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Today was our first training climb at the highest point in Alabama. Mt. Cheaha is around 2400’ high and they put a nice little state park all around it so flatlanders like us can experience some views and hiking. We are training to hike Pike’s Peak in June which will start around 6000’ and climb …

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The weather is terrible this morning. Cold and rainy. Staying in and staying warm is on the agenda. One thing about going home is I can usually count on some of my favorite things. Seeing my Grandma and Grandpa are high on that list. What is it about the older I get, the more I …

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One of the most recognizable sounds around Christmas time is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. You’ve heard parts of their songs in commercials, movies, and stores/malls nationwide. I know I have but I did not know who they actually were until last Christmas when I heard one of their songs in a commercial. I found out more …

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A few weeks ago, my favorite weather man, James Spann asked for volunteers to sign up to be part of an audience at a town hall meeting. We will be asked a variety of questions and our responses will be used in future research studies. The event is centered around April 27th tornadoes and those …

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Times like this just speed by. A year ago, he couldn’t hold himself up in the chair. We had to prop him with blankets. Now he’s feeding himself and can tell his Mommy if he doesn’t appreciate her dietary efforts. A year ago, we propped him up on the pumpkin so I could get some …

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  Last day in Yellowstone Frozen lake in June Pools Grand Teton lake Old Faithful The one day I didn’t wear a hat The house we rented for a week. The balloon on the morning we all packed up and went in 3 different directions even though we all live within an hour of each …

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After a long day of traveling, all I have to show for it is this:   Rainstorm Antelope, but it’s a girl and I guess girls are substandard since they don’t have horns. I thought she was pretty anyway. Cupcake from Breckenridge and hotel cappuccino. It’s hard to believe just a few hours earlier, I …

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Rico is a small town outside of Telluride. After our last trip, we decided to stay out from town and make use of the various lakes (fishing) and trails (hiking) that we did not try last time. Built in 1925 as a resting place for the employees of the Rico Argentine Mining Company, the Rico …

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Colorado. In less than a few hours, I’ll be on a plane headed back to my favorite state (not counting my home and family states, of course). Since I can’t sleep, I’m going to do a quick don’t blink or you’ll miss it review of the past few days. It’s a big ol’ mixed up …

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