Crater Lake
Redwood Nat'l Park
Drive-Thru Tree
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Dave Oregon: April 14
While Nadine was in Asia, Dave spent two weeks out in California. For the first time he didn't go home over the weekend, and so he decided to go visit his cousin Jack Krzeminski who was living in Ashland, Oregon at the time. Dave already had a rental car from work, so the trip would be very affordable!
After getting on the road a little early on Friday, Dave was cruising down I-5 and was going above the speed limit and was pulled by State Police! Luckily they let Dave go, but they could tell it was a rental car...as Dave had forgotten to close the gas tank lid during his last fill up! After that, the drive was quiet but very beautiful driving in Northern California for the first time. Dave got to Jack's around 10-11p and it was right to bed, as we had a 5k to do in the morning!
On Saturday, we got up early for the 730a race in nearby Medford! The weather was overcast but dry! We each ran great times, with Dave just missing getting under 20 minutes! After the race, Jack and Dave grabbed some breakfast back in Ashland just outside Southern Oregon University, and Jack showed where he worked at Wilderness Poets.
Then we decided to take advantage of the sunny day, and head up to do a short day hike on the famous Pacific Crest Trail. Our legs were tired, but the hike was flat and very scenic. After the hike we headed back into Ashland for some delicious beers. We then joined Jack's work mates for a Chinese Tea Ceremony, complete with a custom-made log for the tea, some singing by a friend named Magic, and all the hippie things that make Southern Oregon great. We ended the night with some dinner at another local spot and then headed back to get some much needed rest! Dave had to drive back to San Francisco tomorrow, but there were several sites to see on that drive!
After getting on the road a little early on Friday, Dave was cruising down I-5 and was going above the speed limit and was pulled by State Police! Luckily they let Dave go, but they could tell it was a rental car...as Dave had forgotten to close the gas tank lid during his last fill up! After that, the drive was quiet but very beautiful driving in Northern California for the first time. Dave got to Jack's around 10-11p and it was right to bed, as we had a 5k to do in the morning!
On Saturday, we got up early for the 730a race in nearby Medford! The weather was overcast but dry! We each ran great times, with Dave just missing getting under 20 minutes! After the race, Jack and Dave grabbed some breakfast back in Ashland just outside Southern Oregon University, and Jack showed where he worked at Wilderness Poets.
Then we decided to take advantage of the sunny day, and head up to do a short day hike on the famous Pacific Crest Trail. Our legs were tired, but the hike was flat and very scenic. After the hike we headed back into Ashland for some delicious beers. We then joined Jack's work mates for a Chinese Tea Ceremony, complete with a custom-made log for the tea, some singing by a friend named Magic, and all the hippie things that make Southern Oregon great. We ended the night with some dinner at another local spot and then headed back to get some much needed rest! Dave had to drive back to San Francisco tomorrow, but there were several sites to see on that drive!
Pulled over by Police for going over the speed limit...luckily no ticket!
After the 5K, with our medals!
Just missed going under 20 minutes!
Photos from our day hike on the Pacific Crest Trail
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Jax Easter - Mar 31
For Easter weekend, Nadine and Dave flew down to Jacksonville, Florida to visit family and friends. Dave flew from San Francisco to Orlando and Nadine flew into Orlando as well. Nadine arrived Thursday night, while Dave missed his flight out of San Francisco and couldn't arrive until Friday morning, UGH!
Nadine spent Thursday night at her cousin's house (Elizabeth Lippa) in Orlando. Friday morning she picked Dave up from the Orlando airport, and then joined Liz & Marty at one of the CrossFit gyms that they owned. It was a quick visit for Dave, but then it was time to drive North to Jacksonville.
Along the way we visited Saint Augustine, where the supposed Fountain of Youth was located! We also visited the old fort that was there...a nice pitstop during our long drive.
Then on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday we stayed at Pat and Katherine Snyder's house. On Saturday we drove out to Jacksonville Beach and played along the beach. Unfortunately it wasn't warm enough to swim, surf or sunbath. But on the way home from the beach, we stopped off a for hot yoga class, and it was great! Nadine and Katherine are both teachers, and Pat and Dave enjoy a good class too. From there we went home, watched Michigan win their Final Four game against Chicago-Loyola, and then go out for some nice dinner.
Sunday we slept in and then got ready to go to the Orlando airport. We said our goodbyes and then sifted through the many spring breakers at Orlando airport visiting Disneyland, ha!
Nadine spent Thursday night at her cousin's house (Elizabeth Lippa) in Orlando. Friday morning she picked Dave up from the Orlando airport, and then joined Liz & Marty at one of the CrossFit gyms that they owned. It was a quick visit for Dave, but then it was time to drive North to Jacksonville.
Along the way we visited Saint Augustine, where the supposed Fountain of Youth was located! We also visited the old fort that was there...a nice pitstop during our long drive.
Then on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday we stayed at Pat and Katherine Snyder's house. On Saturday we drove out to Jacksonville Beach and played along the beach. Unfortunately it wasn't warm enough to swim, surf or sunbath. But on the way home from the beach, we stopped off a for hot yoga class, and it was great! Nadine and Katherine are both teachers, and Pat and Dave enjoy a good class too. From there we went home, watched Michigan win their Final Four game against Chicago-Loyola, and then go out for some nice dinner.
Sunday we slept in and then got ready to go to the Orlando airport. We said our goodbyes and then sifted through the many spring breakers at Orlando airport visiting Disneyland, ha!
Visiting Cousins Elizabeth and Marty at their CrossFit Gym
Saint Augustine / Fountain of Youth
Hot Yoga in Jacksonville
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Sonoma Wine - Mar 24
For the annual CMU Ski Trip that Nadine's friends put together...the trip was a Wine Tasting trip in Sonoma Valley (near Napa Valley). Several groups attended, with babies in tow! Nadine and Dave flew out on Friday and arrived to the rental house after the sun had set. The next two days invovled taking a bus to several spots and then retiring back to the same rental house. There were plenty of laughs, games, and can only be described by the photos below!
Saturday, March 17, 2018
St Pattys Day - Mar 17
Saint Patrick's Day fell on a Saturday this year, and Nadine and Dave have always wanted to go see the Chicago River get turned green! The weather forecast was brisk, but we headed into the city by parking at the Blue Line at Rosemont, and taking the subway train into the city.
We arrived just as they started to turn the river green! It was cold, but the excitement from the crowd kept everyone warm. The river was packed with traffic, and there was hardly a spot to find along the river to watch the color change. To get the green color, an orange vegetable oil is added which works to create the perfect green color.
After seeing the river turn color, we headed over to Greek Town to join our USM friend Connor to watch a rugby match! Connor lived in Ireland for awhile, and actually knows several of the Ireland Rugby players, so it was a great way to start the morning (and the bar wasn't crazy packed either).
After some food and plenty of Guinness, we continued to follow Connor to a high rise party that he was invited too. We didn't know anyone, but the view of the Green River was amazing and by that time the sun was out!
After a great afternoon, we decided to hop the train and head back home. We could have stayed out with other friends, but we needed to sober up and relax!
We arrived just as they started to turn the river green! It was cold, but the excitement from the crowd kept everyone warm. The river was packed with traffic, and there was hardly a spot to find along the river to watch the color change. To get the green color, an orange vegetable oil is added which works to create the perfect green color.
After seeing the river turn color, we headed over to Greek Town to join our USM friend Connor to watch a rugby match! Connor lived in Ireland for awhile, and actually knows several of the Ireland Rugby players, so it was a great way to start the morning (and the bar wasn't crazy packed either).
After some food and plenty of Guinness, we continued to follow Connor to a high rise party that he was invited too. We didn't know anyone, but the view of the Green River was amazing and by that time the sun was out!
After a great afternoon, we decided to hop the train and head back home. We could have stayed out with other friends, but we needed to sober up and relax!
Turning the water green
Trying to stay warm!
Ireland v England Rugby Match
Nadine, Dave and Connor (from USM)
View from the high rise party we were invited too
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