The first time I journeyed between Colorado and Texas was in 1980, and for forty-four years I’ve continued to travel back and forth between my two favorite places. I don’t know how many times we’ve driven or flown between here and there, but it’s a big number. Even a couple times a year over that
“Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.” ~ John F. Kennedy
Happy Hump Day – October 2nd, 2024 Read More »
Double Cross’s new tires showed up a few days ago and I got around to installing them today. While I was at it, I performed some other routine maintenance. I built her current wheels about five years ago, and they have traveled thousands of miles, so I put them in the truing stand to have
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“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” ~ Lao Tzu
H.H.D. – September 25th, 2024 Read More »
As I gaze out upon the Great Wide World from my vantage point, high above a Fruited Plain, it appears to me as if we’ve lost our way. It seems like there’s no longer a collective ideology for society to organize around. For centuries, Western civilization was steered by the philosophy of liberalism. Freedom of
When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind. ~ C.S. Lewis
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Fall is only a few weeks away; the sun is rapidly heading South, exacerbating the extreme daily temperature variation we experience on the High Plains. It was in the forties this morning when I took off for a quick 25-mile ride out to the Smoky Hill Trail Marker, and by the time I returned to
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We’re sticking with the category from last month – old hotels for $200, Alex. The Mayo Hotel in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma is approaching her hundredth birthday after a recent restoration, so as a gift, we have included an extra image. Never Stop Exploring!
Two For Tuesday – September 3rd, 2024 Read More »
We’re taking August off at 3mph. See you in September. “A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.” ~ Robert Orben Never Stop Exploring!
“The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” ~ Pablo Coelho
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We love turn-of-the-century architecture and period hotels are a great way to connect with the vibe. Here are two images from the Plaza Hotel, on the Plaza in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Plaza is 142 years old and some areas smell a bit musty, but that’s part of the charm, it reminds me of
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Big Daddy Bluegrass TrioBirdfest Music FestivalPinewood, South CarolinaMay 4th, 2024Steve McMurray – guitarMike Guggino – mandolinMike Ashworth – electronic bassGuests on the last two tunes: Julian Pinelli – fiddleGraham Sharp – banjo Here is the second half of Big Daddy at Birdfest. Set List Support Live Music!
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Most of my best-loved activities take place outside. Before the internet, I read numerous magazines and periodicals; many were about doing things outside — one of my favorite magazines used “Outside” as its name. I don’t spend much time reading magazines anymore, the world has been digitalized. Another thing that’s not getting near as much