Florida – A Little SideTrip
My original plan was to travel from Houston to New Orleans to Pensacola to Atlanta. As I was finalizing my own plans, my wife was…
Month: January 2017
Allman Brothers Band
I can’t say that the Allman Brothers were ever my number one favorite band. As a kid in the 60s I loved the Beatles (of…
Conversations, Part One
Random bits and pieces of conversations with people I’ve met along the way. You’re Lying Standing in McDonalds waiting for my coffee, wearing my backpack,…
Riding Lori
I rode Lori hard that day. Well, at least as hard as I dared. She is obviously well-past her prime. As much as I hate…
3 Days in New Orleans
Named after the Duke of Orleans who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723, the city was established by French colonists and…
Lowering a Heavy Load
One of many uses for the Totem CRT … As a rigging plate for lowering a heavy load. For example, lowering two people; rescuer and…
Elvis Cut My Hair
I went a few mornings without a mirror, walking around not knowing that my hair was a mess and sticking straight up. No wonder little…
Packing Light
Traveling over the years I have learned one key to packing light is selecting attire that meets these criteria: (1) high quality and performance, (2)…