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Mark Nelson

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Uncategorized / July 24, 2012

Cannon Beach Oregon

The Oregon coast is a dreamland. Highway 101, which runs along the coast from Astoria down to Brookings, is the gateway to a…

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Uncategorized / July 16, 2012

Cody Wyoming, the “Rodeo Capitol of The World”

During the summer, they have a rodeo here in Cody, Wyoming every night of the week. If that doesn’t make you the “Rodeo…

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Uncategorized / July 15, 2012

Hot and Stormy Montana

The first day of this trip brought many things. Weather wise the day was marked by hot temperatures, but punctuated by a severe…

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Uncategorized / April 14, 2008

Joliet Correctional Center

Today I drove from Chicago to St. Louis. The weather was very poor with rain, snow, sleet and hail being the four types…

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Uncategorized / April 13, 2008

Wondering Where the Lions Are?

Firstly, I should tell you that I am not in the Swissotel anymore. I got kicked out for stealing the shower curtains and…

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Uncategorized / April 12, 2008

The Windy City

I finally finished my course, and headed downtown to the heart of Chicago. The good news is that I am getting accustomed to…

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Uncategorized / April 10, 2008

What’s it like to live at the airport?

A valid question that I know the answer to quite well. First of all here is a short video taken from my hotel…

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Uncategorized / April 10, 2008

I Can See for Miles

This evening I took the chance to visit the Sear’s Tower. I have to tell you that everywhere I go on this trip…

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Uncategorized / April 9, 2008

Second City Chicago

This evening I did something that I have wanted to do for some time now. I attended a show at Second City Chicago.…

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Uncategorized / April 1, 2008

Travelling the Mississippi Midwest

I am heading out on a road trip through the middle of the USA. My travels will take me through Minneapolis to Chicago…

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  • Festivus! The Book: A Complete Guide to the Holiday for the Rest of Us
  • Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy: A Glossary of Naval Terminology (2nd ed.)
  • Whiskey 601 – A Novel by Mark Nelson
  • Winnipeg's Navy: The History of the Naval Reserve in Winnipeg, 1923-2003

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