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Graduation season is upon us (and has been for some time if the "Dads and Grads" ads are to be trusted). It is a time for new graduates, whether from high school, college, or even grad school, to look ahead. It is also a time for non-graduates to offer congratulations and advice. Congratulations are easy. Advice can be a little more tricky. In a famous graduation speech/column* (often falsely attribute to Kurt Vonnegut*), Mary Schmich of the Chicago Times compiled her own list of advice to graduating seniors. It grew in popularity from a forwarded e-mail eventually to a top 40 song. If you've never heard or read it, I highly recommend it. The speech can be found here and Wikipedia's entry on the history of it can be found here. Not that many folks about to, or having just, graduate(d) read BdW, but I thought it would be fun to compile our own list of advice gleaned from our own personal meanderings, just as Ms. Schmich did. To start off the list, I will borrow 2 pieces of advice that I've come to greatly support. Know thyself* (Those Greeks really knew what they were talking about.) and Just do it (Perhaps a little pushy for an advertising slogan, but often valuable as advice when faced with decisions of action/inaction.) What say you?

Thursday June 14 2007

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on Thu 14th Jun, 2007 04:49 pm PDT cardboard said: I have heard many but the advice my boss has given to be the most inspirational. The first is "You can never listen to to much ACDC or Van Halen". The second i might botch a little but comes from one of his dads good friends and goes something like this "man back in the 60's everyone was shooting smack and doing hard drugs while i was just smoking good weed and smiling the whole time." Another classic that i throw out pretty often but dont seem to live by is this "you will never look when your an old man and wish you had worked more" ************************ on Thu 14th Jun, 2007 10:31 pm PDT Emily said: "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - "Who is George Bernard Shaw" (Another quote, non widsom-related, from my favorite movie Dream for an Insomniac.) ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 12:10 am PDT Horge said: A few classics: "You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but don't pick your friend's nose." and "It's better to be pissed off than pissed on." Otherwise, one of my own thoughts: the real power of a degree is not in the department or school which issued it, but in the fact that you did it. ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 08:54 am PDT amanda said: you sound smarter if you speak with Wikipedia quotes ;) ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 08:55 am PDT amanda said: you sound smarter if you write with Wikipedia links ;) ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 09:06 am PDT amanda said: but no, seriously, part of working is being unemployed and it's ok ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 11:28 am PDT Sean said: Stop Whining! - Mr. Kimble; Kindergarten Cop ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 03:13 pm PDT Amanda said: Serve others. ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 04:21 pm PDT Jule said: Be passionate about the things you do, especially those you do for fun. and make sure to invest in your 401k...(I had to put some practical advice in there) ************************ on Fri 15th Jun, 2007 04:45 pm PDT Saxtor said: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." - Michael Pollan ************************ on Mon 18th Jun, 2007 05:52 pm PDT Chris said: Start accepting your own mistakes and failures instead of your parents' money; you learn more and your success is sweeter. ************************ on Mon 18th Jun, 2007 08:32 pm PDT erin said: at my graduation from undergrad our speaker was whats-his-name Hilton... and he left us with one piece of advice, "put the shower curtain in the tub". i wish this story was a lie... that's what you get for going to a state school in ohio. ************************ on Tue 19th Jun, 2007 08:27 pm PDT Wren said: I just came across this list of advice and I couldn't pass up sharing it. Enjoy! ************************

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4000 Miles Video

Inspired by a video put together by a friend of some of his transportation experiences in SE Asia, I decided to put together a little video of my recent scooter trip. I've got a long way to go before expecting an Emmy nomination in the mail, but it ain't bad for having only a 5 year old digital still camera and free editing software that comes with windows. If the inline version doesn't work, click here to go directly to the YouTube page. Oh, and for kicks, here are a couple pictures about the making of the video.

Monday June 11 2007

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on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 11:28 am PDT Sean said: Iraqi internet is too slow to watch videos. Poo ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 11:42 am PDT Siri said: Siri's internet is also too slow. Double Poo. ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 11:51 am PDT Wren said: I sympathize with slow computer/internet users, believe me. For those of you whom the youTube thing isn't working, right click here and select "save as..." or "save link as..." to download the video clip and view at your own leisure. ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 12:04 pm PDT AK said: I wish I could hear that music everytime I woke up in the morning. Better than coffee yes? ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 03:21 pm PDT Saxtor said: Hmmm, which is worse, driving while photographing, or talking on a cell phone... Good ol' Yakkety Sax. ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 06:08 pm PDT Andrew said: Very nice Wrennnn. I dug it. ...a grave! hahah! No No. Seriously, very cool. ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 08:18 pm PDT cardboard said: wait seans in iraq? whhhaaa ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 10:22 pm PDT Wilbur said: haha! nice wren! ************************ on Tue 12th Jun, 2007 11:06 am PDT Sean said: Jivin!! ************************ on Tue 12th Jun, 2007 01:54 pm PDT Sweet Julie said: So good Wrenny! What fun! What a crack up! ************************ on Thu 14th Jun, 2007 08:02 am PDT amanda said: your friend's SE Asia video was more fun, but this one was also worthwhile. in response to Saxtor i think driving while photographing is decidedly worse than cell talk, but texting might come close. btw, for those of you who had my blogs on their RSS feeds, i'm public again by popular demand ************************ on Thu 14th Jun, 2007 12:54 pm PDT the friends video said: I love it!!! Bravo!!! ************************ on Thu 14th Jun, 2007 09:38 pm PDT vertical banner said: Nice work Wren. I still can't figure out how you got some of those shots. Did you hire a monkey to climb around putt putt? ************************

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Internet Video-athon

It's a rainy day here in Anacortes, perfect for catching up on the latest happenings on the interweb (pshaw...like I ever fall behind). But besides the latest goings-on, it is sometimes worth reminiscing over the gems that have had their time in the spotlight and then moved along. I almost consider it a crime to hear when a friend hasn't seen (or even heard of) some of my favorites, so I thought I would use this opportunity to share. Because I have frisbee on the brain right now, I can't pass up sharing this gem (8MB .mov). If that doesn't get you inspired to play, then nothing will. Or if politics are your thing, check out these two classics of Will Ferrell impersonating President Bush. Here (QuickTime or YouTube) is one of my ultimate favorites: an ad for Sony's Bravia TV (worth watching in the high quality QuickTime). I know there have been a ton more over the years, but none come to mind immediately. And since sharing is a two-way street, you should leave a link to your favorite internet video in the comments for us all to enjoy. Ain't sharing a beautiful thing?

Saturday June 9 2007

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on Sat 09th Jun, 2007 01:38 pm PDT cardboard said: Well wren I am glad you bring this subject because I do have a favorite internet video love to share it whenever I can. http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=Q5im0Ssyyus edit: I found this link also might work ************************ on Sat 09th Jun, 2007 08:24 pm PDT Sarah F said: my dirty mind loves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmVU08zVpA there's a sequel "box in box" but it's not as funny. ************************ on Sat 09th Jun, 2007 11:09 pm PDT Wilbur said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz0ETbyFM6Q This was my favorite. Best skit I've seen in a long time...and also will ferrell. ************************ on Sat 09th Jun, 2007 11:14 pm PDT Wilbur said: lol...i forgot about the dick in the box one...box in a box...lol too funny. good one sarah. ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 05:02 pm PDT Wren said: It sounds like the first link isn't working for some people (Quicktime thinks it's so fancy...) so try the same thing YouTube style here. ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 05:46 pm PDT Wren said: Since it seems like SNL skits are the style of the times, I will add this one to the mix: Don't buy stuff you can't afford. ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 08:22 pm PDT Wilbur said: lol...nice wren. *high five*...high fiving is still cool right? ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 10:09 pm PDT jule said: for those of you new to the internet you may not have seen this one, a video from OK Go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NINJQ5LRh-0 ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 10:28 pm PDT Wren said: Right on, Jule. I was going to mention that one in the original post, but then didn't. True story. Good video though. Come on, people, let's dig deep and find the ones that didn't make it to VH1s top viral videos. I want to see at least one new one that I haven't seen. ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 10:35 pm PDT Wren said: That said, however, I can't pass up adding this cult classic to the mix. Caution: not exactly the kind of clip you would see on Nickelodeon. Hey Kid I'm a Computer ************************ on Sun 10th Jun, 2007 11:06 pm PDT cardboard said: did anyone even watch charlie the unicorn?wtf man ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 06:00 am PDT Jule said: Hey Cardboard, the link didn't work. check the spelling and get back to us ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 11:24 am PDT Sean said: You're all a bunch of nerds. And not the Never Ending Radical Dude variety. http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/end.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWKHbSxnfB8 These are totally bodacious. ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 03:27 pm PDT Saxtor said: Gemberling is the story of my life. (and yes, there are eight episodes) ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 06:09 pm PDT jenelle said: beans lots of beans lots of beans, oh yeah.... http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/magical trevor/ ************************ on Mon 11th Jun, 2007 10:56 pm PDT Wilbur said: lol...damn some good ones there guys :-) ************************ on Tue 12th Jun, 2007 04:29 pm PDT Wilbur said: ok i remembered one i saw that i found hilarious for some reason...this is vid of some guy playing and narrating the hardest super mario bros levels ever...if you've ever played this super mario bros. classic, then you'll prolly enjoy this. be prepared for some swearing. :) there are a few of these, different levels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwvtREuu6yo ************************ on Wed 13th Jun, 2007 06:16 am PDT AK said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgqOKj1hdXM ************************ on Sun 17th Jun, 2007 06:12 pm PDT Wilbur said: anybody play wii?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnsfcB1m3lk ************************ on Sun 08th Jul, 2007 11:24 am PDT Wren said: Here's a short, fun, frisbee-related video: http://view.break.com/326764 ************************ on Mon 09th Jul, 2007 08:03 pm PDT Go! Turtle said: How about Social D's new song? I do enjoy the D ************************ on Fri 13th Jul, 2007 12:10 pm PDT Wren said: Okay, I'll stop commenting on this post soon, but I couldn't pass up sharing this one. It is possibly my favorite DVD extra ever, from the Matrix 2. ************************ on Wed 25th Jul, 2007 05:47 pm PDT Wren said: Speaking of music videos, here are a couple of classics: Chevy Chase in a Paul Simon video and Christopher Walken in a Fatboy Slim video. Enjoy! ************************ on Thu 26th Jul, 2007 12:52 am PDT Saxtor said: What about Zack Galifianakis in a Kanye West video? ************************

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Frisbee Season is Upon Us

The 2007 Anacortes Parks & Rec Ultimate Frisbee season is upon us! 'Round about March every year, I start getting excited to run around in the luscious green grass fields of Smiley's Bottom while throwing around the frisbee like the hippie I am. Then 'round about June, the weather starts to cooperate. This year, I've been designated as the facilitator which I suppose is only right because I've been participating for so many years now. In addition to running the P&R game, I've been helping out with the high school team. It has been great to get some extra playing time in as well as feel like I am making the world a better place by helping to train tomorrow's frisbee players. So if you are in the Anacortes area, set aside Tuesday nights to come join us for a game. Smiley's Bottom at 6 pm. All skill levels welcome. (Spectators and cheering squads welcome as well.) Hope to see you there! Oh, and for those of you who don't know what Ultimate Frisbee is, www.whatisultimate.com has this to say: Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport, played by thousands the world over. It mixes the best features of sports such as Soccer, Basketball, American Football and Netball into an elegantly simple yet fascinating and demanding game.

Wednesday June 6 2007

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on Wed 06th Jun, 2007 01:26 pm PDT cardboard said: swiiiirly haha pcu ************************ on Wed 06th Jun, 2007 04:44 pm PDT Emily said: Hmmm, we're talking about "luscious green grass" AND swiiiirly frisbees...??? ************************ on Wed 06th Jun, 2007 07:49 pm PDT Jule said: Nice work Wren! Coaching the high school ultimate team will be fun, but I bet they don't have as many keggers as the college team, but that can change... ************************ on Thu 07th Jun, 2007 10:55 am PDT Sean said: Bee bit my bottom, now my bottom's big. ************************ on Thu 07th Jun, 2007 11:03 am PDT Sean said: Don't take your cool crappy weather for granted. I long for the spring days that were less than 110F. And with boots, thick ol' cammie pants and longsleeve cammie shirt and a weapon, there's 20lbs right there. And then throw 50 pounds of helmet and flak jacket on top of that and lots of running around and some adrenaline, you've got a Sean who desperately needs a Flav-Or Ice. ************************ on Thu 07th Jun, 2007 02:08 pm PDT Wren said: Freeze n eat or drink it chilled! ************************ on Thu 07th Jun, 2007 05:22 pm PDT cardboard said: no no sean you need a chilly willy! ************************ on Thu 07th Jun, 2007 08:22 pm PDT Wilbur said: ULTIMATE!!!! ************************

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Two-wheeled Kin

To me, scooters are in a class of their own. They aren't beefy and macho like motorcycles, and they aren't efficient, sporty, and popular like bicycles. If you ride either a motorcycle or a bicycle, it is like you are a member of an instant club. Fellow cyclists will give you a nod or warn you of a rabid dog 2 blocks up. Motorcyclist will share specs, stories, and conversations about the latest and greatest gear with you. As a scooterist, I wasn't expecting to be accepted by either group. Luckily, I was quite wrong. Motorcyclist have this hi-sign that they give to other motorcyclist as they zip by one another. While I saw many variations on it, it usually consists of a left hand extended below the handle bars with a few fingers out. At first, I thought it was a sign telling me to slow down or something until Dave explained it all to me. Then, on this trip, I got into the habit and really grew to like this welcoming sign of camaraderie. Besides including me in their group with the hi-sign, motorcyclist I met on the road were invariable interested in my scooter and my trip. On the other end of the 2-wheeled spectrum, bicyclists, whom I thought might lump me in with the motorcyclist category, always gave me a smile as I scooted by. It was almost as if they were saying, "I acknowledge that you too are an outsider on this road made for high speed behemoths." When there weren't bicyclists around, I would frequently use their lane to inverse pass the cars that had built up behind me. Without a metal box to separate you from those that you met on the road, it only seemed natural to acknowledge them with a hi-sign or a nod. It lent an unexpected friendliness to my time on the road.

Monday June 4 2007

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on Mon 04th Jun, 2007 04:54 pm PDT Siri said: Maybe in lil' ol' Anacortes (or along the CA coast) bicyclists have a sense of camaraderie. However, the 'cyclists around these parts are rude, constantly trying to "outbike" everyone ************************ on Mon 04th Jun, 2007 04:59 pm PDT Siri said: (where was I?) and wearing those god-awful spandex unitards. My theory is the spandex cuts off blood supply to their brain (not to mention their undercarriage) ************************ on Wed 06th Jun, 2007 01:24 pm PDT cardboard said: Oh yes, while siri is right about people trying to "outbike" each other is all part of the GOD status you attain riding a bike. Pedestrian rules can be used but dont need to be followed and the same goes for traffic rules...just watch your ass around blood sucking bike cops. ************************ on Sat 09th Jun, 2007 11:12 am PDT Siri said: True dat! ************************

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Camera Obscura

Ever since I learned about them, camera obscuras (cameras obscura?) have captivated that neato-sciencey portion of my little ole brain. The most spectacular (and maybe the only) example of a camera obscura I have seen is at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Ten years ago, I passed through San Francisco and saw it. Since then, I've often thought of that dilapidated giant camera on the pier. This trip, I got a chance to return. For those of you who don't know what a camera obscura is, think projector. If you ever saw the movie Addicted to Love, one features prominently in that. It is essentially a series of lenses and mirrors that project into a darkened space whatever it is on the other side of the lenses. Wikipedia does a better job of explaining it here. Seeing a 10X magnified verion of what's going on outside projected in super-dooper HD quality (actually, there is no comparison to any digital format) for some reason just amazes me. The camera isn't aimed at anything particularly cool, but seeing just the waves crash or the sea gulls fly by is excitement enough. Perhaps it is seeing an image so crisp but having the sound muffled by the building walls that makes it such a surreal experience. Anyhoo, camera obscuras are neat. If you are ever in San Fran, I definitely suggest you stop by this place and check it out.

Friday June 1 2007

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on Fri 01st Jun, 2007 09:29 pm PDT Janet said: I think it would be the cameras that should be plural. How can the camera have more than one obscura????? ************************

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Picture This

It's a sunny day, but not warm by any means. There's a thin fog coming off the Pacific causing anything more than 100 yards away to take on a dream-sequence like haze but also spoiling the crisp view you are wishing you had. To the left, a cliff drops menacingly to the sea. To the right, a steep hillside is covered with many shades of green and dotted with yellows, purples, and oranges from blooming wildflowers. The road dividing these drastically different but equally spectacular landscapes winds, banks, rises, and falls. Convertibles and motorcycles are the order of the day, with their drivers hopping out at every view point for a quick picture and then speeding along their way. I could hardly capture the natural beauty of it with my dinky little camera (not to mention that stopping Scoot Scoot meant a throw of the dice as to whether I could get him up and started again), but my attempts weren't half bad. Moral of the story: drive U.S. 1 between San Luis Obispo and Big Sur sometime in your life. It's purty.

Wednesday May 30 2007

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on Wed 30th May, 2007 11:08 am PDT Saxtor said: "drive U.S. 1 between San Luis Obispo and Big Sur sometime in your life. It's purty." Quoted for truth! ************************ on Wed 30th May, 2007 08:09 pm PDT trista said: a jaunt i've taken many a time... a beauty that resides in my memories always.... purty. ************************ on Thu 31st May, 2007 10:56 am PDT blank said: try doing it in a smelly band van with questionable brakes. Still it was really pretty. ************************

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So Good to Be Home

For me, one of the best parts about an extended adventure (like those I seem to have been taking recently) is returning home. The familiarity, the people, the routine, and even the backlogged mail all combine to form that concept of home. Nothing really makes you appreciate home as much as being away from it. That appreciation really came to the forefront this weekend as I passed over Deception Pass bridge on Scoot Scoot and traveled the familiar Fidalgo roads home. As always, awaiting me were the familiarity, the people, and even the mail that I was looking forward to. Now it is back to the routine, but not in a bad way. But not to fear, I've still got stories to tell from the road. Over the next week, as I catch up with other computer tasks, I will be catching up on a few blog posts that I meant to make from the road but never got a chance to. So keep it tuned to BdW.

Tuesday May 29 2007

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on Tue 29th May, 2007 10:58 am PDT Sean said: Heck yeah! I have absolutely nothing to say, it's just that getting to knock out the first comment on a post gets me PUMPED!I still haven't found any WMDs. I'll keep you posted. ************************ on Tue 29th May, 2007 01:01 pm PDT Saxtor said: So, is ScSc a goner, or will he ride again? And hmmmmm....either you removed my blog from Blog du Friends because I don't post to it often enough, or you have determined what a horrible person I am. Either way, I had a good run... ************************ on Tue 29th May, 2007 02:50 pm PDT cardboard said: Welcome home wren. Saxtor dont feel to bad at least you had your moment unlike blakes blog...wuahaha ************************ on Tue 29th May, 2007 04:36 pm PDT Nesbitt said: I thought you would scoot all the way to the Bates Reunion. ************************ on Wed 30th May, 2007 07:42 am PDT Deanna said: "Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it". Wren, good job creating your own reality and inspiring the rest of us to do things out of the box and not letting stress get the best of us. ************************ on Thu 07th Jun, 2007 08:30 pm PDT Wilbur said: I would know what you mean if i took extended vacations...but i don't...so what were you saying again? something about coming home? but seriously folks, good to have you back in town wren... ************************

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Ooooooo, Knobby

AAA said it couldn't be done. I had resigned myself to bumming rides all the way home (which still isn't completely out of the question). But lo and behold, a town here-to-fore known only for cheese comes to the rescue! After attempting Julie's idea of thumbing it out of the town of Yacht Hats (what's the deal with not picking up a scrubby forlorn looking fella and his 200 lb bike!?), I tried Ma's idea of AAA. Sho 'nuf, AAA came to my rescue, again. Since I had precisely 100 miles of free towing, that's exactly what I used. They pretty much told me there isn't anywhere on the coast to get a motorcycle tire fixed, so I was on my own. They dropped me off in the parking lot of the Tillamook Les Schwab last night at 9:30 and bid me good luck. This morning, after thinking I lost my keys (only to discover they were safely placed in plain sight in scoot scoot's ignition in the Les Schwab parking lot) I was feeling pretty down. But after doing some leg work, I found a new (used) tire and some helpful fellows to put it on for me...all for $20!! Granted the tire isn't an exact replacement, but if I ever need to go off-roading, it will be just the ticket! Whatever the case, although I didn't think I would be saying it this soon, it feels good to be back in the saddle again. Now I'm off to tour the Tillamook cheese factory!

Saturday May 26 2007

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on Sat 26th May, 2007 12:25 pm PDT Sweet Julie said: Cheezy man! I LOVE tillamook- and you Love Cheez! Can you get towed another 100 miles on the following day? :) ************************ on Sat 26th May, 2007 01:51 pm PDT Saxtor said: What does a scooter being towed behind a tow truck look like anyhow? It must be a goofy sight! And please save some cheese for the rest of us! ************************ on Sun 27th May, 2007 09:16 am PDT Siri said: Mmmmm, CHEEEESE! ************************ on Sun 27th May, 2007 09:17 am PDT Siri said: Sorry, what was the story? All I could read was cheese. . . ************************ on Sun 27th May, 2007 10:00 am PDT Sean said: The cheese should go good with all your whine (haha get it!?) ************************ on Mon 28th May, 2007 10:16 pm PDT jenelle said: knobby and cheesey... good to read that things are on the up and up. by the way, i met a juggler from anacortes at folklife this weekend--there's more than one juggler from anacortes? your island is much larger than you lead on, my friend. ************************ on Tue 29th May, 2007 12:34 am PDT Klaus said: What happen to the plan of having some cute chick pick you up in her truck and take you back into the Seattle area.... ************************

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The Plot Thickens...

I'm afraid the scooter gods might be trying to tell me something. My excellent luck has gone unnoticed by them for too long. It is time for them to settle the score and punish me for thinking I was mighty enough to use the Yumbo 110C for something other than city driving for this long. This morning, I ran out of gas. Not overly surprising with the .9 gallon tank and that it has happened before, to lesser degrees. Anyway, this morning, I was about half a mile outside of Gold Beach, OR when the telltale sputter happened. I shifted to neutral to see if I could coast into to town, but no dice. A brisk walk there and back got me ready to put major miles behind me. Then comes the fishtailing. No, not "fishtaling", like "I swear it was this big." "Fishtailing" like the tail of a fish all over the road. Luckily, it was at relatively low speeds and I was able to get to the side of the road relatively quickly. "What was the cause?", you ask. Well, a flat tire. More specifically, a blown tire. No hope for a patch. So here I am in Podunk, OR (oh, sorry; that could be almost any town on the Oregon coast ZING! Yachat, OR) with a flat tire. What does one do when one has a flat tire on a motor-driven cycle? Well, I'm trying to figure that out. I'm open to suggestion. The hardware store in the next town up the road says they could have a new tire here by Tuesday. I'm hoping I can do better than that.

Friday May 25 2007

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on Fri 25th May, 2007 06:19 pm PDT Emily said: It sounds like your super-fun adventure has taken a downturn in the last few days, to put it mildly. I have no suggestions. I'm sure you'll come up with something clever though...you're a thinker! ************************ on Fri 25th May, 2007 07:16 pm PDT Sarah said: Don't worry- I have a funny feeling that there's a girl with a big beefy truck who might come to your rescue. But what's the reward??? :) ************************ on Fri 25th May, 2007 08:43 pm PDT Sweet Julie said: I am thinkin: 'Now's a good a a time as any to thumb it!' ************************ on Fri 25th May, 2007 09:32 pm PDT Jule said: Go surfing! and by the way, every Oregon coast town is pronounced EXACTLY like it is spelled. and should be pronounced as loud as possible to surley looking locals. and by the way, Yachats (yah-hots) is plural but there is only one town! go figure. ************************ on Fri 25th May, 2007 09:37 pm PDT MOM said: I can only suggest those 3 famous words A A A. Or are they 3 famous letters? Anyway, your membership is renewed. ************************ on Fri 25th May, 2007 10:06 pm PDT Saxtor said: Mom to the rescue! And Wren, maybe you should get a "yak hat" or two to don on your ride through coastal Oregon. ************************

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