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Brewers vs. Royals — August 23, 1986

Posted on August 23, 1986 by Roger

We went with friends to a Cubs/Reds game at Wrigley Field in the afternoon, then drove up to Milwaukee and saw a Brewers/Royals game at County Stadium in the evening. We sat in the Mezzanine Boxes, a narrow row of … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Reds — August 23, 1986

Posted on August 23, 1986 by Roger

We spent the day with friends. We arrived at Wrigley at 11:15, just in time for an Old-Timers Game. Our seats were in the third row in the bleachers in dead center. (This is the only time I’ve ever sat … Continue reading →

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Animal #29 — Least Chipmunk

Posted on July 13, 1986 by Roger

eutamias minimus July 13, 1986 — 10:00 am McNaughton, Wisconsin I sat out on the deck and tried to get the chipmunks to eat out of my hand. I soon noticed the chipmunks came in two sizes. I checked a … Continue reading →

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Animal #28 — Snowshoe Hare

Posted on July 10, 1986 by Roger

lepus americanus July 10, 1986 — 12:00 midnight Montreal River, Ontario, Canada I first noticed the Snowshoe Hare munching on grass just outside the campfire circle between the fire and the cabin were staying in. It disappeared for a while, … Continue reading →

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Reptile-Amphibian #4 — Painted Turtle

Posted on March 30, 1986 by Roger

chrysemys picta marginata (Midland subspecies) Sunday, March 30, 1986 — 11:00 am Barrington, Illinois — Baker’s Lake I found two turtles lying in dead grass at the edge of the marsh near the floating bridge. I picked them up, studied them, … Continue reading →

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