"The Gorge" was a breathtaking "10"on Saturday’s training hike, but in my next life, I am going to make friends with hikers who have short legs. My hiking buddy, Tami, is a shoo-in for a "Dancing with the Stars" finalist, and she led Ron and I to the top of Wakeena Falls with the same foot to the metal approach she uses to back out of her driveway. To add to the day’s challenges, we decided to return by way of "barricaded" Multnomah Falls. We risked getting $300 fines for slithering past the "Closed due to Icy Conditions" sign posted by the Forest Service. Now, Ron and Tami have tap danced their way out of paper bags while I, on the other hand, have had my wages garnished for an innocent crosswalk infraction during a police sting operation. Therefore, I timidly followed them with visions of my $300 Tibetan Carpet lying on the hearth of the Multnomah Falls Lodge. As luck would have it, the rangers missed us as we slid across Benson Bridge and quickly climbed around the stoic barriers before silently blending into the crowd of onlookers. Following our breathtaking risk, we ate at the lodge, reviewed our experience and refected on the scenic wonders of The Gorge. The day truly was "a perfect 10."
I am a hiker, a rafter, a reader, a racquetball player, a teacher, and most importantly, a member of the Jeffrey/Thompson family. I'm fortunate enough to live on the Columbia River, teach at Portland Community College, and travel to far away places. Although I am from Texas, and love the Texas people, the beauty of the Northwest captivated me from the moment I arrived in Oregon. I have always been passionate about the wilderness and the secrets it quietly releases. As a result, I have hauled my friends and family from one adventure to another. In addition, a couple of years ago, I rafted the Colorado River and experienced the marvels of the Grand Canyon. There, I watched the sunrise unfold in ripples on the canyon walls before it slowly decended and danced on the waters edge a vertical mile from the top of the canyon. Now I have an opportunity to see a sunrise touch the high peaks of the world - the Himalayas. Thanks to all of you who have encouraged me to make that journey, and welcome to my blog.
"The Gorge" was a breathtaking "10" on Saturday’s training hike, but in my next life, I am going to make friends with hikers who have short legs. My hiking buddy, Tami, is a 
shoo-in for a "Dancing with the Stars" finalist, and she led Ron and I to the top of Wakeena Falls with the same foot to the metal approach she uses to back out of her driveway. To add to the day’s challenges, we decided to return by way of "barricaded" Multnomah Falls. We risked getting $300 fines for slithering past the "Closed due to Icy Conditions" sign posted by the Forest Service. Now, Ron and Tami have tap danced their way out of paper bags while I, on the other hand, have had my wages garnished for an innocent crosswalk infraction during a police sting operation. Therefore, I timidly followed them with visions of my $300 Tibetan Carpet lying on the hearth of the Multnomah Falls Lodge. As luck would have it, the rangers missed us as we slid across Benson Bridge and quickly climbed around the stoic barriers before silently blending into the crowd of onlookers. Following our breathtaking risk, we ate at the lodge, reviewed our experience and refected on the scenic wonders of The Gorge. The day truly was "a perfect 10."
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