Otis

Last night the boys made it to Otis, Oregon. The end of their coastal walk has arrived. Now they turn in towards Portland. They started the day 82 miles away. The cool coastal air is behind them as they walk inland where yesterday record setting highs were recorded. It may reach 97° F in Portland today. Ouch. They plan on walking 12 hours and seeing where that gets them. Then tomorrow it’s a huge push to the end but they will make it!

Here are some more pictures and a poem from Elliot.

clap your hands, matt

clap your hands, matt

doug joins in on the fun.  he walked all day

doug joins in on the fun. he walked all day

here comes b-nutter!

here comes b-nutter!

my that's a big block of cheese you have there phil

my that's a big block of cheese you have there phil

Elliot looking dapper
elliot looking dapper

i like to suffer says the madman
as he walks out the door again

suffering is my home, he says
when wild winds rage the sea
when pounding tar machines
race and hurl their selves at me 

leave nothing i can see 
except vivid sweetness
of life’s memory

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  • julie & tony
    "proud" is an understatement. dinner and drinks on us for all for you - however many of you want to come, we welcome it. it is our pleasure. love, all of us
  • Ross1977
    I can't believe you guys are almost there... and on time no less! Wow! You all really came together to make it happen. Great work and much props.
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