Category Archives: Northwest

California All the Way / “Not Japanese”

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Dave

When my friend Tony texted and asked if I was interested in driving with him across the country to San Francisco, I jumped at the opportunity.  I’ve never been to many of the central US states and driving across the … Continue reading →

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Oregon and Washington 2017

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Dave

I am a little late in posting our Oregon and Washington trip update….we got back several weeks ago and haven’t found the time to organize the photos and recollections.  This time around, I organized the photos but I let 12-year-old … Continue reading →

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Oregon Cycling…Change of Plans – Days 4 and 5

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Dave

I am now back in Kentucky but I wanted to complete the blog on the Oregon trip. After unintentionally getting a day ahead of schedule and reaching the coast so quickly, I decided to stay along the coast and not … Continue reading →

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A Brutal Ride…Days 2 and 3 in Oregon

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Dave

First thing—I brought too much gear and day two of my trip turned out to be brutal because of it.  I’m carrying at least 50 pounds and it is completely unnecessary. Since I was 20 miles ahead of schedule I … Continue reading →

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Oregon Cycling Tour – Day 1

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Dave

After 2 weeks working in Portland, OR, I started my Oregon cycling trip this morning. I was hoping to start at 9AM but had to return a pair of cycling shorts to REI early in the morning and it pushed … Continue reading →

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