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Weeping Woman
I stayed up late last night getting to some old pictures and as a result getting closer to being caught up. All this while I try to get ready to lead a trip to Gash point in the Selway – Bitterroot Wilderness. The pictures are of a trip I took with the Rocky Mountaineers to…
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Finger That Out
I confess, I should be skiing right now. Yet, here I am, after a night spent editing photos and setting up Adobe CS for speedier workflow. While browsing Outside Missoula and today’s news over mocha (cheers to Paul for the Ghirardelli’s), I stumbled upon a tech that might revolutionize grocery shopping: paying with your finger.…
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Way to go Jamie!
Has anyone picked up the Missoulians Entertainer? Jamie Kelly is back at it again and validating my point that Missoula has a big violence problem. This morning a youngster at Sentinel High School threw a piece of wood at my beetle as I drove by. You little shit head … I am not from California…
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Laptop Hampers Online Meeting
Ah, the classic tale of tech woes, right? There I was last night, ready to have a chill online chat with Mom and Sis, thinking, “Hey, multitasking! I can set up my laptop AND gossip!” Famous last words, folks. So, picture this: I’m there, clicking away, when my laptop decides it’s time travel day and…
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Friends and Family Online Tonight
My computer’s still a bit wonky, but I’m fixing it tonight. Also, I’m excited to join our weekly eMeeting, “Friends and Family On-line” again. I’m getting my photography software back up, so watch out for new photos soon! https://search.brave.com/search?q=photography&source=desktop
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Calling Off The Dogs
Got my computer back yesterday, but it’s a mess with corrupted settings. They “fixed” it, but it’s barely running. So, skipped my outing to do a fresh install. Now I’m at Break Expresso, downloading endless Windows XP updates. I’ve got a table and I’m not leaving until 9 PM. Long way to go to get…
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My Epic Best Buy Laptop Repair Saga
Back in 2004, I spent a fortune on a laptop and service plan from Best Buy. Big mistake! So, in July 2005, my power cord fails. Typical. I drag my feet, then in November, the screen goes wonky. “It’s quirky,” I shrugged. Come December, my DVD/CD writer quits. Reluctantly, I take it in. Cue endless…
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Out of Control
Time for a blog update. My Lolo Peak trip didn’t happen, but my car sure took a trip to the bottom of South Fork Lolo Creek Gulch. Thankfully, with a friend’s help, we hiked in, chained it up, and drove it out. Makes the Best Buy laptop issue seem minor. Speaking of Best Buy, still…
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Lolo Peak Trip This Weekend
The alarm buzzes at the ungodly hour of 4:30 AM, but there’s no snoozing today. It’s the kind of Saturday where sleep feels like a luxury I can’t afford, not with the Rocky Mountaineers’ trip to Lolo Peak looming excitingly ahead. I’m the trip leader this time, a role I volunteered for with a mix…
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Another Dog Attack
Hey friends, I’ve gotta tell you about this wild thing I read in the Missoulian recently. So, Wayne and Paula Frederiksen were out with their dog, Pepper, up Lolo Creek, right? Suddenly, two dogs just come out of nowhere and attack Pepper and their other dog, Mona Lisa. It was so bad that Wayne got…
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The Toe-Nality Of It All
Ever have one of those days where adventure and a bit of misfortune go hand in hand? Well, let me take you on a little ride through my latest escapade. It all began with a blissful two-hour journey up the Blackfoot, the kind of ride that fills your soul with pure, unadulterated joy. The Blackfoot…
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East Coast Nostalgia and Today’s Montana Musings
Hey there, friends! Greetings from Break Expresso, a snug little coffee shop in Montana. Today’s vibe here is taking me on a nostalgic trip back to my East Coast days, especially with the music floating through the air. It’s the kind of soundtrack I’d pair with those cherished east coast slideshows. Adding to this trip…
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Maryland’s Win, My Raspberry Mishap, and a Tinted Movie Return
Kicked off the day on a high note with news that Maryland’s making Wal-Mart cough up for Medicare expenses. Talk about a twist! But then, work happened. Opened my bike bag to a scene straight out of a raspberry daiquiri nightmare. Yep, everything’s got a lovely shade of ‘accidental smoothie’. To cap it off, I’m…
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From The Ridge
Here I am, perched on University Ridge, where the night paints its masterpiece in contrasting strokes. To my right, the lights of Missoula twinkle like a constellation grounded on earth, a gentle reminder of human presence in the vastness of night. To my left, an open ridge unfolds, its golden grasses dancing gracefully in the…
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Computerless But Hiking
Today’s hike was a tale of two peaks and a path less traveled. I embarked on what I fondly call the ‘Double Dipper’ – a journey that starts with an ascent up Pengally Ridge, winds to the summit of South Sentinel, and then navigates over to Main Sentinel. The trek is a blend of endurance…
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Worst Buy
What a day! Picture this – you finally get your computer back after a month-long hiatus, dreams of tackling that mountain of emails dancing in your head. Then, bam! The modem waves a white flag. Off you trot to Best Buy, only to hear the dreaded words: “It might be the motherboard.” And just like…
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Dissapointment
Ever have one of those days where everything feels like an uphill battle? That was me today, coming down University Mountain with a head full of thoughts about my sidelined computing passions. My trusty computer, a gateway to my hobbies and livelihood in programming, photography, and web communication, is out of commission. And today, I…
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University Mountain Ridge
There’s something magical about hiking in Missoula, especially when you find yourself on University Mountain Ridge. The contrast of elements can be astonishing – one moment you’re bathed in golden sunshine, the next, you’re nestled under a tree, facing a brisk wind and a slightly chilly afternoon. That’s exactly where Marcy and I found ourselves…
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