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Weekend Adventure Paddling and Hiking in Central Oregon

This past weekend was all about the outdoors. On Saturday, I kayaked 8 miles on a crystal-clear Cascade lake, where the water was as cold as it was stunning. Then, on Sunday, we hiked 7 miles with a 2,000-foot elevation gain into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. With a wilderness day permit in hand, We made it to the glacier on Three Finger Jack. The hike was made even better by the intoxicatingly sweet scents and breathtaking views of wildflowers along Canyon Creek and spotting a rocky mountain goat. Read more →

3D Model Creation with an iPhone Pro

I used the app 3D Scanner App on my iPhone 15 Pro and scanned in high resolution using LiDAR the sign and tree section to generate a 3D model that you can then export to use elsewhere such as a 3D scene or 3D print, share on Sketchfab, or even use AR to view in your space. Read more →

Chasing the Northern Lights at Lava Lake

Last Friday evening, Stefanie, our two dogs, and I embarked on an adventure to Lava Lake in the Cascades, just a short drive from our home in Bend, Oregon. The area had just emerged from winter, was the perfect for our outing, especially with the potential of a spectacular aurora borealis due to a massive solar storm—the largest in over two decades. Read more →

Embracing the Holiday Season: Reflecting on an Adventurous 2023 and Anticipating a Brilliant 2024

As the Christmas holiday lights twinkle, we find ourselves at the cusp of transition, leaving behind a vibrant and adventurous 2023, while eagerly awaiting the promises of 2024. This year, more than ever, the holiday season feels like a much-deserved... Read more →

Santa Visited the Neighborhood

The local Bend Oregon fire department brought a fire engine and Santa to my neighborhood last night. They were doing a canned food drive. We donated some cans of food to the good community holiday effort and program to help... Read more →

Fall Colors and Halloween Fun in Central Oregon Cascades

Hey there, friends and Between the Lines blog readers! I just had to share my recent escapades in the heart of the Central Oregon Cascades. If you haven't experienced autumn here, you're missing out on a spectacle of nature. This... Read more →

Happy Fall Everyone

Fall is that magical in-between season where people are torn between savoring the last remnants of summer and gearing up for winter while also cherishing the memories of the spring and summer adventures. The contrast between the cooler nights and... Read more →

2023 Annular Eclipse Coming October 14th

On October 14th in the morning I will be experiencing an annular eclipse from the Cascade Mountains near my home in Bend Oregon. Read more →

Glacial Escape

Last week, Stefanie and I got out for a few hours just west of town 20 miles to exercise our day permit we had got a few days ago. We got it to hike into the Three Sisters Wilderness to... Read more →

Last Weekend - Diving Kayaking and Spending Time with Friends

Last weekend we visited a beautiful Central Oregon lake that is formed from a freshwater spring, and gin crystal clear. 360 photo: Photos of this lake could be mistaken for the Mediterranean oceans clear waters. I hope you are having... Read more →

Visiting Portland This Weekend

We are visiting Portland Friday August 18th through Sunday August 20th afternoon. We are coming for a few meetings, and some fun. First and foremost we are going to the Portland Adult Soapbox Derby Saturday at Mt Tabor Park. This... Read more →

Spring Finally in Central Oregon

The other day I went with the Deschutes Land Trust to photograph and film some wildflowers starting to appear. It was a very warm and sunny day near the Ochoco National Forest where we spotted many wildflowers like Indian paintbrush,... Read more →

Pure Stoke – Skiing on a Volcano

I went alpine skiing, Wednesday at Mt Bachelor. Mt Bachelor is an extinct volcanic cone mountain about 20 miles West of Bend Oregon where I live, and the 6trh largest ski resort in the US. We have received so much... Read more →

Recent Adventures

I am still traveling and visiting with family, but soon will be back and ready and reviewing future opportunities and adventures. This Between the Lines Blog will remain my blog, as always, and be back to an active cadence, although... Read more →

My Labrador, Coho, Turns One Next Week August 21st

From 8 pounds when I got him and now Coho is a 99 pound Silver Labrador. He has been a real bonus and entertaining, active outdoor adventure buddy, and best friend addition to my life. I had no idea he... Read more →

2022 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby Course Marshal Again

Look out Portland! I will be the bullhorn & radio abusing course marshall again in top of the action-packed course section 4 aka “blood alley” at the 2022 Portland Soapbox Adult Derby Saturday, August 20th. #pdxsoapboxderby Read more →

Been Out for the Past Week for Holiday and Vacation

I really needed the downtime with so much going on. I spent the time with friends and Coho the 90-pound labrador puppy, projects around the house and garden, getting my dental implant reinserted (ouch), and a lot of time outdoors... Read more →

Weekend Adventure

I was quite busy this weekend, but yesterday went kayaking with a friend up at beautiful Hosmer Lake in the Deschutes National Forest of Central Oregon. Snow had just melted within the week allowing access and the reeds haven't yet... Read more →

Weekend Hike Along the Upper Deschutes

It has been about 4 weeks since my knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. I have done great with little to no pain and getting back to everything active that I enjoyed before, and more. I hope to get... Read more →

Happy 2022

Happy New Year, everyone! I had a nice two-week annual holiday break and spent time with friends and doing several outdoor adventures. I have family visiting (hopefully depending on airline flights) later this week including my two sons, mother, and... Read more →

Happy Holidays!

It is that time of the year wear most Autodesk employees take their holiday week of rest and the holiday break. We will be back around the week of January 3rd , 2022. During this time we spend time with... Read more →

This Happened – Meet Coho

I got a new puppy named Coho, named after the famous Pacific Northwest silver salmon. His name is fitting as he is a silver labrador retriever and he jumped on the river the first day I had him. He is... Read more →

Autodesk Company Day of Rest

Today is a company day off at Autodesk. Autodesk recognizes that employees can feel burned out dealing with the past 18 months juggling life, family, and work. They have been providing employees some days to recharge and refresh, or just... Read more →

Autodesk Community 5k Day One

Today Autodesk University 2021 opened and the Autodesk Community 5k Fun Run started. This is not a race, nor a run or a length 5k – it is just having fun and being active. I did a 8 mile mountain... Read more →

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

Happy Autumnal Equinox everyone! This is the first day of Fall. Last evening, I headed about 20 miles outside town (Bend Oregon) to the Cascade mountains to capture some photos of the last summer sunset. Of course this change of... Read more →