Did you ever consider retiring in South Carolina? If not, you might like to think again, because there are cities and towns here that would probably suit you very well. One of these is McCormick. McCormick was founded by Cyrus McCormick, who, ironically enough, never visited the city that carries his name. He was active… Continue reading Wonderful McCormick
Month: September 2005
First-aid kits for the Road
Personal information card Name, Date of Birth Allergies Medical conditons Blood Type Emergency Contact Inforamation Health Insurance Information 1 bottle normal saline/sterile water 4 non-stick gauze (Telfa) 12 gauze, 6 2×2, 6 4×4 topical atibiotic gel (Polysporin, Neosporin), large tube 2 tape, atthletic/cloth 1/4in, 1in. 3 pairs, non-latex gloves band aids/variable sizes 1 bottle, (over-the-counter)… Continue reading First-aid kits for the Road
Erciyes: Slopes of an extinct volcano
Mt. Erciyes, the highest peak in Central Anatolia, rises 25km south of Kayseri. The peak of the mountain, an extinct volcano, is covered with snow throughout the year, and there is a 1km-long glacier in the northern region of the mountain. The ski resort is on the Tekir Plateau, on the northern slopes of the… Continue reading Erciyes: Slopes of an extinct volcano
Freeride Bikes
Freeride bikes are designed to ride the most extreme types of terrain. Steep chutes, large rocks and roots, big jumps and drop-offs, and just about anything else, natural or man-made, that you can imagine. With only the occasional concession made for even the thought of riding uphill, freeride bikes are mountain biking’s version of monster… Continue reading Freeride Bikes