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“Reading” on the Challenge

Posted on November 26, 2007 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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I read on one of her terrific posts or journals that on a long boring TGOC slog, Shirley Worral, “Peewiglet,” listened to a recorded version of one of Patrick O’Brian’s wonderful Aubrey-Maturin books. These are my favorites, too, and Patrick … Continue reading →

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Weather layers

Posted on November 25, 2007 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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When we went out to walk at 7:30 am today it was about 19° F. (-7° C.). This is about the point at which I’ve always begun to think it’s pretty cold, rather than just pretty chilly. I add a … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s dark waters…and dark times elsewhere

Posted on November 23, 2007 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Yesterday morning I had the NPR news on in the background, and I jerked my head up when I heard the reporter say, “The once light amber lochs found in the Scottish Highlands now look more like dark Guinness Stout.” … Continue reading →

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Walk, don’t run

Posted on November 20, 2007 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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The elegant gent standing next to the phallic cairn is Paul. He was my high school social studies and earth science teacher. (I am now his landlord. The worm turns.) We’ve been friends for over 40 years, and these days … Continue reading →

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Chill-walking

Posted on November 20, 2007 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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I’ve often told people that the coldest I’ve ever been was in Scotland in August. Obviously, for someone who lives in southern New England and spends as much time as possible in northern New England, this is technically untrue. But … Continue reading →

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