Kelly
@northsantiam.bsky.social
Hiker, kayaker, rafter, cross country skier. Retired software guy.
Pic is Granite in Grand Canyon
Balloon Juice
Pic is Granite in Grand Canyon
Balloon Juice
White water rafter here. The best they could do is rig ropes to one side of the boat then lean hard off the other side. Success would depend on how the cargo was secured. If cargo came loose or was near the centerline it could work. Like you said you gotta try.
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
White water rafter here. The best they could do is rig ropes to one side of the boat then lean hard off the other side. Success would depend on how the cargo was secured. If cargo came loose or was near the centerline it could work. Like you said you gotta try.
This pic of Daisy's first walk in the snow in February is typical. She was indifferent to the snow. Just another nice walk outside as far as she was concerned.
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This pic of Daisy's first walk in the snow in February is typical. She was indifferent to the snow. Just another nice walk outside as far as she was concerned.
We get a few inches of snow in the Willamette Valley most winters. Just enough to be pretty which is still enough to paralyze many roads. Usually melts in a few days.
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We get a few inches of snow in the Willamette Valley most winters. Just enough to be pretty which is still enough to paralyze many roads. Usually melts in a few days.
What's the brand name? I'm looking for gluten free salt, seems likely that brand makes some ;-)
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
What's the brand name? I'm looking for gluten free salt, seems likely that brand makes some ;-)
no, no, no. Roads are geologic features maintained by timeless natural processes
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM
no, no, no. Roads are geologic features maintained by timeless natural processes
I read 176 pages on ORANGES in a single sitting.
December 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I read 176 pages on ORANGES in a single sitting.
The running screws into the top edge of the drywall in the acute angle where the new wall meets the ceiling would have been awkward. The way you did it saved you from that.
November 29, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The running screws into the top edge of the drywall in the acute angle where the new wall meets the ceiling would have been awkward. The way you did it saved you from that.
He has crossed his last river. "Sitting in Limbo" has been my "Well, what's next?" song in everything from traffic jams to hospital waiting rooms. Especially hospital waiting rooms.
"sitting here in limbo, waiting for the dice to roll"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7R...
"sitting here in limbo, waiting for the dice to roll"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7R...
Sitting In Limbo
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
He has crossed his last river. "Sitting in Limbo" has been my "Well, what's next?" song in everything from traffic jams to hospital waiting rooms. Especially hospital waiting rooms.
"sitting here in limbo, waiting for the dice to roll"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7R...
"sitting here in limbo, waiting for the dice to roll"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7R...
The knowledge made me melancholy walking thru the fall color display. Oregon State U is gathering seed from all over the state and is raising a plantation. The plantation will be overrun by the beetles. The professors are hoping to find a resistant strain.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The knowledge made me melancholy walking thru the fall color display. Oregon State U is gathering seed from all over the state and is raising a plantation. The plantation will be overrun by the beetles. The professors are hoping to find a resistant strain.
Ash are an important flood plain tree here in western Oregon. They are the first tree to turn in the fall, a nice yellow. We have 2 known emerald ash borer infestations. One is 16 miles away. At typical rates of spread the beetles will be here in a few years. Across the state in ten years.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ash are an important flood plain tree here in western Oregon. They are the first tree to turn in the fall, a nice yellow. We have 2 known emerald ash borer infestations. One is 16 miles away. At typical rates of spread the beetles will be here in a few years. Across the state in ten years.
North Falls inside looking out
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
North Falls inside looking out
One Saturday after a Friday night date Dad got me out of bed early to help tear down Grandpa's barn. I was not at my best and my uncles were ribbing me about it. One of them asked "Was it any good?". My Dad eldest of 9 interrupted and said "You idiots. It's all good."
October 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
One Saturday after a Friday night date Dad got me out of bed early to help tear down Grandpa's barn. I was not at my best and my uncles were ribbing me about it. One of them asked "Was it any good?". My Dad eldest of 9 interrupted and said "You idiots. It's all good."
At 16 I was impressed by Ayn Rand's books. My buddy's brother, 10 years older than me, straightened me out.
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
At 16 I was impressed by Ayn Rand's books. My buddy's brother, 10 years older than me, straightened me out.
Almost a Grand Coulee Dam, largest power power station in the USA at 6.8 gigawatts.
October 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Almost a Grand Coulee Dam, largest power power station in the USA at 6.8 gigawatts.
Is this between Lyons and Stayton?
October 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Is this between Lyons and Stayton?
I will not compromise on hiking boots, socks or raingear. Lifetime west of the Cascades Oregonian.
October 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I will not compromise on hiking boots, socks or raingear. Lifetime west of the Cascades Oregonian.
One of our grocery stores has peanuts and peanut butter grinder. Only ingredient is peanuts. Grind it yourself. Absolutely the best.
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
One of our grocery stores has peanuts and peanut butter grinder. Only ingredient is peanuts. Grind it yourself. Absolutely the best.
The other board members eased the tension and the crank never showed up at another school board meeting.
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The other board members eased the tension and the crank never showed up at another school board meeting.