The Duffel Bag

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

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way". - Marcus Aurelius

Saturday, February 28, 2015

* Lake Sonoma/Bummer Peak Hike

A five mile hike out at Lake Sonoma. Silo feeling stronger!

Saturday, February 21, 2015

* Solo Sam Biking The Buttes

With Marcie out of action because of abdominal surgery, I took the opportunity to ride my bike around the Sutter Buttes near Marysville, CA. I went clockwise for the small town of Sutter, which made the ride about 40 miles. With some low laying clouds and fog, I never got the view of the Buttes I was hoping for, but still a nice ride.

The first 25 miles or so were great...being out on country roads with the only traffic being the mail carrier, but after that, a lot of traffic. I have to say through, all the motorist were very respectful and kind, and went out of their way to give me plenty of room.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

* River Hike

A river walk today in beautiful weather. Silo getting stronger after abdominal surgery.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

* Clover Springs Hike

A work out hike at Clover springs Open space this morning.

About 4 miles.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

* Infused water

I saw this recipe on-line and liked it. Infused spring water for detoxification, energy, and hydration.

It seems we are always wanting something refreshing and tasty in the evenings before and with dinner. Obviously soda is out, and flavored sparkling water is nice, but gets old, so this sounded interesting. There were a few other recipes we will try, but made this one to start.

Spring water, lemon, lime, cucumber, and mint. Chill and serve.

1/2 gallon jar

* Elite Fitness in 100 Words

From Crossfit...

“Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports.”

Thursday, January 29, 2015

* TBT - 2004 Moon Goddess Arete

My friend Doug A just put up some old pictures of our climb of the Moon Goddess Arete on Temple Crag back in 2004 on his blog.

Adventures of D & J

This climb is probably on my short list of "Best Climbs".

Doug A somewhere on Moon Goddess Arete.

Doug A summit shot.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

* Clearlake Water Trail: Anderson Marsh

From the Redbud County Park launch in Clearlake, we paddled up into Anderson Marsh, exploring the two large sloughs. It was a loop paddle, and on the way past the Cache Creek outlet, we turned down and followed it for about a mile.

Back in the marsh, we paddled back to the main lake body, and back to the launch.

About 7 miles total, and 3 hours of paddling.