August

The month of August was Hot Hot Hot; Hot weather, Hot opportunities, and some Hot visitors.

With temperatures dipping into the mid-90's by midnight life was a bit sluggish and stifling.  Working at Pinch was not quite as enjoyable as the beginning of the summer.  Running around through drunk crowds of people all hot and sweaty did not make for the best evening, I learned to ignore the sweat dripping down my back, my smelly BO armpits, and matted hair - rationalizing that everyone else was experiencing the same phenomenon so I probably wasn't standing out too much. It just simply baffled me, however, that people were there by choice and thought that it was actually a good time.  In Oregon when it gets really cold the common phrase is "wear your liquid jacket" which of course is a reference to the warming effects of alcohol consumption.  Well apparently the opposite is true here, people must "wear their liquid A/C."

Other than the weather, life was good!  Chris was making huge gains in the weightroom, both physically and mentally. Since being here he has put on a good chunk of muscle, gotten much stronger, and has continued his pursuit of his own coaching philosophies.

The best part of August was our OREGON VISITORS!

Karri-ann, J. Estrad, and Britton all came out to spend a few days with us

Giant City Lodge Water Tower

Best friends reunited - wine tasting at Walker's Bluff Winery

Ladies ROAD TRIP!

Destination: Nashville, TN Home of Country Music

Country Music National Hall of Fame

There were so many great things to see and check out!  Definitely thought of Spencer the whole time we were here.

Broadway St.

This street was the best - all the restaurants had live country music bands (literally) and it was only Friday in the middle of the afternoon!  We checked out boutique shops, tourist shops, restaurants, and even made an appearance at the original Coyote Ugly Saloon 

(There was possibly a bar top hula hoop contest involved - only in Nashville!)

September events soon to come!