Eastern Oregon Sunrise, 2016 Elk Hunt
If I have any readers left, I would like to assure you that I will soon be returning to this page in force. Although I am, in theory, retired from gainful employment, my life seems to have become busier than I would have expected. Here on the Figure 8 we have many, many, irons in the fire, and so I haven’t been able to give my full attention to this site, among other things.
But all is well. In the last half year there have been some terrific developments, and between now and the New Year I will likely be posting the writing I have been doing–largely for the newspaper. I enjoyed a tremendous trip to Germany in August where I was able to embed with US Marines training a Georgian Infantry Battalion for deployment to Afghanistan. It was a remarkable and eye-opening time, and I have a few pieces to post here.
There was a terrific hunt for Elk in eastern Oregon.
The Figure 8 has also become a kind of bed and breakfast, and we have enjoyed the company of many friends and family–almost non-stop, which adds a dimension of difficulty when trying to get things done.
Horses galore, including a boarder for a young girl who has big Rodeo dreams.
A self-destructive gardening nightmare that has spurred new plans for this coming spring.
And naturally, the annual turkey-killing, which was turned into an unreal Thanksgiving meal and which Wendy turned into the finest turkey soup I’ve ever eaten.
So, if you are still with me, and willing, the Chronicle will rise again like a leviathan from the deeps, and maybe we can get into a few fine conversations, or arguments, or what have you. A large part of me is happy to have not been here during the interminable election non-sense. For the record: I didn’t vote for any of the party nominees, and found the entire cycle depressing and embarrassing. I keep entertaining this notion that I will abandon interest in politics beyond my front porch, but that is probably fanciful and reactionary. It isn’t realistic, at any rate, given my abiding interests. But I am seeking something new from them, as I am committed to the belief that the parties are largely irrelevant to the challenges we face.
So I hope this finds you well. We are, and happy, if a little frosty in the snow and continuing cold. Stay tuned.
Rullmanov, Defender of the Faithful
Craig it’s been awhile hope to see you around Sisters. Mike
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Likewise my friend. Hope you and family are well and that you have a terrific Christmas.
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Glad to hear you’ll be posting again. I’m looking forward to what you have to say.
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Thanks Keith! Have a great Christmas!
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Welcome back amd Merry Christmas! Ken Love Battle Ground, WA and previously Ventura Counta, CA
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Thanks Ken, us old central coast guys gotta stick together 🙂 Merry Xmas!
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Still here Craig…
Yes, I had almost given up but with the understanding that I thought you had possibly tired of the social media scene. I could easily understand that. I am impressed with Jim Cornelius and his stamina and output with Frontier Partisans. Volunteering to maintain such activity can consume one whole. Also, I am looking forward to the RANGE MAGAZINE’S Winter Issue arrival next month (according to Joanie) and your included article within as well as future posts here…
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Thanks, Saddletram! Hope this finds you well. There is some element to that…I’ve found even the Book of Face to be something of an unrewarding grind. A tool that could be used for a lot better ends, for certain. Thanks for picking up Range–not great literature, but an inspiring piece to write. Have a great Xmas!
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Still here cowboy! Sounds like a beautiful adventure
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Thanks Sharon, it’s been fun. Hope you and Bob have a wonderful Christmas.
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Well THIS made my morning.
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It is time to come home. See you tomorrow for our long-awaited viewing of The Eagle Huntress.
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Rip Van Rullman rides again. Merry Christmas. <
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Ricks, thank you, and thank you for the marvelous Christmas Card. Please send our best to Emlynn and know we are thinking of you both.
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