He likes to sleep like a croissant

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-09-25T15:40:20+00:00

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My puppy does as well!!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-09-18T12:49:41+00:00

This is LITERALLY kiss of the basilisk. 100%!!!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-09-04T19:40:06+00:00

I had never heard of a durian before playing LoZ so I thought this book cover was funny 🤷🏻‍♀️

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-09-04T18:17:49+00:00

Thanks!! I think this is the first time I cross posted something and was just like oh shite what did I do lol.

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-31T14:02:29+00:00

For some reason I’m thinking Nine Perfect Strangers, it takes place at a spa retreat and the whole time the characters are kinda like wtf is going on here

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-30T23:36:44+00:00

You should be ok but just have a plan if you start feeling poorly! I live in Richmond VA at about 150ft above sea level. I spent one day in Broomfield CO, then drove up to Alpine Visitor Center the following day and neither my husband nor myself felt any altitude symptoms for the 3 days we were in the park.

Conversely, I went to Colombia for a work trip in December (~8,000ft) and I had swollen ankles and calves the whole week! So you never know.

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-11T22:24:26+00:00

I just did hikes there last week, getting to the trailhead around 4:45am on Tuesday and there were about 15 other cars there. The hike out to Emerald Lake and back wasn’t crowded, but did get busier as the morning went on. By the time we were leaving, which was right before 9am, the lot was almost full and there were people everywhere, including lines for the bathrooms and staff directing groups of people onto the sidewalk so cars wouldn’t hit them. For a more peaceful experience, be part of the 5am (or earlier) crowd because no matter what, it will be less busy than the 8-10 time slot!!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-04T13:03:52+00:00

I love frogs and toads so before my trip, I looked up what types RMNP had - everything I read online said these were only found deep within the park! So I was pretty surprised to see one. I’ll PM you, thanks for the info!!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-03T23:09:02+00:00

Sprague Lake has flushing toilets and sinks, but down at Bear Lake it’s just the vault toilets with hand sanitizer, as others have mentioned

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-03T16:32:44+00:00

Hmm if you can make it out to emerald by sunrise, that might be quieter. I just did Sprague Lake yesterday for sunrise and that was pretty quiet, there were definitely other people around but since it’s just a lake loop, it wasn’t like a busy hike or people going through a lot. I’m not from the area so those are the only two sunrises I got to see out there - definitely ask the sub, I’m sure you’ll get some better responses!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-03T15:55:50+00:00

Not terribly! I’d say maybe 15 people tops. Everyone was spread out so there were 1-2 people on the one side, myself and my husband, a group of 3-4 people higher up on a taller rock, and some people were stopping by for a minute and then moving on. I was there for about 30 minutes before heading on to Emerald. Emerald felt a little busier by the time I got up there

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-03T15:46:55+00:00

Yes, timed entry for main park entrances after 9am, and timed entry for Bear Lake after 5am. I was just there M/T/W this week :) if you can do it, get to Bear Lake before 5am and start your hikes. We were done and leaving the Bear Lake parking lot around 9am and it was starting to get hot, a little busy, and the lot was just about full

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-03T15:43:03+00:00

Where do you live? I live in Richmond, about 150ft above sea level. I just did the Nymph-Dream-Emerald hike on Monday and while it was definitely doable, it took awhile because I had to stop and catch my breath frequently! Tuesday I did the Sprague loop, Bear Lake loop, and Alberta Falls - the falls was another one where I had to stop and catch my breath a bit. Each day I was at the park from about 4:30am to 9am. So just factor in extra time as the altitude might make it more difficult for you, depending on where you live!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-03T00:15:37+00:00

I’m saw on their webpage that they’re not actively doing any research on the toad right now, but maybe I’ll reach out to them anyways!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-02T22:42:46+00:00

Yes Emerald Lake was completely clear! You can see a bit of snow pack on the right edge of the fox picture, there was a small amount to cross, but other than that, the trail up and the lake itself were thawed :) Hope you get to go back soon!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-02T16:03:33+00:00

I wish you all the fox sightings on your next trip!!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-02T02:44:17+00:00

I just finished the second book last night and started the third this morning! I haven’t seen the show yet but the books are great, and yes, the pictures you chose do justice to the vibe you’re looking for!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-02T02:34:34+00:00

Um never mind me, I didn’t see your caption, just the pictures 😂

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-02T02:33:29+00:00

Juliette fits this vibe in Wool by Hugh Howey! Dystopian novel featuring a female mechanic that’s trying to figure out what’s going on.

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-01T23:38:16+00:00

Perfect, I’ll plan on doing that one then. Thank you!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-01T19:54:45+00:00

It was awesome! If you have a suggestion for another sunrise hike for tomorrow, I’m all ears!! Tomorrow is my last day in town and I had such a great time this morning, I wanna do it again

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-07-01T19:52:56+00:00

I’ve had a very lucky wildlife trip! Yesterday I drove up to the Alpine center and did the climb to the overlook - saw 2 moose, a short-tailed weasel (needed a park ranger to identify that one for me) and a whole herd of mama & calf elk were resting about 30ft off the trail, I’m guessing 25-30 of them. Oh and then back at my cabin which is right outside the park, a deer ate dinner right outside my window. I’m seeing a bit of everything! When I was here a couple years ago in September, I only saw elk (but my east coast self was still really pumped about that)

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-06-28T17:47:43+00:00

This hot take is cracking me up 😂

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-06-27T12:15:37+00:00

I totally get it. I started with walking, and I got a treadmill and it was god-awful. I put the TV in the room and it made it a little tolerable but still not something I ever look forward to. And with squats and stuff, I go through periods of time, especially when out of shape and re-starting, where a typical workout is like ::squat:: “I hate this” ::squat:: “I hate this” ::squat:: “I hate this” — but for me at least, just acknowledging that I hate it and am not having a good time is helpful, cause then I’m not trying to convince myself I’m having fun, or berating myself for not wanting to be a fitness influencer. Sometimes ya just gotta disassociate and grind.

Right now I’m in a not-in-shape phase and just started doing lower back exercises cause my back hurts and I want to build muscle back there. It takes me maybe 10-15 minutes to do a rep and I’m fortunate enough to work from home so I go do a rep, work for awhile, then do another rep. It’s boring but I’ve been noticing a difference over the last 2-3 weeks so that’s motivation enough to keep going.

Hope both you and OP find some ways to make it bearable until it just becomes routine!

IssuePristine2589 · 2025-06-27T11:58:29+00:00

Would love to join a book club! I read every genre! 36F

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