Wandering into Rocky Butte the other morning for an unrelated project, I had the pleasure to film two die hard riders throwing it down on "Oregon's BMX sanctuary in the woods." Minus the highway noise, it is just that. I recommend the visit to the track and continue the hike into the deep forest. Beautiful and spooky at the same time, just how I like it.
A great float down the Snake River in Hell's Canyon filled with many memories not all captured on tape, but here are a couple moments. Thanks for the trip, brother. I hope to make it annually.
Congratulations to Kelsey and Adam on their wedding day! A beautiful, happy couple sharing their first dance together. May there be 1 million more just like it. Photography by Katana Triplett Photography: http://katanatriplettphotography.com/
Larch Mountain, an extinct volcano in the Cascades, has an amazing view (Sherrard's Point) which, on a clear day, you'll see Mt St. Helens, Hood, Adams, Rainier and Jefferson. If you have it in you to take the roundtrip hike down to Multnomah Falls and back, you will be sore in the morning. More than 14 miles and a 4000+ elevation gain, it's no joke. Worth the effort, especially if it's a clear day.
I just researched what bear poop looks like and it confirms I was hot on the trail of a big motha with a whole lotta poo which was nice and fresh. With that being said, don't hike alone and if you do, bring your kung fu skills!
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Congrats to Crystal and Mac on their wedding day, and what a beautiful day it was. This is the recap from the dvd which runs approx. 30 minutes not including bonus material.
It's getting worse over there. This time she's called the police on herself, claiming there are people in her attic and they won't leave. Apparently, three people are up in the attic watching television and having sex on the bed up there (as I quote from the dialogue of the day). As you would suspect, no one was in the attic. To make matters more interesting, she then focuses on a new problem. In an instant, she believes broken glass is covering her legs and has an extremely painful break in her leg with blood everywhere. Enter fire department. No signs of glass or blood. No signs of a broken bone. She demands emergency attention. Enter emergency response. By now we've got the entire staff of Portland's finest across the street tending to a hallucination. Great use of our tax money at work. I'll look for the bill in the mail for her ambulance ride. To conclude, she was back in action the same the evening, shouting "Someone please call 911" followed by rants of rage focused on these people in the attic. Great entertainment, too good to have it interrupted by law enforcement. It gives me a whole new appreciation to the phrase by the great Hunter S. Thompson / Johnny Depp character, "...not yet, I want to study its habits." And yes, that is the opening theme song to the Goonies.
She is at it again.... again. This time, around 10:30am, her "boyfriend" seems to take off with her pills (Phenergan which is an allergy medicine must be code for meth, speed, crack, smack or quack. She couldn't possibly have allergies THAT BAD!). Loads of fun for the whole family, but please, on a serious note, don't do meth. You'll be pissing yourself and showing your boobies to the neighbors before you know it.
Side note: "Jesse" had to go back to the house right after this incident because he forgot his wallet inside. Bad planning Jesse, bad planning. Watch on Youtube
(Audio compiled from 4 karate kid movies creates an all new scene between Mr. Miyagi and Danielson who set out on the Sandy River where Danielson will learn how to become a successful fisherman.)
Recently, one fine day in Portland, I came across an old wooden boat model which instantly reminded me of my Dad. He took us boys out on the lake and taught us how to fish. My first rod and reel was a tiny Snoopy pole. I remember a Northern Pike, equal in size to myself sinking my bobber, almost ejecting me from the boat. Thanks to my Dad, I lived to fish another day.
Around the same time, my nickname was Danielson given to me from the film, Karate Kid. I had the action figures, karate hat I wore if not sporting my Looney Tunes hat and the occasional "Happy Birthday Danielson" birthday cake. It got out of control.
Over 25 years later, a happy accident of finding that wooden boat and my Dad making sure I took the Karate Kid action figures back home to Portland, a perfect fit for a scene that didn't take place in the movies, but kind of did in my own life, came to form. So, here you go Dad, a fun, short little video just for you on Father's Day. Thank you for being my Mr. Miyagi. I love you and you will always be my best buddy.
