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Closed Crater Castle

We are about 12 hours too late showing up to Crater Lake this morning. We were here May 1st and there was still 20 feet or more of snow. Today there is already a foot of snow, snow plows busy … Continue reading →

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Winter Weekend

Things never turn out like you plan them to… well, not every time. Sparky throwing up in my sleeping bag woke me up. I used my pants to help contain the mess. Then the rain came to block out the … Continue reading →

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Cold Fish Construction

This morning was great – yogurt with strawberries and raisins for breakfast. The girls lay on the couch together with Harry on top and learned about amoebas. We said our goodbyes as soon as Jake got home. Then we went … Continue reading →

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Moo Cow Monday

A nice night in a heated room being half underground – out the window we saw a car bumper. PBJ for breakfast and two hours away from the hotel I realize I’m not wearing my wedding ring. I begin to … Continue reading →

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Grouse Like

Up at 6:00 am. It’s 30 degrees and still dark. We wait until 7:00 for the sun to touch the horizon and bring the temperature to 40 degrees before getting out of the car and walking around while the dogs … Continue reading →

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