Afternoon Sunshine on Pikes Peak

Everyone talks about the weather, but can’t do anything about it. Just as well, since the weather so far has been excellent. Sure it’s cold, but most people agree that they would rather be cold than cold and wet, and there has been little sign of precipitation so far.

There was a rumor of overnight snow, but we awoke to a crystal clear sky with no snow on the ground. It would be hard to imagine a more perfect day for a Winter hike. We will all be going out on the first Discovery Group hikes in about half an hour.

Last night half the kids went to the Interbarn for hands-on nature activities, and the other half went to a hoe down at Heisler Hall. The groups switch activities tonight.

Funny Quotes

Pretty lichen

Some memorable quotes heard or overheard:

“Do we have to dance with girls?”

“Do we have to dance with boys?”

“I’m not going to have enough volume in my hair today.”

“I can’t believe Ms Laycock can do these hikes!”

“My long term goal is to be a member of management.”

“I think this crystal will help my sore leg.”

“I forgot my hair spray.”

“I don’t wear long underwear ’cause it makes me look fat.”

“Are these cuffins or mookies?”

“Pigs don’t fly!”

Winter Hiking!

Listen up!

(Back from the hikes) Technically it may not be Winter, but weatherwise it sure is up here in the Rockies. On Tuesday afternoon we had a few kids that did not understand how to dress for cold weather (I sent one kid back to change because he thought he was going to wear shorts on the hike!). Ankle socks and no gloves were the main problems. They learn quick though, and everyone was properly layered up and prepared for the cold on Wednesday morning.

Looking Ahead to Thursday

Tomorrow it is supposed to get rather cold (high of around 30°F) and there is some discussion about cutting the planned all-day Discovery Group outings short (but we are still setting out in the morning!). Under those conditions, most kids will not mind a little extra cabin time.

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