workout for Good
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Antarctica Countdown 38 Days and Counting: Introducing Bobble-Head Ted…My Newest Teammate
I’d like to introduce Bobble-Head Ted (BHT). I won him from the local CBC radio station. BHT is a mighty fine bobble-head replica of the afternoon “On the Go” show’s host, Ted Blades. The idea is that folks who won … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, Bobble-Head Ted, CBC Radio, climb, On the Go, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 41 Days and Counting: 35 is the New 20
Maybe I should caption this one, “The Great Pumpkin.” Rather than a giant squash however, it’s me nearing the end of a 20 km training hike pretty darn soggy from a stormy day. It rained and showered much of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, East Coast Trail, Seven Summits, train, Vinson
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Antarctica Countdown 44 Days and Counting: Treading Easier
When I reached the top of Signal Hill with my tire today, I found myself giggling at this sign. I wondered where my trunk was since all I had was the wheel of a car. One woman came over and … Continue reading
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Antarctica Countdown 45 Days and Counting: Time on the Hill
I spent the morning on Signal Hill. I’d originally thought I would do my tire pulls before starting my ascent rounds on the hill but then I remembered the Cape to Cabot run was happening this morning. I was pretty … Continue reading
Antarctica Countdown 46 Days and Counting: Introducing Vinson Massif
Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica is located at 78°35’S, 85°25’W. It is truly massive at 21 km long and 13 km wide. It lies in the central part of the “comma tail” (my description) where the tail meets … Continue reading
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Antarctica Countdown 49 Days and Counting: Seven Weeks Sounds Longer
49 days! Seven weeks. Somehow seven weeks sounds longer. That it takes longer to live a week than seven days. Until a week zips by. I’m appreciating the countdown. It keeps me on my toes. It reminds me that every … Continue reading
Antarctica Countdown 51 Days and Counting: Slowing Down for Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve had a great long weekend in Twillingate visiting my friends Deb and Wilma and their new adventure, The Anchor Inn. As I got five out of five training days in last week, I was able to take … Continue reading
Antarctica Countdown 56 Days and Counting: Where the Rubber Hits the Road
I love this shot that Natelle took this morning! The blurring of the pavement as I drag the tire ever upward. It was one of those morning where, when the alarm first went off and the house was shaking in … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, climb, Seven Summits, train
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Antarctica Countdown 58 Days and Counting: Life in the Freezer
I’ve often thought about doing a climbing fundraiser by spending some time in a freezer…it would also make good downsuit practice time. Anyone got any deep freeze connections or grocer connections for such an event? In the meantime, my mind … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Antarctica, Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association, climb, Seven Summits, train
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Visual Soliloquy #126 To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe…
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. – Anatole France
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Tagged 2011, Everest, photography, Quotes, train
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Denali January 2005
TA’s Denali Support Team #16 1/30/2005 Happy Four Months and Counting… I arrive in Anchorage exactly four months from today…wow…that’s a slightly terrifying thought and an exciting thought at the same time… how did it go from nine months to … Continue reading
Denali December 2004
TA’s Denali Support Team #11 12/18/2004 Happy Only Seven Doors Left to Open on My Advent Calendar, Greetings from YVR (the Vancouver airport). I still think wireless internet access is magical. So cool to sit on the floor in an … Continue reading
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