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		<title>Tomorrow&#8217;s Meetings</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/tomorrows-meetings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t forget the Big Sur Multi-Agency Advisory Meeting tomorrow at the Big Sur Lodge Conference Room from 10 am until 2 pm. I will report on the meeting this weekend. Almost immediately following will be the Coast Trail meeting with Bill Monning at the Grange at 2:30 pm. I have a prior engagement, so will [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6115&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Thanks, Veterans!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Thanks, Veterans!, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.


This is my annual Veterans Day post, with but a slight modification, as my son-in-law has returned safely from Iraq.
In 1967, the Summer of Love was over. Viet Nam protests were barely beginning, and I found myself in unusual circumstances in an unusual time, and so I joined the USWACs. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6109&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Pacific Valley School Wins Golden Bell Award</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/pacific-valley-school-wins-golden-bell-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A tiny one-school district with 25 students proves that passion for education and compassion for all living things is an award winning combination.
Set in Big Sur, where the spectacular Pacific coastline meets majestic redwoods, Pacific Valley School wins top honors from the California School Boards Association for its &#8220;Ambassadors for the Arts and Environment [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6105&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Coming Up &#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday, the 13th, the Big Sur Multi-Agency Advisory Council Meeting from 10 am until 2 pm at the Big Sur Lodge. This is the main portion of the agenda:
V.	OLD BUSINESS
1.  Big Sur USFS Management Unit Legislation 			Representative Farr
2.  Coast Highway Management Plan and 			Sup. Dave Potter
     Byway Organization Update
3. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6102&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Jonathan Livingston Seagull</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/jonathan-livingston-seagull/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Seeking Breakfast, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.


I played with Jonathan Livingston Seagull this morning, and he entertained me for hours!

He let me feed him by hand &#8230;


and then posed for me, waiting for more.

He let me practice shooting motion, while keeping the face in focus &#8230;


And then, I went inside &#8230;

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		<title>Pine in Sepia</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/pine-in-sepia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Pine in Sepia, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.


Nothing to report, other than unsettled weather coming up this week, with the possibility of rain. Have a great Sunday, everyone!
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		<title>Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/big-sur-forest-service-management-unit-act/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bigsurkate</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEWS RELEASE:  WILD AND SCENIC RIVER LEGISLATION
INTRODUCED 11-6-09 
Congressman Sam Farr (California 17th District) today introduced critical legislation to assure the protection of biological and recreational resources on federal lands in the Ventana Region and Big Sur Coast.  The Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act (HR 4040) would implement multiple measures to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6069&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Nature&#8217;s rhythms</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/natures-rhythms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Nature&#8217;s rhythms, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.


The only thing with Fall that is difficult to adapt to is the shorter days. Up here, Fall is a beautiful time of year.
Don&#8217;t forget the First Annual Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, starting tonight at venues throughout Big Sur! See the link under non-profits to the right.
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		<title>Highway One Meeting Tonight</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/highway-one-meeting-tonight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I usually don&#8217;t like to post so many in one day, but the weather posts below are important, and the Highway One issues meeting for tonight just posted their agenda, for those interested or thinking about attending.
Posted by Ann Hobson and Carissa Chappellet, Co Chairs Hwy One Committee
Meeting today 5 pm Big Sur Lodge &#8211; [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6065&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Light Rain</title>
		<link>http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/light-rain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Light Rain possible today, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday. From NOAA&#8217;s forecast discussion at 8:30 am this morning:
&#8220;LIGHT RAIN OVER PORTIONS OF THE N BAY. OBSERVATIONS SINCE LAST NIGHT SHOW THAT HAWKEYE RAWS HAD .07 INCHES AND VENADO HAS RECORDED .16 INCHES.   EARLY PANELS OF THE 12Z PANELS HAVE INITIALIZED FAIRLY WELL WITH PLACEMENT [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bigsurkate.wordpress.com&blog=4146571&post=6063&subd=bigsurkate&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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