I peered down to the odometer in the H3; it read 79,997 miles. My wife glanced over and saw the same thing. It got me thinking again on one of my random thoughts I frequently have. I had 3 miles to contemplate the last 80,000 miles. »
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Cleghorn Ridge Trail – Revisited
Well we finally organized a trip to return to Cleghorn. It was fitting that the only day for it to rain in this 6 week window happened to be the same day. The run was organized by both groups of which I'm a part of, HummerXClub (HXC) and Club Hummer Off-Road (CHO) »
Autumn Is Officially Here
A tell tale for us when we know Autumn is here is when we are on our way to Bate's Nut Farm in Valley Center, California to go find our 'Great Pumpkin' »
A View of the Trees
I'm sure I'll be saying this when he's older, but seriously, life has a way to keep going while your world seems to be standing still. Perspective. He keeps putting things back into perspective for me. »
Liebre Mountain Trail & Tumble Inn
The family and I just did a day trip to go cherry picking in Leona Valley just west of Palmdale. There were a few trails in the area so I picked an easy ridge trail to do on our return home. It was the first time taking our 2 year old son.... »
Easter at the Farm
This past weekend we were able to spend time with some dear friends of ours, friends we’ve had for years. It’s strange how things change yet stay the same. We met up with Sam and his wife Susie and got a tour of their beautiful new home in Newberry Park. »
Cleghorn Ridge Off-Road Adventure
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010 - Forecast - 90% chance of showers. Not a good way to start the day, a day that had been planned for almost 2 months with the HummerXClub. »
Who is Brazzaville?
was talking to a friend of mine and was asked what music have I been listening to lately. I listed off a few but when I came to band, Brazzaville, he was dumbfounded. He had never heard of them. It didn't surprise me. Even though the the main guy... »
Enter the Squirrel Dragon
Here is a quick video I put together in response to "Squirrel Fight" that was posted on YouTube. »
Cabrillo Beach Tide Pools
This past weekend we headed over to Cabrillo Beach to show Skyler more tide pools. »
Brazzaville in Echo Park
The music is like nothing I have heard before. It’s a fusion of rock, lounge jazz, and world music with a familiar attitude. Growing up in Southern California, I was able to identify with some of the lyrics about Los Angeles. I connected to the music and the lyrics that are so... »
Santa Monica Carousel History
Here is a little information and history I found on the Carousel on the Santa Monica Pier. »
The Day at the Pier
Earlier this week we were trying to figure out what to do on the weekend. The weather was great so my wife and I thought, even though it's January, "Let's go the the Santa Monica Pier." »
Rose Parade 2010
Is there a better way to start off the new year than to go to the Rose Parade? There might be. But this year, there was no better way to celebrate the new year than to head down to Pasadena, California, and find a spot on the parade route. »
Normal Battery Installation for Hummer H3
Okay, here are the details of installing a battery for the Hummer H3. »

