Monthly Archives: July 2011

Saturday I had a list of things to do for not only myself, but a to-do list from my Web Mistress… More cyber-long-shots for me, that surely would have left me stressed out, and longing to be outside…   But the Wild called.  I hurriedly filled my pack with enough to get me through the night, then on top, whatever gown would fit…  However strange, this IS my life now…

It wasn’t until 4 p.m. that I finally headed north, to the most beautiful territory in Eastern WA.  Just miles from the Canadian Border, and down the road from a dying little town with little left beyond the nearby Mine.  If you’ve ever watched the Kevin Costner bomb, the Postman, You can catch a glimpse of Metaline Falls nestled in the mountains along the Pend Oreille River (pronounced Pond -Er- ay).

Too late to climb the 7 mile route, I cheated and drove up to the trailhead, and enjoyed a short one hour, two and a half mile, 800 vertical foot trek to the top of Hall Mountain.  I arrived just in time for sunset, camera in hand, taking in the sights and sounds with 360 views, little critters rustling about getting readying for bed, and the wind-whipped remnants of an old Fire Tower.

Just as the sun set, I pitched my tent, scarfed a Clif Bar, dodged a very curious owl, and it was time to get a few photos of the moon.  Up till midnight, then awake at 6, there are plenty of photos to share with you… I laughed my butt off watching the video, where I demonstrate how far i have to get with a wedding gown on , and a 30 second timer.  The scenery is stunning, me running is amusing, and then there was that RIP that can be heard from  30 seconds away.  I tore quite a hole in the train of that gown.  IT’s been well worn, torn and used, and it’s giving me a run for my money, as I realize just what kind of hell this project is gonna be.  Who’s idea was it to hike in Wedding Gowns anyhow?

I arrived home 24 hours after I left.  Time and time again, I’m amazed at what STUNNING and AMUSING things I can do in such a short period of time, living in this somewhat secret little corner of the world…