About Eric
Eric turned 28 and continued to split
his life between SF and MSF
(it's a great organization -- please donate to MSF if you are able!)
His second MSF deployment was to NYC during the COVID crisis last Spring.
This was their first project in the US, and it was very different from South Sudan: they helped
the homeless get basic health, sanitation and communication services during the lock down.
Other than a September visit with Marta in Switzerland, the rest of the year was spent
sequestered in his group home in SF or working on the newest Pyka autonomous crop duster.
Plus lots of biking, kite-surfing, unicycling and a new electric motorcycle.
(it's a great organization -- please donate to MSF if you are able!)
His second MSF deployment was to NYC during the COVID crisis last Spring.
This was their first project in the US, and it was very different from South Sudan: they helped
the homeless get basic health, sanitation and communication services during the lock down.
Other than a September visit with Marta in Switzerland, the rest of the year was spent
sequestered in his group home in SF or working on the newest Pyka autonomous crop duster.
Plus lots of biking, kite-surfing, unicycling and a new electric motorcycle.
The plane weighs about 600 lbs but
can carry 800 lbs of spray!
With the MSF crew in New York City
logistical support for COVID relief efforts
While in NYC he got some breaks (and a new bike) and toured Manhattan and the Hudson River Valley
tiny room in SF into a well-ventilated office.
he also spent plenty of time with his bus
And he and Marta got to use a really cool
mini version of the bus in Switzerland
Unfortunately one new motorized vehicle in
his life (the new motorcycle) helped him to
break his wrist and get rather scraped up
He is now the second in the Schmidt family
to have hardware in a joint! (Lisa has more.)
But the crash has not reduced his love for all kinds of motorized vehicles
Eric got to visit Marta in Switzerland for 3 weeks
and they had a most excellent time
They found weird things in the Alps
Visited a huge glacier
And jumped off a cliff
Everywhere Eric happened to be he of course found time to bike,
frequently with friends (9 of which he has quarantined with in the Swamp)
Eric's 5 acres in Walker, CA provided a great place to
quarantine: Lisa and Steve visited him there in July
Unfortunately, a fire went right through
his neighborhood this fall. Eric's land was already bare
but many homes nearby were destroyed.
There are plans in the work for a home on
his
property and it includes a 1,200 lb bearing
(of course), which was delivered this fall
He spent more time in the mountains when
he
joined everyone at Muir Trail Ranch for a
weekend and tapped into his inner cowboy
joined everyone at Muir Trail Ranch for a
weekend and tapped into his inner cowboy
And he got to spend time with both sisters (one had to be distanced, but luckily dogs are safe to be around).
