Author Archives: campcite
Leader of the band.
As far as snow storms go in Southern Oregon, this was a pretty big one. Dad and I had been in Grants Pass most of the day. I don’t remember what all we did that day but bits and pieces … Continue reading
A Scout is Trustworthy. A weighty obligation.
Here is a Scoutmaster minute I wrote for an Eagle Court of Honor. It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. -Warren Buffett I’m not … Continue reading
Little Shasta Camper
My family of six outgrew our 2 bedroom singlewide trailer perched on a hill in Oregon sometime around when we perched it there. Dad found a little camper which became my bedroom I shared with my older brother, Tom. It … Continue reading
Paul
My dad would have been 80 two days ago. It’s funny because I never saw him as old even when he was. I remember the second or third to the last time I helped him move and he was huffing … Continue reading
What’s in your pocket?
I thought I’d share a couple of items that have been part of my EDC (Every Day Carry) for a few years now. The first is the CRKT Northcliffe pocket knife. It is what I consider a gentleman’s dress knife. … Continue reading
Revival
I have decided to resurrect my defunct blog page. I will write about what I know but some about what I don’t. I have many interests and maybe I’ll touch on a subject that resonates with you. I’ve been through … Continue reading
Originally posted on Campcite:
Me driving the tractor. I grew up during the depression. My childhood looked a lot like your grandparents. Times was tight. We grew a huge garden, had chickens, made our clothes, and listened to Fibber Mcgee and Molly. Never…
Hasbro delivers on promise. (Photographic Proof)
Hasbro came through on its promise and sent me a replacement Marvel Super Hero Squad Heli Carrier. We opened the box and there she was in all her glory. The battery door was installed on the previously assembled and properly decaled … Continue reading
Unpaid product endorsement.
Buy Hasbro toys for your kids. Jack just celebrated his fourth birthday and one of the presents I got him was the Hasbro Marvel Super Hero Squad Heli Carrier. Super Hero Squad, for those readers that don’t know, is a … Continue reading
Train Wreck
I have recently reached an important goal. That goal was to get below 280lbs. That is significant because that is the weight at which my Dr. told me I would fall below the MORBIDLY OBESE line. I still have a … Continue reading
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