Head West Young Man.....

[Ozark Wizard]

June 4th. Went and slept by the Deschutes river, awoke at 5:30, and fished dry flies. After sorting through the smaller trout, found one to my liking for breakfast. I'm now in Sandy, Oregon, and thinking about finding a Chinese buffet. I have a lot of calories to catch up on. Smoking Sam Gawith St. James Flake in a diplomat cob.

Smiling....

 

[Richard Burley]

More music to travel by. :lol:

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[Ozark Wizard]

Boy I tell you, a lot of that footage looks familiar...

 

[oldmansmokingpipe]

Love your Spirit Wizard!  Enjoy thyself!

 

[Brewdude]

This is the best travelogue I've seen in quite some time. Would be great to have some more pics if you have them Ozzie. I love to live vicariously through others!

:tongue:



Cheers,

RR

 

[Ozark Wizard]

This is the best travelogue I've seen in quite some time. Would be great to have some more pics if you have them Ozzie. I love to live vicariously through others!

:tongue:



Cheers,

RR

I'm getting pictures, just can't seem to figure out how to upload them from the camera to my phone. I didn't bring my laptop. I will amend my posts in the thread once I get a chance to sit with a computer. As Diane Shur sang, I'm traveling light.

Yunusmeer, it seems like it is not so much the end result, as it is in the journey, eh? This journey has been an excercise of the value of one staying light on their feet. Of course we know, it's the best way to dance.

Much has changed in my absence here. Not yet if it is for the best. There is a palpable sense of anxiety. Perhaps too many people too close together. Fences and locked doors. Sirens. Lights as if they are afraid of the dark. I miss the stars. The quiet. Ah well, the show will be over quickly enough, and I, as most, will miss it when it's done.

But tomorrow is another chapter, and so far I can't seem to put the book down juuuuust yet. The game is still afoot!

Last smoke of the day, Incestuous blend in a clay tavern pipe. A snifter of blackberry moonshine and a gallon of water will accompany that.

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Sunday, June 5th..

Had a nice breakfast of eggs Benedict with old friends, then went to Longview Washington to see some grandchildren, one of which is almost a month old. After passing out some gifts of rabbit fur hats with raccoon tails, fools gold and maple candies, the older kids, three in number, and I, set up a sprinkler, loaded up buckets of water balloons, teamed up and went to battle. It was a mix of tag and slip-n-slide dodge ball. Before we knew it, the time slipped away and it was 20:00h. I rested long enough to dry out sufficiently so as to not soak the truck seat, and drove back to Oregon City. Still managed to get caught up in slow traffic.

This morning I realized that I am no longer 10 years old. But the grand daughter and I still won the battle.

Today I finally start the project for my client. As I sort through my tools, I think back to a conversation with the 7 year old regarding the duplicity of Sponge Bob Square Pants. The young man seems to think the character needs bipolar control medication. I had to agree.

Still smiling about that one....

Morning coffee and Rattray's winter edition for the first smoke of the day...

 

[oldmansmokingpipe]

I am glad things are much better and you sound thrilled at all that is going on and all is positive.

 

[Ozark Wizard]

I am glad things are much better and you sound thrilled at all that is going on and all is positive.

Yuppers, everything is good. I don't really believe in accidents, or poor turns of events, just new opportunities and adventures, lessons in games, and when poop hits the fan that's just less work of having to spread it out on the garden of life. It could be that it comes down to mathematical models, but I'm not sharp enough to pencil things out in long form, but I can recognize patterns...

The nutshell, either get washed away by the tsunami, or grab your board and ride the wave!

 

[Stick]

Sounds like you're having a great adventure Wiz, and I must say I'm enjoying the ride too.

Wonderful reading!

 

[Brewdude]

Longview you say Ozzie? Nowt but a few measly hours from me. And now back in Oregon City which puts you at least a few hrs more by my reckoning.

And what's up with you being a Grampa at the young age of 52? Can't quite get my head around that!

Have you met up with our esteemed BH yet? Or any other worthies on the board? And how long are you out here??

Nosey lil' bassard, ain't I?

:twisted: <requisite monbla emoticon>



Cheers,

RR

 

[oldmansmokingpipe]

just be careful of fractals... :twisted:

 

[Timbo]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful journey Wiz, nice and relaxing. Cool you got to see your grandkids too. Keep enjoying what each day brings mate.

Cheers

Tim

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Longview you say Ozzie? Nowt but a few measly hours from me. And now back in Oregon City which puts you at least a few hrs more by my reckoning.

And what's up with you being a Grampa at the young age of 52? Can't quite get my head around that!

Have you met up with our esteemed BH yet? Or any other worthies on the board? And how long are you out here??

Nosey lil' bassard, ain't I?

:twisted: <requisite monbla emoticon>



Cheers,

RR

I have another run up to Longview before I head back to Utah. I am guiding a fly fishing trip on the Deschutes this coming weekend, then Longview on Monday. If time permits I can run the I-5 up to SeaTac and see you for a few. My late departure has pushed the schedule a bit. I'm hoping to get up there and shake hands. As far as BH, I have nothing definitive planned, though I am guessing I'm within a 9 iron drive from him. Not being the type to pop in and catch anyone in their PJ's, I'm waiting for a phone call.

 As far as being a grandpa, we can say that I hit the ground running and managed to make aquaintances that were willing to teach me the ways of Eros in some most accommodating and receptivly vigorous forms.The results of such tantric encounters created a domino effect.. :twisted:

 

[oldmansmokingpipe]

Om Shanti!

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Took a break this morning and noticed the client's house had a mighty ant trail working it's way up a corner of their house. The owner poked at some with his finger and it went right through the siding. I was able to cut out a 3 by 6 foot chunk of cedar siding with a utility knife. I then looked inside and saw that three roof joists were pushing through the ceiling sheet rock.

We decided to address the issue. 10 hours later, using car jacks and 2x4s to support the roof, I replaced the rotted wall and some studs. New insulation and sheetrock await my installation on the morrow. It seemed like the right thing to do. I'm pretty handy with hot mud, so I should have it buttoned up by tomorrow night. Glad of my tools I brought, and fair weather. As far as the ants, they relocated to somewhere else. Now showered and fed, I think I will forgo the sunset and fall down for the evening. Sigh. A wizard's work is never done it seems.......

Now enjoying a pipe of Incestuous blend in a clay tavern pipe.

 

[Blackhorse]

And a good time was had by all.

Had the honor of a drop in today...from the Wiz himself! Got to spend a couple hours yapping over some brews and a bowl. What a great guy. Well, he raises Pugs, so what's not to like.

Thanks Ozzie, glad you were able to find my digs.

 

[Ozark Wizard]

The pleasure was mine and I was honoured to be able to wrestle with Watson, and enjoyed your hospitality immensely. Well worth the trip.....

 

[Stick]

And a good time was had by all.

Had the honor of a drop in today...from the Wiz himself! Got to spend a couple hours yapping over some brews and a bowl. What a great guy. Well, he raises Pugs, so what's not to like.

Thanks Ozzie, glad you were able to find my digs.

It's marvellous when the chaps get to hook up and share a bowl.

Great job Wiz. :cheers:

 

[oldmansmokingpipe]

I agree. Sounds like a fine time. I am pretty much a loner around here - no one seems to do anything interesting. no pipe smoking buddy, no wine drinking buddy - having my own vineyard and i also brew serious porters and English ales as well as Pale ales. also like the Glenfiddich or Bunnahabhain. Just me and the dog and the chickens. Tiny homestead. So ----- it sounds like a great time!