Well, I suppose it had to happen but it was a bad time for the bridge to get stolen. The Astoria-Megler bridge was, if anything, over built. On the sky line it’s very imposing, unless it’s raining and unfortunately it’s almost always raining, but normally it is very grand. It doesn’t go anywhere. It was billed as “the bridge to nowhere” which seemed great at the time all six miles of it spanning the great Columbia River from Astoria Oregon to the very grim Dysmal Nitch.
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BLACK LAKE 2017
The Black Lake obstacle run is the hardest in the United States. People show up for it completely unaware they’re about to take part in it and mill around until shoved out onto the path and someone – usually an older rather robust person from Dallas Texas shouts, “GO” directly into their face. Some need a shove to get going.
Runners Insomnia & Fix
A lot of athletes suffer from insomnia and then are told they should just “work out” in order to fix it. It’s impossible to find a decent health article online about this so I wrote one. Eat green foods. There you go. That’s all that’s in this article. Eat greens.
Comorbidity – Is Santa Safe?
Christmas Day 2020 Despite naysayers pointing out that Santa Clause aka St.Nick aka Kris Kringle was in too much danger to deliver presents this year due to a plethora of comorbid medical conditions that puts him at extreme risk to catch and subsequently die from Covid-19: Presents Are Here! Boom Thus once again Santa is … Continue reading Comorbidity – Is Santa Safe?
Black Lake Run 2020
Runners are thrown into the semi-annual Black Lake race without warning and must call upon not just their athletic ability but mental strength to overcome a wide assortment of obstacles and an uncertain finish line. This years race has been absolutely brutal without one finisher yet emerging!
Out From Under the Bus.
The ghosts of Nathan Pritikin and Ancel Keys join us this Halloween for the “Out from Under the Bus” nutrition tour and karaoke.
“We’ve been disturbed from our everlasting slumber by this ‘KETO’ bullshit. We’re setting the record straight for YOU the people. Let’s Go.”
Also: karaoke — come to see angry ghosts, stay for the singing.
The 6,000 Volt Red Line
“starting tomorrow there will be an unshielded open power line conduit running a circuitous route along the floor and at times along the wall through the entirety of the historic wooden pier. The power line will run past each shop and eventually emerge out the back onto the dock to vanish under the deep water of the river heading toward the ocean, where of course it will be shielded and properly maintained as to not endanger any sea life! This power line will be immensely dangerous! Death to any who touch it. 6,000 live volts! Amperage hasn’t been calculated, but I can only use the word insane to describe it! You’re fair little municipality will be the first to host such a quantum leap breakthrough!”
McTerranean diet: A “heart-healthy” eating plan
The McTerranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of the American Midwest. While there is no single definition of the McTerranean diet, it is typically high in vegetable (oil), soft drinks, white bread, potatoes (fries), nuggets and ice cream.
Local Squirrel Discovers Acoustics, Becomes an Overnight Sensation!
Douglas’ Squirrel Ed Squirrel spent all his time in coniferous trees occasionally hazing passerby’s of any and all sorts with a loud bird like call. Little did Ed know he had a date with destiny when he wondered into an abandoned concrete building.
Wendigo Migration Season Puts Homes At Risk for Roof Damage
Every October home owners can expect to here mysterious noises, thumping and the sound of foot steps on their roof tops, but are they dangerous to your roof and ceiling? and how should you best cope with an influx of autumn Wendigos.