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Pamelia Lake, 2026 edition

Posted on August 20, 2026

Another summer, another backpacking trip to Pamelia Lake with Nora. We discussed the fact that this was our 6th year of doing this, the first being 2019, with 2020 being a year away from going here. It’s the place my father worked as a fire-watch during the summers of 1947 and 1948 as well, before it became part of the Jefferson Wilderness Area. We had a lovely trip again with hints of fall arriving at night as we were camped at 4000 feet above sea level. The hike up to the top was tough as always, but worth it. Photos below: At the entrance to the wilderness area. Pameilia Lake was really but a pond this year as the water levels over the winter…

Hop on the bus, Gus – there’s no need to discuss much . . .

Posted on May 25, 2026

Heading further south from Stockholm, on our way to Malmo, we stopped on Oland Island. On the north end of the island is a national park and the southern end is a United Nations World Heritage Site. We headed south and enjoyed the beauty of the place. A short hike took us through fields of these beautiful purple flowers. On our way to the end of the island, we came across a group of deer. Reindeer? Not sure, but they were out and about. The fields and stone walls and churches were beautiful. The lighthouse at the end of the island, known as “Big John.” There was a lovely little bakery, cafe and a museum. I found the museum exhibits to be unique and…

Lately . . .

Posted on August 25, 2025

I am behind in my updates here so I’ll be trying to catch up a bit, though not necessarily in chronological order. Summer has been busy and good and hot and we’re in the midst of an extinction burst of heat in the upper 90s for a week or so, too. Wildfire season is starting to kick in in these parts as well, which is always a challenge. Photos of events and people most recent are below! Sara and her brother, Ricky, getting ready to head out on a scouring of Eugene bike ride on a nice sunny day during his visit with us. The visit was excellent and their ride was something like 36 miles long. Both of them are cyclists and it…

May I weigh in?

Posted on May 28, 2025

May has come and gone. I am woefully behind in this space as we have been super busy lately. Photos below and my Now page was recently updated as well. Jonah holding the UO Softball Super Regional Championship trophy. Some very good games were seen this year as the team is off to Oklahoma City for the College World Series! Sara and I went on a hike near Cottage Grove: Brice Creek and Trestle Creek Falls. It was a lovely green day to be out and about! Behind the falls. Brice Creek flowing along. On Monday I did my run around the Pioneer Cemetery, which is adjacent to campus.