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  • Ho Hum, It is Saturday

    Oh, what a conundrum Saturdays can bring! Picture this: a bright sun, a pleasant 23-degree day, yet here I am, struggling to get out of the house. Puzzling, right? But let’s dive into this quirky Saturday scenario. The first suspect in this mystery? My eating habits. Ever heard of a diet that’s almost entirely salami,…

  • Virus Today

    I hope I didn’t pass on a virus I received from montanajobs.net. I got an email with an advertisement, and as I deleted it, my Thunderbird email application went berserk. It ran through my news feeds account and blitzed them all. Before it could spread, I re-installed it and deleted my old account. I found…

  • Good Morning and Happy New Year

    Waking up with a sprained wrist is no joke, especially when it throws a wrench in your adventurous plans for Sheep Mountain. It’s like your body decided to party a bit too hard without your permission. And speaking of parties, how about that hike last night? If you’re anything like me, that’s the kind of…

  • Hiking In The New Year

    Fireworks on the Frosty Summit: A New Year’s Adventure on Mt. Sentinel New Year’s Eve, 2004 – The clock struck 10 PM, and there I was, cozied up in my warm, snug home. But as fate would have it, my phone buzzed with a daring proposal from my friend Cory. “Let’s hike Mt. Sentinel and…

  • Mornin All

    Good morning, this last day of the year. Doin breakfast of steak, potatoes, and eggs (all dontated, thanks all). A little site tweakage this morning. What do you think. Today I will work on LocoJoe.net and then hopefully get in a hike before tonights festivities. 10:33 AM: Hello from the Liquid Planet. I wanted to…

  • Friends and Family Online

    Tonight's meeting got cut short when mom's computer shit the bed. I think her fan burned out. She says that it stopped. I wish there was something I can do but my hands are tied at this time. My sister couldn't make it because the kids were sick. She has got her hands full, that…

  • Getting Off Work

    Just clocked out from work, and boy, am I ready to hit the hay! But sleep’s a luxury I’ll have to earn. My morning was a blur of missed opportunities, and I’m betting tomorrow won’t give me a break. Bright and early, I start at Liquid Planet (or the library, depending on where fate lands…

  • Just Woke Up

    Monday Night Musings and a Mountain Hike Waking up on the floor is not your typical morning, but hey, when Monday Night Football is on, all bets are off. Picture this: a chilly December 28, 2004 morning, with echoes of game cheers still bouncing around. I’m there, sprawled out, having succumbed to sleep’s embrace right…

  • Moose Poop Pie

    Good morning. The sun is coming up here in Missoula and I have sat down to breakfast including eggs, hash-browns, and toast. I am on the verge of happiness but a little concerned that I sat around all weekend. I have a question; how do you de-startch potatoes? Every time I make hash browns, they…

  • Ho Hum, The Day Is A Gun!

    Before we flash back to this morning I just wanted to post a picture that my friend Julie took at her place up in Alaska. Damn, I am jelous of all the snow. I got numerous pictures that just are so great. It looked like they had a jolly ol time. Miss you Julie! I…

  • Hamilton for Christmas

    I got an email from a friend today asking what my plans were for Christmas, … thanks for writing everyone! I am planning to go to Hamilton for Christmas to visit a friend's family for Christmas. I would go to Lambert to be with my family but the long trip would require a tanker truck…

  • Its Brew Time

    After an invigorating hike with Marcy and a buzz of activity at work, you’re now unwinding in the best way possible – pizza, friends, and the soothing comfort of a hot tub. It’s these simple joys that make every moment special, isn’t it? Just like the exhilaration of a hike transforms into the relaxation of…

  • In Demand

    Choosing Passion Over Paychecks: My Adventure Cycling Dilemma It’s funny how life throws curveballs at you. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, along comes a twist. Recently, I found myself at a crossroads with a job opportunity at Adventure Cycling. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, not so fast! Adventure Cycling…

  • Lets Get Going

    The Rollercoaster of a Regular Day There’s a unique charm in the mundane, the everyday scramble that somehow weaves itself into an adventure. Take today, for instance. It’s one of those days where I should’ve been out and about by 8 AM, but here I am, still lingering. But hey, it’s not just any other…

  • Up Late

    Who knew a weekday could turn into an epic adventure? Yesterday was nothing short of magical. I wrapped up work, feeling that unique buzz that comes from a job well done, and headed straight to the mountains with Marcy. Our destination? The breathtaking Mount Sentinel, but with a twist – we took the Helgate Canyon…

  • Feeling Sick, But it all Goes On!

    Snow is falling this late Monday morning. I was up at 7 AM taking my time slip to Workforce, going to the bank, and doing last minute laundry for this new week of work. My only unhappiness comes from the fact that we have Friday off. Damn, I want to work!

  • Bumper Brawls and Frozen Fiascos

    Imagine stepping outside on a frosty December morning, the world hushed and serene, only to discover your car has transformed into a canvas of chaos. That’s exactly what happened to me today, December 19, 2004. It’s a saga of vehicular vandalism that seems ripped from a slapstick comedy, yet there’s nothing funny about it. Firstly,…

  • Chief Joseph Pass Ski Trip

    Today I went skiing at Chief Joseph Pass. Alden picked me up at 8 AM and drove as far as Florence. It was nice to get out of town for once. Alden needed to correct papers so I drove the rest of the way to the pass on the Idaho border. We arrived at the…