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11.18.11 
jspeer
Day 718 – Sick
It’s so frustrating; i can go for years with hardly a sniffle. But eventually i catch a cold and i’m sidelined for a full week.
11.12.11 jspeer
Day 712 – Dextromethorphan, Really?
Oregon has issues with drugs, it would seem.
Years ago the most excellent news program Frontline did a massive exposé on the meth trade along the i5 corridor. It was very well done. When Annette and I would travel across Oregon to Astoria for vacations we’d stop in small towns to take on fuel and observe the locals: “user, user, user, dealer, user,” etc.
When i finally moved to Oregon (about 712 days ago) i learned one can’t buy any products with pseudoephedrine, period. I asked the pharmacist, “hey, i’m over 21, i’ve got ID, i’m not looking for a caseload. I just want a decongestant that actually works.”
“Sorry, try California.” Ah, customer service at the Ashland Rite-Aid… it’s a joy.
11.6.11 jspeer
Day 706 – Made it to Ashland Muni
Yep, just made a successful real-time, real-weather flight in the Super Cub from Bend via route 97 to K-Falls (particularly gray) where i took on some extra fuel, then beat the gathering clouds over the hump to Ashland. The flight between Klamath Falls and Ashland is in stark contrast to the drive. The flight is super quick and can be done in a straight line. Once clear of the hills the approach to Ashland Muni was a piece of cake.
Check the photos after the jump.
“Nah,” sneered the bartender. “He was just one of those kids who made model airplanes and jerked off all the time.”
Kurt Vonnegut — Cat’s Cradle.
Day 705 – Continued… First Snow
No, it’s not the first time snow has fallen in the high country, but it’s the first time i’ve gone up to meet it.
