Keyboard of the Rockies (I think) … Dad, what kind of fish is this??? Self portrait. Lake Mills … And What kind of duck is this?? Columbine. Waiting for the elk to walk by. They’ll settle for baby rabbits, too.Posted by Picasa
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OK. A Hosey is a bar that is physically attached to the local fire company. In the town where I did my indentured servitude, I mean, residency, there was a fire company about every 5 blocks. Each one has an associated bar. You buy a membership for something like $5 a year, then get to [...]
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Gem lake, spilling off into the valley below.Posted by Picasa
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Elk visit the hospital More elk in my back yard Some cool flowers Cool tree bark This tree looks like it’s trying to walk awayPosted by Picasa
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The locals visit me on moving day Gem Lakes trailhead Long’s Peak at left in distance. Prospect mountain just below with some civilization visible at its base. That’s where my house is. Posted by Picasa
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Just exploring the valley the past few days, going on a few bike rides and a few hikes. The altitude is making a big impact on me, but I’m slowly getting back to my ‘normal’ self. I”ll post some photos soon.
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It turns out that the mountain time zone is perfect for watching the Tour on my days off. Live coverage starts at 6:30 AM for me here, and by the time I get out of bed, the race is well underway. I start my day off watching men riding four to five hours at a [...]
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July 3rdToday is the inverse of yesterday. All night long I was afraid to move, afraid to open my eyes, fearful that my head would start to throb again, or that I would become nauseated again. I woke up groggy, walked to work and sat down. I had hoped I could lay down in the [...]
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July 2nd Fourth of July weekend in a vacation town proves to be busy as expected. A steady stream of patients makes its way through the department. I arrive at 7AM groggy, eyes burning, slight headache. I’ve been taking diamox for 3 days to help acclimatize…usually I do well without, but considering I have to [...]
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July 1stToday I start my first day of work. I’m nervous, but the department is quiet. There are no patients for the first hour. THe overnight doc stays to help orient me, but it’s difficult with so few patients. A lady with a nose bleed shows up…one of the worst I’ve ever seen, and guess [...]
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