Seward for Grace

ADKJack · 08-27-2007, 07:32 AM

Had the honor to hike up Calkins Brook with Nuked Rocket and the Mrs. Day started out well we will say overcast. The rain did not come until later in the morning when I made the proclamation that the sun would be out by the time we reached our summits, ten minutes later it was pouring

NR and the wife had Donaldson and this was the third attempt for them. I will let them tell their story. My observation and congratulations goes out to the Mrs. who showed Grace like determination to complete this trip.

I made the up and down over to Seward where I was alone on the summit. It was nice to take the time to think about all the people I had met on and of the trail and the passion that links us all.
What rain ? this was truly a magnificent day.

AlpineSummit · 08-27-2007, 09:24 AM

Yea baby - it was a terrific day, rain included.
Seward all to yourself in the rain - What could be better?

Thanks Jack....

Skyclimber · 08-27-2007, 09:08 PM

"The Forty Sixers of Troy had their own special song which was sung when they were together. The last verse especially seems appropriate for you two:"

Where old Seward spreads his shadow
O'er Ouluska's den,
With its dark and hidden caverns
Far from haunts of men.
There let me tramp 'til early nightfall
Bids me stop and rest;
There with pals and God and Nature,
Will my soul be blest.

-Rev. Ernest R. Ryder (1937)

ADKJack · 08-27-2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyclimber

"The Forty Sixers of Troy had their own special song which was sung when they were together. The last verse especially seems appropriate for you two:"

Where old Seward spreads his shadow
O'er Ouluska's den,
With its dark and hidden caverns
Far from haunts of men.
There let me tramp 'til early nightfall
Bids me stop and rest;
There with pals and God and Nature,
Will my soul be blest.

-Rev. Ernest R. Ryder (1937)

Wow, your right, very apropos.
Thanks

Mavs00 · 08-27-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyclimber

"The Forty Sixers of Troy had their own special song which was sung when they were together. The last verse especially seems appropriate for you two:"

Where old Seward spreads his shadow
O'er Ouluska's den,
With its dark and hidden caverns
Far from haunts of men.
There let me tramp 'til early nightfall
Bids me stop and rest;
There with pals and God and Nature,
Will my soul be blest.

-Rev. Ernest R. Ryder (1937)

Awesome lyrics. Thanks for sharing them.

Way to go Jack. Nice meeting you this w/e

Una_dogger · 08-28-2007, 05:55 AM

Great TR !

Nice new avatar, too!.

Good to finally meet you at WP and hopefully we will be able to share a hike someday soon.

1ADAM12 · 08-28-2007, 07:37 AM

Jack,

It was nice meeting you!

08-27-2007, 07:32 AM	#1
ADKJack Sure, Why not! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mt Adams Posts: 2,038	Seward for Grace Had the honor to hike up Calkins Brook with Nuked Rocket and the Mrs. Day started out well we will say overcast. The rain did not come until later in the morning when I made the proclamation that the sun would be out by the time we reached our summits, ten minutes later it was pouring NR and the wife had Donaldson and this was the third attempt for them. I will let them tell their story. My observation and congratulations goes out to the Mrs. who showed Grace like determination to complete this trip. I made the up and down over to Seward where I was alone on the summit. It was nice to take the time to think about all the people I had met on and of the trail and the passion that links us all. What rain ? this was truly a magnificent day. __________________ "Climbing is about freedom. There's no prize money; there are no gold medals. The mountains are all about going there to do what you want to do. That's why I'll never tell anyone else how to climb. All I can say is, This is how I prefer to do it." Ed Viesturs

08-27-2007, 09:24 AM	#2
AlpineSummit Northern Lights Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winter Sooo Suks.......... Posts: 1,320	Yea baby - it was a terrific day, rain included. Seward all to yourself in the rain - What could be better? Thanks Jack.... __________________ Walk Softly

08-27-2007, 09:08 PM	#3
Skyclimber SAFE CLIMBING Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reese Posts: 1,024	From a Grace Letter "The Forty Sixers of Troy had their own special song which was sung when they were together. The last verse especially seems appropriate for you two:" Where old Seward spreads his shadow O'er Ouluska's den, With its dark and hidden caverns Far from haunts of men. There let me tramp 'til early nightfall Bids me stop and rest; There with pals and God and Nature, Will my soul be blest. -Rev. Ernest R. Ryder (1937) __________________ It is easier to become a Forty Sixer than to be one. The art of the being is to keep one's sense of wonder after the excitement of the game is over. ...”There are few experiences in life that do not need to be expressed in words. Becoming a Forty-Sixer is one... How to be one is up to the individual.” Paul Jamieson Class of '58

08-28-2007, 05:55 AM	#6
Una_dogger Likes to Hike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Waltham, MA/Twin Mountain, NH Posts: 749	Great TR ! Nice new avatar, too!. Good to finally meet you at WP and hopefully we will be able to share a hike someday soon. __________________ Terra AMC 4L48-NH ~NE115~ADK46~NE67~NH48x3 40/48~NEHH 99/100~CATS 18/35 ~Y Alpine 79/100 Kindness is my religion - The Dalai Lama doG is my CoPilot

08-28-2007, 07:37 AM	#7
1ADAM12 Marc Howes kicking me! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On Allen! Posts: 2,893	Jack, It was nice meeting you! __________________ OUTDOOR SHOTS More hiking Pictures EASY CHEESE and The Cheez Whiz 43/46 ADK Easy Cheese and Cheez Whiz 43/46 winter EASY CHEESE and The Cheez Whiz 19/35 CATS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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