I'm back (with photos)

[luzula]

I'm back on the internets! I'd intended to accomplish all sorts of useful RL stuff during this week, but what happened was that I went skiing, spent time with my dad, read fic, and wrote fic. My Fraser-is-asexual fic is now over 10,000 words, which means that it's probably going to end up the second longest fic I've ever written. I am running into trouble with the casefic aspect, though, as usual.

I am pondering Remix Redux. Any other due South people signing up?

Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy trip!

Fulufjället is one of Sweden's southernmost mountains. It's really flat on top, with forested sides.


Map lichen (Rhizocarpon sp) on red sandstone. This kind of rock is pretty unusual for the Swedish mountain range.


Me! On the branch above me, there's a yellow tuft of lichen which is the endangered species Letharia vulpina.


More endangered lichens! This one is Lobaria scrobiculata.


Sweden's highest waterfall, Njupeskär, with dog for comparison.


Um, yeah. This is what happened when you combined freshly fallen snow + above freezing temperatures + Welsh springer spaniel. We had to turn back, because he could hardly walk with all that snow stuck to him. A sled dog he is not.

Comments

[sage]

Oh, awesome pics! That waterfall is stunning!

I have never actually done Remix. I love reading them, but I'm afraid of having NO IDEA how to do a good one? I don't know, it's both appealing and scary at the same time. OTOH, I totally have too much on my plate to be signing up for (more) challenges.

I'm completely intrigued by your asexual Fraser story, btw. Can't wait to see it!

[luzula]

I did Remix last year to challenge myself, and I could do it, but writing the story felt like pulling teeth. I think it was a coincidence, though, and that it was that particular fic that was hard to write, not the Remix thing in itself. I might pass on it this year, though--I have plenty of other stuff to write.

I'm completely intrigued by your asexual Fraser story, btw. Can't wait to see it!

I'm glad the idea is intriguing! It's funny, because I first left it as a kinkmeme prompt, and someone else has been writing it (sock_marionette on AO3) and their take on it is very different from mine.

[jesse_the_k]

Wheee! I know that wallowing in your Fraser-asexual fic will be delightful. The lichens are wonderful, and that poor springer spaniel -- did you have to pour warm water on her? Cut off the snowballs? Feed her chilli?

[luzula]

I am glad there is an audience for the fic! *is encouraged* And yeah, poor dog. He tried to bite them off, and we tried to pull them off, but finally we had to put him in a warm shower.

[mergatrude]

Oh, lovely pics! Poor dog, though; he has the wrong kind of coat, doesn't he.

I was wondering if the lichens are endangered due to global warming (as species that only live above the snowline here are, eg the mountain pygmy possum), or is it mostly destruction of habitat?

I'm also interested in your asexual Fraser fic. Well, to be honest, I'm interested in everything you write. *g*

[luzula]

Yeah, definitely the wrong kind of coat--long wispy hair that just sticks to the snow. /o\

Destruction of habitat, definitely. It's the forest industry, more specifically the lack of old trees and dead wood in managed forests.

And thank you! *beams* Gah, now I need to get past that casefic scene. Casefic is haaaard.

[brigantine]

Hee! Look at you, beaming like an elf.

I like lichens. They're remarkably pretty, but they're so quiet and discreet, they often get overlooked.

Oh dear, poor pup! I think he likes the snow... but not that much. ;)

[luzula]

Yes, lichens are very charming! And hee, I don't think anyone has compared me to an elf before. *g*

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Beautiful pics and lovely lichen! Although I feel sorry for the poor dog :-( Mind you, I bet he would have pined if you'd left him at home...

[luzula]

Well, if he'd only kept from chasing the capercaillie in the deep snow and stayed on the trail, that wouldn't have happened. Of course, that was probably too much to ask of him--he is a bird dog after all. *g*

[china_shop]

Wow, that waterfall is amazing. And aww, poor snow-covered dog. *pets*

[luzula]

I know, the waterfall was pretty cool! I wanted to walk up to it and check out the mosses growing next to it, but I was afraid of falling ice.

And yeah, I had to take him into the shower with me to get it off.

[luzula]

Thanks! The dog had a really good time on the other days, and he is very much pampered and cuddled overall, so I don't think you need to feel bad for him.

Have you been up in the Norwegian mountains, btw?

[lyr]

Nifty pictures! And also, poor puppy! It looks like a good trip, though.

[luzula]

I'm glad you liked the pictures! And yeah, it was pretty good to just relax and let everything go. Alas, now I am back in everyday life...