Tag Archives: Gabe

An Expedition on the Green River

AN EXPEDITION ALONG THE GREEN RIVER   On November 19, 2015, Aaron Griggs and I left Buena Vista, Co and traveled to Moab, UT. It takes 6 hours to drive from my house to Moab via US Hwy 24 and … Continue reading

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Bent’s Fort

Sept 17-18, 2011 I spent at Bent’s Old Fort recreating the life of a Fort carpenter.  It was a wonderful weekend.  We interacted with well over 1000 guests during the course of Saturday and Sunday.  I hope this is the … Continue reading

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Gabe the Shootist

When I was growing up many of us had nicknames.  Not from our parents but names our friends called us.  Similar to today’s camp names that folks get at a rendezvous.  It was a term of endearment.  It showed you were … Continue reading

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