An icy drive from Portland to Olympia this morning
Portland, Oregon was a balmy 42 degrees F when I left at 7:00 am for Olympia, Washington. An hour into this normally two-hour drive, the temperature had dropped to 28 degrees and the roads had turned icy.
I saw one recent rollover accident and lots of crazy driving, mainly by the big over-the-road rigs that were trying to stay on schedule. I slowed down, left a lot more room, and avoided the risky drivers around me.
There were a few spots where snow and ice were accumulating on the highway. This was not nearly as dangerous as the black ice I encountered on several stretches of road. I am patting myself on the back now for buying new tires a month ago instead of trying to eke out one more season from the old set.
I have been interested in the natural world since a very early age. My first career as a mining and exploration geologist took me around the world. In 1992, I began to focus on the conservation of natural resources. I enjoy sailing, working with WordPress and Linux, and amateur radio. It probably goes without saying that I also like to travel!