Things have been really busy here in Sisters for me. I've made an important decision ... I'm moving back to Salem in search of a job!
I've given my 30 day notice for my 2 bedroom house, and I'll be looking for a place to rent in Salem.
There are several different jobs listed in Salem, so I don't think it should too difficult to get a job there, although I know that a lot of people are looking for work right now, so there will be lots of competition.
I'm also trying to sell a few things on Craig's List before I move. If I can sell a few of these items, I won't need as large of a moving truck and I can save a little money. Check out these postings on Craig's List:
Oak Dinette Set with 4 chairs
http://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/1493246929.html
47" round Dinette Set
http://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/1493254153.html
Beige Loveseat
http://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/1493264994.html
1990 Ford Conversion Van
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/1490474446.html
17' Coleman Canoe with paddles and 2 life jackets
http://bend.craigslist.org/boa/1490555918.html
If you need any of these items, let me know!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
When I woke up in the morning, there was about 2" of new snow that fell overnight. The street is covered in snow, and it looks very slick! I decided to travel back about 4 miles to the town of Burns to find a place to eat breakfast, then I'll travel slowly back home to Sisters, Oregon.
It's great to be home again!
It's great to be home again!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
I made it to Burns, Oregon tonight. It was a long drive, and I'm tired. Stopped at a drive-in restaurant and ordered some Fish and Chips ... an odd meal to have out here in Burns, so far from the ocean!
Just outside of town, I was able to find a nice place to pull off the road and camp in my Ford van for the night. It will be another cold night, I'm affraid!
Just outside of town, I was able to find a nice place to pull off the road and camp in my Ford van for the night. It will be another cold night, I'm affraid!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Arches National Park, just outside the town of Moab, Utah.
This is Landscape Arch ... one of the longest natural arches in the world.
Later in the day, I took a group hike to the Firey Furnace area, and it was a great thing to do. We hiked for about 3 hours, and I was amazed by the narrow passages and arches along the way!
Earlier in the morning, I met another hiker by the name of Jason, from California. He invited me to camp in his campsite, and another hiker by the name of Clay also camped there. It was a great evening by the campfire, enjoying chocolate chip cookies!
This is an amazing place. The rock formations are incredible. I stayed last night at the Lazy Lizard Hostel in Moab, and it was the perfect place to stay. They had nice showers, and the price was very reasonable. I went to the grocery store and bought a "you bake" pizza. It was great!
This is Landscape Arch ... one of the longest natural arches in the world.
Later in the day, I took a group hike to the Firey Furnace area, and it was a great thing to do. We hiked for about 3 hours, and I was amazed by the narrow passages and arches along the way!
Earlier in the morning, I met another hiker by the name of Jason, from California. He invited me to camp in his campsite, and another hiker by the name of Clay also camped there. It was a great evening by the campfire, enjoying chocolate chip cookies!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
I'm still in Moab, Utah, and it's a wonderful biking and hiking town. It got very cold last night, but the sky is blue and the sun is shinning, so I know it's going to be another beautiful day.
Before I forget, I want to put in a plug for a great web site for bikers called "www.warmshowers.org" . This is a site where people sign up to host bikers, and they have over 10,000 members all over the world. You can also read stories from world cyclists. I've used this site to find a host, and I'm also a member that will host other bikers when I'm at home. Check it out, and if you like a bike riders, sign up to be a host. Oh yeah, IT'S FREE!
Today, I'm thinking about going to Slick Rock to mountain bike, but I'm a little worried that it's too much of a challenge for my skill level. If it gets too bad, I'll just walk! Hopefully, I'll have some good pictures to post later!
Happy trails!
Before I forget, I want to put in a plug for a great web site for bikers called "www.warmshowers.org" . This is a site where people sign up to host bikers, and they have over 10,000 members all over the world. You can also read stories from world cyclists. I've used this site to find a host, and I'm also a member that will host other bikers when I'm at home. Check it out, and if you like a bike riders, sign up to be a host. Oh yeah, IT'S FREE!
Today, I'm thinking about going to Slick Rock to mountain bike, but I'm a little worried that it's too much of a challenge for my skill level. If it gets too bad, I'll just walk! Hopefully, I'll have some good pictures to post later!
Happy trails!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Vail, Colorado to Moab, Utah! Another beautiful day with clear, blue skys and cool tempatures.
I took a little hike today near Arches National Park. The canyon trail was called the Courthouse Trail.
I didn't get started until late in the day, and the trail wasn't very well marked. I could have hiked further, but there was a point on the trail when I should have crossed the stream. I didn't cross, but followed a trail that stayed on the near side, and I could only go about 1 mile before the trail ended as a sheer cliff wall fell into the creek below. I wish there would have been a sign saying to cross the creek, but I just decided to hike back out at that point. I think I hiked about 5 miles total, or maybe just a little more. It was beautiful, and I'm looking forward to going back to Arches National Park tomorrow or the next day.
This is a great little town. There are a ton of restaurants and bike rental / ATV rental / Jeep Rental shops and tour guides.
I was told that this is the slow season, although I think the weather is perfect for hiking. The trailhead had one other car, and I didn't see a single person on the trail.
There is also some great Mountain Biking Trails near here, so I'm planning on checking that out, too.
I'd like to be back to Salt Lake by the weekend, so I can spend a few days here, seeing the sites and exploring. I took all these photos with my cell phone. I'm pretty happy with the way they are turning out. At some point, I'll need to get another Canon Camera, but for now, these are just fine.
I took a little hike today near Arches National Park. The canyon trail was called the Courthouse Trail.
I didn't get started until late in the day, and the trail wasn't very well marked. I could have hiked further, but there was a point on the trail when I should have crossed the stream. I didn't cross, but followed a trail that stayed on the near side, and I could only go about 1 mile before the trail ended as a sheer cliff wall fell into the creek below. I wish there would have been a sign saying to cross the creek, but I just decided to hike back out at that point. I think I hiked about 5 miles total, or maybe just a little more. It was beautiful, and I'm looking forward to going back to Arches National Park tomorrow or the next day.
This is a great little town. There are a ton of restaurants and bike rental / ATV rental / Jeep Rental shops and tour guides.
I was told that this is the slow season, although I think the weather is perfect for hiking. The trailhead had one other car, and I didn't see a single person on the trail.
There is also some great Mountain Biking Trails near here, so I'm planning on checking that out, too.
I'd like to be back to Salt Lake by the weekend, so I can spend a few days here, seeing the sites and exploring. I took all these photos with my cell phone. I'm pretty happy with the way they are turning out. At some point, I'll need to get another Canon Camera, but for now, these are just fine.
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