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Read more about the article Autumn in the North Country

Autumn in the North Country

After retrieving my motorcycle from North Carolina, I took a little ride through the Adirondack Park to see the fall colors. I made it as far as Saranac Lake before…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:October 9, 2024
  • Post category:Cars & Motorcycles/North Country Chronicles/Places/Things
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Making a home in the North Country

If my move to New York had worked out as planned, I'd be putting my North Carolina house on the market right about now, and scheduling movers. But Jill and…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:October 3, 2024
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles/Places
  • Reading time:2 mins read
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Divine Llama

Go for the wine. Stay to play with the llamas. Many years ago I attended a Divine Llama wine tasting at a friend's home, but until last weekend I'd never…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:June 13, 2024
  • Post category:NC Chronicles/Places
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Mid-Atlantic Wanderings

Mid-Atlantic Wanderings

Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington DC, Assateague Island, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk. Many miles in the car and on foot.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:June 12, 2024
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:1 min read
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NYC Rambling

A long weekend with miles of walking, interesting sights wherever we turned, and delicious food from Toloache, Oscar Wilde, Milk Bar, and Juniors. Next stop: The North Country.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 15, 2024
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure/Visual
  • Reading time:1 min read
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A week in the North Country

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  • Post published:April 20, 2024
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles/Places/Travel & Adventure
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Portugal, Chapter 2

Week two in Lisbon, Olhão, Tavira, Faro, Albufeira, Cacela Velha, and a side trip to Spain.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:March 3, 2024
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:1 min read
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JDRF Ride to Cure 2024

Consider supporting my Ride to Cure, which funds research and advocacy to improve lives for people with type one diabetes.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:February 13, 2024
  • Post category:Places/T1D/Things/Updates
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Portugal: Lisbon, Nazaré, Douro Valley

The idea to go back to Portugal started with a half-baked idea to spend part of December working in Ireland. After Jill and sis-in-law Amy signed on, the destination changed…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:February 10, 2024
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:5 mins read
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Houston Snapshots

I spent a weekend in Houston wandering around the Museum District, and came away with a few photos.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:February 10, 2024
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
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