#cypress mountain

[hiking-thoughts]

The views from the peak at St. Mark's Summit. Cypress Provincial Park, B.C

[stevestonbike]

Did it

106 km in about 6 hours including that damn hill. 920 meters at the top. Warm Clear weather. Apparently I did a PB from the bottom of Taylor way to well up the highway. Taylor way is the steepest bit of this ride and of the Granfondo. It is 10% for about 0.5 km?

As usual it was hard work. I held long stretches of 200 Watts +. I had to stop a few times to shake out my legs and rest my bum. It would get sore then a minute of rest and I was fine again.

I finally remembered to measure the climb from sea level to the top. 21.21 km. The Official distance is 12 km from 1/4 vertically the way up the mountain. Those 220 meters of climb count too.

It was hard work.

Just as I got to the entrance to Cypress park two guys passed me. One asked, " How do your legs feel today?" I said, " I will know in an hour." I caught up to them at this look out point at 470 meters of elevation and one guy was complaining of cramps and thinking of turning around. He was older (my age?) and trying to keep up with a younger guy. That was the problem he was pushing too hard trying to keep up. I have a history of cramps. I managed to avoid any on the mountain today. Once I got home though I had to be careful how I bent my legs for a few hours.

I got to the top got some water and dumped one bottle on my head. I managed to use only two bottles for the way up. That was a worry. One full one for the trip down was more than enough. It is a fast trip down.

One thing is that the Blue Canyon Endurace bike does not feel solid at speed. I was holding the brakes to keep the speed under 50 kph going down. I descend that hill in Stanley Park at that speed. With my old Tarmac which is a racing frame I was ok doing 70 kph and hit 90 on a few occasions.

When I got home I was tired. I did not go into survival mode, I just had to keep a moderate pace for the last few km. My bike computer calculated that I should not ride again for 4 days. I was thinking of skipping my next weekday ride anyway.

The computer calculated I burned 2600 calories on the ride. I can see why losing weight is so hard. 3500 calories is one pound of fat.

So still alive. Did the deed.

[soulofawander]

A Raven caught in flight.

Cypress mountain.

British-Columbia, Canada

© 2023

[vestaignis]

Озеро Сукко (Кипарисовое озеро), или Голубое озеро — одна из самых популярных и фотогеничных локаций в окрестностях Анапы. Удивительные деревья с узловатыми корнями и приятным смолистым ароматом растут здесь прямо из воды. О происхождении названия озера существует множество предположений. С адыгейского топоним можно перевести как «водоем кабанов». Существует также вариант трактовки «Сукко» как «су» — вода и «къко» – свинья или дельфин. Озеро в Сукко было создано искусственно путем строительства плотины на реке, впадающей в Черное море, что привело к затоплению долины. Этот водоем занимает площадь всего 8 гектаров. ��ысота Кипарисового озера - 40 м над уровнем моря. Особую известность озеру принес уникальный эксперимент, проведенный в 1934–1935 годах, когда были посажены 32 болотных кипарисов, которые успешно прижились и выросли.  Изначально кипарисы были посажены на сухой земле, однако из-за значительных изменений рельефа территории они со временем оказались в воде. В периоды засухи уровень воды в озере понижается, обнажая обширную корневую систему деревьев. Кипарисы достигают внушительной высоты почти в 30 метров, а их стволы могут быть шириной до полуметра. Роща прекрасна практически в любой сезон: весной свежая листва хвойных деревьев нежно-зелёная, летом приобретает более тёмный и насыщенный оттенок, а осенью полыхает ярко-оранжевым или красным цветом. К зиме деревья полностью сбрасывают листву, обнажая ветвистые кроны — в чём тоже есть своя красота.

Из-за обилия известняковых отложений в зависимости от освещения озеро Сукко может менять цвет от нежного молочно-голубого до насыщенного бирюзового. Голубое озеро не только известно своими кипарисами и кристально чистой водой, но и окружающей его природой. Водоем находится среди лесопарка с дубами и грабами, а с северной стороны его окружают склоны горы Широкая. Рядом также рас��оложена можжевеловая роща, создающая лечебный воздух в этой местности.

Lake Sukko (Cypress Lake), or Blue Lake, is one of the most popular and photogenic locations in the vicinity of Anapa. Amazing trees with knotty roots and a pleasant resinous aroma grow here directly from the water. There are many speculations about the origin of the name of the lake. From the Adyghe toponym can be translated as “pond of wild boars.” There is also an option to interpret “Sukko” as “su” - water and “kko” - pig or dolphin. The lake in Sukko was created artificially by building a dam on a river flowing into the Black Sea, which led to flooding of the valley. This reservoir covers an area of ​​only 8 hectares. The height of Cypress Lake is 40 m above sea level. The lake became especially famous due to a unique experiment conducted in 1934–1935, when 32 swamp cypress trees were planted, which successfully took root and grew.Initially, the cypress trees were planted on dry land, but due to significant changes in the terrain, they eventually ended up in water. During periods of drought, the lake's water level drops, exposing the trees' extensive root systems. Cypress trees reach an impressive height of almost 30 meters, and their trunks can be up to half a meter wide. The grove is beautiful in almost any season: in the spring, the fresh foliage of coniferous trees is soft green, in the summer it acquires a darker and richer shade, and in the fall it blazes with bright orange or red. By winter, the trees completely shed their leaves, revealing branched crowns - which also has its own beauty.

Due to the abundance of limestone deposits, depending on the lighting, Lake Sukko can change color from delicate milky blue to rich turquoise. Blue Lake is not only famous for its cypress trees and crystal clear water, but also for the nature that surrounds it. The reservoir is located among a forest park with oaks and hornbeams, and on the northern side it is surrounded by the slopes of Mount Shirokaya. There is also a juniper grove nearby, which creates healing air in this area.

Источник: https://kukarta.ru/ozero-sukko,//ezhevika-travel.ru /tur/ozero-sukko-foto,/turistexpert.ru/rossiya/anapa/kiparisovoe-ozero/,//kiparisovoe-ozero.ru,/blijehotel.ru/articles/kiparisovoe-ozero/, /experience.tripster.ru/sights/kiparisovoe-ozero-sukko/, /www.tripadvisor.ru/Attraction_Review-g3226223-d2331079-Reviews-Sukko_Lake-Sukko_Krasnodar_Krai_Southern_District.html.

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[the-quotable-alberta-hansard]

December 7, 2021

Mr. Barnes: The whole heart of this is that we’re going from a situation where you cannot buy a membership for someone else to where you can now buy hundreds of memberships for someone else. I believe that’s the heart of what the RCMP investigation is from three years ago into this Premier and this leadership, and here we are tonight denying Albertans the right to debate.

Secondly, my amendment, if I had been honoured the chance, because I couldn’t speak long enough, was to go with what the UCP members passed at their membership, where one only could buy it for immediate members . . .

Mr. Jason Nixon: Point of order.

Point of Clarification Mr. Jason Nixon: Madam Chair, I rise on 13(2) for you to explain your ruling to the Deputy House Leader while letting that rant go on about fake RCMP investigations. Are you going to call the House fairly or not?

The Chair: Hon. member, I’m about 44 seconds into listening to this member speak, in which most of that time has been listening to you yell at me from across the aisle. So, quite frankly, I don’t know what that hon. member has said yet, but perhaps you’ll allow me the opportunity to listen to him as other members in this House have had their opportunity to speak as well. We have seven minutes remaining in this debate, and we’re going to carry on.

[canadianabroadvery]

Home sweet home Vancouver , Eagles Bluff, Cypress Mountain B.C.

Through the glaze of time

I peered 

and felt from the cradle of the past. 

a warm embrace

[hiking-thoughts]

While doing St. Mark's Summit in Cypress.

[marcossphotographysblog]

Cypress Mountain View.

[alongtaleoffashion]

Large contemporary beige three-story wood flat roof idea

[dapper-cat]

Open Family Room Image of a family room in a mid-sized mountain style home with a medium tone wood floor, beige walls, a stone fireplace, and a wall-mounted television.

[dityop]

Porch Front Yard An example of a mid-sized contemporary screened-in front porch design with decking and a roof extension.