Storm damage

by | Dec 27, 2006 | Uncategorized

We took a Christmas hike on Third Beach trail, first time we’d been that way since the November flood closed the highway. So many trees down. We were able to hike down the trail a ways (clearing limbs as we went) but eventually were stopped by felled trees. Got further than we did on our local trail, also blocked by trees.

On our first drive around Lake Cresecent, the damage was even more apparent. Combine record rainfall with a series of high windstorms and the trees went down like pixie sticks. It’s no wonder we had so many power outages, we couldn’t go a foot without seeing more downed trees. It’s going to take a lot of work to clear the trails for hiking in Olympic National this spring, and even more to rebuild the road into the Hoh, which is currently missing a large chunk. I understand Mt. Rainier park is also closed until further notice due to storm damage.

It’s staggering how much damage has been done in the past two months. 06 has been a year for the weather record books and I’m grateful that 07 is predicted to start off calmer. The weather pattern is supposed to send the storms that have been pounding us to California for the rest of the winter, leaving us to recover and clean up.

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Wolf Reviewed and Recommended Reading

by | Dec 25, 2006 | Uncategorized

Romance Junkies gave Wolf In Shining Armor 4.5 Blue Ribbons! “Charlene Teglia’s WOLF IN SHINING ARMOR is a thrilling historical werewolf story which I took great delight in reading. Rorik is an honorable man who has worked hard to reclaim his home and betrothed only to discover that a disreputable lord has neglected and abused them both. Ms. Teglia never fails to write tales that are endearing and memorable and WOLF IN SHINING ARMOR is no exception.”

Recommended reading: NJ Walters’ The Return of Patrick O’Rourke goes on sale at Samhain today. If you only read one book by NJ Walters, make it this one. This book has so much to recommend it. Shannon is a strong and determined heroine, a survivor. Patrick’s commitment to his job, his family and to Shannon make him a hero to admire while making the conflict between his divided loyalties so understandable. The journey to true love and happily ever after is full of obstacles and triumphs, emotional depth and sizzling heat. This is an outstanding book, one of the best I’ve read in 2006. Don’t miss out on it!