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Amanda Wais
Oct 23, 20243 min read
All the Things
You know, sometimes I blog, sometimes I record a podcast, sometimes I tell people a story about what we did and sometimes I go through...
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Amanda Wais
Oct 9, 20244 min read
Biker Dude
Can I tell you how I write one of these posts? It usually goes like this: I start by realizing, "Oh, crap! It's Wednesday!" though the...
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Amanda Wais
Sep 25, 20244 min read
Somewhere New
Happy Wednesday! We have a lot to catch up on. But first let me say you have been part of my inner dialogue lately. Nearly everyday has a...
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Amanda Wais
Jul 31, 20241 min read
A Solstice Sunset
Hey! I've decided that the 5th Wednesday of these long months should be video day. I'll go through my videos and share one I think you'll...
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Amanda Wais
Jul 10, 20246 min read
When You Think You're Going to Die
Once summer officially happened, Esa and I tried to plan a day to paddle our kayaks together. We each lead busy lives, so Sunday is...
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Amanda Wais
May 29, 20243 min read
Wandering New Territory
Way back in 2011, when I was bartending at the Harbor Haus, a man came in to have dinner. Since he was alone, and we were not too busy,...
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Amanda Wais
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Sounds and Pictures of Spring
Hi! Today will be mostly pictures, but they are lovely. Here's one from April 6th around sunrise. I know you know what lake that is. I...
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Amanda Wais
Feb 27, 20244 min read
Back-to-Back Adventures! (White City & DH Falls)
A couple weekends ago I got to venture out of the harbor AGAIN! I met up with my love in Hancock, and on Sunday morning we drank coffee...
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Amanda Wais
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Moss for Words
Last week I told Brady we were going for a hike on the weekend. "Where should we go?" I wondered. The next day, while we were playing bat...
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Amanda Wais
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Porter's Island Circumnavigation
Hi! These last few days have been a great summer. Ha! Summer with fall colors! I hope you get to come up to see them! I've been home with...
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Amanda Wais
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Pretty Leaves
If you like maple leaves, the area is quite colorful with them. They are the prettiest in my opinion. The covered stretch is ablaze right...
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Amanda Wais
Sep 13, 20234 min read
"Pride Rock" Omen
Man. We sure had some fun adventures last weekend! And the thing that blew my mind the most had to do with Disney's The Lion King movie....
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Amanda Wais
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Sunrise Photo Tour
Bonus! I ventured out with my camera to check on the morning light after Brady got on the bus. I was not disappointed! Come with me!...
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Amanda Wais
Aug 16, 20234 min read
A Fun, Nostalgic Tour of the Old Trails and Mine
Both my boys have been somewhere else for a few days, so I've had some Amanda time. I get to do whatever I want with my free time. What a...
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Amanda Wais
May 17, 20233 min read
Zero Traffic Mountain Drive (Lots of Pics!)
Once spring started actually coming, I got this wild hair to ride my E-bike over Brockway Mountain Drive. I was curious how it would go....
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Amanda Wais
Mar 7, 20232 min read
The Gap Adventure
Hi! This morning was awesome. I crossed the somewhat frozen harbor toward the west side of the bay to get to Hunter's Point. From there,...
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Amanda Wais
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Crossing Miss Fanny Hooe
Today I did one of my favorite winter adventures. I strapped on my backcountry skis, skied out my backyard and onto the side of the...
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Amanda Wais
Nov 23, 20202 min read
What the Heck Was That?
All right. Here I am again, giving you blatantly honest Amanda-ness. However, before I do, I have to apologize for all the times that I...
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Amanda Wais
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Hit the Ground Running
Hey, you! Are you excited for spring? Me too! I'm kind of banking on the groundhog and all this sunshine we've been getting to prove...
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Amanda Wais
Aug 26, 20193 min read
Islander
Summer is waning. Did I get out in my kayak at all? Nope. So this weekend, that's what I did. I meticulously checked the wind and...
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