Luke Day 4 Two Stick and Misc

September 28, 2014  Day 4 Morning, much like Day 3. Nice breakfast with Luke, Grandma, Brian, Lindsay, and Grandpa.

Mary, Luke and I would be leaving later today, but there was still time to have some more adventure plus a birthday party prior to departure.

A Little Relaxation

We all had some various chores to do and it was decided we would all part and reconvene sometime later.  I went to do my chores and Luke chose to do what boys like to do---climb on rocks.  About 20 yards off our deck to the south are some great climbing rocks and Luke explored and climbed, I think them all.

Luke at the pinnacle

Later, after lunch Brian wanted to take Luke on a personal Uncle/Nephew hike to a special rock and Mary and Lindsay were going to a hike on the nearby ridge.

For me I thought it a good opportunity to make some minor repairs to "The Beast" of "Trip to Manache" fame. [Trip to Manache ]  I retrieved The Beast from the sea container and made easy work of replacing the broken clutch handle.

Upon further inspection of the "field" repair to the foot brake pedal at the river's edge, I determined that little or no improvement could be made to the now only slightly deformed pedal.

Good enough

So The Beast and I were off for a trip "around the neighborhood" whereby there is nothing worth any further writing other than, suffice to say, The Beast was happy to rumble on.

Mary and Lindsay went south and east to the ridge not far from the cabin.  Brian and Luke took a hike north and east to the same ridge, but to a special rock, I call "two stick".  I do not have an account of either of these two hikes, but the ridge and the rock are worthy of note.  For those interested in what makes the ridge and "two stick" noteworthy click here [The Ridge and Two Stick ]

Upon everyone's return we celebrated Grandpa's 63rd birthday, one day early.  It was complete with cake, ice cream, presents and a good time, especially for me.

Shortly thereafter, the truck loaded, we left, down Nine Mile Canyon Road and south to our home in San Gabriel.  All were sad to leave and weary when we arrived home.  A quick unpack and off to bed, was the quiet end of our SDS weekend in the Southeastern Sierra Nevada's.