Shall I not have intelligence with the earth?  Am I not partly leaves and vegetable mould myself?  Henry David Thoreau

The Friday after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday in the U.S. It’s one of the most commercial days of the year. This is the second year REI and other companies have shut their doors and encouraged staff and patrons to get outside.

The British Hubby and I had a great day for a hike. We spent the day in the Cascades. When your day starts out with stunning views, it’s only going to get better.

We had streams, bridges, mud, waterfalls, snow and not one but two lakes!

Lunch time view. It almost looks like it belongs on a greeting card.

Here’s my second Mecha hat, Pocion Pioneer. The pattern is Pioneer Peak.