Adirondack Mountains, NY | Camping Getaway

 

 

There's something special about returning to the same place every summer.  It's relatively unchanged and the beauty unwavering.  It reminds you that even though a million things could happen to you in a year, one place on the planet will remain and welcome you back so you can pick up right where you left off.

Camping is a special kind of getaway.  You make lists, bring food, try to think of everything you need but despite your preparation mother nature always has a trick up her sleeve.  This time it was a few nights of rain storms...then a whole day of pouring rain.  We made it.  We had one gem of a day out on the water, catching fish, jumping off rope swings and drinking adult beverages.

I have a few more pictures to share...stay tuned.

Logcabineer Website

One of my absolute favorite corners of the web, Logcabineer, has recently received quite a facelift.  Though I did enjoy the extremely simple layout of the old site, this is an absolute beautiful update. If you've never been to the site, prepare yourself for some exquisite photography. 

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Lake Tahoe, and Sunburn

It all started with a vague plan and shrugs two days before hand.  Yeah, going to Tahoe had always been on the list, but were we really up for the added drive on top of all the other vacation destinations?  Excited about the rental car and the possibilities it opened up, the plan was firmed up and we headed out of Sacramento east to Lake Tahoe.  From sprawling suburbs, to big woods, to thick rural lands, and mighty elevation gains, we made it to King's Beach at North Lake Tahoe.

I twisted the key, stepped out of the car and was instantly hit with a cool breeze coming off of the water.  Much cooler in Tahoe than Sacramento that day.  We decided to eat a picnic lunch on the shore and take in the scenery.  Locals were bathing in the sun, walking dogs, out on the water, or kicking back on their balconies.

Soon after we started covering ourselves in some SPF 45 and put our lunch leftovers back in the car.  Off to rent Stand Up Paddle Boards and give it a go.  We went into the nearest rental shop, which has momentarily escaped memory, signed a waiver and carried our boards to the water.  Here goes nothing.  Don't fall over.  The water is icy cold.  Success.  We paddled about for an hour not wanting to be charged another $20 bucks, but definitely left with a strong desire to get a board and have it back at home.  SUP was a lot of fun and would be great for any type of water by you.  I'm considering one for the lake back in NEPA.  Any way, here's a couple of shots from the visit.  Somehow I still managed to get sunburned...

Forgotten Summer Post: Adirondack Mountains Part II

Saranac's thick, frothy Black Forest Brew 

Old Church for sale

Lazing about on the water

Circle of life

Lily Pads and greenery

Dad's new chicken recipe for camping 

Posts intended for a few weeks ago somehow managed to get lost in the draft list.  These are from the camping trip a month ago to the Adirondack mountains in NY.  Fishing, beer, food, local real estate for sale and a nice fire.  

The Stunning Photography at Aqua Obscurans

I probably go through the site Logcabineer in its entirety once every couple of months.  I kid you not, I'll never tire of these still, rustic, awe-inspiring moments captured by camera in the Swedish outdoors.  Then, as if the day couldn't get any better, I stumbled upon (and I don't know how I missed it before) a friend of Logcabineer, Kristoffer, and his amazing Tumblr.  You have to see it for yourself, here.

River Day: Susquehanna

Read about our trip on the Susquehanna river last weekend.  The weather turned out great and the company not so bad.

To the Fishing Pond

We headed out Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning this past weekend for some pond fishing.  The weather, despite the heavy rain early Saturday, was great.  It's a bit of a trek down to the pond and some trees blew down onto the trail.  Nothing a chainsaw couldn't fix.  

Huge cumulus clouds bobbed in the sky and a slight, brisk wind rippled the pond water.  Yielding at least 3 fish each on Saturday, we called it an afternoon and headed back--you know, to grill some meat on the grill.  The next day proved to be even better.  You wouldn't know it by the pictures, but we really did catch a few keepers.  Hope your weekend was relaxing.

Check out more photos from my weekend over on the Flickr...

XS400 Flat Tracker by "Drewpy"

Behold, "Drewpy's" Flat Tracker build.  One of the nicest bikes I've been drooling over this week.  I'm so impressed at the complete overhaul his pile-o-rust xs400 got.  You can check out his blog or read through the forum about his design, wiring, bits and baubles: here.  Really worth picking through, especially if you are an owner of an xs400, as I am.  Not half as cool as this guy though.  He also has one of the best signatures I've ever seen:

"As I lay rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride"

Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

Guilty pleasures of a 14 year old girl, but I thought it would be fun to do a post about BTVS.  I still think some of Buffy's outfits were great!  Here's an effortless update of their original duds.  Remember the nights of vampire-stakin' and romance in the graveyard?  Le sigh.

Style Details: On Spike (L)- Comme Des Garcons ankle boot  |  Levis 519 Skinny in Black  |  IRO Shearling Biker Jacket  |  On Buffy (R)- Comme Des Garcons x Converse Sneaker  |  Citizens of Hope Light Wash Denim  |  Peregrine Aran Sweater  |

Day In Paris

Sunglasses- Barton Perrei  |  Camera- Pentax K 1000  |  Petanque Set  |  Tote- Filson Oil Canvas |  Jersey Tee in Heather- Reigning Champ  |  Scarf with Polka Dots- Engineered Garments  |  Book-  Paris: The Architecture Guide  | Pen- Kaweco |

Fall weather in Paris, sitting by the river or in the park and forgetting about your job and responsibilities at home.  Sounds nice, right?

Fall Visit to Linvilla Orchards

 

Man on man today was absolutely one of the most beautiful Fall days so far this year!  Spent some time at Linvilla Farm with some great friends. We ate apple cider doughnuts, sipped apple cider slushies and picked apples for hours. Red Delicious, Staymen, Courtland, Gala, Mutsu and many other varieties. Nibbled and ambled our way through the rows. Snapped some silly pictures and just laughed, because that's how a Saturday should be spent. Hope your weekend rules!