Monthly Archives: June 2006

early to rise

Crap. The raft got in 12 hours early. Nothing is wrong, except I’m not there. So I’m on my way north with a trailer, and will get in around 2 am or so. Gary’s heading up with me, so he’ll … Continue reading

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Needing traction

I’m just not focusing well at work this week. Understandable I guess. Still, it’s irritating, not to be at my usual rapid pace. Spent Sunday and Monday night down at the beach, visiting cousins and a few other people. I … Continue reading

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Which Year am I?

You Belong in 1965 If you scored… 1950 – 1959: You’re fun loving, romantic, and more than a little innocent. See you at the drive in! 1960 – 1969: You are a free spirit with a huge heart. Love, peace, … Continue reading

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Alone again, alone again, jiggity jig.

I’m back in South Gate. For the first time in a week, I’m spending more than an hour alone and apart from anyone else. The radio is going strong (KROQ), half of my dirty dishes are cleaned, and my cupboard … Continue reading

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Well… That was different

So I’m in Flagstaff. My family is on the raft on the Colorado. I’m in Flagstaff with Sarah S., in the Northern Arizona Library. Out of 16 possible trip positions, only 13 are on the rafts.

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Grand Canyon Raft Trip 2006, Day 2

Here we are at Vasey’s Paradise A cool refreshing drink, right out of the rock. No filters or purification neccessary. Just drink it up. There’s poison ivy here, but hopefully nobody touches it.

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Grand Canyon Raft Trip 2006, Day 1 part 2

By now we should be passing under Navjao Bridge, which bridges across Marble Canyon. This is one of two main highways in across Northern Arizona

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Grand Canyon Raft Trip 2006, Day 1

We’re waking up early this morning to set up the boat. Here’s a photo from a previous year’s trip. Here’s the boat being fully finished, ready to go.

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Grand Canyon Raft Tripp 2006, Day 0

We’re leaving at 4am this morning to drive to Lee’s Ferry, to voyage down the Grand Canyon. Here’s a photo overlooking the Colorado Plateu as we drive down towards Lee’s Ferry

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Going away….

I just got back in, at 1:40 am after packing the truck and trailer at Steves. My Alarm is set for 3 am, to pick up Bob, and be picked up by Sally, to be up at Steve’s around 4….. … Continue reading

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