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Quark Niece of Alvy Moore
Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 14152 | TRs | Pics
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Quark
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Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:53 pm
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I invited myself on Alan Bauer's & Karen's & Don Geyer's trip to Steamboat Rock. That's how I make freinds, I horn in on people's lives.
It was a fantastic day, and it was a treat to hang with such great folks.
Not many flowers yet; buttercups are beginning, and Karen found a neat flower; Locutokus, or something. Alan spotted death camas popping out, and there were 2 bald eagles circling all afternoon, and a pair of ravens. Gorgeous birds.
Alan had fun watching Don play with the timer on his camera from a distance. Don's activities were silhouetted against the sun. It was a thing of terrible beauty. Time and time again, he'd set the timer, then run off toward the cliff to pose. He later said he wasn't sure if it was working. I only watched once as he set the thing before running off toward the cliff to pose, and it wasn't fun to watch. Another 5 feet & he'd be in the drink far below. I couldn't watch after that first time, but that didn't stop me from bartering with Alan about divying up all Don's gear in the case of an unfortunate Don event. But the sumbitch figured out the camera & stopped running toward the cliff. It's a nice camera, too.
We all enjoyed the company as much as the scenery. The cloudscapes didn't disappoint.
Oh, and...it's rumored that the first thing I said when I greeted them was sumpin' about ticks. Not so: I believe I said, "boy, you can sure tell the Seattlelites by the plastic techno-groovy gear they wear...." They stuck out like sore thumbs in thier polypro, leggings, full daypacks, etc. I once admonished Putz in Boots for appearing in that getup in Quincy once. I almost didn't let her out of the car.
Pine and cloud at Steamboat Rock Lichen covered granite erratic at Steamboat Rock Karen at Steamboat Rock Karen overlooking Devils Punchbowl at Steamboat Rock Hikers silhouetted against the sky at Steamboat Rock Dweebs with Bazooka at Steamboat Rock Rare early spring Dweebs at Steamboat Rock Leader of the Dweeb Pack Clouds scudding across Steamboat rock
"...Other than that, the post was more or less accurate."
Bernardo, NW Hikers' Bureau Chief of Reporting
"...Other than that, the post was more or less accurate."
Bernardo, NW Hikers' Bureau Chief of Reporting
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More Cowbell Warrior Princess
Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 5657 | TRs | Pics Location: Alive on Earth |
Damn! I'm reading myself to sleep tonight with my Desert Hikes book (unless my house floats away with the rainstorm).
Sounds like a fine time. Glorious photos too.
“If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.” - Unknown
“If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.” - Unknown
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Magellan
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Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:19 pm
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Only you can refer to a flower as locotucus. That is native for 'crazybuns'!
Gorgeous pix.
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David¹ Token Canadian
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 3040 | TRs | Pics Location: The Great White North |
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David¹
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:59 pm
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Quark wrote: | Time and time again, he'd set the timer, then run off toward the cliff to pose. |
Great, I'm looking forward to more of the "hiker at xxx" series!
Hey that Don's a smart guy...if he is his own model, he never has to worry about getting people to sign release forms!
Nice report Quark, made even more enjoyable by your usual line up of fabulous pictures!
Karen
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Hiker Boy Hinking Fool
Joined: 18 Feb 2002 Posts: 1569 | TRs | Pics Location: Northern Polar Icecap |
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Hiker Boy
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:45 pm
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I love that area. Steamboat Rock is cool!
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Alan Bauer Member
Joined: 11 Jan 2002 Posts: 942 | TRs | Pics Location: Fall City, Washington |
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Damian Member
Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 3260 | TRs | Pics
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Damian
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:17 pm
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I see the Split Density Neutral is getting a workout! Good stuff Q
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MtnGoat Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 11992 | TRs | Pics Location: Lyle, WA |
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MtnGoat
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:30 pm
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Those are some fine pics. The cumulus clouds really give great depth and perspective, as well as contrasting the blue sky. Nice stuff.
Just say no to synthetic encased 206er's wandering about in 509's heartland. I'd be embarrassed myself. As a wetside to dryside transplant, i've been re- edjumacated in the basics.
We require hats sporting John Deere, Caterpillar, Dow Chemical or any other farm/orchard chemical company, and, and coveralls, or t shirts with no sleeves, a grungy pair of plumbers crack jeans. I've got all that down. A snippy troublesome blue heeler or other cattle dog doesn't hurt either.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
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Spotly Member
Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 3723 | TRs | Pics Location: Spokane Valley |
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:48 pm
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Those are great shots. I especially like the ones looking out over Highway Rock.
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Karen Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2001 Posts: 2866 | TRs | Pics
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Karen
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:50 pm
Steamboat Rock in the wrong place the report, not the place
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What a dweeb I am, I posted my report under the wrong thread ....
Look under Central Wa Rambles that Quark started for my verbage and photos on Steamboat Rock if'n you wants to.
Quark started that thread and somehow that seemed like the right place to write about Steamboat Rock because it was the same kind of country ....
Anyway, I don't look like "Karen" now anyway because I just had my hair cut and got a new hair style so Quark's photos of me are already "history".
Karen
stay together, learn the flowers, go light - from Turtle Island, Gary Snyder
stay together, learn the flowers, go light - from Turtle Island, Gary Snyder
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Don
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:36 pm
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Quark cracks me up!
The camera timer was working just fine. It was the programmable remote that I was having problems with. As a result, I had to cover 15 second ground in 10 seconds! Dang! Glad you could sit back and enjoy the show!
I was hoping to post images tonight, but it is not to be. Sorry. Too much work to do. I will post some stuff soon though. Promise.
On another note, everyone watch the 10:00 news tonight on FOX. Rumor has it some Alan Bauer images may be forthcoming!
Don
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silence Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 4420 | TRs | Pics
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:13 pm
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Awesome road trip guys. Quark - Northrup and Moses Coulee pix are splendid! Karen - "another view from Steamboat" - very cool. Hurry up Don and Alan.
PHOTOS
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Keep a good head and always carry a light bulb. – Bob Dylan
PHOTOS
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Keep a good head and always carry a light bulb. – Bob Dylan
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MtnGoat Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 11992 | TRs | Pics Location: Lyle, WA |
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:58 pm
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dang don, that avatar rocks. is there a bigger version?
it changes every time, i'm speaking of the peak in the sea of clouds
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
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Slugman It’s a Slugfest!
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 16874 | TRs | Pics
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Slugman
It’s a Slugfest!
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:32 am
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I was at Steamboat rock SP on Sunday as well, Monday and Tuesday, too. Just got home, actually. I didn't climb up the rock, though, due to my late-afternoon arrival. I just mountain-biked around the south end of the park with the dog.
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Don
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:01 am
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MtnGoat wrote: | dang don, that avatar rocks. is there a bigger version?
it changes every time, i'm speaking of the peak in the sea of clouds |
Mt. Shuksan at dawn
Don
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