Umpqua

A blip from the Umpqua River, Umpqua, Oregon. We came down for Doc's graduation party (remember Doc from my basketball days?), and before the party we took Kirby to the river for a swim. It was a weird vibe here at the river from the time we arrived. Usually, the Umpqua folks are loquacious and friendly, really affable folks. But of the trolls at the boat ramp, not one person spoke nor even smiled as we passed. It was like we "wuz furriners", and not to be trusted around their fishin' hole or their wimmen.

When Kirb and I got to the river, this cat was sitting in the water…just sitting there. He offered no greeting, smile, or even a "Hey!" Finally Tom broke the ice: "Is the water warm?" she asked.

Water Boy just looked off into the distance and said, "Nope."

Well, monosyllabic is better than nada syllabic, I guess. Jeez…tough crowd.

Note: Tom's cousin Shawn and her husband Joe live at the base of the mountain at the end of the river here. It's beautiful, rugged country.