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Gird Up Your Loins

I’m inclined to support most of what Bill Sardi says this morning over at Lew Rockwell’s site. Seems to me I first heard of the Deagle estimate a couple of weeks ago. At the time, it didn’t really catch my … Continue reading

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New Feature: Photos Here

I’m closing my other blog (it’s gone). I’ve warned WordPress about this, as have a great many others, but they have refused to listen. It’s over. From here on out, all my photos will be posted here. First up is … Continue reading

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See How It Goes

A status report on my knee: The official diagnosis is degenerative joint disease, AKA osteoarthritis. The left knee is losing cartilage in the joint between the bones. I’ve been referred to the Physical Therapy division in the VA hospital. They … Continue reading

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Mission Tactics and Resources

When the truth becomes so important to you that you’ll pay for the privilege of sharing it, then you can claim to be a messenger for God. I’m waiting to see how many Christian authors will keep writing and publishing … Continue reading

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Photography: Scissortail Park

Today I visited the new Scissortail Park in downtown OKC. Keep in mind that I am arranging these photos in reverse order because it will make more sense to you viewing them. Thus, your ride-along with me starts on the … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces 34

1. I haven’t ridden my bike much in the past week or so. Of course, it’s been raining a lot here in Central Oklahoma. But the real issue is the rear derailer is plum wore out. For you fans of … Continue reading

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Draper Bikeway Early August

There’s nothing like a good hard rain to show you major hydrology flaws in the bikeway. I rode out to Draper Lake yesterday to check on the bikeway. This shot was taken up on the northern end of the loop. … Continue reading

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Draper Bikeway for Early July

Got some sunburn today. I’ve been wearing a tank top about half the time riding, but with clouds it hasn’t been too bad. This was the first ride in the full sun with the summer heat. I left the house … Continue reading

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Draper Points 11 and 12

Just as a point of reference, these are the numbered points on the northern half of Draper Lake (image on the right). Today I visited Points 11 and 12. The morning started out frosty but began to warm about half-way … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces 30

My lower legs all scratched up from yesterday’s ride. Dragging a bike through heavy underbrush is not a recommended activity. But I still feel it was worth it to see that lovely shoreline. I’m trying to get used to working … Continue reading

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