Rumbling Bald State Park

A beautiful 3 day weekend of climbing at Rumbling Bald State Park with some old CDI co-workers

Alex and I getting on some traditional multipitch climbing

Thanksgiving weekend

While visiting the Nances in Lumberton Matt and I go Canoeing up the lumber river, a slow moving black river lined with cypress trees.

Uncle Lincoln at the Fox hunt in Southern Pines on Thanksgiving morning

Texas in November

Hamilton Pool Preserve.

Dad and brother Hampton flew to Austin Texas to see Aunt Sue Ellen before she moves to Malaysia.
I took them to one of my favorite spots in Texas

We took a nap on a sand bar by the Pendernales river before being woke up by a large group of people who had been doing trail maintenance work

Occupying Portland

Two downtown Park blocks have been "occupied" since early October. When Portland Mayor who has been sympathetic to the movement announced that he was evicting everyone from these blocks at midnight on A Saturday evening my first reaction was oh this will be good. Perfect timing for all the drunkards exiting the numerous bars and venues around town. My crew and I followed suit after seeing Blitzen Trapper at the Crystal Ballroom. We humbly stumbled by a line of police in full riot gear, armed with tear gas and batons to join the strengthening crowds. Thousands turnout to show there support or frustration of what many see as a sad reality, A largely peaceful crowd lasted throughout the weekend and watch angerly as police effectively dismantle what remain of the encampment.

Post hike grill cheese at the Grill Cheese Grill specializing in gourmet grill cheeses.

Hike up eagle creek in the pouring rain with hound and katie.

Salmon headed to spawn


Halloween Party with coworker Jake Annie and katie


A cowgirl, potted flower, cowboy and a ski bum looking for a ride to Mt. Hood.

Post Run like Hell zombie themed half marathon. Finished 39th overall in 1:34 and change averaging 7:14 minute miles!

I house set this dog Rockie for a month. He's pretty hilarious trying to get his stick i put 6 ft up in the tree.