It’s Not the Destination It’s the Ride

The other riders were still enjoying their breakfast when I walked out of the rustic restaurant and over to my Honda Africa Twin motorcycle, whom I affectionately now call “the Conquista” sort of a take on the conquistadors. It already came to me with a name – Africa Twin. But, since the Honda or I […]

Sunday drive Balboa Park Cabrillo Bridge

Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States – arriving at nearby Point Loma. Today Patti and I walked on the Cabrillo bridge that is named after him and […]

The Sunday Drive – May 2020

If your car could talk to you on any Sunday it would probably demand a Sunday drive. Not a road trip mind you – a Sunday drive. Trust me young man or woman- there is a difference. Today I woke up with that desire for a Sunday drive. In a Thursday, a Covid 19 Los […]

A Sitting Area In Your Yard

Coronavirus, Grandparents and Sick Grandkids

Someone in the news recently urged people around the world to follow steps to avoid disease transmission, like hand washing, avoiding traveling while sick and seeking care immediately upon feeling ill. Those over 60 years old, or who have underlying health issues, may wish to take added precautions, they added like avoiding crowded spaces and […]

My Phantom 3 Professional Drone

If you own one or know how to fly em then this story is not meant for you. If a drone may be in your future then ok. I’m a firm believer in people acquiring certain skills in their lives as humans. This is the latest skill I believe should be acquired by us all. […]

My Advice to Dog – Lucy you can always rest when you’re dead

Hours earlier we started our Utah road trip by muah (me) driving for nearly 2 hours in the wrong direction. Upon arrival at grateful dogs we drop off Lucy our chocolate lab with my parting words of “Lucy you can always rest when you’re dead”. Today, the start of a Utah road trip. First stop […]

They Allow This Hike In America?

Just when you think that nature and the wilderness in America is all tamed out – guess again. This post was prompted by a hike years ago to the Ape Caves near the borders of Washington and Oregon state. What you might ask are Ape Caves? Ape Caves is an underground hike, crawl, climb in […]

I Love Facebook Old Memories

Don’t quote me on this but, about sixteen years ago I started plugging into Facebook Facebook stories and pictures. As of today, daily they now show up as memories. Free for me to see what I posted from one to sixteen years ago. Some of the memories like the one I am now sharing are […]

Hike, hiking and more hiking

Today I woke up to Santa Ana winds blowing around the Inland Empire and our neighborhood at near 30 mph. Still, the dog got walked and before long I yearned for a hike with some elevation gain. Almost forgot. Patti is just recovering from the flu and I am into my second day with the […]