It’s been wet lately. That’ll come as no surprise if you’re one of my PNW friends. For my New England family and friends…..it sure beats the snow! It has rained out for some part (if not all parts) of every day for at least the past two week. Sometimes it is just hit or miss…
Not Too Shabby
It’s kind of nice when a ride plan comes together and way more people than you figured show up. I started Thursday with a text message to a couple friends about a gravel ride from my house and out to the Carlton area. That turned into a post on the OMTM google group and about…
I Don’t Want to Choose
It’s fair to say that every now and again I get a little homesick for New Hampshire. There are the obvious things like……that is where most of our family is. There were some of the little things though that I was missing off and on the past couple years. For example while living in both…
Black Friday Hike
Mia and I are not Black Friday shopping people. In general the further we are away from any retail establishment on the day after Thanksgiving the better. In keeping with past tradition we headed out for a hike and avoided all the crowds. As REI would say….we #optoutside Reehers Camp is conveniently located not too…
Birthday Hike
It was our birthday week this week. It’s hard to say it was “my” birthday because I’ve always shared it with Paul since day 1. So I tend to refer to it mostly as “our” birthday. Keeping with tradition Mia, Codi and I went hiking (and I know Paul went hiking back in NH too)….
Enjoying it While it Lasts
The insanely good late fall weather continues here in the PNW. It was 63 yesterday and at least 60 today. Mia and I have both been taking advantage of this weather while it lasts. The typical rain/drizzle and overcast days have yet to appear for any extended amount of time so far. Though long range…