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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 …
Stationary is not my default
Argh! I’ve only been back for a few weeks and I can already feel the itch to get on the road returning. It is just in my blood to constantly be in motion, and now that I have experienced it …
First snow of the year, for me…
I had spent all this winter in the South-West that just last night and this morning was the first time I have seen snow if any significance since last winter. I woke this morning to a few inches on the …
Gray Rock Mountain hike
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Conor got me motivated for a hike, so after getting my work done for the day we hauled ourselves up Hwy 14 to a hike that he had partially done a few months back, Gray Rock Mtn. This trail is …
Testing New Mexico gun laws
Though I looked up the state gun laws before coming in, testing them against a law enforcement officer is still not the most comfortable thing. Much like your airbags in a collision; you know they are on your side and …
Driving into New Mexico
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I left Willcox, AZ in mid morning, after stopping by ACE Hardware to pickup some insulation for my trailer’s water pipes. I figure it would be a day’s work when I am sitting at some park, and it will prepare …