Cannel Plunge 2010

Before playing the video, hit the expand video button for full screen...

This is video of Sean's organized 2010 Cannel Plunge Ride in Kernvillle, CA.  See other posts for the survival ride on the same course in 2008.

Good job Sean and the rest of your crew!

Watch it all the way through with the music and still photos...

This Video Fires Me Up!

My Pastor recently posted this video.  It fires me up and speaks volumes...!

Does it grab you as well?

Guide Fishing - Mammoth Lakes

Never thought I would take on a guide with fishing - but you can teach an ol' dog new tricks.  I'm sold...  Next to the real deal, Brad McFall.  Kind of nice getting to use equipment that I would not ordinarily possess such as a $700 9 foot Sage rod with perfect line and gear.  Kind of sweet really...

In action on the Owens near Mammoth Lakes...

Check his blog out - see the adjacent blog interests on this page...

Da bruddas

If John were not an Otis, you would think he was a blood brother.  Guess it is enough we are brothers in Christ...  He sure looks like one of the brothers for sure.  We appreciate this road warrior and miss him.  We are joyed with his new endeavors in the bike industry and can't wait to hear the stories of his trip in Euro world this month...

God bless you Johnny boy!

Family Photo

My bro forwarded this picture - very cool.  Couple years back for the mom's b-day celebration.  The fam from left to right:  Sean, Debbie, John, Donna, Shawna, Dad, Mom, Richard, Cheryl, Vanessa, Tamara, Brad, Christina, Korey, Jenn, Kevin, and yours truly...

Uncle Richard!

Uncle Richard is the real deal!  The kids flock to him.  He is selfless in his care and fun with the children and they love him.  Day at the beach with the fam...

God bless you Richard - we appreciate you bro...!

Junior Lifeguards - Avila Beach

Amber's hard work in early summer paid off.  She trained for the swim test, and passed it exceptionally.  Her reward was 5 weeks of junior life guard participation in Avila Beach. 

For approximately 5weeks this summer Amber woke early and participated in beach fun, fitness, and beach guard training.  Her mornings were filled with fun activities, a one mile beach run, and various other lifeguard based activities.  Her participation and enjoyment made her father and uncle very proud and she is the fourth lifeguard in our family following in the footsteps of her Uncle Sean, Aunt Donna, and her father...

She competed in many regional lifeguard competitions and I had the joy to watch her in action in Santa Barbara.  She had a blast with 250 of her buddies and nearly 2000 other competitors on the beach and I praise God for the instructors and staff that made it safe, fun, and learning for the kiddos!

Warm up in Carpenteria.  Amber in the center!

More warm ups and showing a little strain!

Amber in action ready for the long swim in SB!  Amber learned the trick for swim starts from her dad - the inside edge. 

What a blast for a ten year old.  I hope these experiences and fitness instruction sets a early desire for the outdoors and adventure.  I thank God for His creation of our oceans and these wonderful and powerful playgrounds and landscapes.  Amber - your family is very proud of you and your dedication to JG this summer and look forward to more together!