Category Archives: Outdoor Adventures

JUST WHEN YOU FELT COMFORTABLE GATHERING IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD AGAIN…

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

First came Covid, with all its dangerous variants. Frightening enough, right? Now it’s also the seasonal flu and a dangerous respiratory virus. Egads! What else could possibly be lurking out there, waiting to steal your peace of mind? Well, since … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER BIRD-BRAINED THOUGHT, just in time for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

Ever since I sat in a movie theater years ago and watched Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, I’ve had a strange fascination with our winged co-habitants here on Earth. Not some “birder” fascination, where I might spend hours out in the … Continue reading →

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HOW NOT TO RAFT A RIVER: Another Misguided Adventure

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

Readers of this blog know that water and I have had a difficult relationship over the years…you know, near-drowning, that sort of thing. So in honor of the season, here’s another look at what NOT to do when it comes to … Continue reading →

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