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Geo Mashup 1.0.2 Release
A few more bugs have been squished in the WordPress Geo Mashup Plugin. And I let one little feature in too: Feature: add geoRSS tags to feeds Fixed ‘geo_locations – invalid argument to foreach’ error. Fixed category map links when map page is front page. Fixed ‘customizeGeoMashup not defined’ error when custom.js does not exist.…
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A peek at Penitente Canyon
Our plan is to climb in Penitente Canyon on our way to Pagosa Springs on Ann’s birthday. We get there late, though, with just enough time to tour around a bit on foot. The canyon is has an intimate feel, with piñons and Douglas fir scattered amongst a treasure trove of interesting walls of volcanic…
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Ann’s Birthday at the Spa Motel
The Spa Motel in Pagosa Springs has been a favorite of ours for a long time. It’s the alternative to the much more shishi “The Springs Resort” across the street. The place is funky and tacky in the best way, and the hot pools add pure bliss to the mix. “Taking the waters” sounds like…
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Duct Tape Non-scratch Hobo Ass Patch
The latest fashion from Kate Calder has been applied to these threadbare downscale brand name convertible cargo pants. An inside layer of duct tape makes the ass patch waterproof, scratchproof, bulletproof, and resistant to hot air and unwanted jobs. With a Sociometry Fair 2000 tee by Bergman Arts, it should be noted that when worn…
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I pinch the penny at last
I had planned my first day of bouldering at Rotary Park, but when the time comes I don’t really want to go. It’s chilly and windy. I promised Ann that I’d pick her up there after her hike though, so I make myself go. Of course, as always with bouldering, I’m glad I did. The…
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Different Birds?
I’ve been trying since I moved here to get a decent picture of a Great Blue Heron, but they’re so shy here that I’ve never been able to sneak up on one. Finally I noticed one had taken up residence in a pond near the bike trail, and seemed to be getting accustomed to people…
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Buttonrock Climbing
Sean joins me to explore the Buttonrock Reservoir area for climbing options. We want to start on the River Wall, which looks like it will get some early sun. When we see two climbers ahead of us climbing barefoot above the river to get there, we decide maybe we should try to descend from above.…
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Live Music: CSO and Johannes Moser
Our favorite conductor Jeffrey Kahane has a substitute again, who announces only that Jeffrey is ill. We miss him, and worry that it must be serious. Not only because we’ve been looking forward to his scheduled performances of Beethoven’s piano concertos for a year, but also having witnessing him become a singular human vessel for…
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Ann’s Prebirthday Party
Ann made a special request this year for angel’s food cake with strawberries. She even provided the strawberries, but alas, my cake was less than angelic. The strawberries alone saved it from a fate as dense and dry as a Mojave arroyo. Luckily my Dad, keeping his reputation as a resplendent birthday maker, came through…
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Maxwell Falls / Cliff Loop Hike
There’s been snow recently but it’s a nice day and we’d like to do a little hiking with my dad and Jezze. The lower trailhead for the Maxwell Falls trail is below 8000 feet, but looks pretty snowy when we get there. It’s on a north-facing slope, but we try it out and find the…