Luck. We were there at that time
Long sight from the ridge, over the chaparral, up through the pines
Later, in the valley, California poppies, lupine, wild mustard
Descending Refugio, oaks overhanging the trail, Spanish moss on north-facing hillsides
Sycamores tracking water
Good day. The noble-hearted Amigos de Goleta triumph. The JayKays have to wait another year in their attempt to dethrone We’ve Got The Fronk. How close? Sweet Stephanie and her cohort were roughly one-1000th of a percent faster. Ian and John looked not at all as though they’d just run 65 miles; Jon was graceful enough to look tired.
Sincere thanks to all runners and everyone supporting them. I feel fortunate in the opportunity to support you.
Accounting and donation to Direct Relief next weekend.
Santa Barbara Tough Enough 
Thank you so much for this great day. It was amazing and I cannot wait to do it again.
As usual, thanks for a fun day and your kind words and thanks for being there during the day and when I finished (last). From Solvang on, my main motivation is getting to Jim Kornell. — jon