Reading – Oregon Coast Cyclist

Book Review: To Shake the Sleeping Self By Jedidiah Jenkins

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in Books

I saw this book more than once on our visits to the giant book store, Powells Books, in Portland. (I just realized, I need to do a Blog post on this store! Next time I am there I will take pictures and do so, but I digress)

Reading the back of book, it was the story about a man who started his ride on the Oregon Coast and rode to Patagonia. How could I not read a book that starts at my home town??

During our last visit I finally picked it up and, last night I finished it.

I was really excited to read this book… Continue reading “Book Review: To Shake the Sleeping Self By Jedidiah Jenkins” →

Never met him, but he was a huge part of my life.

February 26, 2020 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in Books

It’s not often I blog about someones passing. I try to keep this a pretty upbeat blog. I share the things I do, the things I see and life I live.

I think you will see why I made the exception here… Continue reading “Never met him, but he was a huge part of my life.” →

Book Review: A Guide to Falling Down in Public by Joe Kurmaskie

May 6, 2016May 5, 2016 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in Books

Ladies and gents, I have reviewed many a book on the Mountainstroh Blog over the years. Some I have loved and others not so much. The one I am presenting to you today is one of the best yet.. Continue reading “Book Review: A Guide to Falling Down in Public by Joe Kurmaskie” →

Book Review: Take a Seat (One Man, One Tandem 20,000 miles of Possibilities) By Dominic Gill

April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in Book Reviews

Ok, I won’t lie, I take a little bit of pride in the name of my blog. I have traveled 20000 miles and had some vert memorable adventures. But, my hat goes off to Dominic Gill. He did 2000o miles in 2 years traveling from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. Just to add flavor, he did so riding alone, on a tandem (bike built for two) bike, and offering the rear seat to anyone who would be willing to ride and help him along the route…

For the record, I feel guilty sometimes reviewing these books. The writers have done things I will NEVER do. I commend them all for having more guts than I ever will, and for their achievements. So whether the book is good, bad, or indifferent, it is no reflection on he or she who had the adventure…

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Mushy Muscles

January 16, 2015January 15, 2015 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in Books

I have recently come to the conclusion that I have been pretty darn lazy lately. Not in the riding or exercise department (shoot today I planked using a Bosoo ball for 50 seconds, plus the walk and the ride home). Nope I am talking I have been taking the easy way out in reading.

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Best Books for Kids EVER, written by Renee Hazen

December 3, 2014December 3, 2014 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in Books

Folks there are two things about me when it comes to Christmas shopping. One, I hate shopping in stores, so I use the online option. Amazon has become my friend! Second, being the reader that I am, I like to share books whenever possible, especially with kids.

I am VERY lucky that a great friend of mine, Renee, has written some of the best kidlet books I’ve ever seen. I wanted to share these with you today as we all start shopping!

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A new surprise in the neighborhood

September 29, 2014September 28, 2014 by Mountainstroh (Tony), posted in General

Folks, my wife is a planner. She is always looking ahead, next week, next month, next year, and farther out. (It’s a damn good thing, I am lucky to plan ahead enough to see if my mom wants to feed the Manchild and I on any given Tuesday!)

Given this, and the fact that this is a year of milestone birthday for her, she has a list of things that she wants to get done in the year leading up to and after the birthday. Some are easy: riding the big ferris wheel in Seattle was done New Years day this year.

Others, like the one that was fulfilled yesterday took a LOT more work… Continue reading “A new surprise in the neighborhood” →