Category Archives: travel

The Bucket List

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

This list may be added to and adjusted over time Skydiving, hanging from a helicopter landing skid climb mt guadalupe climb mt rainer climb mt everest visit the opera house in manus, brazil sail around the world complete the hotter’n’ … Continue reading →

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Flashlights

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

Dealing with my second power outage tonight, I thought I would highlight my favorite flashlight of all time, this little Brinkmann milled metal flashlight. It’s not tremendously bright, but it’s always worked for me, and most importantly, the batteries never … Continue reading →

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Container Bob – Who is he? And what does he represent?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

My buddy just sent me a strange message. When he says things like this, it’s usually wise to take note: http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/10/ff_radioactivecargo/all/1 just shy of half way down there’s a paragraph about a guy called “Container Bob” it is possibly one … Continue reading →

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Outfitting a sailboat for cruising

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

I’m helping my friend go over the logistics of outfitting a boat for cruising/live aboard for a long distance trip now for about three months. I’m trying to organize my thoughts here. There are three general categories for a liveaboard, … Continue reading →

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first world problems

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin

My roommate pointed out I hadn’t updated this thing in a while. South America was an eye opener. I didn’t fully grasp the poverty around me. It’s hard to grasp wester conveniences costing three times as much – and then … Continue reading →

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day 4, 5 of mexico

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin

got up with the plan to head to oaxaca. the night prior I ran into a total dive bar with a live rock band and a bunch of college kids who were also musicians and played me a song on … Continue reading →

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pyramids etc

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin

Woke up, took the metro (subway) to the north bus station, saw the pyramids, took the bus back, got back around 3; looked for this mystical bbq chicken, got sunblock (sunburnt at the pyramids!), went to see frida kahlo’s museum. … Continue reading →

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Mexico – Day 2

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

“slept in” until 8:15am – 9:15am Dallas time. Just came back from a very, very full day. I managed to have an entire four-bed room to myself last night. That was peaceful. Woke up this morning, headed for Chapultepec Hill, … Continue reading →

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Mexico – Day 1

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

Arrived in Mexico today, just before lunch. Truly an international city. Large numbers of chinese and italians, if the restaurants are any indication. Haven’t had a chance to leave the old city yet. I have three days here before I need to … Continue reading →

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List for Backpacking

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

Well they are right. 2600 cubic inches is a huge pack to take with you. It’s a comfortable size and will still fit in the overhead compartment of any vehicle, or simply sit in your lap for trips < 2 … Continue reading →

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