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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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White Sox vs. Mariners — October 5, 1985

Posted on October 5, 1985 by Roger

My wife and I and three friends went to Comiskey Park for the White Sox game against the Mariners. It was only 40 degrees out, and we froze. It was fan appreciation night. The White Sox won 10-4.

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