So when the mama bear is away the cubs play. The "big" boys and I planned hikes both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday we drove Aufderheide Memorial Drive between Oakridge and Blue River to go to the Skookum Creek campground trail-head to hike in to the Erma Bells however the trail to the Erma Bells was closed so we went to Otter Lake. As we left the house I was thinking I should get a jacket "just in case" but I was already out the driveway and I had the boys in long sleeve shirts so we should be okay. But as I drove I thought that maybe that was not such a good idea. I was right … it was cold! But we survived and had a nice time. Hamburgers at the Vida Café ended our day on the way home.
Sunday after church we headed back up HWY58 to look at a mobile home park that is for sale this side of Westfir (Oakridge) and then hike the Moon Falls and Spirit Falls trails. This time we all wore long pants and jackets. There had be a very slight drizzle off and on during the afternoon but when we got out at Moon Falls it was dry. I had the boys put on hats but I left mine in the van … it was dry out. Well, about 5 minutes into the hike it started raining. Not the "slight drizzle" of before, but rain. We got wet. But it was warm and beautiful, so no problem. It is an easy (1.2 round trip) and beautiful trail through tall canopy trees with healthy undergrowth. In the fall, the change in colors will be very nice. Moon Falls are very tall going over huge rocks.
Spirit falls is also beautiful. It is a moss-covered water-fall, the moss makes the water separate into thousands of streamlets, stunning. The trail is steeper but short (.8 round trip). Hamburgers and ice cream at P-Hill DQ ended the day nicely.
Lori had the camera with her so I have no pictures this time. I am taking up an offering for a new camera (I am lusting over the Canon 40D). Let me know if you want to donate (cash, check, paypal accepted).☺
Sep 21, 2008
Hiking Weekend with the Boys
Sep 19, 2008
"Talk Like A Pirate" Day!
I almost missed it!
This international holiday started by two guys playing racquetball at the YMCA in Albany, OR back in 1995 (www.talklikeapirate.com/about.html).
But it did not really take off until Dave Barry wrote about it in 2002 (www.miamiherald.com/283/story/100129.html).
They have a website -- www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
MySpace site -- www.myspace.com/pirateguys
YouTube site -- www.youtube.com/user/OfficialWench
Sep 11, 2008
Purdue should offer Oregon first test
September 10, 2008 6:35 PM --- Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller
Purdue coach Joe Tiller apparently is playing the San Francisco 49ers -- Joe Montana variety -- this weekend, not the 16th-ranked Oregon Ducks.
Oregon's offense?
"Well, you try to see if Coach [Mike] Bellotti will agree to allow us to play -- I spent nine years in Canada, playing Canadian defense, which is 12 men, versus 11," he said. "That's probably where you start. Outside of that, I don't have any answers. They're a very explosive team with both the run game and the pass game. So they're just a handful."
And what about that Ducks defense?
"Fast, faster, and fastest is how I would describe their defense," he said before comparing the Ducks to the Washington defense for the Huskies 1991 national championship squad.
"I don't see a weakness in them defensively," he concluded.
Hmm.
The Ducks have been dominant in dispatching Washington and Utah State by a combined count of 110-34.
Even with a number of key injuries, the offense ranks No. 1 in the nation with 592 yards per game -- 332 yards on the ground -- and is fifth in scoring (55 ppg).
As for the defense, it shut the Huskies out in the second half and has yielded just 274 yards and 17 points per game.
So Tiller, who will retire at the end of the season, isn't just being silly.
Still, it's clear that the Ducks haven't been tested, a fact that Bellotti freely admits. The offense, in particular, has faced a pair of pillow-soft defenses, so it's probably premature to compare this year's offense to last year's nearly unstoppable unit led by QB Dennis Dixon.
"We'll certainly find out this weekend," Bellotti said. "We haven't been stopped too much in the first two games."...
Painter figures to test the Ducks athletic, veteran secondary, which -- surprisingly -- hasn't grabbed an interception this season after ranking second in the Pac-10 with 20 last year.
On the other side of the ball, Oregon, despite its eye-popping numbers, still has questions, such as its three-man rotation at QB, topped by Justin Roper, with Jeremiah Masoli and Chris Harper offering relief.
"All three have done some really good things," Bellotti said. "They complement each other."
Also, tailback Jeremiah Johnson is nursing a bum shoulder, though he's expected to play. If he can't go, LeGarrette Blount stepped in with 132 yards and two TDs against Utah State.
Oregon, of course, is hoping for a repeat of its last Big Ten road trip: A 39-7 win at Michigan last year.
"Now it's up to us to carry that Pac-10 banner," Bellotti said. "But that's secondary in my mind to us winning the game.
Sep 8, 2008
Sep 6, 2008
Funny story of the day…
We went camping Thurs-Sat up at Olallie Lake, which is above Detroit, which is west of Salem. It was a very nice time (I will post many pictures later). It was beautiful, the only sad point was being in the mountains … I missed hearing or seeing anything about the Duck game until it was over.
On the way home we stopped at Burgerville in Albany for dinner this evening. Now Albany is Beaver Country being that it is the closest town to Corvallis, but on game days I-5 becomes coated with green and yellow as cars drive down and back from the towns and cities all along the I-5 corridor. When we arrived at Burgerville there were a three groups of Duck fans already in there and I was wearing my green OREGON hat and a green shirt. After we sat down another family sporting the green and yellow showed up, also.
After we had been eating for a few minutes a guy pulls into the parking lot and gets out of his car, but he pauses as he looks into the windows of the restaurant. You see his car has an OSU flag and he is sporting a Beaver jersey. It looked as if he sees the sea of green in his restaurant and decides is not safe in there. That is want it looked like, another guy in green noticed it too … the Beaver fan really got out of his car started to walk around it, stopped as he looked in the windows of the restaurant paused and then got back into his car and drove off.
BTW … the following scores from this afternoon might have had something to do with this young man's actions.
W --- Ducks 66 v Utah St. 24
L --- Beavers 14 v Penn St. 45
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Aug 30, 2008
Political Resume - 10 Facts About Sarah Palin - TIME
I think I like Mrs. Palin.
I see how the opposition will attack ... lack of national and international experience, however, like she says, "That's a healthy thing," she told TIME. "That means my perspective is fresher."
Michael Jackson’s b-day was yesterday (50th)
Go to the link below to watch a very good slide show and commentary (photo essay) ... The commentary is similar to my point of view on this part of pop history. Its part of my history ...
http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/2008/michael_jackson_50/
Or click on the title of this blog to see the photo essay.
Aug 26, 2008
1955 "Vintage" Camp Trailer
The guy in the photo is John, the guy we bought it from. You'll have to ask Lori about the gator made from bread.
They also went to Winchester Bay and played in the water for awhile...
Class Reunion - Wil-Hi Class of ’88’
This past weekend Lori and I participated in two events for my 20th Class Reunion.
Yes, it is true ... 20 YEARS! The first two numbers make me feel slightly old are the 20 year class reunion and 40 years old. The first has now happened, the second is still 3 years in the future.
Sadly, I have not kept in touch with any of my classmates, so we were a little nervous about attending.
The first event was at Quackers Bar and Grill Saturday night. Neither Lori nor I have frequented bars, in addition to the fact we were not sure if we would know anyone there made us almost back out of attending. However, once went in, we had an alright time. It was good to see old friends. It was interesting to get re-acquainted with friends of 20-25 years ago. There were some in attendance I never got a chance to talk with, which I feel bad about.
Sunday afternoon we joined classmates and their families at Roaring Rapids Pizza in their outdoor eating area. It overlooks beautiful rapids on the McKenzie river. Nice place. It was good to see and talk to a few more friends at this venue, as well, but again I did not get to talk to a few people I would have liked to.
Fun times ... after twenty years!
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Aug 4, 2008
Tamolitch - McKenzie River
They have two hot springs-fed swimming pools that are cooled down to 105 degrees. Yeah … a little too hot to swim in, but very nice to soak in.
We were able to go on a couple hikes while there. I got the opportunity to take Lori to the beautiful Tamolitch Falls (a.k.a. Blue Pool or Tamolitch Pool).
I have hiked in there 5 times, but this time the pool was different. The water level was higher and there was water coming out of the rock wall. I guess all of my previous trips have been later in the season. I understand that earlier this year there was actually water flowing over the falls.
Next Spring I hope to make it up there earlier to witness this.
Most of the year the water flows in from below. A lava flow from a few thousand years ago spread across the McKenzie valley. The water of the McKenzie River now flows under ground through the porous lava rock and lava tubes for a stretch that ends at Tamolitch. The pool is very cold and very clear and very beautiful.
Aug 3, 2008
Clear Lake Cabin - Boys Fishing
Lori's folks rented a cabin for all of us at Clear Lake this past Thursday night. The cabins are simple fishing cabins with no indoor plumbing and the lake does not allow motorized boats so it is a little like going back in time. It is a very nice place.
Bud rented two row boats for us to use Thursday night and Friday.
All three boys caught fish! Cade's first, Zane's 2nd, and Luke's 3rd. Cade's reaction was the best tho, he caught his as we were heading back to the docks on Friday. As soon as he gets it in he starts yelling to everyone in sight "I caught a fish!", "Boom-Boom, I caught a fish!", "I caught a fish", "Papa, I caught a fish!", "Lolly, I caught a fish!", "I caught a fish!", "Joy, I caught a fish!", "I caught a fish!"... I am fairly sure everyone on the lake knew this 2 year old (he turns 3 this month) caught a fish.
Jul 24, 2008
Diamond Lake - The Boy's 1st Fish!
Zane and Luke caught their first fish this weekend. We went camping with my mom and Bruce at Diamond Lake ... a place I spent many a weekend, both summer and winter, as a child.
Anyway, the first night Luke caught two rainbow trout and Zane caught one. The biggest two were, 15 1/4 and 15 1/2". Nice fish!
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Jul 3, 2008
Jun 10, 2008
Funny story of the day…
Jun 3, 2008
New Wearable Feedbags Let Americans Eat More, Move Less
New Wearable Feedbags Let Americans Eat More, Move Less
Excellent idea, I can't wait to try it. They have not made it to Eugene yet, must just be in the big cities so far.
Jun 1, 2008
Challenge to You - 30 Days of Proverbs
It's June, probably my favorite month of the year.
Both my birthday and wedding anniversary are celebrated the second week! 38 years and 15 years respectively, by the way.
These two reasons are not the reason I love this season though. I love the weather change in Western Oregon. The cool mornings and evenings and warm days, plus all the green around make it my favorite. Green grass, green new growth on the trees and shrubbery, and flowers all around. The cool air is crisp and clean. New life. It reminds of the new life we have in Christ.
June is also the month I chose a few years ago to be Proverbs month. 30 days of Proverbs. There are actually 31 chapters in the Biblical book of Proverbs but it works.
CHALLENGE TO YOU:
Over the next 30 days join me it reading one chapter a day from the book of Proverbs. It is an excellent book of wisdom in Godly living. According to the first chapter the Proverbs were compiled "to give prudence to the naive, to the youth knowledge, and discretion ... and to make the wise wiser" (1.4 & 5). And the secret of all wisdom is extolled in verse 7 "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Along the way post your favorite verses ... there are some good ones and some slightly funny ones, even if true, such as:
"It is better to live in the corner of the roof, than in a house shared with a contentious woman" (25.24) or "a constant dripping on a day of steady rain and a contentious woman are alike, he who would restrain her restrains the wind, and grasps oil with his right hand" (27.15 & 16).
To be contentious is to be argumentative or quarrelsome. This is a life lesson for the young man and the young woman. Men chose wisely and women behave like a ladies.
 | Currently reading : Finish Carpentry (For Pros by Pros) Release date: 2003-02-01 |
May 23, 2008
Books read (2005-present)
In 1993 I started recording all the books I read (completed, that is, there are probably many others I never finished).
I got the idea from a book Louis L'Amour wrote about his own life, The Education of a Wandering Man. It is a good book by the way, he lead a very interesting life. Much of the information in his books are from the adventures of his life and from the fact he was a voracious reader. At one point in his life he was living in Portland, OR and was living on one sandwich a day and the books at the library. All of his novels and short stories have historical and geographical accurate details.
I record the books I have read in a small leather bound journal that my wife purchased for me to record my "accomplishments, goals, and dreams". In the journal I have also recorded major events in our lives. Like the birth of our boys, new jobs, house purchases, travels (i.e. Mexico and Washington DC and backpacking Eagle Cap Wilderness) etc.
Reading is enjoyable, I desire to read more, however I am a slow reader and get distracted easily. My family, TV, work, friends have taken priority in the last few years, but this year I am planning on reading more. In looking at my journal 2002 marks the year that my reading decreased substantially. This coincides with the birth of our first born. My wife and boys are priority, however, TV and internet time hopefully will move aside for more book and study time.
Have you read these books?
Are there any you would like to read? I have most of them in my library.
What do you think of my choice of reading?
Do you have a question about a book in the list?
Did you learn anything about me?
Below is a my list of books read by year, giving title, author, date published, and total pages.
2005-present
2005
1. The Journey Towards Relevance, Kary Oberbrunner, 2004, p 174
2. The Things That Matter Most, Bob Welch, 2001, p 234
3. As A Man Thinketh, James Allen, ~1900, p 31
4. River's Edge, Terri Blackstone, 2004, p 363
5. Experiential Storytelling, Mark Miller, 2003, p 157
6. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Phillip Keller, 1970, p 142
7. Tested by Fire, Kathy Herman, 2001, p 314
8. What the Monks Can Teach Us, JK Jones, 2004, p 79
9. As A Man Thinketh, James Allen, ~1900, p 32
10. The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence, 1958, p 112
11. The Dream Giver, Bruce Wilkinson, 2003, p 157
12. The Story of My Life, Hellen Keller, 1902, p 406
13. Yonderling, L'Amour, 1980, p 177
14. The Teeth of the Tiger, Tom Clancy, 2003, p 480
15. Paper Money, Ken Follett, 1977, p 253
2006
1. Body by God, Ben Learner, 2003, p 357
2. Child and Youth Immersion, Stephen M Compton, ~2005, p 36
3. What You Don't Know Can Hurt You, Raygene Wilson, 1999, p 147
4. Monster, Frank Peretti, 2005, p 147
5. The Godbearing Life, Kenda Creasy Dean & Ron Foster, 1998, p 220
6. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T Harv Eker, 2005, p 210
7. Buffet-The Making of an American Capitalist, Roger Lowenstein, 1995, p 425
8. It Happened in Oregon, James A Crutchfield, 1994, p 111
9. Stories of Oregon, Anderson Collins, 1961, p 254
10. Breaker's Reef, Terri Blackstock, 2005, p 315
11. The Lonesome God's, L'Amour, 1983, p 450
12. See You At The Top, Zig Ziglar, 1975, p 384
13. Velvet Elvis, Rob Bell, 2005, p 194
14. Going The Second Mile, Mel Blackaby, 2006, p 174
2007
1. Surviving An Affair, Dr Willard Harley, 1998, p 216
2. Creating Affluence, Deepak Chopra, 1993, p 103
3. How the Markets Really Work, Joel Kurtzmann, 2002, p 156
4. Freakonomics, Steven D Levitt & Stephen J Dubner, 2005, p 242
5. Do What You Are, Paul D Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger, 1992, p 300
6. The Courage to be Rich, Suze Orman, 1999, p 370
7. Everyman's Battle, Stephan Arterburn & Fred Stocker, 2000, p 215
8. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert T Kiyosaki 1997, p 203
9. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, Edwin Lefevre, 1923, p 299
10. Pit Bull, Martin "Buzzy" Schwartz, 1998, p 306
11. The College Press NIV Commentary – James & Jude, Gary Holloway, 1996, p 173
12. Mountain Men, Rick Steber, 1990, p 58
13. Wilderness Trek, Zane Grey, 1944, p 304
14. Heaven, Randy Alcorn, 2004, p 516
15. American Nightingale, Bob Welch, 2004, p 308
2008
1. New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines, SLO Green Build, 2005, p 56
2. My Oregon, Bob Welch, 2005, p 289
3. Oregon Contractor's Reference Guide, 2006, p ~600
4. 12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee, John Fischer, 2000, p 164
5. Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell, 2007, p 390
6. The Cowboy Way, David McCumber, 1999, p 337
| Currently reading : The Meaning of a Man: Discovering Your Destiny As a Spiritual Champion By Ronnie W. Floyd |
Books read (2001-2004)
2001-2004
2001
1. A History of The Church, James North, 1993, p 587
2. The Campaign, Marilyn Quayle & Nancy Northcott, 1996, p 478
3. Life to Life Discipleship, Kevin Greer, 2000, p 219
4. The Big Blow, Ellis Lucia, 1963, p 64
5. The Wild Water (The Big Flow), Ellis Lucia, 1965, p 72
6. Off The Mangrove Coast, L'Amour, 2000, p 273
7. Colorado Gold, Marian Wells, 1988, p 335
8. Out of the Cruciable, Marian Wells, 1988, p 317
9. A Biographical Study of Walter Scott, WA Gereard, 1992, p 252
10. The Prayer of Jabez, Bruce Wilkinson, 2000, p 93
11. Foxfire, Anya Seton, 1950, p 346
12. The Secrets of the Simple Youth Ministry, Carl A Blunt, 2001, p 94
13. Education of a Wandering Man, L'Amour, 1989, p 232
14. Flight from Natchez, Frank G Slaughter, 1955, p 284
15. May There be a Road, L'Amour, 2001, p 276
16. Jacob's Way, Gilbert Morris, 2001, p 411
17. Experiencing God, Henry T Blackaby, 1994, p 183
18. Secrets of the Vine, Bruce Wilkinson, 2001, p 126
19. Ride With Me, Thomas B Costain, 1944, p 472
20. The Lonely Men, L'Amour, 1969, p 171
21. Galloway, L'Amour, 1970, p 156
22. Treasure Mountain, L'Amour, 1972, p 187
23. The Log of a Cowboy, Andy Adams, 1903, p 287
24. The Immortal Class – Bike Messengers and the Cult of Human Power, Travis Hugh Culley, 2001 p 324
25. The Oath, Frank Peretti, 1995, p 549
26. Angels: God's Secret Agents, Billy Graham, 1975, p 175
2002
1. John Sutherland, Marguriette Overholser, 1980, p 290
2. How Teens Do Church, Mike Baker, 2000, p 160
3. Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul, eds., 2001, p 364
4. Fresh Power, Jim Cymbala, 2001, p 204
5. Bring Up Boys, James Dobson, 2001, p 269
6. The GI Side of the War, Maude Cole ed (Lori's G-Grandmother), 1973, p 143
7. Stringtown on the Pike, John Uri Lloyd, 1900, p 414
8. Finders Keepers, Cathrine Palmer, 1999, p 282
9. Hide & Seek, Cathrine Palmer, 1999, p 282
10. True Devotion, Dee Henderson, 2000, p 328
11. The Negotiator, Dee Henderson, 2000, p 309
12. The Guard, Dee Henderson, 2001, p 275
13. Danger in the Shadows, Dee Henderson
14. The Truth Seeker, Dee Henderson, 2001, p 330
15. The Protector, Dee Henderson, 2001, p 322
16. The Healer, Dee Henderson, 2002, p 322
17. Reaping the Whirlwind (Scopes trial historical novel), Rosey Dow, 2000, p 399
18. Stark Raving Dad!, Dave Meurer, 2002, p 188
19. The Thor Conspiracy, Larry Burkett, 1995, p 324
20. Rivers West, L'Amour, 1975, p 151
21. Where the Long Grass Blows, L'Amour, 1976, p 185
22. Star Wars-Episode 2, RA Salvatore, 2002, p 353
23. North to the Rails, L'Amour, 1971, p 184
24. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Phillip Keller, 1970, p 142
2003
1. Seabiscuit-An American Legend, Laura Hittenbrand, 2001, p 399
2. An Arrow Pointing To Heaven [bio of Rich Mullens], James Bryan Smith, 2000, p 284
3. Wild at Heart, John Eldredge, 2001, p 222
4. The Walking Drum, L'Amour, 1984, p 423
5. Flight 116 is Down, Caroline B Cooney, 1992, p 201
6. Wild at Heart, John Eldredge, 2001, p 222
7. The Rescuer, Dee Henderson, 2003, p 344
8. Citizen Soldiers, Stephen E Ambrose, 1997, p 528
9. Cape Refuge, Terri Blackstone, 2002, p 385
10. How To Manage Your Money, Larry Burkett, 1975, p 126
11. Southern Storm, Terri Blackstone, 2003, p 374
12. A Cup of Coffee at the Soul Café, Leonard Sweet, 1998, p 180
13. The Girl From Montana, Grace Livingston Hill, 1907, p 220
14. Under the Southern Sky
15. Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren, 2002, p 334
16. Five Loaves and Two Bowls of Borscht, Janice Lemke, 2000, p 214
17. Not Even a Hint, Joshua Harris, 2003, p 184
2004
1. Boy Meets Girl, Joshua Harris, 2000, p 229
2. The Balanced Life, Alan Loy McGinnis, 1997, p 195
3. Force 5 Recon Deployment: North Korea, PW Storm, 2004, p 355
4. The Last Jihad, Joel C Rosenberg, 2002, p 351
5. The Last Days, Joel C Rosenberg, 2003, p 384,
6. Deadline, Randy Alcorn, 1994, p 427
7. Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls, 1961, p 212
8. The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman, 1992, p 175
9. The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn, p 93
10. The Secret-What Leaders Know- and Do, Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller, 2001, p 124
11. The Emerging Church, Dan Kimball, 2003, p 266
12. The Man From the Broken Hills, L'Amour, 1975, p 191
13. Ride the Dark Trail, L'Amour, 1972, p. 136
14. Lonely on the Mountain, L'Amour, 1980, p 146
15. Trans Fats The Hidden Killer in Our Food, 2004, p 175
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