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Author Archives: ashleekiser
And Then There Were Two
Ian began his campaign to own his own husky on July 2, 2018. On July 3, 2018 he determined his first husky would be a male named Balto. He also decided that day that he would be needing a second … Continue reading
Virginia Creeper Trail
Fall colors were just beginning to peak through the leaves that formed a canopy over and around us as we coasted down quickly enough through the chilly air to sting our cheeks while our eyes watered. Some reds and yellows … Continue reading
Posted in Balto, Family, Ian, My Critters, Outdoor Adventures
Tagged Balto, bicycling, camping, Damascus, Ian, Siberian Husky, Virginia, Virginia Creeper
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The Adventures of Hot Rod Todd
Some of my earliest memories include my mother reading to me from a book of stories that included fairy tales and Greek myths. I can still remember frequently requesting that she reread the same story of Persephone being trapped in … Continue reading
We Pop Up Just Anywhere
Brinn has always wanted pop-up camper. I have never wanted a pop-up camper. Tent camper. Tent trailer. Pup. Fold-out camper. Call it what you will, it sounded like work to me. Why would I want extra work when we’re doing … Continue reading
Posted in Balto, Friends, Ian, My Critters, Outdoor Adventures, paddling
Tagged boating, camping, play, pop up camper, travel
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From Badger to Promise
Sometimes it’s funny how things work out. I had the absolute best part time job during college: playing with babies at Golden Opportunities Farm, a quarter horse breeding stable 30 minutes from my college campus. My duties included getting baby … Continue reading
Pull!
If you read along last time, you’ll remember that Ian now has his furry companion, Balto. We’ve heard repeatedly since Balto’s “gotcha day” that huskies are working dogs and don’t make good pets. Huskies need a job; without one they’ll dig … Continue reading
Posted in Balto, Family, Friends, Ian, My Critters, Outdoor Adventures
Tagged Balto, canine weight pulling, dog pull, Ian, IWPA, Siberian Husky, Sled Dogs
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Balto
It all started December 25, 2017 when Grandpoppa said “Let’s go to Alaska.” If we hadn’t gone to Alaska, Ian would have never know what he was missing. But we did go to Alaska, and while there, he discovered that … Continue reading
Posted in Balto, Family, Farm Life, Holidays, Ian, My Critters, Outdoor Adventures
Tagged Alaska, Balto, Easter Pup, Ian, Siberian Husky, travel
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Back Stacking at Double Trouble
So I did a couple of things Sunday that I haven’t done since my pre-Ian years. The first one was absolutely amazing. For the first time in seven years, I kayaked the Ocoee with my husband. Then we locked our … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Outdoor Adventures, paddling
Tagged Aire Rafts, Aire Super Puma, boating, carnage, fun, Ocoee River, white water rafting, Whitewater Kayaking
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Gliding Through Tablesaw
I went back to the Ocoee this past weekend for my next round of lessons. A few days before we began packing my gear I received a message from poor Brandon that I’d been reassigned from my new instructor, and … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Outdoor Adventures, paddling
Tagged Ace Kayaking, boating, Ocoee River, Tablesaw, Whitewater Kayaking
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Paddling Out of the Fog
I’ve never been a good kayaker. Those who know me, who have watched me boat, can attest to this fact. I wasn’t necessarily a bad paddler, and could get down class II fairly competently (aka, not dying). Heck, I could … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Adventures, paddling
Tagged Ace Kayaking, Brandon Beaty, Kayak Lessons, Ocoee River, Whitewater Kayaking
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