Mark's Blog of the Here and Now

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Location: Portland, Oregon, United States

I retired in 1997 after 20 yrs. in the Fire Service! In 1992 I was diagnosed with M.S.; but remained working until my retirement in April,1997. I currently reside in Portland, OR. I am blessed with 3 sons, 2 daughters & 5 wonderful grandsons!

Friday, August 27, 2004

Welcome, I'm back!

My comments today will be brief. My computer is still acting up & I don't know how long I have before I lose the signal.

Portland finally got some badly needed rain! It's also cooled down & they're forecasting sunshine for the weekend!

My comments in the near future will take a different direction! Visit my blog often so I can share my thoughts with you!..........Mark

Friday, August 20, 2004

Welcome Back!

It's another great day in Portland! Temps are slowly cooling down; which most think it can't happen fast enough!

I'm having a great day today getting some things done on my computer!
Yesterday the re-hab person from Providence Hospital came & did the final adjustments on my chair. He also brought me a lap tray; so I can place plates & other stuff; including my laptop computer on it! I'm now looking forward to going out & trying some of Portland's restaurant's!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!..........more later.........Mark

Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Welcome back again!

It's going to be another beautiful day on Mt. Scott! The birds & other wildlife are waking up & beginning a new day, as am I.

I'm pretty proud of myself; last night I defrag'd my computer for the 1st time. I did this, thanks to my son Ryan's excellent tutorial via the phone! Just as Ryan predicted my computer is running faster & better, since last night. Now if I can purchase a repeater to improve my wireless signal I'll be set! Thanks Ryan!!!

Have a Great Day!

More later...........Mark

Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Welcome back!

It's another gorgeous day in Portland! They're forecasting a high of around 87 degrees for today. I'm looking forward to fall & cooler temperatures! Fall is my favorite season of the year! The leaves on trees are turning color & the days are getting cooler; but still comfortable enough to enjoy the outdoors!

For me it's the perfect time to do a float on the Rogue River fishing for Steelhead! Even when I didn't catch fish it was still well worth being out there enjoying the beauty of the Rogue & it's wildlife that inhabit the area! Even though I haven't been able to do a float since 1997; I will always have wonderful & vivid memories of fishing the Rogue!

More to share with you later!.........Mark