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South Lake to North Lake Loop…rubbing elbows with JMT and PCTers
For the last 8 years, I have had the absolute pleasure and privilege of backpacking through mind-blowingly beautiful environments and experiencing the peace and clarity of mind that comes with reconnecting with the great outdoors. With few exceptions, the organizer and … Continue reading
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4th of July… five years later
I’m not usually one for commemorating or recognizing significant dates, good or bad, beyond birthdays. For some reason, putting greater importance on a particular date because of something that happened on that day always seemed to make me uncomfortable. Whether it is the anniversary … Continue reading
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Meemer’s new kitten…
A few months ago my sister decided that she wanted to rescue a cat to give to my mom since my mom’s cat had passed away about a year ago. At first I wasn’t sure about her plan because I … Continue reading
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Olympic National Park backpacking trip…
Wow, I guess it’s been a few months since my last post. Ugh, so many posts to catch up on. It would be so much easier to just crawl in bed….so sleepy… NO! I’ve got to get at least one … Continue reading
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Pantene Pro-V doggy…
Every once in a while I decide that it would be nice to give Sierra a bath. Normally this is when she’s either super muddy or we’re getting ready to take the dogs with us to a family event. In … Continue reading
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Practice backpacking trip to Big Basin (16mi)…
In preparation for a 6 day backpacking trip to Olympic National Park our leader “V” scheduled a training hike at Waddell Beach near Santa Cruz to test our stamina and teach us things we’ll need to know for the trip … Continue reading
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Josh Blue at Tommy T’s…
Just got back from a totally awesome performance by Josh Blue at Tommy T’s in Pleasanton. Love that guy! I had no idea he was touring in the Bay Area until last Friday when I was talking to Marshall on … Continue reading
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I’m turning into a magician…I HATE Magicians!
Oh man, the coolest thing happened yesterday. Marshall called me up from work and said that Josh Blue (hilarious comic I first saw on Last Comic Standing) just walked through the mall. I jokingly said “Go get his picture!” and … Continue reading
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Baby bunny…
The other day Marshall and I took the dogs for a walk through the field behind our house. The fields are a haven for all kinds of animals. Unfortunately that also makes them prime hunting grounds for hawks and other … Continue reading
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Funniest dog pictures ever!…
After a long day at work I got to go home and relax with my puppies. Little did I know I’d be joined by my sister Heather for dinner and a comedy show. See for yourself. =) And who do … Continue reading
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Winnie and Me…
Over the last few weeks my sister Heather has let me watch her dog Winnie so I can work with her on some aggression issues and provide her with more socialization opportunities. The first couple of days were a bit … Continue reading
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Backpacking in Humboldt…
After more than 15 years I finally had a chance to camp just up the road from Benbow Lake State Park where I used to camp with my family every summer and it was awesome! My buddy Ilya had organized … Continue reading
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Dad’s 61st Birthday…
On Friday my dad turned 61. For his birthday, the family got together at my parents house after work to celebrate. =) Heather was first to arrive, then me, then Jeffery in a work truck (a semi). Heather heard Jeffery … Continue reading
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Lacrosse wrap-up…
This year an opportunity presented itself for me to learn Lacrosse and I decided I would go ahead and give it a try. =) Our beginner’s league consisted of several people from LLNL (organized by CSS division lead and ST … Continue reading
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My first snowcamping trip…
This last weekend I finally went on my first snowshoeing/snowcamping trip and it was GREAT! =) In order to prepare for the trip I headed out to REI on Thursday with Marshall to rent snowshoes and get a waterproof jacket … Continue reading
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Hiking with my mom in Castro Valley…
Around 8:30 this morning I received an e-mail from my mom saying that she was in town today. Before I had even finished reading the e-mail I had dialed my mom to see if she was up for a hike … Continue reading
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My baby dog turns 5!…
WHAAAAAAT?!?? That’s right, Sierra is 5 years old today. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we celebrated her last birthday. To commemorate this special day I decided to….take more pictures! (I know, big surprise) 😉 After singing … Continue reading
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Weekend work…
This last Saturday I participated in the annual Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) conference as a volunteer for the PC Maintenance and Repair Workshop. Now, I’m not exactly a kid person so this always pushes me a bit out of my … Continue reading
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San Francisco hike with Sierra (20 miles)…
This last weekend I had the opportunity to do a 20 mile hike with “V”, the crew and….my muppy Sierra! Yay! =) The day started off a little rocky with me getting lost in San Francisco and thinking Sierra and … Continue reading
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Sierra’s Tribble…
Ok I’m going to start by saying yes, I realize this is absolutely ridiculous. This is what happens when I have too much time on my hands and need a reason to avoid having to clean my bathrooms (really? this … Continue reading
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Sunol/Ohlone with Sierra…
Sierra and I were really on a roll this weekend. Two awesome hikes in 3 days. This time we went to Sunol/Ohlone park and although I had planned on doing a slightly shorter hike (~8.5 miles) I took a wrong … Continue reading
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Morgan Territory with Sierra…
The Outdoor Cardinals hiking group had an 18 mile hike scheduled for Morgan Territory today which sounded like a lot of fun but I was really wanting to take Sierra with me and I wasn’t sure she could do the … Continue reading
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Cousins Birthday Luncheon…
Since Heather, our cousin Nicole and I have birthdays in January we decided to get together at my house to celebrate turning another year older (29, 30 and 31). Nicole came down with her boyfriend Nick and son Davin who … Continue reading
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Delicious food…
I have an awesome family. Yesterday Heather called me up at work to ask if she could come over and make chicken enchiladas for Marshall and me. Uh, heck yeah! 😉 I was so impressed with this meal that I … Continue reading
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January birthdays…
January is a busy time of year for my parents. My birthday is on the 20th, Heather’s is on the 21st and my Grandma’s is on the 23rd and as has been the tradition since Heather and I were kids, … Continue reading
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Close call…
My brother Jeffery works at my dad’s construction company California Engineering Contractors driving rigs and operating heavy machinery. Apparently he had an extremely close call at work today and after seeing the pictures, I’m thinking he’s pretty lucky to be … Continue reading
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Manimals!! =)
I love 3-day weekends, especially when they’re rainy and I get to spend time with the family. Unfortunately Marshall has to work today so I’m at home doing laundry, watching TV and enjoying time with my animals. Let’s see what … Continue reading
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Hello….
My right headlamp went out so I decided to replace both with brighter, whiter headlamps than I had before. I also decided to replace the windshield wipers since it’s supposed to rain tomorrow and I believe I still have the … Continue reading
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