I saw your question about the hiking trail. Honestly, I think the north loop is way better this time of year. Less mud, and the views are incredible once you get past the old fire tower. We went last weekend and barely saw anyone. The parking situation is tricky though, you definitely need to get there before 8 am or you will be parked a mile down the road. Let me know if you want to borrow my hiking poles. I also heard they might be doing some maintenance on the south bridge, so check the park website before you head out. We packed sandwiches and ate at the summit, totally worth the extra weight. Make sure you bring enough water, there are no refill stations on that route. I think you will love it, it is a challenging but really rewarding hike. Let me know when you plan to go! 0pOdq5KhamTKe8 I might join if I am free.

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Yeah, I finally got around to fixing the bookshelf. It was actually easier than I thought once I found the right screws. The old ones were completely stripped, so I just picked up a new pack from the hardware store down the street. Took about an hour total. Now I can finally organize all those graphic novels that were stacked on the floor. I rearranged the whole room actually, moved the desk closer to the window for better light. The cats are loving the new spot by the radiator. I still need to figure out what to do with the wall above the desk, maybe a corkboard or some floating shelves. Let me know what you think if you come over this weekend. I am planning to grill on Saturday if the weather holds up. -------------- Thanks Linda Batton