LRRPs: “—doing the impossible for the ungrateful.”
LRRP, an acronym for Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, (pronounced lurp as in burp) was the name of a small, heavily-armed …
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Favorite Photos of the Idaho Backcountry
“If we were meant to stay in one place we would have roots instead of feet.”—Rachel Wolchin I have feet, …
Idaho Backcountry Adventure
“How was your ride today?” she (wife) asked. A small miracle allowed a weak cell phone signal out of the …
Another Grey Grizzly Adventure: But not what you think!
My phone rang: “Hey Jim, I’m up on the Blue Ridge Parkway; yeah, the clutch is slipping really bad.” That …
National Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29th
2,709,918 Americans served in Vietnam. There are as many personal stories as those who served. Each had an experience within …
The Ones Who Jumped
Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. My first thoughts are on those Vietnam veterans who, after 50 years, still have lingering …
A Backcountry Adventure
ROAD CLOSED. BRIDGE OUT. That was the sign that greeted Jeff, Don, Marc, and me as we rode our motorcycles …
Life Interrupted: Now and 50 Years Ago
“Hey Grandpa, you’re a pretty old guy, do you remember if anything like this coronavirius disruption ever happened before?” Versions …
To: Grandpa—a Get Well Letter
Presidents Day: I didn’t sleep most of the night, but then fell asleep around 4:00 AM and woke up mid-morning …
A Ride Down Memory Lane
“You must be nuts! How can this be fun?!” —said my sweet wife with some exasperation in her voice. This …
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