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Go West, Young Man!

Posted on 01/23/2022 by ashleekiser

“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” -Anamika Mishra Last summer, as Bonnie started teaching us about the sport of mushing, she casually mentioned that she would like to go see a good friend of hers race in January. … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Two

Posted on 08/12/2021 by ashleekiser

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 →

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Fare thee Well 2016

Posted on 01/04/2017 by ashleekiser

If you scroll through any Facebook feed, you’re likely to see a barrage of posts likening 2016 to a force cutting a path of destruction through the lives of many. I’m not sure I like to jump on the bandwagon … Continue reading →

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Land of the Noon Day Sun

Posted on 10/10/2016 by ashleekiser

The Nantahala River gorge, in Bryson City, North Carolina, winds its way through the most beautiful scenery one can possibly view during a whitewater paddle. Despite the roadside access during the entire 8 miles of this run, boaters enjoy breathtaking … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Marry a Boater Gal

Posted on 09/18/2016 by ashleekiser

Over the years Brinn and I have met and boated with many married paddlers, but we’ve also met just as many single boaters. Most of these single boaters have been men. Men who insist that they just aren’t ready to … Continue reading →

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Boro Kayaking

Posted on 09/08/2016 by ashleekiser

It happened sometime back in April. After the local Muddy Rivers Festival, put on at our local Spring Creek, Brinn and I found ourselves new members of the Boro Kayaking Facebook Group. The Facebook description states: “This is a group of … Continue reading →

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I’ll Ride Again Someday

Posted on 09/22/2015 by ashleekiser

Sam and Badger moved in with us back in March. They were my solution to regain Reggie for myself. Last year, every time I would put on boots to go out and ride, Ian came right behind spouting that he … Continue reading →

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And a bit of conversation…

Posted on 08/12/2015 by ashleekiser

Take the last train to Clarksville. I’ll be waiting at the station. We’ll have time for coffee flavored kisses And a bit of conversation. Oh… Oh, no, no, no! Oh, no, no, no! “Last Train to Clarksville” Tommy Boyce and … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day!

Posted on 05/12/2014 by ashleekiser

Mothers’ Day blew by this year in a whirlwind of activities.  We had Ian’s second birthday party on Saturday, which kept us busy for three days with preparations, and from there we launched right into mother’s day. Brinn actually purchased my … Continue reading →

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Meet Virginia

Posted on 06/20/2013 by ashleekiser

“She never compromises, Loves babies and surprises, wears high heels when she exercises Ain’t it beautiful Meet Virginia” While Train may not have had my Virginia is mind as they wrote this song, some parts of it still ring true … Continue reading →

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