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Sun, Mar 02, 2014

3/2/2014

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Today wasn't too bad. It didn't start raining until just before I got to the campsite. So we only got a little bit wet. The challenging part will be tonight. A wintry mix followed by heavy snow. Couldn't start a fire because everything is soaked.

Right before turning into camp today, a runner was heading south on the trail, me of course heading north.  Three white tail deer were startled running north away from me, south away from him. This happened a few times before they darted across the trail into the semi frozen canal and away into the forest. Some people may know how much I love deer. I think they are beautiful, majestic, sometimes graceful creatures. I have two deer stories. One sad, one peaceful. One day while going for a run with my dog in Rockcreek National Forest,  we came upon an accident just outside the National Zoo. A deer had run into the road and was struck by a car. The driver was ok. The deer, hind legs paralyzed was struggling to stand. This deers struggle was agonizing and heartbreaking. As I got closer, a police officer arrived, told me to keep moving, removed her gun from her holster and fired two shots. My other deer story; one time while camping in Shenandoah (sp?) National Park, I was laying in a field looking at the stars when a herd of deer entered the field and began grazing around me.  I was startled at first, but it was so peaceful and amazing.

I've got extra layers on and Brown is snuggled up.

All day long I was craving root beer.  I don't even drink soda, but I want one so bad.

Got some hot cocoa and pad thai in my belly.  Going to read for a little bit, then go to bed.

Thank you readers and friends. Think warm thoughts for me tonight.

Goodnight.
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Bernadette
3/2/2014 10:46:15 am

Hi Nick! I'm enjoying following along! I can't believe this but now I'm hooked.
Stay warm! Xo

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Jim
3/2/2014 11:04:33 am

Stay warm tonight.

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Mom
3/2/2014 12:13:21 pm

Stay warm Nick. Make a snow angel in the morning:)
Love you xoxo

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Mary
3/2/2014 02:24:38 pm

Wow Nick i realy don't know what to say in my mind i think ur crazy,but knowing you its not that crazy(For you). In my prayers and ill follow. u the hole way. Hope u stay warm...

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Art and Maggie
3/3/2014 01:04:30 am

Keep on trucking. You can do it. When the weather breaks you'll feel glorious.

Today lots of small birds at my feeder, ignoring the cold and snow. Be like a little bird.

Hi Nick's Mom: you can be proud of your son. Just giving this a try is already a wonderful achievement.

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