Monthly Archives: October 2007

positive inventory

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Patrick

When I went to Asia, I had about forty pounds of gear including eleven pounds of photographic equipment. Now I am moving to Oregon and the moving company estimates my household goods at 15,000 pounds. For two months, I lived … Continue reading →

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Patagonia flies

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Patrick

Dawn and I presented our Patagonia Adventure to the local chapter of Trout Unlimited. About 70 people were in attendance. It was lots of fun and well received. I took some photos of the unique flies we bought in Argentina.

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my longest Saturday night

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Patrick

(Sept 29) I arrived in Eugene about 4 p.m., Saturday, right on schedule. The only crinkle in my plan was my lack of sleep. On the plane, I traveled with a fifty member adolescent girl dance troupe. They were ages … Continue reading →

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Dawn on her birthday

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Patrick

For Dawn’s birthday, we took a break from moving and visited Babcock State Park, located in Fayette County in south central West Virginia. Babcock is famous for the Glade Creek Grist Mill. The mill is a built from the parts … Continue reading →

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Give Peace a Chance

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Patrick

All we are saying Is Give Peace a Chance –John Lennon (Sept. 28) What’s wrong with being an aging hippy? The obvious answer is, “Who wants to be an aging anything?” I grew up in the 60s and 70s. I … Continue reading →

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Whistle Blower

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Patrick

(Sept 28) My father was a carpenter, a union carpenter. The whistle was a symbol. The foreman was the company man. The shop steward was the first union man on the job and usually the last to leave when the … Continue reading →

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my longest Saturday

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Patrick

(Sept28) I set two alarms for 2:50 a.m. to make sure I would be awake for the 3 a.m. shuttle. My clothes were laid out like a fireman’s. I was all packed except for the fleece I was wearing to … Continue reading →

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