Well, my trip back out to the island was an adventure. It was the first time I have operated a boat in the fog completely on my own. I have been out in fog twice before, once while crabbing with someone else running the boat, and the other time while getting some training with someone … Continue reading August 16, 2014
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7/14/14 – Oregon Motorcycle Ride
I had a great ride over the weekend! The original plan was to camp near Rainier, OR on friday night then ride down to Country Fair at Eugene. I was then going to head back to camp and come back home on Sunday. Plans changed, however. I left Friday afternoon, and it was exciting for … Continue reading 7/14/14 – Oregon Motorcycle Ride
July 3, 2014
I got a lot done to the bike this past weekend in preparation for our Oregon road trip next week. Oil and rear drive fluid changes, new K&N air filter, new plugs, suspension adjustments, wash and wax...it was a busy one. We have pretty much all we need so all that is left is the … Continue reading July 3, 2014
So… There I Was…. In My Boat…
Today was a beautiful and sunny day here - at lunch it was 72 degrees - and the water was great. I was out patrolling the island and was looking at all the wildlife. Lots of tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets, gulls (of course), eagles, seals, and pigeon guillemot. Everyone in the pool! I was slowly … Continue reading So… There I Was…. In My Boat…
It Has Been Busy
Last week I went back to Kansas to see my middle daughter, Chelsea, graduate from nursing school. It was a good trip. As always I was dreading the weather there. I do not do well in hot weather. In fact, I hate it. I never have liked it, and living in the mountains in Colorado … Continue reading It Has Been Busy
