Sunday, August 05, 2007

This post is a week late. We've been trying to catch up with the yard, house , BBQ's, and just taking in summer. We had a great time last weekend at Seek the Peak. Thanks Scot for the executive tour of the observatory and the choice of breakfast on Sunday. I can't remember the name of the dish, but it was damn tasty. Those who were familiar with Lee Jay's in Jackson, this breakfast took a close second to the "Larry Turner Special" (LTS). Mmmm...LTS.

It is finally cooling back down around here with dyer air and temps in the upper 70's. The badass miton is going strong, Niki and I will soon hit the international circuit. Other than that, My job is going well, Niki begins a week of nights, starting Wednesday, and Jake has been enjoying the cool basement. As always, we hope this finds everyone well and those in the west try not to catch fire.

Enjoy the pics from SEEK THE PEAK, and thanks to Holli and Baron for your sponsorship. Overall the Observatory raised over $61,000.
I think you can click on any pic to enlarge the image? Update...I thought wrong...I'll work on that.

Due to our cars nearing the end of their lives we rented a car and with a $10 upgrade we cruised to New Hampshire in the Mustang.
Seek the Peak 2007


I see you.

Head out.

Seek the Peak.

Peakers
Tuckerman's is an Eastern skiers mecca. I have not witnessed the craziness that goes on, maybe this year?
Taking a breather at Hermit Lake Shelter. Lion head and the summit in the background.
Pretty view.
Water refill.
Scot having an, Oh Boy, moment.
up...up...up
Tuckerman's face
Scot and Niki at the base of Tuckeman's face.
Looking down Tuckerman ravine.
Scot and Niki having a snack on Tucks face.
Scot making his was up Tucks with a smile.
Which way to the summit.

Scot and Niki celebrating making it to the top of Tucks.


WooHoo...made it to the parking lot.


Shit, after all the hiking you still have to walk up a flight of stairs.


Stupid stairs.


Must...make it...up...steps...

The original observatory building. The wind is so strong they need to chain down the building.

One last rock pile to hike up for the summit.

Smile baby, you made it.

Jeremy, Niki, and Scot on Mount Washington summit.

Niki laying her hand on the summit marker.

The summit sign with the observatory tower in the background.

The storm cell that never was. We were told we had 45 min before all hell breaks loose. The forecasters were...incorrect.


Heading down to the kitchen.

Niki outside the tower on the deck.

Scot dropping some knowledge about the observatory.

Heading up the tower

Ahhh...love the smell of cloud in the afternoon.


1,2,3,...smile

Niki and Scot on the top tower.

Jeremy climbing to the tip top.

The artificial summit marker.

view from the top.

Niki climbing down.

Can we take the cog rail down?

Tuckerman's or lion Head?

Heading down Lion Head.

headed to the lookout.

Smile.
This is a great place for lunch.

Lunch! Scot packs a mean bacon sandwich.

Summit in the background.

Ready...Go!
WoooHooo!!!

Sooo tired.

Pretty cascade.

YOU! Seek the Peak!

Sooo very tired...
Thanks again Scot, see you next year!!!

Monday, July 23, 2007

Hi everyone!!! Niki, Jake and I are doing well. We had a little scare a couple weeks ago when Niki found a lump on Jake's neck. We took him in and it was a lipoma. Now after 10 days of antibiotics the lump is almost gone. YEAH!!!

I've started a new job at University Credit Union as a Financial Service Representative. The training has been a lot of fun and the people are great. Mostly I process loans and sale financial products for the loans.

Today, Niki received her official, nail on the wall, licence to practice medicine in the state of Maine. She has one week left of Pediatrics and then onto...???

This weekend, the 28th, We are heading to Mount Washington for "Seek The Peak". A fundraiser to benefit the Mount Washington Observatory. We will hike up all 6K plus feet of the "worst weather on earth". If you would like to help our fund raising goals please go to http://www.seekthepeak.org/view.php?p=JeremyandNiki and thanks for your support.

We hope everyone is well and send our love. Here a few pics from the last couple weeks


cut'in wood for winter
Hiking the Bold Coast Trail
How inviting?
Niki got a little to close.
That's our boy

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Our new addition to the house. Thanks, mom and Bar!!! We'll keep it ready for your next visit.