Undersheriff Steve Marshall

I am very excited to share some great news, a long time friend and co-worker can proudly add Undersheriff to his outstanding service career. He joined WAHKIAKUM County Sheriff's Office earlier this year. Steve started in Kirkland and moved to King County Sheriff's Office where our paths crossed around 1998. Steve shared time with me and the boys on diving trips and fish feeds. Now he left us for Wahkiakum County. He is standing proud on the right of the photo. I shamelessly feel like a proud father. We wish you the best Steve.

Missouri River

Starting to think about SUMMER! How about a casual four day float down the Missouri River? No rapids, no white water just sun and warmish water. The river is remote with little to no cell service. Many of the camp sites are good quality for the activity and reports indicate restrooms are still fairly clean and well supplied. Add two days for driving to and from for a relaxing six day vacation. We can rent canoes on site from the shuttle service. If you want to google this we would launch near Loma and camp at Wood Bottom, Eagle Banks, Hole in the Wall and Slaughter River. Exit at Judith Landing where we might camp and repack for the trip home. Each day there are interesting side hikes some of which have Lewis and Clark markers and historical notes.

Show of hands, anyone interested?

2013 A new year and a chance to post again

A new year with January rolling into the final week I notice it has been a while since I visited this blog. I think it is good to revisit this old friend and use it as a tool to reflect on wonderful adventures we have everyday. Forgetting to remember our daily events tend to make us question if we are moving forward or standing still. I for one wish to move forward. We have seen changes, big changes this year, good changes that keep us reinventing ourselves. Lets see... what is missing between my last posts? Corey has moved to Montana to be with his mother and study in Montana. Arron has moved (part of the week) to Julia's to go to school in Shoreline. I remain in Snohomish rebuilding the Suburban. Yes I am making progress but very slowly.


Frank brought over his engine hoist which came in handy when I needed to lift the cataraft onto the trailer.  Not sure I could have lifted it without the boys or the hoist. Something to think about, maybe a trailer with a tilt deck?

 

Anyway January rafting was not too bad, a little cold. The wind and rain didn't help but fun was had.

Hmmm, I could use the tilt bed trailer for other toys I am dreaming about too...