May 30th, 2016
Watertown, NY
After the long coolish spring, it has finally warmed up and I had a four-day weekend for Memorial Day, so decided to get in some hiking. So, by this afternoon, I’ve hiked 11 miles and ran 4 miles this weekend. Not bad coming off a lazy winter where I got next to no exercise.
October 4th, 2015
Watertown, NY
After a hike in the Tug Hill State Forest yesterday, I drove to Lowville to visit the Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative cheese store and to witness, with my own eyes, LeWinDa, New York’s largest cow. I tell ya, there is never a dull moment here in the North Country!
July 26th, 2015
Fort Bragg, NC
Well, after a 2400 mile trip across the country, I arrived at Fort Bragg on Friday at about 1400. My orders said to report first to Lubbock, TX, but I had been advised to ignore that and report to Fort Bragg. The orders then said to report to building 3-2525. I checked with some impossibly young privates manning the gate who gave me a general direction, but not with much confidence.
May 29th, 2015
Riverside, CA
My life is about to get a little crazy. While that may seem somewhat dramatic, it is totally true. It would seem that I will have to move twice in the next year and, after the second move, will find myself without a job or a home.
February 15th, 2015
Riverside, CA
In order to save money while working at Fort Irwin, today I purchased a 19’ travel trailer. I go back to pick it up tomorrow and, either tomorrow or Wednesday, will haul it up to Fort Irwin. The hotel up there is $99/night. The campground is $15. I spend 150 night per year there. Financially, it’s a no-brainer.
Fort Collins, CO
March 3rd, 2014
Or Of Houses and Beer, the lack of the Former and Plenty of the Latter.
I’m in Fort Collins looking to buy a rental house. I already own one house here, one that I hope to move into one day not too many years from now when I retire from PA work, but would like to have another. Or two if things work out.
Wintery view from near my current house:
April 15th, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal
Back in Kathmandu. The trek went well and I had a great time. It’s good to be back.
The morning flight to Lukla was uneventful and we were hiking by mid-morning. The valleys and villages below Namche Bazaar are beautiful and lush. Rhododendron blooming everywhere. The trail is littered with small villages, each having several small “markets,” tea houses, and lodges.