Where the spirit leads the feet will follow.
Down distant paths for unmapped miles.
Heads forget but hearts remember:
The art of living knows no bounds.

"The best journeys answer questions that in the beginning you didn't even think to ask." - Jeff Johnson, 180 Degrees South

"The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost

Sleep doesn't help if it's your soul that's tired.

Monday, April 29, 2019

* Spring Boat Clean

Cleaning up the seldom used kayaks after a long Winter.

It's warming up in NorCal, and the days are getting longer, so we are looking forward to an adventurous Spring and Summer. With all the snow and rain this Winter, there are a lot of kayaking opportunities right now.



Tuesday, April 23, 2019

* Logan Couture Laser!

Incredible! I have to admit...I had given up on the Sharks after about game three.

Sharks win round 1 of the Western Conference 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Final: Las Vegas Golden Knights 4 - San Jose Sharks 5

@ 00:54 of this video, Couture ties it. Takes a pass from Burns, head up, he lasers one past the screened goalie.

Friday, April 19, 2019

* Desert Wildflowers

April 12, 2019 - Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

* The Good News Is....

...I ordered a new Partner Steel 22" two burner overlanding/camp stove. I have been wanting one for many years, but was always hesitant to purchase one because of the cost.




The bad news...On a recent extended trip, our old Camp Chef Everest two burner wasn't performing right, plus both burner ignitors were rusted off and didn't work. It still worked good enough to get the job done, but it needed some repairs and a good cleaning. Well, once home and while taking the Everest apart, I ruined one of the brass gas lines and rendered the stove un-operable.


I'm bummed in the sense that I like that stove and it has worked well for us for many years, but I think it was time for a replacement/upgrade.

The top will go on the garage wall with all the other worn out gear! :)

Friday, April 12, 2019

* Rainbow Vista and Fire Canyon

A couple of short hikes (from the same trail head) on our last day at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada.
















Thursday, April 11, 2019

* Prospect Trail

Out and back from the White Domes trail head. 11+ miles total.

At Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.