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Deer! Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Great day ascending the third flatiron. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Shaun, with Myke in the background waving hi. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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I love Boulder! Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Three amigos. (flatirons) Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Three amigos. (back range) Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Number 1 showing proper rappelling form. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Looking down into the notch. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Hitting the road, we're psyched! Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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WHOOOOOAAAA! Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Testing soil percolation outside of Craig, Colorado. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Taking another data point. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Need the nicotine to keep us up. Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Dashcam.© Colorado Myke Komarnitsky |
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Utah. Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Myke hi-fiving his nephew. Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Brother Kris, and neice Kara. Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Isn't she cute? Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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KKNK and Myke, with hole dug by Myke and Shaun (payment for staying there). Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Outdoor Retailer Show. Yeehaw! Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Getting the hell out of Utah, with beverage. Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Crossing the desert is brutally hot without Air Conditioning. In August. Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Ahhhhh.... oh yeah. Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Did you know Utahites have this piece of art on I-70 just before the border? Utah Myke Komarnitsky |
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Nevada, thank the Good Lord! Nevada Myke Komarnitsky |
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Nevada, ah hell... Nevada Myke Komarnitsky |
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Hot springs just East of Yosemite. Yes, I am naked. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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heh hehh... this is nice... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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The future of our Military. "Well what are you ladies waiting for, breakfast in bed? Another day in the corps.... a day in the corps is like a day on the farm. Every meal a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade. I love the corps!" California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Welcome to Yosemite, Shaun Miller. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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I knew I'd get this shot.... the Yosemite Valley Neck Crane. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Oh My God! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Holy Lord... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Stop the car, I gotta see El Cap! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Wow.... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Me flashing Midnight Lightning in tennis shoes. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Speed ascent of the Four Mile Trail from the valley. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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No time to stop and take photos. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Come on Miller! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Nearing the top. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Two good buddies. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Shaun and Half Dome in the background. What is similar about them? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Come on, what's the commonality? (who's the asshole here? I am, that's who) California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Speed descent. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Note the high-performance trail running.... uhh.... Chocos. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Myke, with Yosemite falls and Lost Arrow Spire in background. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Just a cool shot of Myke with the Valley in the background. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rocky shot. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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We made it. 2:15 roundtrip. Note the caked sweat. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Me, as the Mona Lisa. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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We're a little dirty. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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It was pretty hot and dusty. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Ahhh..... Yosemite creek. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Three Bad Asses. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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The modern day Blues Brothers. "We're 240 miles from San Francisco, we've got cigars, red bull, and sun glasses." California Myke Komarnitsky |
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"Hit it." California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Passing over the Golden Gate Bridge, seeing the world-famous fog. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Shaun and Myke with Golden Gate behind. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Joined by Manch and old woman's thumb (1). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Let's try that again. Watch your hand. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Ummm.... getting even worse. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Party in Alexander Valley. The closest to living Hedonism that I've experienced personally. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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But the steaks were damn good. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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You can sear steaks, or fire your pottery in here... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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The end of a tough day on the ranch. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Admiring the fiery globe. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Admiring some nice globes. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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The odds are good.... but the goods are odd. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Ummm.... yeah. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Life in Cali. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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After a hard night partying, a refreshing swim in the pond. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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On to Napa. Thank God I parked the car there, the train missed the car by about five feet. Note the amazing "wine bottles from nowhere." California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Alright, who's drunk? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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This should clear up that question. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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After 3 wineries, we stake our sport. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Wine and cheese anyone? (Will be repeated on drive home from California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Why is the woman behind Shaun in the center of the photo? And why is Shaun laughing so hard? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Hmmm... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Manch, a symbol of high society. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom again. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich enjoying the day. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Then out came the bags. The three drunks (I was the driver) decided to wear the bags that the wine came in. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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This was hilarious. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Manch was trying to get his box on. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Hee hee... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Smoking and drinking with the bag on. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Another. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Fun with the Nikon Coolpix 2500 California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Classic car we saw on the road California Myke Komarnitsky |
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This is in line for the Bay Bridge. Let's zoom in on that license plate... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Closer... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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It's a Deez Nutz License Plate! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Sister car of Deez Nutz. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Passing over the Bay Bridge. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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With the fog.... the Golden Gate is out there somewhere. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Arriving in Chinatown. I've never been more frazzled driving. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Long items. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Camping out on the coastline on route 1. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Does this tent look big now? Just wait... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Good morning, where's my beer? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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BCG's and smokes. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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More BCG's and smokes. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Those BCG's really make Shaun look good. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Drinking beer, smoking, and sitting in this tent. With room to spare. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Our home away from home. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Our first view of the water. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Getting coffee too. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Ahh, just getting beer. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Artistic Patagonia ad lookalike. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Another. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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What a mess. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Going down the coast. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Smokes, drinks, chew, and seeds are in full effect. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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And the clouds break. Rich enjoying the view. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Blue water... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Myke. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Little known is that this year's Ford Explorer has an excellent armrest and cup holder. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Closeup. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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da Crew. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom is laughing because he's got a chew in, and a problem... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Which bottle was he drinking from, and which one was he spitting into? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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I think he chose wrong. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Smile for the camera. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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5 beers later (at 11am), we stop at an In'N'Out. Yes! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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In'N'Out Secret Order - Animal Style, baby! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Happy campers. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom sure is... looks a little sleepy though. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Man down! Man Down! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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What's that Rich? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Drool Down! Drool Down! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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At the beach. I'm not looking to hot in these pictures. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Look at my body language. Does it look like I'm having fun? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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I stumble over to take a picture. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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I just lost my sunglasses. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Driving to Vegas. It's 11:30pm, and 98 degrees out. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Driving (2 of 5). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Driving (3 of 5). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Driving (4 of 5). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Driving (5 of 5). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Arrival. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Drinking in the parking lot. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom and Rich on the prowl. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Prey is spotted. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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I negotiated a free upgrade to a Jacuzzi suite at the Tropicana. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Do Not Disturb. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom decided he'd set up the tent in the front room. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Bedroom. Yes, that's all mirrors. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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ok, set up and ready to hit the town. 3:40am. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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On the town. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Fun in the Excalibur. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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More fun, after hitting Krispy Kreme. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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This was neat. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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It never got old. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Until we ate all the donuts. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Taking an illegal photo in the Holiday Inn casino after losing a bunch of money. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Nice cars for rent. Too bad the photo came out terrible. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Photo in the Bellagio by a nice woman. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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9am photo in the Bellagio with our cocktail waitress and blackjack dealer, taken by the pit boss! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich talking to a girl. Again. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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A tough day on the links. Boulder, CO Myke Komarnitsky |
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It's in the hole! Boulder, CO Myke Komarnitsky |
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Vermont hitters taking advantage of the high air in Colorado. Boulder, CO Myke Komarnitsky |
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La Iguanas. Boulder, CO I'm getting off this ship. Myke Komarnitsky |
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The teeth come out. Canaduh Myke Komarnitsky |
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We be doctors! Canaduh Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich getting edumucated Canaduh Myke Komarnitsky |
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Note the teeth. Rich with his baby. Canaduh Myke Komarnitsky |
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Look carefully. What the hell?!? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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High Society Canaduh Myke Komarnitsky |
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Cigar (1 of 4). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Cigar (2 of 4). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Cigar (3 of 4). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Cigar (4 of 4). California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Did I say 4? I meant 5. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Home sweet home. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Riding the hay. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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This man is going to be a Doctor. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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A Doctor? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Yes, a Doctor. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Scary, huh? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Gotta get the go juice California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Riding the hay. Again. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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He's loving it. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Good framing on this photo. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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All together now! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Buddy. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom about to get tea-bagged. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Good car.... goooooddd carrrr... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Shaun and his women. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich and Tom, flying from Vermont to Oakland. 35,000 feet Myke Komarnitsky |
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Denver. Nice photo Rich. 35,000 feet Myke Komarnitsky |
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Oakland. That's a keeper 35,000 feet Myke Komarnitsky |
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How much farther?? Cruising Altitude Myke Komarnitsky |
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One bottle. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Two bottles. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Three. Notice that Tom really is asleep. This is all Rich. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Four bottles and a high-quality beverage. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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I hope this become a JetBlue Ad! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Coming in to Oakland. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Team Colorad and Team Vermont, united! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Testing Soil Percolation in downtown San Francisco. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom and his buddy in San Fran. We crashed at his place. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Morning in San Francisco. Looking for a sports bar. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Beer, coffee, and eggs. The breakfast of Champions. I end up seeing Jeff Wise here, who graduated with me Bellevue High School Class of '96! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Giants stadium. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Again. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Again. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Did you stain yourself? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Nice day. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich and Buddy. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Nice seats! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Giants. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Giants. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Midgets. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Bonds hit his 600th home run the day before. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Boys and girls. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Going along the pacific coast highway. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Self portrait in the Tropicana elevator. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Leaving Vegas. Note the 10 man tent on Tom's head. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Driving from Vegas to Boulder. This is about 2am. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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BCG's! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Sir, Maverick is re-engaging. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Roadtrip: the lottery game. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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It just doesn't get any better than this. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom is very excited. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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This is the start of the 3am wine and cheese (well, lunchable) party. We are so snooty. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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We have very refined palates. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Thomas, would you like some more cheese and crackers? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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But of course! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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7am, 1 hour from Boulder. Is my neck supposed to do that? California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Great action photos by Shaun, as he's driving through Clear Creek Canyon! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Leave me alone! California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Booze hound. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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It kind of hurts my neck to look at these pictures... California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Fire by Rocky Flats that morning. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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More smoke. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Home sweet home. Thank God. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Tom defiling our property. California Myke Komarnitsky |
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Cubbies Field with Tom, Rich and Shaun Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Boys with girls. Typical. Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Go cubbies. Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich and friend. Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Rich and another friend. Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Since there wasn't enough driving on this roadtrip... Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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My brakes don't work! Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Jonesin' for a VFR... Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Cigars Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |
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Who is the drunkest of them all? Chicago Myke Komarnitsky |