John Day River

Hans, Gabbie, and I met up with some friends and floated the John Day River for five days and four nights. Each day was filled with bass fishing, sun, beer, and fun. We even went for a hike. Gabbie graciously gave everyone information on geology and each person had a specific question that needed to be answered. Hans said it was one of the best vacations he had ever taken and when he left this morning, he was not excited about going back to work. The nicest part for me was being totally out of civilization and watching Hans and Gabbie catch multiple fish on the fly rod. Another highlight was meeting some down to earth women, one of which has had published photos in National Geographic and is sending me pictures of Hans and I going down Clarno Falls in the drift boat. This was another excellent river trip indeed!

The Portland Invitational

Ready to start



Her competitor's first point


Take that!

She's the winner.


High kicks


Two pointer to the head.


Sizing each other up.


Chop


The final score


Gabbie's first martial arts competition in a few years was today. She is now a blue belt and kicking butt! Not many people showed up to the event and she only sparred one person. The person was a man and a brown belt.

The end score was 4 to 5, Gabbie. The first two points were scored by Hendel. Her competitor got the next two. Then, she scored two more by kicking him in the head. He then scored and then she did, just in time to win.

Deshutes River, Pine Tree to Mack's Canyon

My Dad took the train south to join me for two days of fishing on The Deschutes River. The fishing wasn't off the hook but, it wasn't so bad either. My dad caught a fourteen incher and I, just two small guys. I did have a couple of big takes, which I missed. I didn't really mind the mediocre fishing because the sun was out, the beer was cold, and I got to spend some time with my dad. The wildlife was top notch because I saw: a family of Merganzers, 6 Blue Herons, 6-8 Chuckers, 2 snakes, Salmon Flies, and one Muskrat.

Oregon Spring

This weekend has been spectacular. Yesterday, Gabbie, Bo, and I floated the Sandy River and saw no other boats the entire way. We were also fortunate enough to see a young Bald Eagle. After we took out, Bo went home and watched Buddy while Gabbie and I proceeded to Niki's house for a birthday party out side movie and camp out. It is Sunday now and I have mowed the lawn and watered the garden.

Updates: Last week I had to buy glasses and so I attached an image of my eye. There is only two weeks of school left and the job hunt has begun once again. Hopefully the glasses will make me look smart. Oh and our school has chickens! That's a picture of me holding a peep during my prep hour.