I had my final day on snow yesterday and it was nice to be in the sun again. As I drove toward Mt. Hood I could not see the distinctive snow covered peak that seems to rise out of nothing. Instead all I saw was cloud, as if it was not there at all. However, as I made my way up the curvy tree lined road the clouds started to thin and the sunshine started to show. It was a beautiful day above the clouds and a perfect way to end my trip to Mt. Hood.
Not only was the weather ideal but so was the pipe. Seeing the fresh cut made me smile, I knew work was going to be done. Having my coach pay close attention to me and put me through drills, it turned out to be another productive day in the half pipe. We started early and ended early because this was only a third of the long day ahead.
After it was off to Hood River to say good bye to my new Hood River family and to pack up the car. As I have said before it was a pleasure meeting them and I am grateful to have them as friends.
Next I went on to Portland to pick up a few last minute presents for my good friend Crispin Lipscomb who turned 30 this week. I think he will be impressed with his Shepperd Farry Obey card holder, a one of a kind item to possess. I was very excited to purchase this gift for him.
Finally it was the long drive back up to Canada. Four and a half hours later I was at the boarder handing my passport to boarder control. It was midnight and I guess they had the time so they pulled me over for a random search. What was a time killer for them was just a killer to me. At last, after an hour of tearing through my possessions they handed me back my documents and I was on my way, tired and hungry. I decided Pho soup was a good solution to my frustrations, and it was.
Driving up I could see the devastation the forest fires were having on the stunning province of British Columbia. In Britania Beach there were actually fires on the cliff beside the highway, I was utterly shocked at how close it was to my home.
At 3am I pulled into my driveway, safe, exhausted and very relieved to finally be home. Nothing can describe that first night in your own bed after a long time away. Sleep came on fast and lasted until 11am. It was almost surreal waking up at home with my own comforts surrounding me. I am taking it all in because over the next two nights I will be camping for Crispin’s birthday celebration. This will be a whole other blog!
Not only was the weather ideal but so was the pipe. Seeing the fresh cut made me smile, I knew work was going to be done. Having my coach pay close attention to me and put me through drills, it turned out to be another productive day in the half pipe. We started early and ended early because this was only a third of the long day ahead.
After it was off to Hood River to say good bye to my new Hood River family and to pack up the car. As I have said before it was a pleasure meeting them and I am grateful to have them as friends.
Next I went on to Portland to pick up a few last minute presents for my good friend Crispin Lipscomb who turned 30 this week. I think he will be impressed with his Shepperd Farry Obey card holder, a one of a kind item to possess. I was very excited to purchase this gift for him.
Finally it was the long drive back up to Canada. Four and a half hours later I was at the boarder handing my passport to boarder control. It was midnight and I guess they had the time so they pulled me over for a random search. What was a time killer for them was just a killer to me. At last, after an hour of tearing through my possessions they handed me back my documents and I was on my way, tired and hungry. I decided Pho soup was a good solution to my frustrations, and it was.
Driving up I could see the devastation the forest fires were having on the stunning province of British Columbia. In Britania Beach there were actually fires on the cliff beside the highway, I was utterly shocked at how close it was to my home.
At 3am I pulled into my driveway, safe, exhausted and very relieved to finally be home. Nothing can describe that first night in your own bed after a long time away. Sleep came on fast and lasted until 11am. It was almost surreal waking up at home with my own comforts surrounding me. I am taking it all in because over the next two nights I will be camping for Crispin’s birthday celebration. This will be a whole other blog!
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