posts from category: Adventures

Golf May Be a Metaphor for Life

As I lay awake in the early morning hours this a.m., I took to serious thought about my golf game.  This is because yesterday afternoon, we played golf with number one son…nine whole holes laid out before us as sun … Keep Reading…

Portland is Fine and So Are We

We made it to Portland (PDX) in good shape although very tired.  Sitting in the car for hours on end is tiring.  Worrying about COVID is tiring.  Let me give you a description of what traveling is like in the … Keep Reading…

Tahoma, Tacoma, or Rainier

The American Indians named the mountain Tahoma which translates to Snowy Mountain Peak.  And I am here to say right this minute that the name Tahoma is much more descriptive than Rainier.  Rainier was the name of a friend of … Keep Reading…

Regarding Bitterroots

If there is a better name for the Bitterroot Mountains, I don’t know what it would be.  And for those that have not traveled the Bitteroots, I suggest you consider doing so.   As we tootled along at about 50 … Keep Reading…

Let’s Catch Up

Dear Reader: Our Dog House is gone.  Sold to some people from Europe.  And it did not go well. To recap, Rayman asked the RV dealership to send the check to us in Portland.  THAT did not happen.  They claim … Keep Reading…

What’s to Like About Portlandia

Full disclosure, I’m no expert.  We’re not experts.  However, there are noticeable differences between Morro Bay and PDX  (PDX is the shorthand for Portland airport which they use all over the city in lieu of Portland).  Think Xmas for Christmas. … Keep Reading…