July 2010

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July 2010

Visiting Family


Visiting Comox

My sister is a school teacher so after the school year finishes she gets to do the local travel thing. She organized a family weekend in Comox for the family to get together. My Grandparents (Nara's Great Grandparents) hadn't seen our latest addition so we were manditory attendance. Of course our first stop into town is the Grandparents house.

Grandpa Holding NaraGrandpa Tipping NaraGrandma With Nara In Green Chair

Grandparents By PondWe discovered that Nara is quite good with new people! In fact, she seems to like to put on a show - more interactive with more smiles than we normally see.

Feeding Nara On Outside Swing

My Aunt Jennifer graciously put on an afternoon garden party so that we had an excuse to get together and shoot the breeze. This was Nara's coming out party to a lot of people but Marcus was also new to a few people.

Chatting On The FarmJustin With Marcus On Trampoline

Being the first days of summer vacation, there was lots of energy by the older kids too.

Justin Playing On Trampoline

Jessica On TrampolineJustin Falling On TrampolineMy Sister The Horse

Justin had just received a dirt bike so that got a demo. Consider it's built for kids - it sure does go fast! I wonder if Nara will get one she hits her teens?

Justin Kicking Up DustJustin On Dirt Pile

And the rest was family, family, family!

Nara With JuliNara With DeaneNara Smiling At GrandmaKayla With Nara

Marcus No PinchingMarcus With Four TeethMarcus With Rock On CheekUnhappy Baby

Great Grandparents With KidsGrandparents With Nara

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July 2010

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Northern Exposure by Byron Goggin

If you're ready for an adventure that takes you off the beaten trail, head for one that's gone to the dogs. Learning to mush sled dogs across the Upper Peninsula in 20-degree weather may not be everybody's ideal travel excursion.

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July 2010

John Harvey Photo

July 2010

Visiting Family


Visiting Comox

My sister is a school teacher so after the school year finishes she gets to do the local travel thing. She organized a family weekend in Comox for the family to get together. My Grandparents (Nara's Great Grandparents) hadn't seen our latest addition so we were manditory attendance. Of course our first stop into town is the Grandparents house.

Grandpa Holding NaraGrandpa Tipping NaraGrandma With Nara In Green Chair

Grandparents By PondWe discovered that Nara is quite good with new people! In fact, she seems to like to put on a show - more interactive with more smiles than we normally see.

Feeding Nara On Outside Swing

My Aunt Jennifer graciously put on an afternoon garden party so that we had an excuse to get together and shoot the breeze. This was Nara's coming out party to a lot of people but Marcus was also new to a few people.

Chatting On The FarmJustin With Marcus On Trampoline

Being the first days of summer vacation, there was lots of energy by the older kids too.

Justin Playing On Trampoline

Jessica On TrampolineJustin Falling On TrampolineMy Sister The Horse

Justin had just received a dirt bike so that got a demo. Consider it's built for kids - it sure does go fast! I wonder if Nara will get one she hits her teens?

Justin Kicking Up DustJustin On Dirt Pile

And the rest was family, family, family!

Nara With JuliNara With DeaneNara Smiling At GrandmaKayla With Nara

Marcus No PinchingMarcus With Four TeethMarcus With Rock On CheekUnhappy Baby

Great Grandparents With KidsGrandparents With Nara

More...

July 2010

Source: http://www.johnharveyphoto.com/Life/07_2010/index.html

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How to choose a great dude or guest ranch

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dude and guest ranchesHang on, I need to get something out of the way. "City Slickers." Okay, now that the inevitable has been mentioned, we can move on. Guest ranches--also known as dude ranches--are an excellent choice for a family vacation, regardless of season. Even if it's just two of you, many ranches cater to couples, ensuring you of an active and romantic holiday.

The guest ranch tradition was established in the Western states as early as the late 19th century. They grew in popularity after the first World War, when advances in technology and the era of the automobile sparked nostalgia for the "Old West" way of life and legendary hospitality. It was also around this time that "dude" ranches spread to the eastern U.S..

While some ranches were and are dedicated to serving tourists, many are working ranches that host guests as a means of supplemental income. My dad worked as a wrangler at one such spread in northern Colorado in the mid-1950's, when he was putting himself through vet school. Then called UT Bar Ranch, it's now the Laramie River Ranch, and Colorado's "newest old dude ranch." I spent a very enjoyable week there with my extended family for my parents' 50th anniversary five years ago.

It was the first time I'd stayed long enough at a guest ranch to really get the full experience. Even though I grew up on a ranch, I still love being immersed in the Western lifestyle and participating in ranch activities such as cattle and horse gatherings, trail rides, feeding and care of livestock, and barbecues. When kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, nordic skiing or snowshoeing, horsemanship clinics, mustang/wildlife viewing, pack trips, or even yoga are thrown into the mix, a ranch stay can become a diverse holiday adventure, and you don't need previous riding experience.

After the jump, tips on how to ensure you choose the right property and get the most out of your guest ranch experience.

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Tips to Keep the Tent Dry in Cold Weather Camping

Winter camping can be hazardous. You need to consider some precautionary measurements while camping in winter: Carefully examine the campsite before going to set up the tent. Choose a flat spot. If you setup the tent in a hallow region, then you need to wind up camping in a lake if it begins raining. Camping [...]

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How to lower RV expenses on a budget guide

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Here?s an article on how to lower RV expenses on a budget and especially in this economy. In this how to lower RV expenses guide we?ll discuss how to lower RV park expenses, driving (gas) expenses, RVing on the cheap, and all around tips to keep your trip fun without worrying about breaking the bank.

Every year thousands of people RV many miles and enjoy their vacation with the family. But the current rise in gas prices creates a lot of anxiety in RV vacationers. Everyone seems to be complaining about the huge RV expenses causing them to abandon their summer vacation. Numerous approaches can be adapted to minimize the extensive RV costs in order to fully enjoy your summer vacation...

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