Regarding your question about the hiking route for next weekend — I think the ridge trail would be the better choice given the recent weather. The lower loop tends to get muddy after rain and I'd rather not deal with slippery rocks. I checked the park website and the ridge trail is rated as moderate with about 800 feet of elevation gain over 3.5 miles. That should take us around two and a half hours at a steady pace. We can stop at the overlook for a break before heading down. I'll bring some trail mix and apples for everyone. Let me know if you want to meet at the parking lot by 7 or if a different time works better. I can also pick up coffee on the way if we stop at the shop near the entrance. Just let me know what works for your group.
One thing I forgot to mention — the park requires a small entry fee unless you have a season pass. I have one so my car is covered. Also make sure to wear sturdy shoes because parts of the ridge trail have loose gravel. I learned that the hard way last time. Looking forward to it.
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Introducing the Gourmet Sampler
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Omaha Steaks is offering a gourmet sampler as part of this program. A total of 500 boxes are allocated, each one normally valued over $600, and provided at no charge to participants. Recipients will not be billed for the sampler. One box per household. This opportunity concludes Tomorrow.
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About your question on the bookshelf design — I ended up going with floating shelves rather than a standalone unit because the wall space in the study is limited. The brackets are rated for 30 pounds each which is plenty for paperbacks and small decor. I used a level and a stud finder to mark the positions and pre-drilled everything before mounting. The whole process took about an hour for three shelves. I found that spacing them 14 inches apart works well for most book heights. If you decide to go with a similar approach I can send you the measurements I used. The finish I chose is a warm walnut stain that matches the desk pretty closely. Let me know if you want to borrow the level and drill over the weekend.
One tip — when mounting into drywall without a stud make sure to use toggle bolts instead of wall anchors. The hold is much stronger and you won't have to worry about the shelf pulling away over time. I learned that from a friend who had a shelf come down in the middle of the night. Not a fun surprise. Also consider the color of the brackets against your wall. I went with matte black which blends nicely with the walnut.