Peter and I hauled the tent and partially built platform from Corvallis on the morning of July 7th and had the entire structure erected, with carpet and Persian rugs in place, by 6:45 pm. I then enjoyed an ice cold gin and tonic ( that Peter too wholly deserved but unfortunately missed) and collapsed on my cot. We had planned to take a MTB ride that Tuesday in the Phil’s area but Peter was gone and I was largely lifeless and didn’t fully awake until nearly 11 am. It was a rare instance of feeling no regret for a missed ride.
Dana, Paige and I then spent the next week at the ranch.
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