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Month: July 2023

Purple Martins on Lake Murray

Posted on July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 By Tom 1 Comment on Purple Martins on Lake Murray
Paddling

This past weekend I joined two fellow paddlers for an excursion out to Bomb Island on Lake Murray to watch the purple martins. The trip also included camping on Wessinger Island. Parts of the weekend were absolutely amazing. Some parts, not so much. Chapin Burgess had set up the trip as a two-night event. Folks … Read More “Purple Martins on Lake Murray” »

A Session on Sessions

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 By Tom No Comments on A Session on Sessions
Music

The following comment was made on Facebook group called “Dedicated to Old Time Music”… How to play backup guitar for old time, traditional bluegrass, Celtic , contra dance, Cajun and progressive bluegrass…  For traditional Bluegrass, simply play the chords you naturally want to play.For old time, don’t change chords unless absolute necessary.For contra dance, play … Read More “A Session on Sessions” »

Exploring the Wall at Jocassee

Posted on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 By Tom 1 Comment on Exploring the Wall at Jocassee
Paddling

I hadn’t been to Lake Jocassee all season and I really wanted to head up there. At the last minute I decided to go this past Sunday. I had planned for a simple trip – no GoPro, no deck back, and not even any lunch. It turned out to be simpler than I though, but … Read More “Exploring the Wall at Jocassee” »

15th Annual Lowcountry Unfiltered Edisto River Beer Commercial and Rope Swing Float

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 By Tom 1 Comment on 15th Annual Lowcountry Unfiltered Edisto River Beer Commercial and Rope Swing Float
Paddling

Fifteen years ago I joined a group of strangers I’d met online through photo sharing on Flickr to paddle a stretch of the Edisto River. I didn’t realize at the time how strange they really were, but over the years this motley crew has become some of my closest friends. That was an epic trip, … Read More “15th Annual Lowcountry Unfiltered Edisto River Beer Commercial and Rope Swing Float” »

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