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Monthly Archives: August 2010
1 year of non-smoking
365 days ago I decided not to buy that next pack of cigarettes and today I still have not had a single cigarette. This is a big barrier for me to have broken, and some months ago I thought I …
2010 Rocky Mtn Air Show
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Yesterday we spent the day at the Rocky Mountain Airport for the annual airshow (our 2nd time in two years). Though it was 90+ degrees, we suffered through a few hours of intense heat before the clouds finally settled in …
Rocky Mountain Airshow
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Last year we stumbled upon an ad for this airshow at the last minute and had a great time. Watching the planes fly at twilight was unique to say the least. This year we have planned ahead (slightly) and will …
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Welcome Mother McArthur
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The only reason I ever blog is for my Mother (and other family members in CA) to keep track of me and her grandson. Today, she finally made the digital trek to tmcarthur.net after many months of me posting my …
The final leg; Black Canyon of Gunnison
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We left Great Basin Ntnl Park in the afternoon and expected a full 8 hours of driving to make it through Utah to Canyonlands, UT on the Eastern side of the state. Along the route, we took advantage of a …
A day at Great Basin Ntnl park
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We arrived at GBNP late on Sunday evening, just before the sun began to set. Just enough daylight still to setup camp, prepare a quick meal, and watch the sun set over the mountains. Surprisingly, there is no fee to …