so much goodness and sadness.

last weekend paul & i drove to the wallowas (specifically to the eagle cap wilderness) in ne oregon, where i had never been before. we hiked 27 miles in 48 hours (3 nights) in 80/90/100+ weather. hot! summited eagle cap (elevation 9572'), went over a pass. snowline was 7500', but wasn't bad. i used trekking poles for the first time. they definitely helped with the stream and snow crossings. we arrived back in portland a day early, tired, sunburned, and content. i would love to go back. i also have to say that i love our new water filter (wedding present!) and my granite gear backpack. it is delux. what a great loading system! and so ultralight.

last night we met ethan and nicole at the portland city grill for happy hour and then returned to their place to play some games. a very nice evening.

tonight is my last book club. the color purple, which i just finished 2 minutes ago. a very good book. i'm looking forward to good food and beer.

i am also superly looking forward to spending time with amy and kate this weekend! the beer festival downtown, and hanging out in portland for possibly my last weekend home. paul's parents arrive on monday, and then we depart for madison on the 15th or so. in the inbetween time we'll be in central oregon, klamath falls, crater lake, the painted hills, fossil and other adventures. possibly summiting south sister too!

tomorrow is my last physical day at trimet. which is slightly sad. but i get to work remotely from wisconsin. and i have a cool device, which is very 24-like to log on with. it will be nice to have a month off of work. of course, that will include packing and unpacking and buying and selling and moving a ton. lots of energy.

ps. i've sold a ton on craigslist. i love craigslist. i still need to sell a wedding dress, slip, dolls and fins. let me know if you want any of those. :o)