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This wood is damp and not very seasoned, so we crack open our "made it back to camp alive" beers while we ponder how we will burn this pile down...
FJ60Cam an' Fam Get High AF
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Luckily Tom has dry kindling, and Justin (who discovered his passion for arson on the HitR trip) produces a Snow Peak blow torch. We also drizzle about a quart of bacon grease from breakfast over the whole thing and let it soak in to the wood.
Justin & I are eyeing whole logs to have a secret beach replay, but decide that we only have room in this cozy camp for a reasonable sized fire...
Justin & I are eyeing whole logs to have a secret beach replay, but decide that we only have room in this cozy camp for a reasonable sized fire...
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His thirst for sawdust quenched, Tom sets up his California-legal gender-neutral shower for those who would like to freshen up.
I went in a man, but the 1FZ-heated snowmelt from the creek and tingly peppermint soap had me feeling like a new woman.
No sooner had I dried off and slipped into fresh clothes, than I was handed a plate of carnitas that Andy made for dinner.
(Pic of carnitas from home)
I went in a man, but the 1FZ-heated snowmelt from the creek and tingly peppermint soap had me feeling like a new woman.
No sooner had I dried off and slipped into fresh clothes, than I was handed a plate of carnitas that Andy made for dinner.
(Pic of carnitas from home)
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Good pics and all, but where are the pics of you stuck in my truck? 
I was curious what happened because we were back in camp and had finished our first survival beer before you made it back down. Plus, I pulled off the winch cable and noted that at least 75 feet of it had been used. So what's the story?
I was curious what happened because we were back in camp and had finished our first survival beer before you made it back down. Plus, I pulled off the winch cable and noted that at least 75 feet of it had been used. So what's the story?
Someone else needs to confirm, but didn't Cam come out of the shower wearing the same T-shirt as when he went in?
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That shirt laundry-identified as clean, so who was I to question?
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Good pics and all, but where are the pics of you stuck in my truck?
Without pics, we can't say for sure if I really did get stuck. But, if I did, it was probably because I jinxed it when, after spotting Tom down a tricky section & he offered to return the favor, I said "nah, I got this, I'll catch up".
But really, we just wanted to make sure your hi-lift and winch were in working order so I could earn my Overland Training "Recovery" Merit Badge.
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The next morning was a repeat. Coffee, campuccinos, and the Pryors providing breakfast. Burritos this time, with authentic Mexican fare from a local eatery.
We take our time and eventually pack up camp before heading back to civilization.
We take our time and eventually pack up camp before heading back to civilization.
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Back in Sacramento, Andy put me to work before he'd let me take a shower and put my favorite shirt back on again.
He and Steve had played jump rope or something with the winchline on his 60, and got it tangled up pretty good. We had to pull the winch off to untangle, which meant first pulling off the bumper.
He and Steve had played jump rope or something with the winchline on his 60, and got it tangled up pretty good. We had to pull the winch off to untangle, which meant first pulling off the bumper.
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CDrew's garage, aka Coleman Headquarters...
I wasn't allowed to photograph the rest of the collection.
I wasn't allowed to photograph the rest of the collection.
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Later, Mrs. CDrew served some killer spaghetti that she slaved over for several hours, plus a super fresh salad and homemade bread. For dessert, there was bread pudding made with homemade brioche. &$@#!!!
Between courses, we took the dog for a walk along the American River.
Then stopped at a park so the kids could get more climbing out of their system.
We also got to see another example of California leading the way in social progress - water fountains are completely desegregated. No longer do dogs and humans have to drink separately.
Between courses, we took the dog for a walk along the American River.
Then stopped at a park so the kids could get more climbing out of their system.
We also got to see another example of California leading the way in social progress - water fountains are completely desegregated. No longer do dogs and humans have to drink separately.
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The next morning, Mrs. CDrew made us French toast with the remaining homemade brioche (that's doubling up on the goodness, like using hamburger patties for hamburger buns), and some sourdough French toast. Jeebus.
Fresh yard bird eggs were used for the 'toast...
Then she's all, "care for a sunny-side-up quail egg or six?"
I'm like "whuuuuu...?" as she drops three on my plate. These are like one-bite egg sliders, and I gladly accept another round after I finish those.
Fresh yard bird eggs were used for the 'toast...
Then she's all, "care for a sunny-side-up quail egg or six?"
I'm like "whuuuuu...?" as she drops three on my plate. These are like one-bite egg sliders, and I gladly accept another round after I finish those.
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That was a nasty tangle/double wrap, so glad you got it resolved in the peace, comfort and shade of a garage. CDrew may well need that winch next week and if so, I could be the one trying to pull out the line. So thanks!
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Another shower and another campuccino later, and Mrs. CDrew (aka real name Amy) drove us to the airport to catch our flight(s) home.
We wave goodbye to the snowy Sierra and brace ourselves for the coming humidity as we cross this fruited plain.
By the way, if you turn your phone off airplane mode, you can check the plane's speed with the GPS speedo
We wave goodbye to the snowy Sierra and brace ourselves for the coming humidity as we cross this fruited plain.
By the way, if you turn your phone off airplane mode, you can check the plane's speed with the GPS speedo
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Huge thanks to everyone for their generosity and hospitality as we got to experience a few corners of this awesome country, whether it was scenic advice, food, a vehicle, gear, beer, lodging, or even just came out to say hi. @wngrog, @beno, @Cruiserdrew, @TrickyT, @MountNGoat, @justintpryor, @alvarorb, @spressomon, the wimmins... and anyone else I'm leaving out. Me, Stephanie, Andrew, and Ashley were treated better than family.
This vacation was action packed yet totally relaxing. Totally the most epic I've been on with my family. I'll close with this pic of a perfectly prepped & extracted latte, with Pikes Peak off in the distance. Just one of the several small moments where all was right in our world.
Peace
This vacation was action packed yet totally relaxing. Totally the most epic I've been on with my family. I'll close with this pic of a perfectly prepped & extracted latte, with Pikes Peak off in the distance. Just one of the several small moments where all was right in our world.
Peace
Yeah bro!
Enjoyed the entire write up!
Enjoyed the entire write up!