It's not smart, but I'm going anyway. I don't have any concrete plans, and to be honest, I just threw a bunch of stuff in my car. My ultimate goal is not to get stuck or have to be rescued. I pray to god-- that my fuck ups will be limited.
I'll write on the road, but I won't update this blog till I get back.
Yesterday, when searching for Vertical World, I discovered the Ballard Locks. Apparently it's a huge tourist destination, and I was completely unaware of it's existence.
Watching all the boating activities, it makes me think I need to explore the industry. This is a huge area for boats, and I don't know shit about boats.
Apart from the Ballard Locks, where I learned a lot of history, I discovered the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden Tour. Carl S. English was just a lawnmower, who by his own creativity and obsession, became one of the leading horticulturalist's of the Seattle region.
I also learned about Hiram M. Chittenden, who through common sense and competence, argued that the locks needed to be built out of concrete and not wood. For his efforts, a replica mannequin of him can be found in the Ballard Locks visitor center.
You also have to admire the gumption of a man like Harvey L. Pike, who took a Pick Axe and started a canal himself before anyone had any say in it.
So Bye.
I'm going on the road now.
I'll be back in a few days.
(Also, my personal goal for this week is to get 40 hours of physical activity. 30hrs = Bronze, 35Hrs =Silver, 40Hrs = gold. I'll write down what I do, and what I'm counting)
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