Monthly Archives: March 2010

My Lovely Young Granddaughter, the Star Wars Scout Trooper

Posted on March 29, 2010 by admin

She did it! My love ly young granddaughter, and members of Garrison Titan, climbed 69 stories, 1311 steps, at the Columbia Tower, Seattle’s tallest building, to participate in THE BIG CLIMB on March 21, 2010. Here’s what she said: “We … Continue reading →

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National Parks Week–April 17 to 25

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

This came to me from the National Park Foundation Newsletter: “Each year we take time in April to celebrate what we all have inherited as Americans: 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic landmarks and cultural treasures. … Continue reading →

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A Camping Necessity: Blue (or any other color) Tarp

Posted on March 12, 2010 by admin

A blue tarp in place It won’t take up a lot of room in your camping gear, but a big tarp, a lot of rope, and a couple of extra tent poles can come in handy or possibly save the … Continue reading →

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More About My Favorite Namibian

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

Goldie modeling new sarong for Priscilla Continue reading →

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My Best Photo from Africa: A Rainbow in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

It was raining when we reached our hotel on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. The crater was full of mist. Everyone in our group went off to their rooms to read, rest, write in their journals or do … Continue reading →

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