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“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
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Brown’s Grotto
July15th, 2026 On June 24th, I finally decided that my stay along Halfmoon Creek, at 10,000 feet in elevation, had slowly worn me down to the point of exhaustion. My shortness of breath each night meant that I was only averaging about 3 hours sleep per night. I packed up, and moved south, following the…
A Father’s Memories
June 21st, 2026 I became a father in 1994. Memories of being “dad” started to accumulate. Some were good and some not so good. I was scolded for not being excited enough when my first son was conceived. I spent a long evening in an emergency room waiting area after being told there was likely…
Working My Way Up
May 30th, 2026 My Spring Plan is almost complete. I spent 4 days at Saint Vrain State Park near Longmont, Colorado. I like to start there as my site has a cement pad with full hookups. The pad made it easy to jack up the trailer axle so I could grease the wheel bearings. The…
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