THE SNOW SCENE

Welcome to Wolf Creek!
You are in for a treat at one of Colorado's oldest and finest ski resorts. Partner's, yer gonna find plenty of friendly employees and abundant, light powder snow. Wolf Creek is a high alpine ski resort, 10,300 feet at the base and 11,904 feet at the summit. Sunscreen and sunglasses are necessary in the high altitude sun. The weather conditions can change rapidly so be prepared with extra clothing and goggles. Clothing need not be elaborate, or even designed for skiing, but a wool hat, warm gloves or mittens, and underclothing are musts. Recognize your own limitations. If you get tired or cold, stop in at one of the fine restaurants and git warmed up, along with some warm grub!

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OUTDOORS SCENE

Well, time to do some railroadin'! Ya know I just love riding the rails! Folks, there's an old saying that goes, "all ya see on the Interstate..is Interstate!". Come on, lit's go fer another train ride. Hop aboard!
Leadville - highest incorporated city in the USA - is the departure point for the Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad. The train leaves from Leadville’s century-old depot and travels over the old Colorado & Southern high line, following the headwaters of the Arkansas River up to a spectacular view of Fremont Pass. Then it’s down to the French Gulch water tower to view Mt. Elbert, Colorado’s highest peak. Whether you’re here to enjoy the splendor of Colorado’s high country or to discover the colorful history of one of Colorado’s richest mining districts, this train ride is sure to delight you!
Well, Mountaineers, ya'll have lots of FUN in Snow Country!!

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MOUNTAINGNOME COOL SITE

The Village Doc!
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NEWS

APB News:
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (APBnews.com) -- In a quick-draw battle worthy of the Wild West, a woman shot and killed an armed rape suspect who entered her house and threatened to kill everyone in it.
This gal deserves a rousing cheer from "The MountainGnome"!!!

• *The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the males head off. ("Honey, I'm home. What the...."

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Ever wonder where the Pledge of Allegiance came from?
It's not in the Constitution. Betsy Ross didn't write it up after she had finished the flag. In an odd twist in the separation of church and state, the Pledge was written by a minister named Francis Bellamy. He submitted his creation to the magazine Youth's Companion back in 1892. The magazine liked it and published it. Once in circulation, nearly every school in the country adopted it. Rumor has it that the Bellamy family is still living off the royalties.

Folks, if any of ya have an angel story or picture, please send it our way! We will sure publish it and share it with the rest of our readers!

• Young at Heart.... Slightly older in most other places.

TIPS FOR: Moms-To-Be & New Moms

Diary of a Pregnancy
The journal of one woman's first pregnancy. The site contains information on trying to conceive, fetal development pictures, and informative pregnancy links. . .

American Baby Magazine - Free for Six Months :
American Baby Magazine features lively, helpful articles for new parents on every area of concern. Topics include safety, childcare, nutrition, nursing, ... and much more! American Baby Magazine and USA BABY have teamed up to offer you a FREE 6-issue subscription.

Can Ultrasound Determine Your Baby's Sex?:
Starting at about 18-20 weeks, the fetal sex can be seen on ultrasound; however, your baby has to cooperate! The baby has to be in a position to allow visualization of the male or female parts. Even if a good view of the baby's sex is obtained, there are still no guarantees. We recommend leaving the tags on all the pink or blue clothes/toys/equipment you buy or receive until you see the real parts.
NOTE: Always follow the advice of your Physician!

Take Care of Baby Gums :
The best protection for a baby's pearly whites, even before they come in, is routine dental hygiene. Even before a child sports her first tooth, it's important to wipe her gums with gauze or a wet washcloth at least twice a day. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over your child's gums as you would a toothbrush. In addition to keeping her gums clean, this sets the stage for good oral hygiene in the years to come.

• Don't squat with your spurs on.

Linux Note: When downloading a linux .tar/ .gz or .rpm file, It is sometimes necessary to hold down the shift key while clicking on the file you want to download.

Windows:
• South Park Solitaire -- Groovin' solitaire game with your favorite buddies.
• EzyMassMailer V1.03 has just been released.
  Upgrade or Full Version
• QuickClean2000 has been updated to V4.0e
  Upgrade or Full Version

  Linux:

• bzip2 0.9.5d -- Compress files faster than with gzip.
• Freeciv (Linux) 1.9.0 -- Try this free Civilization II clone for Linux.

• Helpfully locates and destroys all non-Microsoft software on your computer...heh heh heh

Sleeping with fire:
Why sleep on the cold ground when you can warm it up a little.

• Step 1. Excavate a section of soil around six inches deep and as long and as wide as your body.
• Step 2. Gather all the hot coals from your fire and lay them in the bottom of your excavation.
• Step 3. Fill in the hole and place your bed on top. The hot coals will heat up the soil and keep you toasty until morning.

MOUNTAINGNOME's GRUB SHOPPE

Elk Pepper Steak : :
Ingredients:

• 1 pound elk sirloin
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 sliced red onion
• 1 8oz pack fresh mushrooms
• 1 clove fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ˝ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

So until next week, REMEMBER: "Everyone should have a spouse, because there are a number of things that go wrong that one can't blame on the government."

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