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This is what determination looks like

Posted: December 26, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 3 Comments

The forecast called for subzero temperatures, the winds were blowing strong and the roads were glazed with black ice. As I laced up my boots, I thought to myself, “This is what determination looks like.” Everyone thought I was crazy to do it but I picked up my bestie, Jamie, and we set out to … Continue reading "This is what determination looks like"

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Manderfesting Love

Posted: November 19, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 2 Comments

I have made it known among my friends that I would more than welcome their help if they are ever willing and able to give it. So when my friend, Eric, reached out to me last minute to tell me he could make this trip, I was stoked! I scooped him up and we were … Continue reading "Manderfesting Love"

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Up, Down and Then Back Up Again

Posted: October 28, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 5 Comments

I marched into Mander armed with peppermint oil and sage. I dispersed the peppermint oil onto cotton balls and placed them where ever I thought little mousies would like to hang out, chew on things or crawl off to die. Then I lit that sage up. After I’d completely smoked myself out and it smelled … Continue reading "Up, Down and Then Back Up Again"

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Dremel Queen

Posted: October 21, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 4 Comments

I started out this trip kinda pooped. I had been working a lot beforehand and really wanted to chill out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. So the first day I mostly putzed. I laid in bed and then I got up and putzed. After that I laid outside on the ground, looked up at … Continue reading "Dremel Queen"

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Striding and Soaring

Posted: September 29, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 8 Comments

Have I hit my stride? Maybe so! This last Mander trip was a lot more successful than the previous ones and I left feeling like I have a better handle on things. Even though there were some not so great things discovered, I’m feeling a little less like a floundering fish out of water. I’m … Continue reading "Striding and Soaring"

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Scrape Scrape Scrape

Posted: September 22, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 3 Comments

The last trip I took to work on Mander I mostly scraped. And scraped. And scraped some more. But of course, as I’ve now learned, before you can do the work you are aiming to do, you gotta do other stuff first. So my Dad and I built scaffolding in preparation for all the climbing … Continue reading "Scrape Scrape Scrape"

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What a Guy

Posted: September 13, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 4 Comments

I mentioned previously that I managed to score a sweet deal on Mander (that’s the nickname I have now given The Commander). I bought her off of Craigslist from a guy named, Guy. When I called to ask him for more info on Mander it immediately felt like I was talking to family. I trusted … Continue reading "What a Guy"

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Reality? Check!

Posted: August 17, 2016 Under: Blog By agirlandhercommander 6 Comments

My Commander is being stored at my Dad’s 2 1/2 hours away, in northern Wisconsin, so I’m making trips up there to work on it. My plan is to go at least once a month for whatever length of time I can spare to hack away at this enormously daunting project. I recently was able … Continue reading "Reality? Check!"

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