I really don’t like buying clothes. I don’t consider myself a fashionable person. The number one of the reasons I don’t like buying clothes is because it is expensive. Second, I am not really sure these days where my clothes come from. … Continue reading
When I was 12 yrs. old I was a member of Troop 894 out of Chula Vista, California. We were a part of the San Diego Scout Council. My scoutmaster at the time was a retired marine and he really … Continue reading
I meant to write about this trip back in July that we did with our friends the Harris’, but I totally forgot. At least I documented some pictures which I am going to put in for posterity… … Continue reading
As a scout leader you would think I (John) would be the one to push the family into the great outdoors. Ironically, however when it comes time to pick my outings the thought never really crosses my mind. I … Continue reading
Mt. San Jacinto is the second largest peak in Southern California (San Gregornio is the first). I suppose having graduated from Mt. San Jacinto College it was altogether fitting that one day I would one day hike up Mt. San … Continue reading
Can’t think of a more guy thing to do than pose in front of an anti-aircraft turret. So, you’ve decided you want to make Rambo 5 and you are not sure where you are going to go to get all … Continue reading
In the heart of the jungle lies the Tikal National Ruins. In my quest to learn more about the Mayan people I knew that if I was going to gain a full appreciation of the Mayan culture it would be … Continue reading
We are not Chinese, but that didn’t stop us from celebrating the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year this year was on Monday, January 23rd this year. Not being able to get that day off we decided that Saturday would be our … Continue reading
Public perks a far and few between these days but I am lucky that Knott’s Berry Farm still has chosen to do it’s annual salute to law enforcement every year. It has almost become a psuedo tradition every year that … Continue reading
I think when planning vacations and outings either kids get the whole vacation dedicated to them or they get none of it dedicated to them. When planing a trip it is really important to make sure you have a little … Continue reading