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July 27, 2020
Epic Summer Adventure from Humble Quilts

I mentioned last week I was off for an adventure and it was EPIC!

First off, going out with girlfriends is fun. 

Here we are all fresh, clean and ready to go!

7.3 miles later and this was the view from my tent at Mirror Lake, elevation 7,595'

This photo says Mirror Lake is a good name for it.

 Always enjoy sunsets.
We hiked a 5 miles alpine lake loop on Thursday. 
And took a dip to freshen up! LOL

 Our view again from my tent. I just couldn't get enough!
There were many water crossings....

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June 15, 2020
Pressing Mat and Backpacking from Humble Quilts

For my birthday my friend, Michelle, gave me this wool pressing mat cleaner. It has fine teeth that picks up a small layer of threads and wool. 

One side, before, 

 And after.
Tool info/

Side 2 before.

After.
Looks better to me. 
Anybody else try this tool? Your thoughts?

 I told you I was off on an adventure this weekend. Well, we hiked a 27.5 mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail starting on  Thursday. 
I grew up north of Seattle and went out camping quite a bit in the forests with my family. I love the desert, where ...

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