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Randomness—A Photo Essay
Mistress Jade. Smoked Pumpkin Ale. Christmas moose. Candle. Cold, biker Di. IMBA socks. Flowers. Coriander’s Lambchop. Black bear nativity. Quiet Christmas. … Read entire article »
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Biking and Ice Skating—A Photo Essay
Todd Powers and the rest of the Team Sandbag hillbillies hosted the “Leftovers Ride” at Addison Oaks on November 24—the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I had just experienced Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park for the very first time the day before. As Todd said, I had “Ray legs.” Six hours of off-and-on intense indoor riding had done me in, but I decided to attempt the Addison ride anyway. Later that day, I … Read entire article »
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Bell’s Beer Tasting at Casey’s in Walled Lake—A Photo Essay
Last Tuesday, a healthy dose of Tree Farmer’s piled into Casey’s Irish pub and sushi bar for a Bell’s Beer Tasting accompanied by lots of food prepared by the house chef. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of the tiramisu (it disappeared before I could get a picture). It was also Frank Bean’s birthday, so the Farmer’s also indulged in some mustache carrot cake cupcakes. … Read entire article »
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Clinton River Park Fall Trail Day—A Photo Essay
On Sunday, November 18, many brave souls ventured into a wood to repair a bridge that was viciously attacked by a tree in a storm, and to build some berms that would ring true the expression, “Happy trails!” …but more about happy trails later. I decided that I had enough of picking away at the earth carefully crafting super sweet singletrack and decided to head out with the bridge crew. Pete was … Read entire article »
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Trouble at Addison Oaks—A Photo Essay
I thought I’d squeeze in a quickie photo essay covering two events at Addison Oaks this past year. … Read entire article »
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Detroit—A Photo Essay
I had the opportunity to take some photos of some of Detroit’s historical buildings, once during a week of training for work, and the following weekend on a little excursion with Jake. There is so much more I’d like to see, but this is a good start. … Read entire article »
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Glen and Ali’s Fourth of July Weekend—A Photo Essay Part III
My final day with Ali and Glen was spent in perfect Fourth of July fashion. I started the day off with dragging my butt out of bed and immediately posting on Facebook that my Vasa ride would be an hour later than originally planned. I met Jon Rose out there for 16.2 miles of fun, fun, fun. Afterward, Ali, Glen, and I had lunch with Ali’s brother’s family. We—Ali and her brother, … Read entire article »
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Glen and Ali’s Fourth of July Weekend—A Photo Essay Part II
Yesterday was a busy day complete with the best food in Traverse City, planes, beer, and the Tour de France. We started the day by eating a spectacular breakfast at Good Eats Cafe in Traverse City. My eggs benedict were quite happy to be enjoyed. Glen. Di and Ali watching the 85th National Cherry Festival Air Show. Team RV Team RV Team RV Heavy Metal Jet Team Heavy Metal Jet Team Heavy Metal Jet Team Heavy Metal Jet Team We went to the Jolly Pumpkin … Read entire article »
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Glen and Ali’s Fourth of July Weekend—A Photo Essay Part I
Glen and I went to his house to pick up a few things. We saw the “bar bikes” and decided to load those. Glen didn’t realize he had a cherry tree in his yard. Cherries . . . in case you’re interested. M22: One-Third the Fun A good picture of Glen. Bubby goes bye-bye. If you ever hear Andrea talk about Burly, Bubby is who she means. A bunch of white people on the beach. Glen and Ali … Read entire article »
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Happy Father’s Day, Dad
Dad, there are lots of things you did to make my childhood special. You taught me how to build a snowman with four giant snowballs instead of only three. You bought me a Barbie and a Barbie Tonka Truck that I loved to play with in the snow. Later in life, I drove that brown pickup truck to high school. You taught me how to brush my teeth. You even put “tony pails” in my hair. You took us … Read entire article »
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