OK, shes really one of those chainsaw carrying, chaps on her thighs, spikes on there feet, tree climbing monkeys. also working trail crew in the yosemite high country...and looks like a supermodel



It is as hot as it gets in August.

I'm on my motorcycle, carefully weaving through tourists in the valley loop

Worked til early afternoon, got in a few pitches after work

I stop by El Cap meadow near dusk.

It's getting late, but it's august so still a bit of light left. dang no one around to hang with.

I go out to the way back trees to get the big screen view.
Blows my mind every time

I see a lone person out there in the distance
It's Shayna! Awesome!!!

I pull out a couple beers and ask her what's up?
She tells me how she was thinking of maybe doing the lurking fear but.... it's like a hundred degrees plus and were in a heat wave so... ???

So we drink the beers, chill for awhile.

There is not a single party on El Cap

It's dark now... so quiet and peaceful

Shayna: So... what are you doing tomorrow???

long pause...

McD: I guess we're climbin' the Big Stone !!!

5 am meet up at El Cap bridge

Big smiles all the way!!!