STILL RAINING – NOW THIS IS OREGON!

Posted on August 26, 2004

Well, it’s still raining and foggy, just like it’s supposed to be. It’s 59 degrees out and we’re surrounded in gray mist. Gorgeous! (But cold! Brrr!)

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BBQ IN THE RAIN

Posted on August 25, 2004

Codi and I upgraded from our charcoal BBQ to a new gas grill for a mere $49, thanks to Lowes amazing return policies. The gas grill is a thousand times better and much more convenient for quick cooking. Tonight I made seasoned shrimp. It was fun BBQ’ing in the cold, cold rain!!

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RAIN, RAIN, DON’T GO AWAY

Posted on August 22, 2004

Yeeeehhaaaa! We finally got some rain today! The temp dropped very quickly and the air turned sweet and fragrant. God, I LOVE when it rains here!! Everything turns so vibrant and alive!

BOY SCOUT POINTS

Posted on August 19, 2004

I earned a few boy scout points this afternoon. I saw an auto accident in Tigard so I jumped in to help, as usual (this was at least the 6th time I’ve done this). Both cars were tweaked – a Mitsubishi hit a Jeep. The Mitsu was totalled; both airbags went off, the front of the car was crumpled up like tin foil and the engine compartment was pushed up against the firewall. The windshield broke from the impact. The Jeep had minor visible damage – a fender shoved down toward the chassis. On second inspection, the entire frame was crimped so that the rear passenger doors were forced open. Luckily the injuries were very minor today. Unlike the last accident I assisted with (a smoking SUV that I had to break in through a rear window and pull the unconscious driver out), this one was more of a “keep the order”, manage traffic and assist cleanup.

Here’s a pic of the inside of the Mistu – you can see the airbags and crumpled hood. Ouch!

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