I believe we just heard from one of our favorite distant
distance runners, huh? Been a while. Good for you kid.
Can't keep the E girl down for long. Yea !!!!!

So 12 miles has been a good week for me the last couple
of months. Tried not to let it get me down. So on the same
note, I'll temper any excitement about doing a rock quarry
12 with Rondola this morning, but boy it felt good. It proves
nothing, but it should be a step in the right direction.

JJ and OG started out with us up Wyhsr, headed for a big
Hills Creek-Koozer-Kintigh country 16. Gene and JJ have
become a nice match of talent and strength, with Gene
becoming fearless and relentless up those big logging
road climbs. It will be fun to hear their report.

Of course the rest of us hope to get back with those
guys this winter. One step at a time ............

speed work last night - miles tomorrow.

it'll probably be pouring rain and about 42 degrees so come prepared.

any takers? open fire and fresh coffee cake and tea afterwards.

Two great runs up river this week. One hour out and back on MRT Tues afternoon. Going during the week this time of year usually gets you the trail to yourself. I had hoped to get back up high off 242 with a Linton Lake access but was surprised to find out that ODOT had closed the highway @ the lower gate. This made me study the map to look @ all the ways to get up higher off 126. I chose the Robinson Lake/Benson Lake trail. This starting point has great potential for next summer for a big loop with several lakes and a summitt of Scott Mt thrown in. Did a nice 2 1/2 hour out and back once again having a trail all to myself. I was pumped to think that I had found something new for us but alas Yoda informed me he had been up that trail years ago with Todd.

It seemed brighter than usual, but maybe it was the "Kick-a Poy- Joy-Juice" (you've got to be old to get that reference). A good Day of the Dead gathering but was missing OGG and Solo. We get two chances in December with a Blue Moon on New Years Eve.

Because the moon was much higher, and brighter than usual, we
followed suit. That is, the six of us lingered a bit longer on top
....... no wind, just so pleasant, with more beverage intake than
usual. JJ brought Blondie (her first) and we howled and carried on
like we were normal. Nancy thought maybe 'not so much'. But
she was a gamer and shuffled right along .... standard up and south
route down. We do enjoy it. Perhaps you'll join us soon.

Trojans - use once...discard.
Count me in for Sunday, hold the milk.

To-do:
Run 2.5 hrs and explore a new trail--check
Dig a 30' trench by hand--check
Wash cars--check
Watch Ducks beat 'SC--check.

That's a good day.

I can pack the milk as well!

We could have three or four Skinners, but probably only one that you need to prepare for, if you know what I mean. My buddy Steve is also a maybe.

Anybody know the potential headcount for Sunday night? Not sure how much to pack for our "Day of the Dead" celebration.