Richard Allan Peter

Retired Environmental Health Director, Canoeing & XCountry skiing Grandpa

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Be skeptics of political dividers. Think about positives such as the Peace Corps & its 50th Anniv. www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=about

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Its time to celebrate; See http://t.co/BR9bM6T

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Alaska - fascinating, friendly, and warm people compliment unforgettable mountains & seas, wildlife, cultural & history museums/entertainmt

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Back from Alaska. Glaciers & Fiords, Muskox & Puffins, Fireweed & Delphiniums, Permafrost & Pipeline, Bears & Salmon, Wilderness & Roads.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Cold, rainy, & perhaps some snowy weather portends uncomfortable Turkey hunt with grandson this weekend.

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Testified @ MN House Health Committee mtg today responding to a bill exempting non-profit orgs from public hlth & safety laws - interesting

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Back from exciting 10 days in N. Dak & Wyo. The Black Hills, Teton, & Yellowstone Parks & nearby towns have much to offer, dressed in white.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Back from 26K Pre-Birkie Skate Ski race at Hayward, WI. & one week at Telemark, Cable WI. Finished race 5 min faster than in 2010.

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Laid a family matriarch to everlasting rest today. Lived to 97 in own home w/ reasonably good health and sharp mind.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

See Cyclovax for ski wax tips for Feb 12 Pre-Birkie race. Start w/Temps in single digits at start & finish in upper twenties - Uffda.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Costa Rica - great weather, beaches, volcano parks, cloud forests, wildlife, resorts, food, people, and services!

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Finished 13 K XC ski race at Hormel Nature Center last Sat. 26K Pre-birkie race pending at Hayward in 3 weeks. Costa Rica trip starts Sat.

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Another sunny day in MN. Blessed with grandkids staying with us for much of this week.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Oct 7-17 Boston, Maine, & New Hampshire trip treated us to great historical sites, Mountain hikes & scenes, Lighthouses, lodging & sea food.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Autumn is here. A few trees turning color and dropping leaves. 2.25 inches of rain last night. High temps in mid 50's today. Refreshing.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

How about those MN Twins? Swept TX at Target center this weekend.

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

New U nf MN Rochester campus registers 2.5 X more students than last year. Univ mgmt forecasts doubling of the current year number next year

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Preparing for Oct trip to Boston. What should we see & avoid?

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Autumn weather is arriving in MN after oppressive heat & humidity, in the past week. Finally, finishing new foyer construction project

[Richard Allan Peter @Envhealth]

Uffda - Emergency stop on bike to avoid child, results in damaged hand, ER trip for xrays, brace, compression wraps, & anti-inflammatories.