This weekend I did something highly unusual. So unusual, in fact, that Chris laughed at me Friday night when I told him my plan. He said, “that’ll never happen”, and smirked. This is an understandable response for it is well-known that my typical morning demeanor is akin to an angry troll woken before dawn. MyContinue reading “#30: Chasing the Sun”
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#29: The End of 29
Last week was a special one. It was my last few days of my twenties and the start of a new chapter in my life; my dirty thirties. Despite the best efforts of the pandemic and the weather, it didn’t dampen our spirits or our celebrations and I managed to have a memorable week anyway.Continue reading “#29: The End of 29”
#28: The Tiger King of Black Rock and Other Strange Characters
Living in a campground – especially a short term stay one – means witnessing the many different types of people who arrive here. As we are beginning to learn, each park has its own individual vibe which, in turn, attracts different clientele. At Tugaloo we found the clientele to be rather middle of the roadContinue reading “#28: The Tiger King of Black Rock and Other Strange Characters”
#27: Mishap on the Mountain
Thursday was another beautiful day on the mountain. Having done a few hikes in the park I decided to try a section of the longest trail in the park; the James Edmonds trail. The trail is only 7.2 miles total (according to the park info which usually understates the length of trails) but given thatContinue reading “#27: Mishap on the Mountain”
#26: From a Nightmare Comes a Dream
I don’t know exactly how many days it’s been since the “lockdown” began as we’ve not had to change much about our lifestyle. Remembering social distancing when I do come into contact with people was a little difficult at first, but now I’m so acutely aware of people and the possibility that each one isContinue reading “#26: From a Nightmare Comes a Dream”
#25: A Place to Rest
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”
#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”
