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Nuthatches Are Green
Nuthatches Are Green Thursday evening, just before sunset, my teenage son decided he'd had enough of growing his hair out. It was only bout an inch and a half long, but that length required a comb and often produced morni… -
It's Planting Day
It's Planting Day I think I mentioned in a previous posts we had a pretty strong winter. But the last few days have been absolutely glorious. As I drove home last evening, it was an unbelievable 74 degrees - about 15 d… -
Today is White Day
Today is White Day Today, when I drove in from work, just about dark, I noticed two little white iris had poked their heads up to see what the weather was doing. I guess they liked what they saw. Hopefully, they will wh… -
GGW March Photo Contest - Awakening
GGW March Photo Contest - Awakening The subject of this month's Gardening Gone Wild Photo Contest is Awakening. I love the concept, as I'm anxiously watching my gardens awake after a harsh winter with over 70 inches of snow. Our annual… -
GBBD - Will I Always Be Late?
GBBD - Will I Always Be Late? It seems that way. But please forgive me, OK? It was dark on Monday when I left for work and it was dark when I got home. I took this photo on Tuesday the 16th, late in the evening, but...
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Mono Cliffs (Continuation)
Mono Cliffs (Continuation) …probably just look different. In the dense bush it’s easy to change your bearings without knowing it, but how could we go wrong…we’re just following the stream. It really was a no–brainer. Well now t… -
Lost at Mono Cliffs
Lost at Mono Cliffs *June 26, 2010* *Lost at Mono Cliffs * It was day one of the trek. We had just finished our culinary treat of beef stew and baked potatoes, fire roasted as only they should be. Ahhh… the water’s danci… -
Mono Cliffs walkabout
Mono Cliffs walkabout *Finally we got to go back on the Bruce Trail. You can tell that we’re going. It’s pouring rain all of the way there, but when we got to our destination it just drizzled on us for the rest of the day.… -
Blustery Point
Blustery Point *Blustery Point* *Well Pam and I went to the Point on Saturday. The wind was howling like nothing that we’ve seen since the time we hiked the park in the dead of winter and I was trying out my new bac… -
Medieval Times
Medieval Times Went to Jeffery’s last weekend and had the most wonderful time. The twins were just too cute and Matt was there and beaming. We hadn’t seen him in a while, so it was a big treat for all of us. The bes…
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FanHouse: No ban for VY for strip club incide…
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Gates becomes highest paid TE with $36M deal
Gates becomes highest paid TE with $36M deal SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Antonio Gates has agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year contract extension with the San Diego Chargers, making him the NFL's highest-paid tight end. -
Peter King: Dallas Cowboys training camp post…
Peter King: Dallas Cowboys training camp post… A bulked-up RB. A slimmed-down QB. And a deep group of wide receivers. Confidence is sky-high at the Dallas Cowboys training camp where Peter King checks in from San Antonio. -
Unsigned Tebow misses Broncos rookie workout
Unsigned Tebow misses Broncos rookie workout ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Tim Tebow is missing the Denver Broncos' first day of workouts for rookies and injured players because he has yet to sign a contract. -
Glenn signs one-day contract to retire as Tex…
Glenn signs one-day contract to retire as Tex… HOUSTON (AP) -- Cornerback Aaron Glenn signed a one-day contract with the Houston Texans on Wednesday with the intent of retiring with his hometown team.
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Aston Clinches Third
Aston Clinches Third (Marvin Dangerfield photo) The AMNRL regular season has concluded with Aston beating Philadelphia in a makeup game. -
Pittman to Welsh
Pittman to Welsh Shawn Pittman US prop forward Shawn Pittman has finally cleared all hurdles and is set to play for London Welsh in the UK. -
ITV Gets RWC Broadcast Rights
ITV Gets RWC Broadcast Rights Wilko's famous drop goal (2003) ITV has been awarded broadcast rights, subject to contract, for the next two World Cups and that could be good news for American fans. -
New Coaches in NYC
New Coaches in NYC Danny Stephens The New York RFC has named two new coaches for its men's and women's programs. -
Telling It Like It Is
Telling It Like It Is This week Virginia Tech director of men's rugby Andy Richards is all wound up about a few things and fires off some salvos.
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Lalit Modi to face BCCI committee over IPL co…
Lalit Modi to face BCCI committee over IPL co… • Suspended chairman loses appeal at Mumbai High Court• Tomorrow's hearing could lead to life ban for 46-year-oldLalit Modi, the suspended chairman and founder of the Indian Premier League, is to be i… -
IPL commissioner Lalit Modi loses appeal agai…
IPL commissioner Lalit Modi loses appeal agai… • Suspended commissioner must present case to committee• Modi denies corruption in IPL roleThe suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi has failed in an attempt to quash an Indian crick… -
IPL's Lalit Modi accuses ECB's Giles Clarke o…
IPL's Lalit Modi accuses ECB's Giles Clarke o… • Suspended commissioner furious with Clarke• Modi: I will not walk away, the IPL is totally cleanLalit Modi, the suspended IPL commissioner, has accused the ECB chairman, Giles Clarke, of pursuing a… -
India are right to shun Asian Games for more…
India are right to shun Asian Games for more… Indian media are frothing with rage at their cricketers' withdrawal from the Asian Games, but they've got more important things to focus onThese have been two months to forget for the Board of Control… -
Chris Cairns to take legal action over Lalit…
Chris Cairns to take legal action over Lalit… • Former New Zealand captain determined to clear his name• 'When you do something like this we are left with no option'The former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns has vowed to take legal action agains…
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Tippets: Bad Spill in Michigan, Pink Driftboa…
Tippets: Bad Spill in Michigan, Pink Driftboa… Monday a leak was detected in a Enbridge Energy Partners oil pipeline that stretches from Indiana to Ontario. Since then, over 3,000,000 liters of oil have spilled into Michigan's Kalamazoo River. Pi… -
The New Yorker: Is There Hope for Ocean Fishe…
The New Yorker: Is There Hope for Ocean Fishe… In this week's The New Yorker magazine, Elizabeth Kolbert recounts the work of authors, scientists and historians who have tracked the spectacular decline of species like cod, sharks and bluefin tuna.… -
Tippets: Australian Film Fest, Super Socks Cl…
Tippets: Australian Film Fest, Super Socks Cl… Review and trailer: Australia's Rise Fly Fishing Film Festival includes the works of Nick Reygaert and Mad Phil Media. Scientists begin treating runoff filter socks with flocculation agents to improve… -
Fly Tying Video: the Parachute Ant
Fly Tying Video: the Parachute Ant This week's working guide's fly tying video by Michael Yelton features the Parachute Ant, a hi-viz version of the fly pattern than belongs in just about everyone's fly box. Ants are often blown out of… -
Patagonia’s Spring 2011 Fly Fishing Lineup to…
Patagonia’s Spring 2011 Fly Fishing Lineup to… Patagonia just announced a 60-piece fly fishing collection for the Spring 2011 season, including the new Rio Gallegos Wader, offering one-of-a-kind features such as removable neoprene knee pads, a uni…
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Jackson can't keep up with Doc in loss
Jackson can't keep up with Doc in loss Jackson can't keep up with Doc in loss -
Webb pushes back latest bullpen session
Webb pushes back latest bullpen session Webb pushes back latest bullpen session -
Hip still tight, Upton sits out Wednesday
Hip still tight, Upton sits out Wednesday Hip still tight, Upton sits out Wednesday -
D-backs miss opportunities vs. Phils
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Upton day-to-day with hip injury
Upton day-to-day with hip injury Upton day-to-day with hip injury
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Oswalt-to-Phillies reportedly in place
Oswalt-to-Phillies reportedly in place Oswalt-to-Phillies reportedly in place -
Brown's debut with Phillies earns cheers
Brown's debut with Phillies earns cheers Brown's debut with Phillies earns cheers -
Doc sews up complete-game win with ease
Doc sews up complete-game win with ease Doc sews up complete-game win with ease -
Rollins held out for second straight game
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Victorino could be out at least three weeks
Victorino could be out at least three weeks Victorino could be out at least three weeks
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MTB - Nass RAW - 7/30/10
MTB - Nass RAW - 7/30/10 Heading out for a Nass rip after work on Friday. Thinking Scoville at 5:45-6ish. -
N20 M42 Gesia Street, Warsaw, Poland 2010
N20 M42 Gesia Street, Warsaw, Poland 2010 Jul 28, 2:29 PM EDT Rare 3D film shows Warsaw devastated after WWII By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press Writer WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- The plane slowly descends from white clouds and sweeps over a pa… -
Loveland blowingout the mice
Loveland blowingout the mice ERy-9DZJsbE -
Exploding Whale
Exploding Whale This does not have a good outcome :roll: 1_t44siFyb4 But I suppose spontaneous explosions are worse: http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/whale/ -
Kingdom Trails 7/30 + 7/31
Kingdom Trails 7/30 + 7/31 I'll be coming to the NEK this Friday/ Saturday with my buddy from Old Town. If anyone is up in the area and looking for some riding, we would welcome the company. Looking to hit the trails Friday by…
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Happy Skating Tails: Low Energy Morning
Happy Skating Tails: Low Energy Morning Both dogs were very active last night. We met up with some friends – human and canine – -
Getting Started - The ability to skate with d…
Getting Started - The ability to skate with d… You may be wondering: how can I get started inline skating with my dogs? You may be unsure about you -
The need for speed
The need for speed It’s about time I wrote something about one of my passions in life. I am an avid and obsessed inline -
Out sk8ng
Out sk8ng Sorry – I’ve been lax in the posting department this month. It’s actually been a h -
Off to Lincoln
Off to Lincoln Skaters from across the nation are on the road this holiday weekend in search of gold and other prec
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Ski K2 Expedition Arrives at K2 Base Camp
Ski K2 Expedition Arrives at K2 Base Camp K2 Base Camp, Pakistan – After arriving in Islamabad on 30 May, Fredrik Ericsson and Trey Cook were told of unusually deep snow conditions on the Baltoro glacier. The team changed their plan and decid… -
Fred Syversen’s Tamokdal Crash Story Told by…
Fred Syversen’s Tamokdal Crash Story Told by… We called Missing Link film group guide Aadne Olsrud and interviewed him about the scene in Tamokdalen and Fred Syversen's crazy crash. Read more to find some more background information on how everyt… -
Fred Syversen’s Gnarly Ski Crash
Fred Syversen’s Gnarly Ski Crash Fred Syversen, the man who aired a 107 meters cliff drop and survived, makes some buzz again. This time with an epic crash in Tamokdalen, Norway. See Fred cartwheeling a narrow chute for several hundr… -
Best of HBS Season 2009-2010, Part I
Best of HBS Season 2009-2010, Part I The season 2009-2010 is almost over for the HBS team. Read our compilation of the best posts from October to January... -
Some Movement, K2, Armada and Völkl 2010-2011…
Some Movement, K2, Armada and Völkl 2010-2011… We got an opportunity to test eight interesting 2010-2010 freeride skis from Armada, K2, Movement and Völkl. It seems like rocker is now mainstream and the ski waist widths got still a bit wider. Read…
