Going it Alone: The Waterfall at Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska
I stood at the observation point on the balcony at the Visitor Center overlooking the great Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau, Alaska. Before me was a beautiful scene. The glacier reflected in the large lake. Ooh, ahh. Both to the left and right were mountains.
It was a beautiful clear day. I watched the people too, walking around taking photos, and looking at the scenery before us and at the displays in the center, just a few feet away. A constant roar came from a tall and full waterfall to the right of the glacier. Once, the glacier covered the waterfall. No one was aware of its presence before the glacier receded.
I looked closer at the base of the waterfall. There seemed to be a sandbar and people walking on it. With my binoculars I traced the path they must have taken below me. It crossed large sandbars separated by streams and covered with bushes. I found the general location of the beginning of the path.
A ranger told me that there was a way to get out there, but it wasn't official, and that it was a little steep at one point. I decided that the best way to see such a beautiful place was up close, so I decided to try it. My mom and my husband were along with me. I told them I wanted to try the path, and asked if they wouldn't mind just hanging around waiting for me since they didn't want to join me. Into the bushes I went.
Immediately, I had to scramble along steep wet slate under the cover of brush. After following some wrong trails and trying again, I found myself in the large bush-covered sandy area heading towards the waterfall. I jumped little streams and plotted my course across to my goal. My last obstacles were climbing a large rock, and then traversing a 20 ft. wide stream dotted with well-placed stepping stones.
I walked right up to the roaring waterfall, and even climbed up along side it a ways on large rocks. Walking away from the waterfall I encountered a large cloud of mist that emanated from its base. I walked out along the sandbar towards the center of the lake and found a large rock to sit on. I had a snack, enjoying being present in this amazing location -- surrounded by the lake and flanked by a glacier, a grand waterfall and mountains. I met people too.
Some kids were climbing up much higher than I had on the rocks. A gentleman from Germany took my photo, and I took a photo of two girls out on their own adventure. After an hour of 'hanging around,' I turned back. I crossed the creek, climbed the rock, and then looked for hikers emerging from the bushes to find the best path back. A couple times I had to stop and wait for new hikers so I could find the path again.
The sun was setting, the floating icebergs were glimmering on the lake, and I enjoyed every moment of delay. My entire trek took about two hours -- worth every moment. My husband and my mom were very understanding and said they enjoyed the visitor center and the scenery (which included me through the telescope!) I'm glad I had the courage to ask for that time. It would have been easy just to do the scheduled tour, and to take no risks. William Shedd once said, 'A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.' I find that when I go further, it makes all the difference.
It creates treasured memories..
Paths began to beckon Theresa when she was 12, visiting the Bridger Wilderness in Wyoming. Walking, dancing, and movement are a part of her, nourished by John Denver*s musical challenge for her to *fly.* Join her *walking with women* Life Discovery Tours.Learn more about Theresa Gabriel - Women Summit LLChttp://www.womensummit.com - Life Discovery Tours, Women*s RetreatsFlery Manor Celebrates Its 10th Year as a Premiere Bed and Breakfast Inn and the Opening of Its New Art Studio
Building upon its award-winning reputation, Flery Manor now offers a new art studio to complement its spectacular breakfasts and scenic views.
Guests are encouraged to visit the studio during their stay -- on their own or with the innkeepers, John and Marla Vidrinskas. It's hard to imagine that anyone could resist using the art studio.
Guests can choose from abundant media and supplies: canvas, clay, paint, paper, pencil, watercolors, etc.
The wonderful light and serenity are perfect for creating art or enjoying other pursuits such as music, photography, or writing.
Beautiful natural surroundings provide inspiration, with a seasonal stream as well as pastures, ponds, waterfalls, wildlife, and woodlands.
Decks, gardens, lawns, landscaped areas, and a gazebo also beckon, while hand-raised black swans (Romeo and Juliet) continue the Manor's romantic themes from the interior to the outdoors.
To make the introduction to art less intimidating...
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NYPD Blue Discovers Fame in Online Auction
Photographer Jonathan Pankhurst, sells his images to the highest bidder on an online auction site. One of his most popular images is that of Scott Lambiase, a New York Police officer. ?NYPD Blue vs City trader' was discovered, whilst searching for posters on an online auction site, by a family friend Louise ?I think it is a great photo of a great guy'.
LONDON, UK March 1, 2004 -- ?The image was shot around 2 years ago, on a trip to New York. At the time of taking the image I did not get the chance to meet with the subject.
I often wondered if he would have liked to see the image?' Jonathan Pankhurst, he continues. ?We received an email from Louise late last week, she like me could not believe the chance of discovering her family friend. We are going to send them some posters of the image?'
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Digigear, Inc. Introduces 3D Picture Frame: EZ3D Photo Print
Irwindale, CA (ContentDesk) July 15, 2006 -- DigiGear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products for the exploding digital photography marketplace, is launching its most exciting product to date, EZ3D Photo Print. This product gives anyone the ability to take any digital photo and turn it into a stunning 3D photo in three EZ steps and in just minutes.Previously, in order to make 3D photos, you would have to use special cameras, 3D glasses or other complicated means in order to make a 3D photo. Well that has all changed with the introduction of EZ3D Photo Print. It is a product that is a perfect addition to the exploding print-at-home market. Plus, the product is so easy to use that all age groups can take advantage of it, including, Moms, Dads, kids, and even seniors.
It is a product that spans all generations. EZ3D Photo Print comes complete with everything you need to get started. (However, you will need a Windows based computer, and photo-quality printer, and photo...
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Fathers Day is the 3rd Sunday in June
Great gift ideas for Dad on Father's Day.
- Personalized crockery - plate, mug or bowl.
This is perfect when the children are young - Why not get the kids to put together a time capsule, with some photos of them with their dad, some other personal items and bury it in the garden
- There are gift experience companies, why not treat dad to drive a sports car or perhaps sky diving?
- Why not get some printable iron on transfers which you can print using your computer and home printer.
- How about baking a cake or some of his favorite biscuits?
- What about a photo album of a frame of photos of dad and the kids
- Name a star after the father - there are a number of online websites who offer this service
- Casting kits are great fun, get the kids to mould their feet or hands and paint them afterwards.
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Creating Great Business Correspondence
Obtaining the skills for writing good business correpondence is important; a job seeker needs to send customised job application letters. A secretary needs to send out an official invitation letter. A purchasing assistant may need to prepare an invoice. It does not necessarily imply that you must just have a good standard of English. You should remember that correspondence means to communicate a message.
It is a two-way effort between the writer and the receiver. Here are some tips: The Printing The quality of your printing reflects the stature of your own company. Ensure that your printer has an adequate ink cartridge and the printing is even. Do not set your printer to "quick draft" as the quality is not up to standard and may not be easy for the receiver to read. Write To The Point The structure of the business correspondence should always be to the point and not be opened to various interpretations.
Your writing should not be repetitive and a business letter should...
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