AT Miles = 16.8 / 1434.5
Other Miles = 0.9 / 49.7
Total Miles = 17.7 / 1474.2
This afternoon I soaked my feet in Nuclear Lake. Tonight I will check to see if they glow in the dark.
Another day of nothing special. There were a couple of local views early this morning, then I mostly just walked through the woods all day.
I did take a side-trip down the road when the trail crossed NY52 this morning, to get myself a quart of OJ, a toasted bagel with cream cheese, and some other junk food from a deli.
And a bit after lunch time I came upon a group of about 30 girls out for a day hike with one or two adult "leaders" who had absolutely no idea where they were. I took a few minutes to show the leader where they were on the map, but even after asking her several times where they were trying to go, all I got was that they were headed to some lake. Exactly what lake, I never learned. It's rather scary to think that someone in charge of such a big group of kids would be out in the woods with apparently no clue as to what she is doing.
I met a father and son team of southbounders a bit later, and I asked them to be as helpful as possible if they were asked for information. I was thinking maybe the woman leading the group was uncertain if she could trust the info I gave her, but if it were reinforced by someone else she might be more inclined to believe it.
I had plans to meet a GMC friend here tonight, and I was greatly looking forward to that, but he had to cancel at the last minute.
The weather has been quite strange. The wind is out of the northeast, which around here usually spells trouble, and it is quite chilly. It certainly doesn't feel like July. Also, I have noticed that whenever it gets the least bit chilly I feel the cold very quickly. That probably has to do with how skinny I've become. I feel a bit foolish wearing my down sweather in July, but I do it anyway.
I will be meeting another GMC friend tomorrow afternoon at Ten Mile River. I used to take my daughter Anju camping there quite often when she was little, so the place has many pleasant associations for me.
Anybody know why Nuclear Lake is called Nuclear Lake? Maybe somebody could do a bit of googling and find out for me, as I am quite curious. I sort of remember reading about it many years ago, but I can't remember any of the details.
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2 comments:
Whoa. You have been walking through my favorite part of the world. Take good care of it until I get back :).
Here is what I found about Nuclear Lake:
Nuclear Lake is the site of a former plutonium processing plant that has long since been completely decontaminated and declared completely safe.
Completely safe! Get it!
i remember 10 mile river too dad, the one with the bridge and me having you carry loads of rocks to bring home haha. yes, a lot of memories there.
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