Friday, August 31, 2007
Hiatus
BookScoutLookOut is on hiatus until 26 September. Off-joyously mind you- to get married,and take a honeymoon!
The Travel Affect
Michigan's Upper Peninsula- the part that does not look like a thumb or a mitten- was the destination for a 3 day rustic
camping trip. The tree filled UP home to among other things pasties, a logged over past, and the setting of some of Jim
Harrison's stories is a great camping, hiking, wild places destination.
I camped just south of Lake Superior and just south of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Somewhat amusingly AP dispatches on the Sleeper Lake wildfire consistently use miles north of Detroit as a reference. Suffice it to say that this traveling Toto was nowhere near Kansas!
I hiked, slept in a tent, swam, waded, took pictures, cooked minimalist camp food and more. What was more
important is what I call the travel affect. Getting out on the road just puts my mind in a good, observant, creative place.
Townes Van Zandt said "Living on the road my friend, Is gonna keep you free and clean." I felt both of those things:
free to make my days and carrying a sharper, cleaner pair of eyes. Here's the results of the sharpened perception of the travel affect.
The state forest campground I stayed at (Kingston Lake) had men's and women's outhouses. The men's had no urinal so I am not sure why they would delineate facilities by sex?
I did have a little media exposure and while listening to a NPR story about the Utah coal mine disaster, along with the
usual reports about Iraq it came clear to me- energy is the root of most of our troubles. The miners
used risky techniques due to high demand for electricity. Why are we in Iraq? I'd think it's because there is more oil
in it's region than elsewhere.
There's traveling- the putting on of miles the getting there perhaps best expressed in On the Road and there's tourism,
getting to know a place preferring the landfall over the voyage. Where do I fit?
A side trip to Munising by vehicle where I ate up miles made me think I'm more or a road tripper than a lover of
details. Having said that I return at least annually to Central UP along Lake Superior and continue to learn details about the area.
While on a hike I realized I am better at seeing what man has done to nature than what nature does to nature. I observe
a beer can in a stump, but when I see a turtle I don't know what kind it is. I can think avidly about what the logging
industry did to the land, but not what the plants and trees do for each other.
Passed a property that stated it was 'under TV surveillance'. Perhaps an admittance that many security guards watch out
more for what's on the tube than what's happening outside that bright meaningless glow?
Being late August we are seeing occasional signs of fall. During my trip it was cool enough that I had to consider my
clothing. Perhaps a long sleeve shirt and pants over shorts and t-shirt? Having to think to dress is a sign of changing seasons.
Once the season has changed the thinking about what you wear goes away again, but it's there a few times a year as a sign of seasonal switch.
Guess I've watched too much Man v. Wild. I'd hiked around Kingston Lake ending up across from my camp site. I saw a
sand bar that led back to my camp. Normally an easy swim. However, I had my digital camera with which gave me pause.
Soon I'd taken the camera and wrapped it in my socks and then stowed it in the tow of a Gore Tex hiking boot and hung the
boots around my neck. I held my backpack high and waded across the distance in skivvies only. Necessary? No, but fun anyway.
The U. P. is big and empty for the USA. The weather forecasts do not mention cities. Rather they use the cardinal directions, rain in the West, clouds to the East, Sunny South, High Winds north etc. Even if you were unfamiliar with the area these directional forecasts might give you a hint at size.
From outhouses to the weather the travel affect had me thinking, now it's onto the next trip.
camping trip. The tree filled UP home to among other things pasties, a logged over past, and the setting of some of Jim
Harrison's stories is a great camping, hiking, wild places destination.
I camped just south of Lake Superior and just south of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Somewhat amusingly AP dispatches on the Sleeper Lake wildfire consistently use miles north of Detroit as a reference. Suffice it to say that this traveling Toto was nowhere near Kansas!
I hiked, slept in a tent, swam, waded, took pictures, cooked minimalist camp food and more. What was more
important is what I call the travel affect. Getting out on the road just puts my mind in a good, observant, creative place.
Townes Van Zandt said "Living on the road my friend, Is gonna keep you free and clean." I felt both of those things:
free to make my days and carrying a sharper, cleaner pair of eyes. Here's the results of the sharpened perception of the travel affect.
The state forest campground I stayed at (Kingston Lake) had men's and women's outhouses. The men's had no urinal so I am not sure why they would delineate facilities by sex?
I did have a little media exposure and while listening to a NPR story about the Utah coal mine disaster, along with the
usual reports about Iraq it came clear to me- energy is the root of most of our troubles. The miners
used risky techniques due to high demand for electricity. Why are we in Iraq? I'd think it's because there is more oil
in it's region than elsewhere.
There's traveling- the putting on of miles the getting there perhaps best expressed in On the Road and there's tourism,
getting to know a place preferring the landfall over the voyage. Where do I fit?
A side trip to Munising by vehicle where I ate up miles made me think I'm more or a road tripper than a lover of
details. Having said that I return at least annually to Central UP along Lake Superior and continue to learn details about the area.
While on a hike I realized I am better at seeing what man has done to nature than what nature does to nature. I observe
a beer can in a stump, but when I see a turtle I don't know what kind it is. I can think avidly about what the logging
industry did to the land, but not what the plants and trees do for each other.
Passed a property that stated it was 'under TV surveillance'. Perhaps an admittance that many security guards watch out
more for what's on the tube than what's happening outside that bright meaningless glow?
Being late August we are seeing occasional signs of fall. During my trip it was cool enough that I had to consider my
clothing. Perhaps a long sleeve shirt and pants over shorts and t-shirt? Having to think to dress is a sign of changing seasons.
Once the season has changed the thinking about what you wear goes away again, but it's there a few times a year as a sign of seasonal switch.
Guess I've watched too much Man v. Wild. I'd hiked around Kingston Lake ending up across from my camp site. I saw a
sand bar that led back to my camp. Normally an easy swim. However, I had my digital camera with which gave me pause.
Soon I'd taken the camera and wrapped it in my socks and then stowed it in the tow of a Gore Tex hiking boot and hung the
boots around my neck. I held my backpack high and waded across the distance in skivvies only. Necessary? No, but fun anyway.
The U. P. is big and empty for the USA. The weather forecasts do not mention cities. Rather they use the cardinal directions, rain in the West, clouds to the East, Sunny South, High Winds north etc. Even if you were unfamiliar with the area these directional forecasts might give you a hint at size.
From outhouses to the weather the travel affect had me thinking, now it's onto the next trip.
Onto to the Championship season
Periodic Packer notes Posted by a Passionate Packer fan.
It's not about the loss
Coaches quote: "I feel very good about it. I think there are so many positive aspects of our football team that we're able to build on."
Keepers
No huddle
GM Quote: ""I think we're going to be pretty good," We're going to be solid in both the offensive and defensive lines," Thompson said. "I think that is absolutely key to being able to play.
It's not about the loss
Coaches quote: "I feel very good about it. I think there are so many positive aspects of our football team that we're able to build on."
Keepers
No huddle
GM Quote: ""I think we're going to be pretty good," We're going to be solid in both the offensive and defensive lines," Thompson said. "I think that is absolutely key to being able to play.
"I think we're going to have a good defense, and I think our offense will be good when it's all said and done. We still have some unknowns because of injury and other things."
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Last Pre Season Game
Periodic Packer notes Posted by a Passionate Packer fan.
Last pre season game day
Defense aims for dominance
Players in need
Last pre season game day
Defense aims for dominance
Players in need
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Questions
Periodic Packer notes Posted by a Passionate Packer fan.
Who might make it
Camp review
Manuel: he gone?
Jets coach Eric Mangini quoted on the most important positions "picked quarterback, interior defensive lineman, left tackle, running back. "The game has changed," he said. "A disruptive tackle up the middle can collapse the pocket oftentimes quicker than the rusher coming around the edge."
The Packers have Favre, a lot of good DT's, Chad Clifton and then youth and question marks at RB. The Bears rank highest at DT, lowest at left tackle. The Lions strength is at QB and DT, while the Vikings have excellent defensive lagging at QB.
Corner debate
Kicker competition questions
Who might make it
Camp review
Manuel: he gone?
Jets coach Eric Mangini quoted on the most important positions "picked quarterback, interior defensive lineman, left tackle, running back. "The game has changed," he said. "A disruptive tackle up the middle can collapse the pocket oftentimes quicker than the rusher coming around the edge."
The Packers have Favre, a lot of good DT's, Chad Clifton and then youth and question marks at RB. The Bears rank highest at DT, lowest at left tackle. The Lions strength is at QB and DT, while the Vikings have excellent defensive lagging at QB.
Corner debate
Kicker competition questions
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
IR talk
Periodic Packer notes Posted by a Passionate Packer fan.
Get yer dope sheet
Powdrell to IR
Coaches Quote: "I'm not going to get into specifics as far as numbers but there is a lot of opportunity in the Tennessee game."
Rush stats
Hodge and the knife
Jolly's progress
Get yer dope sheet
Powdrell to IR
Coaches Quote: "I'm not going to get into specifics as far as numbers but there is a lot of opportunity in the Tennessee game."
Rush stats
Hodge and the knife
Jolly's progress
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