Day 10
Was kind of sore. So, took most of the day off at Bens grandparents beach house. About 5pm, I decided to walk to Netarts. I walked up a very scary winding hill. I met w Pastor Jerry Baker. Very nice & welcomed Petunia & I into his home w open arms. He made us breakfast & had the newspaper come out & do a story on us. Thank yo Erin for doing a story on us. Pastor Jerry, thank you again.
Day 11
On my way to Cape Lookout from Netarts.
When I arrived, I stayed in the "hiker/biker" camp sites, where I was greeted by the Martins! who were awesome. They helped me setup my camp-site. They had heard about Petunia & we talked tattoos for a bit. Russ is quite illustrated. Russ & Tracy were super cool. I made my rounds to see where the bath-house was & to meet some people & spread my message. I met some nice people, & a woman who also has a couple of potbelly pigs. Audi & Oamar invited to their table for a habanaro grilled cheese! & great conversation. Oamar showed me how to"mogule ski!" Later that evening, Joel, who was camping by himself, invited me to his fire & we had smores!! we had a good science chat! I had a good time thanks to Russ & Tracy, Audi & Omar, Joel & a few others!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Day 9
Sorry I haven't updated. I've been jotting stuff down everyday, but I've been quite worn out & a little under the weather! Many appologies!
Day 9
Ben dropped me back off in Giarabaldi & I headed to Tilamook..& oh the adventure began! a man pulled over named Jerry & gave me a gift. He said he'd just received it & insited that I take it. Its hard to let someone give me something when I know they really don't have it to give. I thank him for his generosity & hope it finds its way back to him a hundred fold.
The show doesn't stop there! a woman named Shem stopped me, as I entered Bay City, Oregon & said that since I'm doing a Cancer Awareness inspired walk, that I should go to Artspace fine art & great food! She said they have a special kind of water filtering machine that produces a 9.5 ph. Cancer can't live in an alkaline environment. So I go to Artspace, & I'm greeted by Frankie. A 5yr old boy that was the welcoming committee! Trisha, the owner, was inspired by my walk & it made her day she said. She is a saint! She bought me breakfast & is known to see people walking by & will yell out to them " are you hungry for breakfast?" They usually reply, "I don't have any money!" she replys "I didn't ask you if you have any money, I asked if you are hungry!!"
Like I said, she's a saint! She has owned & operated this sacred place for 22 years. My veggie omlette had zuchinni, asapragus, mushrooms,spinach, & Tilamook cheddar. YUMMMMM!! Trisha fell in love w Petunia. She fed her a head of lettuce, a huge carrot, an apple, 2 stalks of celery, & a half a watermelon! Spoiled that pig is!
Her cast & crew were welcoming & friendly, Along w Trisha, I met Kiva, Frankie, Vanessa, David, Christy, & Kennedy that set me off w some lemon bars. Thank you Artspace. I look forward to coming back to Bay City, Oregon & enjoying your company, awesaome art gallery, Yummy food! & great conversation again.
I went to the Tilamook cheese factory, had some cheese & icecream! then stopped by the Blue Heron for some wine & cheese tasting! Yumm!
Day 9
Ben dropped me back off in Giarabaldi & I headed to Tilamook..& oh the adventure began! a man pulled over named Jerry & gave me a gift. He said he'd just received it & insited that I take it. Its hard to let someone give me something when I know they really don't have it to give. I thank him for his generosity & hope it finds its way back to him a hundred fold.
The show doesn't stop there! a woman named Shem stopped me, as I entered Bay City, Oregon & said that since I'm doing a Cancer Awareness inspired walk, that I should go to Artspace fine art & great food! She said they have a special kind of water filtering machine that produces a 9.5 ph. Cancer can't live in an alkaline environment. So I go to Artspace, & I'm greeted by Frankie. A 5yr old boy that was the welcoming committee! Trisha, the owner, was inspired by my walk & it made her day she said. She is a saint! She bought me breakfast & is known to see people walking by & will yell out to them " are you hungry for breakfast?" They usually reply, "I don't have any money!" she replys "I didn't ask you if you have any money, I asked if you are hungry!!"
Like I said, she's a saint! She has owned & operated this sacred place for 22 years. My veggie omlette had zuchinni, asapragus, mushrooms,spinach, & Tilamook cheddar. YUMMMMM!! Trisha fell in love w Petunia. She fed her a head of lettuce, a huge carrot, an apple, 2 stalks of celery, & a half a watermelon! Spoiled that pig is!
Her cast & crew were welcoming & friendly, Along w Trisha, I met Kiva, Frankie, Vanessa, David, Christy, & Kennedy that set me off w some lemon bars. Thank you Artspace. I look forward to coming back to Bay City, Oregon & enjoying your company, awesaome art gallery, Yummy food! & great conversation again.
I went to the Tilamook cheese factory, had some cheese & icecream! then stopped by the Blue Heron for some wine & cheese tasting! Yumm!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Day 7 & Day 8
Day 7 was good. Woke up on the beach. The tarp above me didn't seem to keep much moisture out! or at all actually! LOL
I walked through Rockaway Beach & met some awesome people. I stopped by The Foghorn Sport Pub & Grill & had a very warm welcome. Brad & his wife fed me a delicious lunch "fish & chips" one of my favorites! Thank you again.
I had some great conversation w a couple that was there, but I'm so bad w names! They were really cool & were excited to meet Petunia! Later in Rockaway Beach we went to the Post Office, were they insisted Petunia come inside! The two ladies that ran the post office were hilarious! & had a ball w Petunia! Then everywhere I went in that town after, would say"I heard about you!" which means that sewing circle is tight knit! I had fun & enjoyed everyone there. Suki at the local grocery gave Petunia some veggies..thank you!
As I was leaving..Cornelia stopped me & asked me a few questions, & said she was a writer & was going to blog about me & maybe an article in the paper she writes for! that would be cool!
Day 8...ZZzzzZzzzzzzz! slept in at Ben's grandparents beach house. Took the day off, a little too sore & swollen! I think I'm good for tomorrow though.
I walked through Rockaway Beach & met some awesome people. I stopped by The Foghorn Sport Pub & Grill & had a very warm welcome. Brad & his wife fed me a delicious lunch "fish & chips" one of my favorites! Thank you again.
I had some great conversation w a couple that was there, but I'm so bad w names! They were really cool & were excited to meet Petunia! Later in Rockaway Beach we went to the Post Office, were they insisted Petunia come inside! The two ladies that ran the post office were hilarious! & had a ball w Petunia! Then everywhere I went in that town after, would say"I heard about you!" which means that sewing circle is tight knit! I had fun & enjoyed everyone there. Suki at the local grocery gave Petunia some veggies..thank you!
As I was leaving..Cornelia stopped me & asked me a few questions, & said she was a writer & was going to blog about me & maybe an article in the paper she writes for! that would be cool!
Day 8...ZZzzzZzzzzzzz! slept in at Ben's grandparents beach house. Took the day off, a little too sore & swollen! I think I'm good for tomorrow though.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
happy mother's day mom!
sleeping in a driftwood bungalow on a seceret beach! sshhhh!! its actually quite romantic(not in a lovey-dovey sense). Long walk today. I feel good. I met a lot of really nice people today in the town of Wheeler Oregon.
Many Questions!!
While I'm travelling, I'm being asked often a few questions:
1. Why am I doing this walk?
A. Encouragement to be more passionate about life. Inspiration for better health & wellness. Also please read my mission statement.
2. Where am I staying?
A. I'm on couchsurfing.org & will find some hosts from there that enjoy travelers of all kinds. I also will be camping. Petunia & I are very appreciative guests, if anyone is feeling generous.
3. How am I funding this journey?
A. Good question! well its not a fund raiser nor am I asking for a hand-out. I saved a little before I left & I hope to do a little bit of work along the way. I think it will find a way of working itself out.
4. How do I eat & feed Petunia?
A. Her feed doesn't cost that much, she eats a lot of grass, & grocery stores sometimes give me their blemished veggies for her. I eat well, I'm not broke & I can stretch a dollar longer than anyone I know!
5. Can people walk w me or hang out w me?
A. Yes! I encourage anyone to walk as long as they want to. I usually don't have dinner plans! I love exploring new areas. Feel free to contact me. # 205.267.9456.
6. How long will I walk?
A. I think it will take 10 months to a year.
Any other questions feel free to ask!
1. Why am I doing this walk?
A. Encouragement to be more passionate about life. Inspiration for better health & wellness. Also please read my mission statement.
2. Where am I staying?
A. I'm on couchsurfing.org & will find some hosts from there that enjoy travelers of all kinds. I also will be camping. Petunia & I are very appreciative guests, if anyone is feeling generous.
3. How am I funding this journey?
A. Good question! well its not a fund raiser nor am I asking for a hand-out. I saved a little before I left & I hope to do a little bit of work along the way. I think it will find a way of working itself out.
4. How do I eat & feed Petunia?
A. Her feed doesn't cost that much, she eats a lot of grass, & grocery stores sometimes give me their blemished veggies for her. I eat well, I'm not broke & I can stretch a dollar longer than anyone I know!
5. Can people walk w me or hang out w me?
A. Yes! I encourage anyone to walk as long as they want to. I usually don't have dinner plans! I love exploring new areas. Feel free to contact me. # 205.267.9456.
6. How long will I walk?
A. I think it will take 10 months to a year.
Any other questions feel free to ask!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Day 3 & Day 4
A lil sore! But not too bad. Tattooing Ben's co-worker Jeff & that has been fun. 2 days off at the beach house to rest up, not bad! The weather has been beautiful...cool breeze, bright sun, a fat pig! & just shorts & sunglasses!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Day 2
John, thank you again for the hospitality. I left Arche Cape & walked through a tretcherous(spelling??) tunnel, up hill! then the next couple of miles were all up hill too! Ben came & rescued me & took some of my gear. Too much stuff w me!! gotta dow-nsize. Thankfully it was down hill for a while. I met Andrea & Ross, very cool people, took some pics, Petunia was center of attention! of course!! Then as I rounded these cliffs the woods opened up to the ocean again. The day was so bright & beautiful, I couldn't have asked for a nicer walk & amazing views. 8 miles, half of it up hill! seriously!! Ben picked me up in Manzanita, made me drink 1 beer per mile I walked! & shrimp tacos for dinner. Yum!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Day 1
Yesterday, was day 1 for Petunia & I. Ben saw us off & we started on the beach in Cannon Beach Oregon, right in front of Haystack Rock "the Goonies Rock!" my Graceland!! lol
Petunia started off in her stroller & for maybe a hundred yards she was fine, then decided to jump out of her stroller onto the beach! When I walk her on a leash, it takes about 45 minutes to go about 10 blocks! so I thought "great!" plus I figured she would run all over the beach & not listen to me! Instead, she was walking at my pace & stayed w me at my ankle the whole way. I was a little shocked! but proud! what a good girl she is!!
I met a young photographer on the beach named Thomas & met w my first couchsurfing.org host John Markham. We had a delicious trout dinner w pasta, salad & a yummy chardoney! while starring at the waves from his beach front home...& the weather, suprisingly, has been beautiful!
Petunia started off in her stroller & for maybe a hundred yards she was fine, then decided to jump out of her stroller onto the beach! When I walk her on a leash, it takes about 45 minutes to go about 10 blocks! so I thought "great!" plus I figured she would run all over the beach & not listen to me! Instead, she was walking at my pace & stayed w me at my ankle the whole way. I was a little shocked! but proud! what a good girl she is!!
I met a young photographer on the beach named Thomas & met w my first couchsurfing.org host John Markham. We had a delicious trout dinner w pasta, salad & a yummy chardoney! while starring at the waves from his beach front home...& the weather, suprisingly, has been beautiful!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Arriving!
Starting new journeys & new adventures! BYE BYE BOISE!! My walk w Petunia will start soon.
I arrived to Portland yesterday & met up w my BFF! Ben just before 7. We went to an Ethiopian restaurant & had the buffet. Out of 15 dishes, 2 were meat & rest were vegan! It kick'd ass!! Yummmy in my tummy! Today we arrived to Cannon Beach...yes where Goonies was filmed.
I arrived to Portland yesterday & met up w my BFF! Ben just before 7. We went to an Ethiopian restaurant & had the buffet. Out of 15 dishes, 2 were meat & rest were vegan! It kick'd ass!! Yummmy in my tummy! Today we arrived to Cannon Beach...yes where Goonies was filmed.
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