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I still do not understand your support for the republican candidate.

I still do not understand your support for the republican candidate.

I saw this online this morning and it sums it up so well. The election is close and I still cannot understand your support for Trump. I’ve heard your arguments, and I cannot understand them. My site is not a democracy and I can do whatever I want here.   “Bill Clinton cheats on his wife. Impeach him. Trump proudly brags about sexual assault (and has cheated on his wives). Elect him. Hillary oversaw the department of state while 4…

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2016 Havasupai Hike

2016 Havasupai Hike

This past weekend I was invited to hike into the Havasupai Falls area with a group of 30 people.  I had been wanting to do this hike for years and thanks to a fantastic friend I was able to go.  We didn’t all hike down together, but in our group there were four of us.  Some shuttled their packs and some of us carried packs and those 10+ miles went by fairly quickly as we all talked, took pictures, and…

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Energy saving changes have saved energy!!!

Energy saving changes have saved energy!!!

Over the past 6 years of living in my home I have made various upgrades to reduce my home’s energy use, but the one that seems to have made the most impact are the window shades installed 2 years ago.  I was able to reduce my yearly use by 3,000kWh and that’s even after adding a 220 Hot Tub.  The hot tub bumped it up about 500kWh, but it’s worth that little increase. Window shades Nest Thermostat More efficient refrigerator…

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New paint on this old house

New paint on this old house

After about six years, it was time to get this house repainted.  I chose a different color scheme this time (4/option2) from our approved HOA paint guidelines.  As stupid as some people think HOAs are, I have lived in neighborhoods with them and prefer to have one.  Not only does it keep people from painting their home an outrageous color (good in some areas), it keeps yards clean (mostly) and things in order (everything in its place!). Here’s a before…

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Heidenau Scout K60s on my DL650

Heidenau Scout K60s on my DL650

For the past few years I’ve been riding a Suzuki DL650 and have used mostly street tires.  The last tires used were the Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tires and they did fairly well.  Prior to that I had the Michelin Anakee 2 tires and also liked them.  The problem was when I wanted to ride on dirt and gravel…they just didn’t work very well. Enter the Heidenau Scout K60s.  They’ve been recommended by a few friends who have dual sport / adventure…

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2016 Motorcycle Trip Route

2016 Motorcycle Trip Route

Let’s get to the ride!!! This year’s trip will be a little different from others due to the fact that I am focusing on one state…Colorado. I’ll take an extra day on my way north to the Black Hills in South Dakota to not only make it a more comfortable ride, but to explore some areas I haven’t in the past. On the way back from South Dakota I’ll head into southern Colorado to explore the Black Canyon area and…

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Save some money through Promotive!

Save some money through Promotive!

Former and current military friends! If you like to save money on great outdoor/adventure/camping/running/almost anything products, check out promotive! I’ve been a member (free) for a few months and it’s pretty amazing. MY PROMOTIVE LINK!!!

Is this what the conservatives want?

Is this what the conservatives want?

Trump world…this is the hate he and news sources like Fox News preach. America, we can be better than this. Please Republicans, do something at your upcoming convention to oust this racist radical hate preaching person. #nevertrump #dumptrump Texas: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/07/texas-mosque-attack-160703143400200.html Ohio: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/investigation-ohio-police-brutally-arrest-arab-man-being-isis-terrorist-1568662

This is what the right considers a leader?

This is what the right considers a leader?

Those on the right sometimes (all of the time) complain that the US has lost it’s credibility in the world. I completely disagree. If you traveled overseas during the GW years it was easier to say you were Canadian because if a person knew you were American they always asked how GW became president. With President Obama in the White House I haven’t had to worry about it because the majority of people I meet traveling think he’s a decent person….

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