We took off late on a Thursday for a flight to the heart and soul of TN, Nashville. It was Alexis’s birthday trip and we decided to go visit a city that had some good nightlife and also close to a national park, known at Mammoth Cave.
Santa Barbara and Surrounding Areas
Anacapa Island
Now back in Santa Barbara a couple days before the wedding, Steve and I had some tasks to perform while everyone else was getting stuff ready. The main goal was to return the Sprinter Van to Bandago, back down in Hollywood. In the morning, after a couple hours sleep on Jimmy and Lindsey’s floor, we pulled ourselves together enough to make some coffee.
Christmas around the Farm (& some Thanksgiving pictures)
The Farm
During the standard-mandatory-enforced-timeoff of work-time, I headed home for some good old family fun. Playing at home is always a fun time and includes lots of mischief and Robber-Barron activities. Here’s a list of some of the things I was able to document during this time: Continue reading “Christmas around the Farm (& some Thanksgiving pictures)”
Mount Lindsey (14er)
Lindsey and Mount Lindsey (hiding in the clouds)
One of the last weekends in July, everyone (Lindsey, Alison, Jimmy, Z, Dave and myself) finally had a flexible enough schedule for us all to climb Mount Lindsey (14,042 ft) together. Although the drive to the mountain was a great adventure on its own, we all were able to meet up at the same location around the same time (even though some left hours ahead of the others). The first dirt road was a lot of fun driving in at night. Not knowing how steep the dropoffs were or how deep the streams were added to the excitement. On a couple occasions, I needed to get out and wade though the water to make sure the Blazer would make it.
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