I have lived in Wyoming most of my life. Many weeks of my childhood summers were spent at the base of Laramie Peak. I took hiking it for granted. I'm bad at photography, so really have few good photos. Since I was about 12, my family knows that my ashes are to be allowed to blow in the wind from the summit. When I last went up in 1992, I conceded to my family that, unless they charter a helicopter, I would be happy if someone could at least keep my urn full until stop at Friend's Falls! Your album is wonderful! Many shots that captured perfectly the beloved memories in my heart! I have just one shot taken in 1973 at Friends Falls with a herd of church camp friends. Shot is terrible, there was no sign up and I don't remember any of those kids! So, if you are the hicking chick at the falls, hope you don't mind that you're now part of my screensaver. My family jokes about hiring somebody to deliver me to my dumping grounds. If my family hires an ATV ash dumper to race up my sacred and peaceful path OR if my family gives up while in the outhouse at the base...well...I guess I won't be able to roll over in my grave, but I simply WILL NOT rest in peace! Your falls picture shows them the destination's clear marking and beauty. You're just like a Price Is Right Girl or Vanna White! Your bright and perky smile makes the walk seem no more than a trip around the block. LOL! THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THESE IMAGES TO ENJOY AND RELIVE THE PEACE & JOY OF THIS MOUNTAIN! Wyo. Woman P.S. Not Wyomingans...Wyomingites LOL!

said nattyanne100 2006.06.02 at 06:33:26 PDT