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IN GOLD COUNTRY
A HANK WILLIAMS STORY
JIMMY SWANN
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ON THE BEACH
#134 - The problem was solved by going out to the end of the rickety old pier that jutted forty yards into the surf and jumping in. The waves were…
Sep 15
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ALONG THE CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE
#20rp - There was a leash law in effect, but we paid little heed to it and often, they got away for a run, usually including the bog.
Sep 5
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August 2025
A CHANGE OF PLANS
#133 - Ted pulled over and called out the truck’s window asking her if she needed help, or a ride.
Aug 29
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James Ron
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Jimmy Swann #20 - BURN SCAR
#132 - JS#20 - Jimmy heard their approach coming up behind him, then Susie jumped in the side by side and up on the seat delivering her greetings…
Aug 22
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RUNNING BEYOND THE MARATHON
#19rp - Tired, aching, and irritable, but not hurt.
Aug 15
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BEST I DON'T KNOW - 2, - THE DAGGER
#131 - Holding on to the deck l stood up head-high at the tie-down cleats, untied the two lines, and pushed the plane from the dock.
Aug 8
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James Ron
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BEST I DON'T KNOW
#130 - The plane came in low and buzzed the camp, turned around, landed, and eased up to the dock.
Aug 1
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July 2025
CHENNAULT AIR FORCE BASE
#129 - Having explored the perimeter of the base, we knew of a low spot under the fence near the train yard where we could drag ourselves and our bikes…
Jul 25
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THE LAKE MERRITT LODGE IN OAKLAND, CA.
#18rp - I was now the Janitor, in return for room and board - two meals and a room.
Jul 18
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IN PERGOLA
#128 - Steam rose from the debris already drying out in the morning sun. It was surreal.
Jul 4
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June 2025
DOWNSIZING
#127 - For months they’d been thinking, “We have to get rid of all this stuff.” Meaning the stuff that gathers and fills a home over the years. “We…
Jun 27
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Trains, Trees, And Arrows
#17rp - It was an easy thing to do. Thick woods pressed up against the tracks on both sides just below the overpass. I could get up close, make sure ...
Jun 20
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