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I have written for years with my Dixon Ticonderoga in my Moleskin journal. I was motivated to create an online blog almost ten years. Much has changed in my life since starting this blog. Back then I worked at the Barn and now I am a multi-Ironman triathlete, adventure seeker & former camp director. GraphiteFree is for fun, nostalgia and to honor my favorite yellow pencil.
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Not a Mediocre Dog
A few years back I lectured a group of Mach III – 12 Day students about the importance of not settling for sloppy bunks during bay inspection. I told them if they would accept average bed making they would continue … Continue reading
Posted in Etc.
Tagged Aviation Challenge, Camp, Cha-La-Kee, Dog, Family, Jack Russell, Pets
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Mount Rushmore Style
This is has been a really good year! Could have been great with the exception a just a hand full of moments. This year I wanted to do something different from my normal year end blog. Since the mighty Bulldogs … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Chattanooga, Chick-fil-A, Food, Friends, Ironman, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mount Rushmore, Raleigh, Triathlon
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What Was I Thinking
What was I thinking while caught up in a moment of “Billy Bad Assisum”? What was I thinking signing up for a FULL Ironman triathlon. I guess I really thought I knew what I was doing. I guess I thought… … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Chattanooga, Derek Jeter, Dixon Ticonderoga, Ironman, Peyton Manning, Space Camp, Triathlon
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Frankfurt
So here I am in Frankfurt, Germany! I am trying to type a quick post for two reasons! First, if I start out posting to my blog, I may post more than just one time while I am abroad. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Cradle to Cosmos, Peyton Manning, Space Camp, US Space & Rocket Center
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Reminiscing
Yesterday, I picked up my dear friend Dan Oates from the airport. He had been in Boston for the annual stockholders meeting of Sam Adams. Dan had to hurry back for the first day of teacher camp training. As we … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Friends, Space Camp, Triathlon
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The Elusive Blue Cable
I guess I don’t get out much and that is why I don’t blog much anymore. I can’t help but want to share this wonderful fishing story with you. I hope you enjoy it. One thing I ask you, please … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Blog, Camp, F-16, Fishing
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Recruiting Mississippi Style
Tuesday – October 26 I am definitely lucky to be a Space Camp recruiter. This week, I recruited at Delta State, my school and home of the Fighting Okra. Unlike my trips to Arizona, each year that I visit Mississippi, … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, BRC, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Delta State, Family, Friends, Mississippi, Space Camp
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Bravo Romeo Charlie
Be Ready Camp is over for 2010. Will we have BRC 2011, only our next governor knows? As for me, if this was our last year of BRC, I don’t think we could have ended it better! The final mock … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Alabama, Aviation Challenge, BRC, Space Camp
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Fueling the Dream
On Friday night, Space Camp held its fourth annual Space Camp Hall of Fame celebration to induct four new members into the HOF family. After months of preparation, and in my opinion with three previous HOF events as practice, we … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Friends, HOF, Max-Q, NASA, Space Camp
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Something…
I have been trying to post an entry on my forgotten blog for at least two weeks now. Everything thing that I write is boring or disconnected or just plain terrible. I am sitting here with little Boo next to … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Family, Friends, Mississippi, Space Camp
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Wedding Gown
I visited Camp of the Rising Son this week. It was wonderful visiting briefly with the camp staff and experiencing all the sights and sounds of camp again. I am truly amazed at how that place has shaped who I … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Mississippi, Space Camp
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