Part of the purpose of the road trip Saturday was to stop to hike and snap some photos at the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars. It is located by the Washington-Idaho state line about fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho close to Priest Lake. We went over the mountain road from Sullivan Lake which was definitely the scenic route! The Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars was visited by a forester in 1919. His analysis of the area showed that the trees averaged 800 years of age, while many exceeded 2000 years. On his recommendation, the area was set aside as a scenic area in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1943. It has been a preserve ever since. It was a quiet day at the grove. We were joined by a few other hikers. Here Annie and Shelby are trying to lead JEJ to the next viewpoint. Views of Granite Falls make the trip worthwhile as hikers move along the viewpoint trail from the upper grove.If you are in this area, it is worth a stop. There are lots of spots to stop and take pictures along the trail.This was our first time stopping in the fall and the area had a whole new beauty with the leaves turning and the weather much cooler. Moisture kept the moss along the sides of the hill green and lush.
A few years ago we had an overabundance of pears and searched for a new way of canning them. I came across the following recipe in my Ball Blue Book of canning recipes. I love mincemeat with fruit and spices, but not with real meat added. A pint of this mincemeat mixed with some tart apples makes a superb pie. Warmed up, it works as a yummy sauce over ice cream or pound cake. It is one of those recipes with lots of possibilities! Pear Mincemeat 7 pounds Bartlett pears 1 lemon 2 pounds raisins 6 3/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon cloves 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon allspice 1 teaspoon ginger 1 cup vinegar
Wash, quarter, and core pears. Wash and cut lemon into quarters, removing seeds. Coarsely chop pears and lemon. Add remaining ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat; simmer 40 minutes. Ladle hot mincemeat into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 25 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Yield: about 10 pints.
frost noun: 1. A deposit of minute ice crystals formed when water vapor condenses at a temperature below freezing. 2. A temperature low enough to cause freezing. 3. The process of freezing. 4. A cold or icy manner. 5. what happened to my gardens over the week-end.
We said good-bye to the peppers, and the sunflowers, the tomatoes, and the cardinal climber.
verb: 1. To cover with frost. 2. To damage or kill by frost. 3. The ending of my vegetable garden and many flowers.
Brother Raymond Pert gave the sibling assignment this week. "In honor of the upcoming production by the Sixth Street Theater of the musical "Godspell" write a post explaining what your spiritual experience has been with "Godspell" and, if possible, how that experience is similar and/or different from your spiritual experience with "Jesus Christ Superstar"." You can find RP's here and Silver Valley Girl's amazing timeline of experiences with these musicals is here. I have never seen either one of these musicals on stage. Both of the films came out in 1973. I must have been under a rock when I was graduating from high school and spending my first semester at college, because I just don't remember seeing either movie. I love the music from both musicals. All I can remember is that the music seems a bit hip for someone who grew up in a traditional church. I was used to singing " Faith of our Fathers" and "Holy, Holy, Holy" in church. These upbeat rock songs about Jesus just seemed too cool for singing in worship. I do remember most of my new friends I met in college were Catholic and attended St. Augie's close to where we were living on campus. At that time Catholics were experimenting with guitar/folk type songs during worship. I really did like that type of music, but again, it just didn't seem like church to me. The songs in both musicals have stayed with me. I just don't remember how and when I learned them. I believe we may have had albums of the musicals at home. Can you believe how vague I am? I am afraid I can't even tell you if they influenced me spiritually. I can reflect on the fact that in 1973 I was used to a church service that was scripted and there was an order to things . I'm afraid if the church choir at the United Church in Kellogg broke out in "Day by Day" or " I Don't Know How to Love Him" it may have sent some waves of concern through the congregation. Even today I still love traditional church hymns as part of a Sunday worship service.
I hope I will have a delayed spiritual experience in November. I have the opportunity to see a production of "Godspell " with my sister and her husband as part of the cast at the 6th Street Theater in Wallace, Idaho. Instead of continuing to sound vague I will plug the musical and encourage all of you in the area to attend:
"Godspell" Showtimes: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 15, 16, 23 at 2 p.m.
Call 1-877-SIXTHST for reservations. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults.
Just to prove that I do have some connection with these musicals, I have posted my favorite song from the two musicals for you to enjoy. Maybe I should sign up for Netflix and watch these two movies.
Shelby and Annie exploring the dock at Hill's Resort.
Crossing over into Idaho yesterday we ended up at Priest Lake. Growing up in north Idaho Priest Lake always seemed like this place about a thousand miles away. If you know Idaho geography Kellogg is not that far away from Priest Lake. We just never went there. We visited lakes closer to home. It was a treat to finally get to appreciate the pristine beauty of another north Idaho lake. The temperature was very cold, but the sunshine made it a beautiful day for photo images. This morning the mist was rising from the lake as the sun came up over the eastern mountain. It was a peaceful way to begin another fall Sunday.
We always love trips we make to Sullivan Lake northeast of us in Pend Oreille County. October is definately a time to visit and enjoy the beautiful foliage on a clear, crisp, sunny day. This was our first stop on our trip over the mountain to Idaho today. How could you not take pictures of this lake!
Part of the purpose of the road trip Saturday was to stop to hike and snap some photos at the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars. It is located by the Washington-Idaho state line about fourteen miles north of Nordman, Idaho close to Priest Lake. We went over the mountain road from Sullivan Lake which was definitely the scenic route!
The Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars was visited by a forester in 1919. His analysis of the area showed that the trees averaged 800 years of age, while many exceeded 2000 years. On his recommendation, the area was set aside as a scenic area in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1943. It has been a preserve ever since.
It was a quiet day at the grove. We were joined by a few other hikers. Here Annie and Shelby are trying to lead JEJ to the next viewpoint. 
Views of Granite Falls make the trip worthwhile as hikers move along the viewpoint trail from the upper grove.
If you are in this area, it is worth a stop. There are lots of spots to stop and take pictures along the trail.
This was our first time stopping in the fall and the area had a whole new beauty with the leaves turning and the weather much cooler. Moisture kept the moss along the sides of the hill green and lush.
