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XC Log - Day 12 - Klamabama D2: "Axes and Alcohol"
I find that you always get the best rest after a day on the water and boy, did we sleep hard in our swanky Running Y suite. It was time for a slow day and we took one. There was a lot of moseying, meandering, and sipping coffee on the patio before we got our act together and decided to try our hand at the driving range down the road. The Running Y golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer and considered one of his Sweet 16 (one of his favorites). Now, I do not profess to be
Jul 31, 20232 min read
XC Log - Day 11 - Klamabama D1: "One week in Klamath?!"
Upon learning our troupe is spending a week in Klamath Falls, the common sentiment among Klammy expats usually goes something like,...
Jul 30, 20232 min read
XC Log - Day 9 & 10 - Bandon D3 & D4: "One rogue wave."
Our last full day in Bandon was a nice and mellow one. We had coffee with an old friend from Oregon Tech, Jenny Carroll Silva , and Michael Andersch made a welcomed appearance, taking time out of his afternoon of fishing to say hello and graciously replenish our beef jerky supply with his soon-to-be-famous BnD Custom Meats out of Roseburg. Mike and I used to walk to elementary school together and I haven’t seen him in a few decades. The fact that he and Jenny made such an e
Jul 29, 20232 min read
XC Log - Day 8 - Bandon D2: "Don't jack our pots!"
Some days are just so perfect, they’re magical. Yesterday, was one of those days. Armed with a three-day shellfish license, we figured we’d try our luck at the dock again and tied off those bad boys with the same scrumptious, bloated bait, before heading to the beach. Upon arrival in the tiny off-road lot, we unloaded all the beachy paraphernalia imaginable and trekked through the deep, hot sand, until we found the perfect spot to spread out. It was...windy. But it’s always
Jul 27, 20232 min read
XC Log - Day 7 - Bandon D1: "It's a shpig!"
There’s just something special about the Oregon Coast; and how wonderful to share it with friends! We got a slow start this morning, due...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
XC Log - Day 6: "Look at all those trees!"
Oregon, you gorgeous state, you. The Pine Mill House proved to be a wonderful hidden gem in the absolute desolation that is Eastern...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
XC Log - Day 5: "I guess we're done with corn."
Aaaand, we’re back! After a brief hiatus from the winding concrete ribbons, we’ve returned to the road…having swapped steel horses from...
Jul 23, 20231 min read
XC Log - Day 4: "Sure looks like the Oregon Trail."
Whelp, Carhenge was everything one could hope for and more. With a fierce lightning storm and wicked rain assaulting the desolate...
Jul 20, 20231 min read
XC Log - Day 4: "Trying desperately to blend in..."
How we doin'?
Jul 19, 20231 min read
XC Log - Day 3: "Look at all that corn!"
Greetings from the road! We remain a solid four! The night at the bison ranch was fantastic. We befriended the tatanka, thanks to Steven,...
Jul 18, 20232 min read