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Month: December 2022

Kayaking Bates Old River and Running Creek

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 By Tom No Comments on Kayaking Bates Old River and Running Creek
Paddling

I’ve been wanting to kayak the Bates Old River oxbow lake ever since I saw some intriguing photos of the area on Facebook. Dwight, Alan, and I scouted the area this summer and talked about paddling here when it got cooler, but we just hadn’t gotten around to it. Billy Easterbrooks posted on Facebook that … Read More “Kayaking Bates Old River and Running Creek” »

One Step Closer

Posted on December 15, 2022December 16, 2022 By Tom 1 Comment on One Step Closer
Family, Miscellaneous

Wednesday’s Child Wednesday was my birthday. Coincidentally, I was born on a Wednesday. Contrary to the poem, I haven’t been full of woe. Quite the opposite. I feel that I have lived an exceedingly charmed life so far, and I try to stay mindful of just how lucky I’ve been. My birthday week started with … Read More “One Step Closer” »

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