LOST IN A SEA OF LAKES

I've been busy...

2009-05-11T23:46:00.002-05:00

I still haven't looked at the pictures from the trip home. Hopefully I will go through them and post some and do a little trip report.

I started my internship today!!!

Polar Plunge!!!

2009-03-09T20:36:00.000-05:00

Here are some Pics, thanks to all who donated!!!!!

Ice Climbing Up North!

2009-03-08T23:48:00.000-05:00

I'm getting behind...This was last weekend up on the North Shore with Nora and Dave.

Craziness, Beautiful Ice on Lake Superior.

Nora Climbing Lower Gooseberry Falls

Me Climbing the Lower Gooseberry.

Cross country skiing down the Stewart River which spills into Lake Superior at Two Harbors.

Climbing the Brickyards.

2009-03-07T23:56:00.003-06:00

Nora and I were hoping to climb Homer's Odyssey on Tuesday but it was out. We ended up climbing at the Brickyards in Lilydale.

Homer's Odyssey, not looking so hot.

Me at the Brickyards

Nora at the Brickyards, Wearing the backpack for a better workout!!!!

Polar Bear Plunge

2009-03-03T16:37:00.002-06:00

I am doing the Polar Bear Plunge this weekend at Lake Calhoun. This is a fundraiser that benefits the Special Olympics. I am looking to raise $75. If anyone can help out that would be fabulous. You can donate as little or as much as you would like. Every little bit helps. DONATE HERE

Check Out These Awesome Erin Made Shirts!!!!!!!!

2009-02-22T10:50:00.002-06:00

don't tell Erin....:/

2009-02-21T20:15:00.004-06:00

I had a wonderful day!! I took a little journey down to Red Wing to check things out. I hiked around Barn Bluff which is a great sport climbing spot, but not right now because it is covered in snow. There were amazing antique shops and thrift shops in Red Wing, what a blast.

This is a promotional casserole set released in 1966, Erin and I have been drooling over for quite some time. We never seem to see it. Today was a lucky day!!!!

Try Walleye: Check

2009-02-20T22:37:00.004-06:00

A couple years ago Erin and I were listening to The Splendid Table on NPR and they were talking about a restaurant in downtown Minneapolis that makes their own peanut butter among other things. The name of the restaurant is Hell's Kitchen. It sounded like a fabulous place with all sorts of fun things on the menu. So when when Erin and I moved me out here to Minnesota we went there for breakfast one day. It was wonderful. Today as I was thinking about my list, I remembered seeing a Walleye BLT on the menu at Hell's Kitchen and knew what must be done. So I took a little field trip to down to Minneapolis and had a Walleye BLT with Sweet Potato Fries!!!!! mmmmmmmmm, it was good.

Oops, I may have found a new hobby.

2009-02-19T23:37:00.004-06:00

WHITEWATER KAYAKING!!!!!!!

You may be saying "that doesn't look like whitewater," and you'd be right. Safety first though, I am at a roll session at a local community pool. I'm happy to say I was rolling by the end of the first session. I'm pretty stoked about it. Thanks Nora and Bryan!!!! Can't wait to get back in the pool.

Other exciting news...I have signed up with some of the people I met at the kayak roll session to do a Polar Bear Plunge!!! This is a fundraiser and the proceeds benefit the Special Olympics. If you would like to help me along with a few dollars click here!!! My goal is $75 total, I am about 1/3 of the way there at this point!!!!

Checking Things Off The List!

2009-02-18T11:32:00.003-06:00

Lisa and I took the Scoobie Doo out to White Bear Lake to do some Ice Driving!!!! What a crazy experience. I have walked and skied across frozen lakes, but never imagined driving on a frozen lake. Here's Proof!!!

Before I leave Minnesota......

2009-02-17T21:42:00.003-06:00

To Do List:

ice climb

drive on frozen lake

try walleye

ice fish

climb 5.12

hike Eagle Mountain

whitewater kayak

kayak the Minnehaha River

Please add if you can think of other things I should do before I leave the great state of Minnesota.

By the way, I move back to Oregon in 63 Days!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Oregon!!!!!!!

2009-02-14T23:22:00.002-06:00

Link to the map of my motorcycle trip back in August.

67 Days till I start my Journey back home.

I'll be back soon.

hopefully i will update in the next couple of days.

2008-08-25T20:08:00.003-05:00

I will leave you with a couple pictures to tide you over.

A quest complete. 50/50

A quest begun 2/50.

Farmer's Market Strikes Again.....

2008-07-30T22:32:00.002-05:00

Barging the Minnesota.

2008-07-29T22:38:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday Erin, Miss You....

2008-07-28T23:56:00.002-05:00

riding around the cities...

2008-07-27T22:38:00.002-05:00

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden:

Lake Harriet:

I've been Culverized.

2008-07-26T15:38:00.003-05:00

When in Rome folks, when in Rome......

So one of my co-workers keeps telling me I need to go to Culver's and try their butter burger and custard malts. So today after an hour bike ride I did just that. I had a Deluxe Butter Burger with a side of Cheese Curds and a Chocolate Raspberry Custard Malt. I have to admit, it was pretty freakhog good.

2008-07-25T23:51:00.000-05:00

2008-07-24T23:09:00.000-05:00

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2008-07-23T23:47:00.000-05:00

Can't wait to move!!!!!

Laundry on such a beautiful day is a shame.

2008-07-22T15:34:00.002-05:00

Apple Remote!

2008-07-21T16:22:00.003-05:00

This is a great app for the iPod Touch and iPhone.

2008-07-20T21:46:00.001-05:00

Rhubarb!

Pesto and Rhubarb Sauce:
Olive Oil:

Bean Salad!

2008-07-20T19:01:00.002-05:00

Another Domestic Dispute. Happens Every Night Where I Live.

2008-07-20T00:55:00.003-05:00

Lunch!

2008-07-19T14:19:00.002-05:00

Goodness

2008-07-18T22:50:00.002-05:00

I made the pesto today and put it on fresh pasta, yummy! I also sautéed up some fresh veggies! Good Eats!

2008-07-17T16:45:00.000-05:00

Three Cheers For Farmer's Market!!!!!

2008-07-16T16:54:00.002-05:00

Pickle'ickle

2008-07-15T11:42:00.002-05:00

BiPickle!!

2008-07-14T16:37:00.003-05:00

Motorpickle!!!!

2008-07-13T12:06:00.000-05:00

another day.

2008-03-24T13:02:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was an amazing day. I must have spent 6 hours at the climbing gym!!! I did some lead climbing with Aaron 1, some auto belaying, and then some top roping with Cece. There are so many wonderful people full of enthusiasm and encouragement at the climbing gym! It is such a easy going and welcoming environment.

I enjoyed myself so much at the Mike Doughty show on Saturday that I decided to go to the Sunday show as well and it was equally great!

Today is day of rest, which I am grateful for.

Today's the day!

2008-03-22T16:13:00.000-05:00

Although I intended to start this blog months ago when I first moved to Minnesota I somehow got side tracked. Today seems as good a day as any to start chronicling my life for all to see.

Today was the Scratch and Dent Sale at REI. I went with my friend from the climbing gym, Cece. I ended up with a bicycle pump. All and all not bad, I still have dividend money left over!!

Tonight I am going to a concert at the First Avenue. Mike Doughty who was the frontman for Soul Coughing in the '90s is playing. I'm pretty stoked!