Christmas, the birth of Christ and of new beginnings

Well folks, I am back to blogging again. The phenomenon of me sharing thoughts, photos, ramblings etc. is usually spurned by some dramatic life change or event that I think might be of interest to my friends and family...and this is exactly what's happening. Check it out:


       - In January of 2007 I left the USMC, went climbing for two months, then made my way to Boone, NC the place that was to be my home for 3.5 years

      - Two weeks ago I completed the circle when I graduated from App and set off on a month long climbing/living trip that will include Joshua Tree, Las Vegas, Southern Arizona and a number of places in between

Recent happenings have added an additional layer of excitement to this journey that was supposed to end on Jan 21st with me heading back to Boone. For those of you who aren't already in the loop,  I am moving to California in Feb. for a job. This is exciting as my climbing trip will now serve as an introduction to both the town and state that I will be living in for the next three years. I'll give details once things become more final.. In the meantime, join me, Stuart, Kate, Gary, Ben and others over the next month and I'll promise to post amazing photos, long/boring rambling posts, and perhaps some things that'll make you laugh. Cheers!