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The oldest zoo in the West
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I rolled into Alamogordo, NM late this morning looking for access the the Lincoln National Forest so I could setup camp. The first road that I thought would allow me access was fenced and locked. Though I could hike or …
My 1-mile marathon
During out last hike together, Conor and I were discussing training ourselves for a little trail-running to supplement our hiking. With that, I have added a 1-mile run as part of my daily workout routine. My challenge here is that …
Bald Eagle hunting
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Oh don’t get all freaked out… I’m not going to shoot a bald eagle! I was going back to the location I spotted a bald eagle back in June in hopes of spotting it again. I drove past there a …
Hike and camp at Pierson Park
Last week I stumbled across a few great deals in the local flea-market store. First was a pair of snow shoes for a mere $10. They were worn and beaten, but snow shoes have been on my ‘list’ since Conor …
Sept 10 – McArthur family BBQ
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Today was dedicated solely to getting all the California families together for a BBQ while I was in the state. My nephews and nieces came out for some swimming and food and I got to hang with my two brothers …
Sept 9 – Day off of life
After the long drive of the past week, I took today off. I didn’t do much other than some catch up on work stuff and some grocery shopping in preparation to tomorrows BBQ with Tobias, Steven and both their families …
Pump… you up!
In 8 days I will be celebrating my 2-year anniversary of stopping smoking. It is also my 2-year anniversary for joining the gym and going regularly (except for the times I’ve been on the road). It was also at this …
The almost-trip of Summer 2011
We had ourselves all planned, packed, and ready to roll when unforeseen circumstances popped up which prevented our departure. For Timmy and I this was not a huge loss as we have been to Yellowstone and Teton twice over the …
Back in California, unexpectedly
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Only a day after we returned home from Peaceful Valley campgrounds I received a phone call from my Mother informing me of my older brother’s death. By Saturday the 18th we (Timmy and I) were on the road again, after …
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Timmy goes paintballing
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It is an odd feeling; my child graduates from playing with toys to wanting to start playing simulated warfare. On the weekend of Tim’s 13th birthday, he and his school-mate went to play paintball, and I went to be supportive …
Tim’s first track meet
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Tim had his first track meet this past Wednesday. Yep, he chose it himself to compete in track after school. After this past two weeks of training almost every day after school Tim ran in his first competitions; Long-jump, High-jump, …
Another quick hike into the meadows
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I have hiked into the Homestead Meadows a few times, usually by the Lion’s Gultch trail. This past Monday, Conor and I chose to hike in from the Northern side following a short trail and the dirt access roads to …