A center-lit scene of a man sitting inside an empty table at a bar and restaurant, eating a simple meal. A cat sits in the foreground on a seatback, boxes and bags sit waiting to be unpacked, and a motorcycle is parked in an aisle.

Empty Reflections

I just saw this article on the BBC's website about a photograph. It was eventually used by an article called "The Big Empty," which shared photos of how empty things were during the pandemic and lockdowns. This particular picture was taken in February or 2020, very early on, but in Beijing, where people were staying … Continue reading Empty Reflections

Snapshot 2024: Images From The Road

I'm getting ready to enter California on my run south, the usual mission as fall works its way down the Northern Hemisphere. As I was looking at routes it reminded me of how varied the landscape is in America's most populous state. From the Great Redwoods to the Mojave desert, from the snowy Donner Pass … Continue reading Snapshot 2024: Images From The Road

Martin Mars water bomber in action, dropping 7,000 gallons of water. Viewed from above and at the left-front quarter, the flying boat is white on top with orange-red lower half. Its wings are painted black behind its engines to hide exhaust smoke stains. The tail reads "Coulson" and below the huge plume of water is nearby forest, service road, and the edge of a lake

Mars Landing: the Queen of the Lake’s Last Flight

The Queen of the Lake, who saved millions in timber and hundreds of homes and lives, retires after 20 years of military history and over 40 years as a water bomber. I was there to witness its last time in the air and on the water.

Putting It All To Bed

Desert Adventures At The 40th Anniversary of The LA-Barstow-To-Vegas Ride Before The Long Trip To End The Year In Baja. And here we are. Mexico. The trip never really ends, but the chapter called "Road Trip 2023" is over for me. It was not without incident, but that's what makes for memories I suppose. The … Continue reading Putting It All To Bed

When The Situation Dictates

So you need to leave San Gabriel and do the Silverwood lake stuff. Then hit up Bisbee, Stellar camp, SF, storage, and to Vegas. Lotta pictures, keep length down. So...many...miles. The last month has been a blur of bouncing around and taking care of different errands. While it's hard to complain about being able to … Continue reading When The Situation Dictates

When Troubles Come…

Well I've got a bit more time now, so let's do more than just dump some photos in here with little context. The short story is I decided to ride north to the Lost Coast, and area I've been by many times but never explored. Fate intervened again and I ended up in the Los … Continue reading When Troubles Come…

Ups and Downs: Riding The Passes of Colorado

It seems like I've been right in saying Colorado needs to be its own trip. Every time I turn a corner or crest a hill there is another insanely beautiful vista. I see so many views in a day you'd think I would be desensitized after nearly a month, but I have to stop and … Continue reading Ups and Downs: Riding The Passes of Colorado