Oddly enough, this blog entry is written while driving in a Ford Expedition from the Cleveland airport to Patrick’s parents’ house. This is made possible through of these "always on" wireless cards provided by a communications company I’d never endorse or promote. After a mildly relaxing week in Portland, I am back on the road. [...]
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ranch memories
by mario on 06. Dec, 2007 in portland, travel
A few weeks ago, Jen and I spent a weekend on a ranch. She had asked me to teach her how to ride horses, brand calves and hunt mountain lions. We did ride horses. More pictures upon clicking on the picture.
back from the kalalau trail
by mario on 05. Dec, 2007 in travel
After ten days of hiking, slipping, camping, showering under waterfalls and living on a banana farm; I am back from the wild. My trip to the Kalalau valley gave me some much-needed perspective what matters, what doesn’t matter and then some. Here are some of the then somes:
Living on a banana farm with Jen’s uncle [...]
tickets, huh?
by mario on 03. Oct, 2007 in montana, travel
On Saturday, Jen and I went to the University of Montana Homecoming Football game. Well, we were going to go to the University of Montana Homecoming Football game. That was before Jen lost our tickets on the way to the business school tailgate party.
I am not sure who ended up sitting next [...]
thank you montana
by mario on 02. Oct, 2007 in montana, travel
Going back to Montana is always a very special occasion for me. Considering I only spent one fifth of my time in Big Sky Country, the impact it has had on my life is much more significant. Most of that is thanks to the people who live in Montana, many [...]
sixty year old knight rocking montana
by mario on 01. Oct, 2007 in montana, travel
On Friday, Jen and I went to see Elton John at the Adams Center in Missoula. Before I babble on any further, let me just tell you that Elton John is someone who I consider to be an absolute superstar. Seeing him live in Missoula, Montana was a rather surreal [...]
wakeboarding on chatfield reservoir
by mario on 20. Sep, 2007 in travel
On Sunday, before flying back to Portland, my buddy Ben (the guy with the carpet on his chest…and back) took us out to go wakeboarding on Chatfield Reservoir near Denver. I am happy to report that I drank the most water that day. My hair loss has also progressed to [...]
a rocky mountain wedding
by mario on 19. Sep, 2007 in travel
Better late than never, here are some pictures from Joe’s wedding. Happy to report that I wasn’t the oddest looking guy at the wedding. Beat by one. My buddy Joe met this local guy in a bar the evening before, and decided to invite him to his wedding. Him and his magnum 45. No joke.
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having a good time
by mario on 15. Sep, 2007 in portland, travel
Christian and I are having a good time in Denver. Here’s a momentary capture of a little backseat concert from last night. Now we’re off to the mountains to see Joe get married. There are many more pics from our trip so far on Flickr.
detox to come
by mario on 15. Sep, 2007 in portland, travel
Denver has been a lot of fun so far. We decided against heading to the Grand Lake today, as I was still wrapping some work stuff and well, Denver has been a lot of fun. Anyways, once I get back to Portland I am going to try and live healthy again. These extended binge trips [...]