Eugene, Oregon: Even though we are "on the road", I am keeping this as a blog post and not a "Postcards from the Road" post because we are only two hours down I-5 from home. We are in Eugene for two reasons.
1. To have a lube/oil/filter/etc performed on the Magna Peregrinus. It's just like going to Jiffy Lube... except you have to add a couple of zeros to the price and it takes three or four hours. I think we still get a free newspaper though. And a cup of coffee.
2. The NCAA Track & Field Championships just happen to be in Eugene this week!
Isn't it freaky how the planets align so often in our favor?


We hitched-up the Honda and drove two hours south on I-5 to Coburg. We are now parked/camped at the Cummins Coach Care Center in Coburg, awaiting our 8a appointment. Cummins provides 50 amp electric and water hook-ups for their customers waiting for service (or for customers who need to be here for several days) free of charge.
Woo Hoo!

This evening, DT and I were guests of Elizabeth & Vin Lananna (head of Oregon Track & Field) at a cocktail reception at their home for NCAA officials, track coaches and various track celebrities. (We have no idea why we were included on the guest list.) It was a lovely affair, with delicious foods, Oregon beers, Oregon wines and a fun time for DT and myself as we caught-up with old friends and colleagues... i.e. DT's buddies from Eugene08. Plus, we talked with DT's college coach, the legendary Bill Dellinger.
Until my next update, I remain, your inebriated lubricated correspondent.