It’s been a slow week on the my fj cruiser front. I am working on a review of the Brunton Wind River Range which is a great stove. I hope to have this posted in the next few days. With spring here I am having to spend lots of time outside trying to get my…
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Gems, Trip Reports
Vermilion Cliffs California Condors
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During our travels we are always looking for gems. These are the sites or activities that stand out above all others. This is one of those gems. On our last trip, spring 2009, we had an opportunity to view the California Condors at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. The California condor is the largest…
Trip Reports
NOT Four Corners?
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Have you ever found out something is not what it really is after you’ve been there? Ever been to four corners? We have a number of times. With millions we have come to find out what meets the eye might actually not be true. I the news this last week there were a number of…
Other Stuff
My Fathers Legacy
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My father Charles Craig Dawson passed away last night at an age of 86 years old. I mention him here because this blog is in large part due to his love of the mountains and out doors. My father had an ongoing passion for the out doors and he worked hard to share this with my…
Electronics, Gear Reviews
Wilson Cell Phone Amplifier
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I had to trade in my HTC Mogul Cell Phone a few months ago because it was broken. The replacement phone that I received back from Sprint is an HTC Touch Pro. The Mogul had an external antenna port so I was able to wire it directly to the antenna on my roof for improved…