The-Pathfinder:

The-Pathfinder: “Finally Getting Around To It”

Finally Getting Around To It Originally, I found AshleyGoRound Cache after returning from a trip to the beach back in July … over a month ago. However, time seemed to get away from me and the log entry never completed, but with friends visiting and more caches to be discovered later today … it seemed [...]

Fighting To Keep The Gift Alive

One of the rare gifts I have been given in this life is my love and ability to capture moments in life through images and words. It is something I not only take pride in, but something I feel is important for me to do. When I do these things, I not only capture a [...]

Geocaching ... Where Starships Become Real

Geocaching … Where Starships Become Real

One of the fun aspects of Geocaching at the moment is being able to geocache in the ways of a Klingon warrior. Many may say I am getting my “geek” on, but hey … It is not just fun for me but seems to be fun as well for the others out there geocaching around [...]

From One Sam Houston To Another

From One Sam Houston To Another

The Constitution-class U.S.S. Sam Houston visits the dry dock structure where the Excelsior-class ship that will soon carry the Sam Houston name is in the final stages of construction. (Courtesy Photo / The Imperial Alliance) ———————— The first Play-by-Email simm I ever commanded was called the U.S.S. Sam Houston — a ship I wrote with [...]

Watching The Neighbors

Watching The Neighbors

Ian Howdyshell sits on the court and watches the action on the neighboring court while resting during a break in his match against Brad DeWitt. Men’s single competition marked the first day of the Augusta Health/News Leader Tennis Tournament held in Staunton on Friday, July 30, 2010. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)

Nice Weather? ... Go Fishing

Nice Weather? … Go Fishing

Taking advantage of the mild summer weather, Eric Summers of Waynesboro casts his line into the South River while fishing near Lyndhurst Road in Waynesboro on Friday, July 30, 2010. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)

The Return of High School Football

The Return of High School Football

Wilson Memorial’s Justin Zimmerman waits on the signal to go while participating in drills related to gap control during team practice at the high school. Wilson Memorial, Buffalo Gap, Robert E. Lee and Waynesboro high schools began football practice on Monday, August 2, 2010. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) ———————– Wilson Memorial’s Qualik Rucks participates in [...]

Taking a Sip

Taking a Sip

Robert E. Lee’s Chase Smaridge takes water during team practice at the high school. Robert E. Lee, Buffalo Gap, Waynesboro and Wilson Memorial high schools began football practice on Monday, August 2, 2010. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) ————————- Robert E. Lee’s Chase Smaridge takes water during team practice. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) ————————- Robert E. [...]

Moment's Rest and a Quick Drink

Moment’s Rest and a Quick Drink

Wilson Memorial’s Ryan Coffey takes water while sitting next to teammate Jacob Walker during a break while participating in team practice at the high school. Wilson Memorial, Buffalo Gap, Robert E. Lee and Waynesboro high schools began football practice on Monday, August 2, 2010. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)

Ready To Compete

Ready To Compete

Glenn Smith practices on a tennis court at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Smith will compete in the News Leader/Augusta Health Tennis Tournament scheduled to begin the next day. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)