Trek 4 Fun

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Chased by the Brush-Prairie-Beagle Sunday

I joined my friends (Portland Wheelmen) Sunday morning for a 30 mile bike ride in Washington. It was a perfect day the weather was amazing and after the rainy fall we are having here in the Northwest it was a welcome treat to be out on our bikes enjoying the warm sunshine, crisp fall air and vibrant blue ski. I enjoyed a view of Mt. St. Helens on most of my ride. The group dropped me after 7 miles not sure what was wrong with my groove but I was lagging behind at 18-19 mph and the first group was cruising at 20-21 mph. I got caught at a red light and they were out of sight within minutes. Not to worry I had the sunshine, my bike, a map of the route (thanks to Ann) and my goofy thoughts to keep me entertained. Not to mention a flock of Canadian geese circling up ahead. There was a field of them to numerous to count I peddled by in aw as the field looked alive with this movement almost unrecognizable. As I slowed and looked out over this sight I was startled back to reality as a fat beagle ran out along side of me ready to rip my leg off. He kept my pace for a few seconds as I yelled “bad dog, go home, no, no.” Obviously these people don’t know what a leash law is. I winded the little shit after a few hundred feet and I laughed out loud as I imagined the homeowners looking out the picture window of their farm house laughing hysterically at me. Why, because I’d do the same thing, I’d laugh too. I continue down the road with my thoughts. Today’s ride was perfect, I’m giving it a 10!

Friday, October 26, 2007

So what did you do this evening?

No matter what you were doing this evening it wasn't as pretty as what I was doing.

Sauvie Island Kayaking

Kathy, Gordon, Josh & the Gang!!

Spooking but cool!

Yes, that is my little stow-away, Wacky-Jack in the kayak, he thinks he wants to kayak until he gets his boat in the water.

Port Townsend - Kayaking Symposium

I highly recommend the Port Townsend Kayaker Symposium to anyone who wants to get into kayaking. It is a great way to demo different kayaks and to get great training. You may even get lucky and have great weather! Loving my good times, loving my good friends!

Wendy Rolling Over (trying) :)

Judy & Jerry - You Rock!!!!!

Taking Flight

My good friend J~ and I took a drive to Crown Point one sunny beautiful evening. We were chatting about things we want to do. I rambled on about cycling in different country's, traveling the world, getting my masters degree and so forth, he also mentioned a variety of things he wanted to accomplish. One was to fly in a small plane. Well what are friends for but to take each other to the ends of the world and back. He was surprised when I loaded him up in my employers personal plane and away we went for a tour up the Columbia Gorge. I later found out he meant small plane like twin engine, 12 seater. Not a cute little Cessna, single engine. Oh well, we had a blast!