jfin is here…

Summer is out, autumn is in, and winter is on the way.

It’s been a little while since I did this blog thing.. Hill had some holidays, so we both enjoyed being in the same city for four weeks. I went to Chicago for a few days of work-related training (crossing timezones while flying domestic .. hmmm). Wedding planning. Hiking. Climbing. Church. Working. And just generally living, I guess…

One trip, two weekends ago, was a 16-mile round trip to the Tuck and Robin Lakes up in the Cascades. About three hours drive east from Seattle to the trailhead (near Salmon La Sac). Beautiful alpine lakes, surrounded by granite, green, fall colors, and even some snow. Good solid climb to get there, too. Photos here.

Looking forward to having Mum and Dad visit in two weeks time.

Hales Ales in Fremont, Seattle, make a fantastic jerk chicken salad. Brings tears to the eyes. You should try it sometime.  Along with their Cream Stout, of course.

Listening to: Minus The Bear - Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!!