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Darrin’s Birthday #59!

What do you do for a fun day on the last birthday before the big 60? Since we are in the middle of the trip of a lifetime, that doesn’t count as new. We have ziplined, and both grew up skiing. We already rock climb, mountain bike, and ride motorcycles. Darrin has learned to fly and flown solo, and we went up in a hot air balloon many years ago when we were courting. Skydiving is out till at least 60! Enter the Oregon Dunes and a Sandrail tour! Of course, he doesn’t go for the humdrum tour, he chooses the fast dune buggy 1 hour tour in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Being the wonderful wife that I am, I said “Sure, why not!”.

And once again, SILLY ME!!!! We bounced, we zigged and zagged, we dropped and went straight up, we had to have been going over 60 mph. I found sand inside places there shouldn’t ever be sand. But, I can proudly say, I didn’t thrown up or jump out and run screaming away! I kept my composure and my lunch. I must admit, the dunes were breathtaking and magnificent even at this time of year when they are at their lowest. Mother Nature is an amazing artist. But…I get to pick the next adventure, something that doesn’t require I leave parts of my bone structure behind while mimicing a ragdoll!

The staging area. Cue the theme to Jaws or any well known horror movie.
Our first hint should have been the googles and the 3 point racing harnesses. Isn’t my birthday boy cute?
Halfway through. Can you tell I am ready to chunder?
Oye! The things we do for love. Payback baby!

Tidbit: Sorry, no action shots. We were hanging on for dear life, and the sand blowing in our faces would have ruined the camera. I’m gonna need some ice cream!

9 Replies to “Darrin’s Birthday #59!”

  1. Happy birthday! I’m glad I can live vicariously through your blog. No need for me to go. You’re brave!

  2. Happy Birthday!

    Enjoy life to the fullest. I love reading and seeing your adventures. My Melissa and I are doing as much as we can now, and will be on the road full time soon – possibly living in a VW Bus!

    1. Hey Steve, We love living in our little rig. I saw you rented one in New Zealand. You must have liked it, I bet it was beautiful there. We highly recommend life on the road. Our best advice is keep it simple. It is amazing what you don’t need. I also highly recommend keeping a blog and Instagram. Keep us posted on your plans.

      1. If was amazing there! Simple is us as well.

        Thanks for sharing and enjoy every day!

  3. OMG!! You two are too much!! (Guess the ‘tank trap’ pot holes on County Road are mere mini-moguls for you both now!!)
    Glad you found a great way to celebrate together!

    1. Weather forecast says you are about to get hit with a good spring storm…must be sugaring season! Shovel a bit for me:)

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