Photos by: EJ Dieterle
Our speaker was Jeffery Coffin. Jeff is originally from from Bar Harbor and grew up in Utah. He became wealthy at a young age by buying and selling companies. He got to a point where he was unhappy and ready to die. The desert called to him so he liquidated assets, sold companies, gave assets away and set out for the desert. After 28 days with very little water or food and a bird “yelling” at him, something clicked. He threw a rock at the bird, hit it. and devoured it. He was 100 miles from civilization and still felt embarrassed by that act. It was a turning point. That night he realized he wanted to live, but was still done with civilization.
As time went on, he discovered beetles were tasty. Stalking wild horses led him to water holes and wildlife. He made it a point to not stay in one place more than two weeks at a time as a way to diminish his impact on the environment. He prepared for the future by grinding dried crickets into powder to save and use for protein.
The desert adventure lasted five years. Among other things, he nursed a rattlesnake back to life and kept it as a pet. This pet came in handy in scaring a belligerent guy off. He left the desert because he wanted to make a difference. When he meditated, he came up with California, in the Lake County Area. He dreamt he needed go to Mendocino Beach at sunset to find out who he would resonate with and lead him to the people he needs to meet. As it turns out, the least likely person was “the person”.
Two main points became apparent during the Q and A session. He was strongly encouraged to write, and to document his story himself rather than using a ghost writer as he is very articulate and a good story teller. Unlike some, he is not fearful of out of body experiences. He had no fear of not being able to go back, it seemed comfortable for him.
Interested in what Jeff is up to now? Check him out Facebook by searching Jeff Coffin or Valhalla of Santa Cruz.
Spud, who is visiting from Peru.
Rosi Fontana’s brother recently moved from his home in Modesto to a facility in Auburn surrounded by loving people.
Kevin O’Brien stated we have met our goal $14,000 for funding our foundation. Dave Andrews is also co-chair. May 5 th is district wide event for Polio in San Mateo. Sign up to walk or run – for every dollar raised the Gates Foundation will match.
Charise McHugh – Volunteers needed to review Rotary Scholarships for Half Moon Bay High, Pilarcitos and Pescadero. Stacy, Susan, Kevin and Rose will meet with Charise at Joe’s on the Coast at
9AM to select candidates. Charise is checking with the board for the funds available for scholarships and would like to limit it to Pilarcitos next year with board approval.