We’ve been at Black Rock a few days now and had a chance to settle in. We’ve met some folks, explored a little, and the place is quickly feeling like home. Junior and Devon have really made themselves at home. They have spent hours frolicking on the grass, running through (or away from, in Devon’sContinue reading “#25: A Place to Rest”
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#24: Here We Go Again
Our time at Vogel has come finally come to a close. Leaving Vogel was full of mixed feelings. The long, cold, wet winter had us dreaming of a change and looking forward to new adventures at Black Rock. But in the last week or two the sun had begun to shine more, the flowers wereContinue reading “#24: Here We Go Again”
#23: A Plea for Action
The world has watched as, over the last few weeks, the outbreak of COVID-19 has grown to become a global pandemic. For many like us, these are uncertain times that spark significant fear over what may be to come over the coming weeks. We’ve all seen the warnings: wash your hands, distance yourself socially, stayContinue reading “#23: A Plea for Action”
#22: Camping with Corona?
You may not have heard, so let me catch you up; there’s a pandemic afoot. The whole world has gone mad for toilet paper and handshaking is becoming an archaic greeting of days past. Basketball and Baseball have been cancelled, and Tom Hanks is in quarantine with Wilson. Schools are closed and workers everywhere areContinue reading “#22: Camping with Corona?”
#21: I’m still alive
This winter has been the winter to which all future winters will be measured against. We have endured the flu, colds, sinus and ear infections, stomach bugs with some serious vomiting, a motorcycle accident, snow, then 70 degree sunshine, then torrential rain and flooding, tornado warnings, then more snow, and a dangerous lack of hikingContinue reading “#21: I’m still alive”
#20: Fantastic Fire
Rain. So much rain. Endless rain. The last few weeks have been filled with virtually non-stop rain and frigid temperatures. Even on the days where there is no rain, it is so cold that nothing dries out before the next bout of rain comes in. I can’t remember how long the rain has been stickingContinue reading “#20: Fantastic Fire”
#19: A 21st Century Redneck Fairytale
It was a beautiful weekend when Chris and I met, much like it is today here at Vogel. Though it’s colder here today, the sun is warm and has a way of making everything look so much prettier. This time of year makes me think of how Chris and I got our start 3 yearsContinue reading “#19: A 21st Century Redneck Fairytale”
#18: Merry Mountain Christmas
I love the Christmas season; the lights, the hustle and bustle, the excitement, the smells of Christmas spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, the Christmas trees, and yes, even the Christmas music. I love egg nog, I love the cozy, dark nights snuggled up to keep the cold away, I love the classic Christmas moviesContinue reading “#18: Merry Mountain Christmas”
#17: One for the Family Album
I wrote out an entire post about how we had the Christmas tree lighting event at the park, hiked up to Preachers Rock as a family, and checked out a nearby diamond in the rough. But I realized, upon proof reading it, that the events were best told in photos. So enjoy.
#16: Reflections on a Rock
Most days are much the same lately. I get up with Junior, we hang out and have breakfast, then head out to work or go on a little walk around the park. Around 11am we come back to the camper for elevensies, a little indoor play, then it’s nap time. After his nap, it’s lunchtime,Continue reading “#16: Reflections on a Rock”
