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Category Archives: Travel
Big Time Professional Wrasslin’ in OKC
So when I arrived at our office, which turned out to be in a what-used-to-be-mall-that-everyone-went-to but, not so much anymore, on my first day at work there was this poster on the entry door, advertising an upcoming show put on … Continue reading
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Tagged Mid South Wrestling Alliance, Travel, Wrestling
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I’d “Sooner” Not – Part 1
A native of Oklahoma asked me the other day, “Do you know why all the trees in Texas lean north?” “No,” I replied, “Why?” “Because Oklahoma sucks!” Well, I understand the sentiment. I don’t have many good memories of Oklahoma. … Continue reading
Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road Redux
Today I was driving in Western Oklahoma from a meeting around 11:30 in the morning, heading back to Oklahoma City. I had just completed a phone call with Cindy, using my hands-free bluetooth earpiece (of course) and was listening to … Continue reading
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Tagged Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road, Iowa, Louden Wainright III, Oklahoma, Travel
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Baby, The Rain Must Fall
Here in Oklahoma City we’re about to be walloped by remnants of Tropical Storm Bill. Normally, this would not be a problem but OKC is still reeling from flooding and straight-line winds in May (which is why I’m here) and … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Weather Events
Tagged Flash Flooding, Oklahoma City, Tropical Storm Bill, weather
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TripAdvisor Statistics
This won’t interest many people, but TripAdvisor sent me this graphic a few days ago showing that my measly 7 reviews of places I’ve been (I probably should do more on TA, but I’ve usually just posted them to this … Continue reading
Severe Holiday Weather Alert
Reports are that severe weather over the holidays will affect ground and air traffic, so be especially careful during your travels.
Great Woodland Adventure
I’m finally catching up on photos I took when Amber and Abby visited us in June of this year. After we hiked back from Hickory Nut Falls, I walked down to get our car from the parking lot and drove … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Photography, Travel
Tagged Chimney Rock, Family, Grandchildren, Great Woodland Adventure, Travel
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Hickory Nut Falls
I’m finally catching up on photos I took when Amber and Abby visited us in June of this year. After we finished hiking to the top of Chimney Rock and I finished climbing even higher to Devil’s Head and Exclamation … Continue reading
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Tagged Chimney Rock, Family, Grandchildren, Hickory Nut Falls, North Carolina, photography, Travel
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Hiking To Devil’s Head And Exclamation Point
Hiking up to Chimney Rock was fun and we had some great views, but there was still more to do at Chimney Rock State Park and new heights to climb that were even higher than Chimney Rock. After we came … Continue reading
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Tagged Chimney Rock, Devil's Head, Exclamation Point, Family, Grandchildren, nature, North Carolina, photography
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Hiking To The Top Of Chimney Rock
On Thursday morning, June 26, 2014, Cindy, Amber, Abby and I packed a picnic and ourselves into the car and drove to Chimney Rock State Park to hike to the top of Chimney Rock.
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Tagged Chimney Rock, Family, Grandchildren, photography
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