09/15/12 Indianhead OEC refresher

Left right after work to go up to Indianhead for my annual refresher. Pitched my tent in the dark at Bobcat Lake. Beautifull stars but without the moon it was pitch dark. This morning I got up early and enjoyed my drive  looking at the first fall color and morning mist in the valleys.
The refresher is excellent with a lot of hands on training. Seeing good friends is an extra bonus.

Oregon Adventure

First flight leg to Denver. Almost missed it.,

08/24/2012
Busy 3/4 workday but finished all emergencies. One week of hiking part of the PCT ahead of me. Best thing I am seeing John.










 08/25/2012
Sat 2pm finally  got to a brewery in Bend after a shopping frenzy. Then I will be on my way to Crater Lake Park. Date at 7pm at Mazame Village with John.

Wizzard Island at Crater Lake

08/27/2012
John was very sick when he has arrived at Mazame village - giardia for 8 days had depleted all his reserves. In small increments he made it to  road 138 yesterday. Besides that we had lots of time together being tourists and bathing in the beauty of Crater Lake Park.

Phantom Island in the haze

Resting on the PCT north of Crater Lake

08/29/2012
On Tuesday we looped ahead to Elk Lake. We staged the car today 30 miles north of Elk Lake. That is our goal for the next three days hiking. A trail angel Loyd gave us a ride. This afternoon we will start our hike through the Three Sister Wilderness. We will take it easy and John  hopefully will gain some of his  strength back. Let the adventure start.

Washington Island (8/17-19)

Got to the park late last night but still managed to see the last half hour of the play ... Three German POW on a cherry farm in Door County discovering "sweaty" cherry pie.

Friday bike ride to the bakery

and from there to Egg Habor to
meet Wayne and Bob at the Shipwreck for some beer. I have worked hard to get up this hill but the view of Lake Michigan was the perfect payback.

Lunch meeting Concour (08/14)

Great lunch at Republic Chophouse, Green Bay with Jane. Interesting presentation of Concur travel management and expense.

Office Day 08/13

Tired after getting back late from Minneapolis last night. Quiet day in the office - lots of catching up to do.

Champlin (08/10-12)

Fun weekend with family. Playing treasure hunt and pirates all day long. Campfire, smores and fireworks at night. Sunday a rainy day good for games and more hide and seek of the pirate's treasure.

Camping at Fox County Park (08/4+5)

Awakening Sunday morning

One night camping at Fox County Park Michigan north of Cedar River. Adam had told me about this place right on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Have to come back and bring the kayak.