So glad Jenny and I drove through here, even though we only stopped four or five times to take a closer look. Joshua Tree We stopped at the Kelso Depot Visitor Center, once a bustling train depot. The following pictures are from Kelso.
I’m in Bend and, while I’m here, I plan to ski at Mt. Bachelor. After that I’m going to Seattle to ski with Steve and Peggy Sue Juergens. And I’m meeting Jenny Wayman in McCall, Idaho on Dec. 13-and we’ll ski. I also plan to visit Chip Sievert in Reno- and ski. My son-in-law, Aaron,… Continue reading How I Became a Ski Bum- and I Hope You’ll Join Me!
Yosemite National Park
Brian Smallwood and I spent an afternoon here. Wow.
Strange that it’s difficult to find time to write, when I don’t have a job to work around. Packing, riding, socializing, messing with my phone, eating, drinking, and socializing some more, take a lot of time. Pat Doody and I rode from Carlsbad, CA to San Diego yesterday and I’m now camped at Dave Buckley’s and Beth… Continue reading San Diego!
Jenny and I spent a couple of days in Death Valley. I was moved by what Edward Abbey said about water in the desert: “Water, water, water. There is no shortage of water in the desert but exactly the right amount, a perfect ratio of water to rock, water to sand, insuring that wide, free,… Continue reading Death Valley!
I haven’t written since Oct. 16th! I’ve been busy- cycling, hiking, eating, drinking, talking, exploring!:) Today, Oct. 30th, I’m in Java Love Roasting Company in Sedona, AZ, with Jenny. Her nine friends, from her childhood in Evanston, Illinois, headed toward their homes this morning- returning to Seattle, Kenosha, WI, Evanston, IL . We’ve been together for a… Continue reading Filling in the blanks…
Brian and I left Santa Barbara late morning yesterday (Oct.14) and had a delightful ride…through the foothills of Santa Barbara… past a sweet sign… past beautiful colors… with views of Santa Barbara… past Santa Barbara Tennis Club…. on an amazing bike path, between Carpenteria and Ventura… on wide, newly black-topped roads with wide bike lanes,… Continue reading Cool Things About Friday’s Ride
