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May 30, 2006

A Precarious Spot

Heather and I came across a gaggle of drunk people on the way out of Circle Z last night.  There had been four in this truck before they went seriously off the road.  The people in the other car helped them climb out through the windows.  The pictures don't really display how precariously the truck was perched above the gorge about 100 feet below.  Yikes!    I am not sure the driver knew just how close he was to disaster. 

I hooked our winch to the truck (although no people were in danger at that point) to stabilize and attempt to pull it a bit.  Our fate (well at least for the hook on their truck) was now tied to the fate of their truck.  So, we waited. 

After a while Art showed up and it all ended as happily as it could have. 

Just another day in paradise. 

 

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May 16, 2006

Circle Z 2006

We made our first trip to Circle Z yesterday and it was a bit hairy.  Nevertheless, the place was as beautiful as ever and the weather was perfect! 

 

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May 14, 2006

Alamere Falls

A beautiful day for a hike to Alamere Falls in Points Reyes.   The hike was a little over 10 miles and some of the trails were rough -- as is nettles and poison oak REALLY close -- but it was a beautiful beach and waterfall. 

 

 

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May 13, 2006

Michelle and JD's Engagement Party

We had a great time at Michelle and JD's engagement party.  They are fantastic people with many nice friends. 

 

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May 09, 2006

Mt Shasta Mountaineering School

Mountaineering 1 with Shasta Guides.  It was a great time learning about using an ice axe, efficient traversal, glicading, self arrest and other basic mountaineering skills.  Shasta is absolutely beautiful. 

Looming mountain 

 

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