April 7th, 2020


Hello! All is good with me and the rest of my family and I hope that you and your family are also well and taking the necessary precautions and STAYING HOME. We are really fortunate - we dodged one when we went to Europe in February. We got back just as it started to heat … Continue reading April 7th, 2020

February 6th, 2020


Man the weather around here has really sucked the last few months. I mean it's probably just how most people imagine the PNW; it really isn't usually like this normally. Fifty shades of gray beats you down after a while; add to that the rain, and now some cold weather with snow and rain and … Continue reading February 6th, 2020

February 21st, 2019


Been busy getting out and about lately. I went out with one group of friends and tried a new (to me) Italian restaurant and the pasta primavera was fantastic. To start it was delicious crusty bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I went out to a bar and got pizza with some other people … Continue reading February 21st, 2019

October 30, 2018


Today I started heading home from Meghan's house. I chose to wait because of the weather - snow and rain on at least two of the three mountain passes I have to cross and today is supposed to be drier for the two I am mostly concerned with. It's been a bit of a bittersweet … Continue reading October 30, 2018

September 21st, 2018


Slept like a rock last night and ready for the day after a nice, long hot shower. Time to head out of the KOA.  “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it” – George Santayana My first destination was not very far so I got a leisurely start to Tulelake, CA. I’m … Continue reading September 21st, 2018