Roaming Together – So Much World, So Little Time

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Rocks and Stuff

Rocks and Stuff

Posted on December 22, 2022December 23, 2022 by jim

It’s not always just about playing in the mountains and rivers and rocks. Sometimes it’s writing about said mountains and rivers and rocks….

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Weekend at Rebar Ranch

Weekend at Rebar Ranch

Posted on April 3, 2022April 9, 2022 by jim

The focal point of our last-minute 2,550 mile boondoggle was spending a weekend at the Rebar Ranch. When Colette learned that Kevin, Don,…

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Family Fun Finale

Family Fun Finale

Posted on June 22, 2021July 6, 2021 by jim

All good things must come to an end – 9 states, 36 days and 4,630 miles later we resurface in the mountains of…

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Family Fun Time

Family Fun Time

Posted on June 20, 2021July 1, 2021 by jim

Some fun family time at Beck and Brad’s with most of the kids and grandkids.

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More Jeepin

More Jeepin

Posted on June 13, 2021July 6, 2021 by jim

When you have a Jeep and it’s a sunny day, you have to go Jeepin’!

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Council Hill Station

Council Hill Station

Posted on June 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by jim

After visiting with Justin’s family, we decided to head down to Council Hill Station for a beer or two. Little did we know…

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Visting Justin

Visting Justin

Posted on June 12, 2021July 6, 2021 by jim

A beautiful afternoon in Illinois visiting family and playing.

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Wisconsin Jeepin

Wisconsin Jeepin

Posted on June 11, 2021June 30, 2021 by jim

If you have a Jeep, you must go Jeepin’! A fun time with Steve and Kay, exploring the back roads of their part…

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Historic Forestville

Historic Forestville

Posted on May 26, 2021June 16, 2021 by jim

Not the best photos, but a great day trip down memory lane. Colette spent many summers here in Historic Forestville as a kid,…

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Shelby's Turkey Recipe

Shelby’s Turkey Recipe

Posted on November 26, 2020November 28, 2020 by jim

Cute, smart AND clever! Shelby came up with this creative TurkeyDay recipe, starring none other than their cuddly hairless litte Sphynx. Enjoy!

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by jim

When you’re in Czechia, you must drink the Czech beer!

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Dolni Dubrouc Family Visit

Dolni Dubrouc Family Visit

Posted on August 14, 2020August 24, 2020 by jim

Taking a trip to the old country to visit Colette’s Bohemian roots. It’s great to have an interpreter in the family to break…

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Retro Berlin

Retro Berlin

Posted on July 27, 2020July 29, 2020 by jim

A fun part of our trip was looking at old photos and trying to stand in the same spots. Mostly success, the only…

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Supersize Me

Supersize Me

Posted on July 26, 2020July 31, 2020 by jim

If I had one word to describe Berlin, it would be OVERSIZED. Building? Make it bigger! Green space? Make it larger! Boulevard? Make…

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Oberammergau Time Warp

Oberammergau Time Warp

Posted on June 7, 2020November 11, 2020 by jim

Since Don and Leone had photos from Oberammergau in 1957, we retraced their steps on our way back from Garmisch in an attempt…

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50th Anniversary Party

50th Anniversary Party

Posted on January 11, 2020March 25, 2020 by jim

Florida weekend with family for Mom & Dad’s 50th Anniversary. So nice to have everybody together in one place and relaxing! It is…

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Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Posted on October 13, 2019September 30, 2020 by jim

A fun weekend in Treasure Island to celebrate Shelby’s 26th birthday. Chef Tom providing the food, Shelby providing the twisted sense of humor…

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Hammock Funtime

Hammock Funtime

Posted on October 26, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

When hammock funtime goes horribly wrong. Finally getting around to going through 2017 photos and stumbled on this one. Yes, that’s a chicken…

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Ontario Fishing Trip

Ontario Fishing Trip

Posted on September 29, 2018October 3, 2018 by jim

An amazing, but cold weekend spent at the Timberwolf Lodge in Ontario. 3 separate days, 3 separate lakes, and 3 separate species targeted….

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House of Pies

House of Pies

Posted on September 23, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

A fun weekend with Shelby – despite the soggy weather. Art, exploring outside, cuisine, hours of kitty therapy, and of course – PIE!!!…

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McGovern Centennial Gardens

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Posted on September 22, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

Enjoying the gardens.   McGovern Centennial Gardens

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