The is actually my favorite kayaking run.

As you can see, it’s seriously dangerous right now. Cold. High. Fast. Full of strainers. Greens Bridge to Jefferson on the Santiam.

My buddies Jim and Dave and I are the official SOLVE team charged with picking up litter along this area. We’ve picked up kayaks full. Most of it is left by partying tubers who don’t wear PFD’s while hauling 12-packs, floating on devices meant for swimming pools. Sixteen of them had to be pulled out of strainers this week.

It’s a metaphor for life right now: Stay home whenever you can. Wear protective gear when you can’t. Find new ways of having fun.