Archive for August, 2015

AUGUST DAYS

8-18-15

The brutal heat of the Summer is abating a bit as we hit these August Days, and there are some cool mornings creeping in.  I came back to down from the High Desert after a long stretch where I spent a lot of time in Comic Contemplation.  I took a trip to the peak to see the developments that are really exciting indeed.  Here is  Kirk, one of the very key individuals, who helps keep all the balls in the air at the same time.  I have no idea how he does it, but he makes it look easy, though it is very much NOT.  The structure is getting closed in rapidly, with much of the window DSC03133framing all up and taking shape.  The outside stair case is almost complete and the deck area has been back filled and is very near to the stage where it will be poured.  This deck is very extensive and wide open, which will be a very nice spot to hang out during those warmer days.  It is amazing that they are building this at 11,000′ and in such a very confined space. DSC03135While I was up on the peak I was able to get a shot of some of the amazing wild flowers that have been really going off all Summer long.  They are so delicate in contrast to the very extreme terrain in which they grow.  DSC03129Octoberfest began it’s Fall season run last weekend with some very nice weather and all the activities running all week long.  I was watching the folks take fast runs down the Alpine slideDSC03138which was looking fast and fun.  The Mountain Coaster was looking super fun as well as all the other activities that are on hand.  Here is a shot of the Snowbird Uni Mog loaded with kegs DSC03142to stoke the taps for the festivities this coming weekend.  Be sure to get up there for these August Days and enjoy the cool mountain air and good times that are wall to wall.  Stay Frosty!!

TIME FLIES

8-02-15

Well, time is flying like the LCC creek during high run off.  It seems like it is a huge rushing noise as it roars by.   I came down from the High Desert to reconnect with the Summer time activities at the Bird and visit the Chef and see how his awesome garden is doing.  It is in full effect right now with lots of produce being pulled from the ground on a daily basis.  Here is a shot of the fun.  DSC03110He turned his entire front yard into this garden and it is the coolest yard on the block.   Pretty soon the tomatoes will be coming on, quickly followed by the sweet corn that is developing.  Here is a shot of the Chef and Sissy who were enjoying a great time at the Cool air concert on the Plaza deck Saturday night.  DSC03124The band was really  exceptional as they delivered Latin grooves that had everyone dancing the entire time.  They had so much energy and really brought to goods to the High Mountain.  DSC03122This girl stole the show with some really great electric violin playing, which was highlighted with some amazing delay effects that just filled the air with beautiful melodies.  She is a very talented lady.  I got to visit with many of my friends that I don’t get to see in the off season, so it was fun to catch up and hear about their exploits.   The hill is in full Summer mode, with all DSC03108the snow having finally melted off the high peaks. It is interesting to see the harsh textures that get covered with snow, and that we get to fly over all this with not a care in the world.  It is also fun to see this and juxtapose it to a deep Winter White Out when you are just working with a wing and a prayer.  The Peak facility is shaping up and the outer facade is going on the North side, with the window frames being installed in anticipation of the arrival of the glass.  The excavator in the foreground is finishing the final footing area for the big deck that will surround the DSC03106building.  The exit flow off the Tram will be much improved with this big open area.  The Mountain Bike track is getting a lot of use and the wild flowers a really peaking, so get up there for the Summer extravaganza.  More music is on tap next Saturday night, so be sure to be there for the good times.  IBBY!!!