July 26th, 2015
Fort Bragg, NC
Well, after a 2400 mile trip across the country, I arrived at Fort Bragg on Friday at about 1400. My orders said to report first to Lubbock, TX, but I had been advised to ignore that and report to Fort Bragg. The orders then said to report to building 3-2525. I checked with some impossibly young privates manning the gate who gave me a general direction, but not with much confidence.
May 29th, 2015
Riverside, CA
Was part of a cool rescue of a lost 24-year-old this week. My GoPro had a dead battery (grrr!) but I started my point and shoot camera in video mode and handed it to a deputy who filmed the hoist. Original video here. CBS News story here. RMRU write up here.
It was a Good Day.
May 29th, 2015
Riverside, CA
My life is about to get a little crazy. While that may seem somewhat dramatic, it is totally true. It would seem that I will have to move twice in the next year and, after the second move, will find myself without a job or a home.
March 24th, 2015
Fort Irwin, CA
Dedicated readers of my blog (pause for belly-laugh) will be relieved to know that I got my 24’ trailer (yes, 24’, not 19’ as presumed) to Fort Irwin without incident. I subsequently spent 15 days living in it and it just wasn’t so very bad at all. Cozy, but comfortable. For the amount of money saved, I should have done this long ago. Sure, it rocks around like crazy in the wind, but that was to be expected.
February 15th, 2015
Riverside, CA
In order to save money while working at Fort Irwin, today I purchased a 19’ travel trailer. I go back to pick it up tomorrow and, either tomorrow or Wednesday, will haul it up to Fort Irwin. The hotel up there is $99/night. The campground is $15. I spend 150 night per year there. Financially, it’s a no-brainer.
January 7th, 2015
San Jacinto Mountains, CA
Missing hiker search and helicopter rescue.
