Author Topic: Looking Forward (Read 90824 times)

Brad Young · « **Reply #40 on:** April 21, 2013, 05:25:50 AM »

Tricia got all A+ on her report card again. So, with her teacher's permission, I'm taking her out of school for this coming week. She and I are going to backpack the upper Sisquoc River, the Mission Pine Basin, and grab the summit of Big Pine Mountain (Santa Barbara County's high point).

This is the other half of the longer loop that Vicki and I did when we got engaged in April, 1992 (last spring we didn't have enough time to repeat all of the loop, we only did half of it).

We'll get as high as 6,700 feet in some of southern California's prettiest wilderness. So, signing off for now.

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #41 on:** April 21, 2013, 07:32:56 AM »

Sounds like a blast! Have fun, be safe and tell T-girl Gomer says hey.

mynameismud · « **Reply #42 on:** April 22, 2013, 08:10:47 AM »

I somehow missed this entire post until now. Tell Trisha congratulations.

Brad Young · « **Reply #43 on:** April 27, 2013, 07:41:55 AM »

We had an absolutely fantastic 60 miles in six days. We bagged Big Pine Peak, Santa Barbara County's high point, hiked the Mission Pine Trail ("The Santa Barbara High trail"), experienced some horrific trail conditions, saw more bear poop in one area than I've ever seen before and just had a great dad and daughter trip.

We did a leisurely drive to Dawson's after getting out yesterday, and have a family event here in San Jose later today. Then home for the first time in a week.

mudworm · « **Reply #44 on:** April 27, 2013, 07:04:25 PM »

Memorable experience for sure!

This June, my nephew from China will arrive in the Bay Area (Wastonville, CA) to start his 9th grade as a boarding student. I'm the guardian and we are his only relatives in the US. Suddenly, a 16 year old will enter our lives out of blue. I feel a bit nervous and even anxious to say the least. I'm thankful that Mr. Mud is very welcoming (even more than I am) and is quite relaxed about it.

mynameismud · « **Reply #45 on:** April 27, 2013, 09:20:41 PM »

Relaxed? Heck I am excited, going to have to buy a bicycle! There is nothing not to like about bicycle shoping.

Brad Young · « **Reply #46 on:** April 28, 2013, 06:47:24 AM »

Quote from: mudworm on April 27, 2013, 07:04:25 PM

This June, my nephew from China will arrive in the Bay Area (Wastonville, CA) to start his 9th grade as a boarding student.

How cool! Can we help?

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #47 on:** April 28, 2013, 07:49:41 AM »

Quote from: Brad Young on April 27, 2013, 07:41:55 AM

We had an absolutely fantastic 60 miles in six days.

That's an impressive pace. Glad you two had a blast - memories like that last a lifetime!

summit pic?

Brad Young · « **Reply #48 on:** April 28, 2013, 08:25:04 AM »

Quote from: JC w KC redux on April 28, 2013, 07:49:41 AM

That's an impressive pace. Glad you two had a blast - memories like that last a lifetime!

summit pic?

I think I'll do a trip report; mostly photos as usual (this makes for an easy way to share with the family - for those of us too elite to be on BookFace).

mynameismud · « **Reply #49 on:** April 28, 2013, 09:47:49 AM »

@Brad
I think we will have him for about a week maybe two then he is off to school. Once he is in school I do not know how often they will let him out. I think we have to arrange dates. The first year I think will be tough since he will be learning English and a new culture and all. I do not think he has been camping so we do plan on taking him out somewhere. Since he will be in the Watsonville area I would like to introduce him to Monterey and the Aquarium. I think it would be cool to introduce him to climbing, perhaps take him fishing for a day. You know, throw him in the deep end and watch him drown. Basic redneck stuff. Not sure how it will play out but can keep you in the loop.

Will post up when we find out his arrival date.

Really appreciate the offer

squiddo · « **Reply #50 on:** April 28, 2013, 09:55:54 AM »

Quote from: mynameismud on April 28, 2013, 09:47:49 AM

@Brad
I think we will have him for about a week maybe two then he is off to school. Once he is in school I do not know how often they will let him out. I think we have to arrange dates. The first year I think will be tough since he will be learning English and a new culture and all. I do not think he has been camping so we do plan on taking him out somewhere. Since he will be in the Watsonville area I would like to introduce him to Monterey and the Aquarium. I think it would be cool to introduce him to climbing, perhaps take him fishing for a day. You know, throw him in the deep end and watch him drown. Basic redneck stuff. Not sure how it will play out but can keep you in the loop.

Will post up when we find out his arrival date.

Really appreciate the offer

Make him lead the mud! ROPE GUN!!!!

mynameismud · « **Reply #51 on:** April 28, 2013, 10:49:29 AM »

seriously, I do need a rope gun.

squiddo · « **Reply #52 on:** April 28, 2013, 10:51:12 AM »

Who doesn't!!!

mynameismud · « **Reply #53 on:** April 28, 2013, 11:38:33 AM »

Gavin

mudworm · « **Reply #54 on:** April 29, 2013, 12:15:21 AM »

Quote from: Brad Young on April 28, 2013, 06:47:24 AM

How cool! Can we help?

Brad, thanks for asking. You and Vicki's experience in raising two teenagers will definitely be my source of wisdom when the time comes.

Gavin · « **Reply #55 on:** April 29, 2013, 03:41:33 PM »

Quote from: mynameismud on April 28, 2013, 11:38:33 AM

Gavin

Hey, I'm ready. Who wants to climb what?!

mungeclimber · « **Reply #56 on:** April 29, 2013, 08:05:36 PM »

Granite, soon. Party this weekend.

Brad Young · « **Reply #57 on:** March 25, 2018, 09:02:50 AM »

Wow, six years have passed already!

We're leaving in an hour for Santa Maria. We'll spend the night there and drive to the trailhead in the morning. We're going to do the same 43 mile loop trip for this year's spring break. Not only am I looking forward to it, Vicki, Tricia and Katie have all emphatically said the same thing over the last few days. And our weather's expected to be brilliant, if a little cold.

Almost packed:

clink · « **Reply #58 on:** March 25, 2018, 09:54:53 AM »

Streams will be full. Have a great trip Young'ses.

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #59 on:** March 25, 2018, 06:00:26 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 25, 2018, 09:02:50 AM

Almost packed:

Why is clink's purse in your vehicle?

News:

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