So, it looks like I can say with a fair amount of certainty that August 8-10 will be the weekend of The Hike. Just to update: I've come up with 3 possible schedules. If you're coming, please tell me your preferences or make other suggestions.

#1: Leave on Friday morning, trek up to Deer Lake, head down to campground, spend night, return Saturday.

#2: Leave Friday afternoon/evening, spend night at campground, hike up to Deer Lake on Saturday, come back to campground for another night, return Sunday.

#3: Same as #1, except leave Saturday and return Sunday.

Let me know if you want to join us!

By the way, my great-grandmother passed away on Monday; age 100. I've been thinking a lot about all of you and our conversations. Can't say I have any of the answers; I just hope that my life and death turn out as good and peaceful as I know hers were. Hugs to everyone.

-Lila