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Made it to 40.

Lots of miles and adventures packed into this wild ride to reflect on. For better or worse, I’ve managed to keep it interesting. Maybe I’ll write a book about it someday.

It’s been a really tough year, but some amazing milestones and good things have made all the tribulations worth it. Looking forward to putting 2023 in the ashtray and lighting up a fresh year soon.

A sincere thank you to everybody for the kind words the past few days to Caris and me. We love you all.

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A long time ago, on a cold Montana day.

Secret Fiancé Safari.

After six months of careful planning, espionage and misdirection, I just pulled off the surprise of a lifetime and proposed to in my favorite place in the world — the wilds of Tanzania.

With the help of my dear friend Lupo, I sourced a rare gemstone native to Tanzania called Tsavorite, and had the ring made in secret before we arrived. I snuck it in my bag on the way into camp, distracted her by saying we were taking marketing photos, and caught her COMPLETELY by surprise as the sun set behind the acacia trees. After cursing at me in shock, she said yes. I’ll share that hilarious video another time, but for now we could not be happier to be engaged and in this beautiful, wild place for the next week.

Thank you to our friends who helped keep the secret, and a massive thank you to Roger & Daisy Hurt for helping me make this so special for Caris. I have dreamed of proposing here since I first stepped foot in Tanzania in 2006, and that dream is now a perfect reality. We’ll share more soon, but for now we’re off to the bush for a classic East African hunting safari.

Today, love wins.