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It’s bound to get cold again soon
A few winters ago, I went out to feed the horses one morning right after I got out of the shower, but before I checked the thermometer. I stepped out the door and reached to […]
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New gear rekindles drive to get outside
When I left my day job, I realized I needed some new camera gear if I was going to do my photography full-time. I didn’t need much. I already had enough to make a pretty […]
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Can the wind let up just a little bit, please?
For a guy who was born in Wyoming and has spent pretty close to his whole life here, I’m a big wimp when it comes to wind. I can take it for reasonably extended periods […]
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Portable music players are creating an alarming trend
I’ve seen an alarming trend among .mp3 player users. I see people listening to music on ‘em while they’re shopping, exercising, and even working. I really have no problem with that. I have to admit […]
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Let it snow … but you can keep the wind
In my opinion, you just can’t beat winter. The colder and snowier, the better. As for the cold, I say bring it on. I love it. I enjoy getting bundled up in layer after layer […]
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Use your new toys
I’m sure there were plenty of goose calls, pheasant vests and shotgun shells under the trees yesterday. And I’m sure if you were the happy recipient of any of these items, you were dying to […]
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Stay upright on the ice and snow this winter
I don’t know how many times I’ve been walking along in the winter, when all of a sudden, my feet go out from under me. It happens so fast, there’s often no time to even […]
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Don’t pick a Christmas tree that’s too big for you
Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great excuse to get outside, it’s a wonderful family experience, and it’s by far the cheapest option for getting a tree, unless you go the artificial tree route. […]
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Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great tradition
My family hasn’t yet settled on a definite tradition for the Christmas tree yet. We’ve bought them at tree lots, where all the trees are bushy and perfectly Christmas tree-shaped, but they tend to get […]
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If you have snow, grab your sled
I love a good snow. The more we get, the merrier I am. Especially if I get to go outside and play in it. There’s a ton of stuff you can do in the snow. […]