Chris G.
I am a veteran kayak instructor and raft guide.
I currently work in health care. Recently i've been training for and competing in olympic distance triathlons.
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I currently work in health care. Recently i've been training for and competing in olympic distance triathlons.
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Christmas Morning MemoriesMy most vivid Christmas memory was when I was nine years old. Even a near catastrophic accident couldn't keep me from the Santa's treasures.
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Vasectomy: My ExperienceI was apprehensive about my vasectomy. This article will explain the process I went through and hopefully alleviate some fears.
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Duck Hunting with KidsTaking kids duck hunting can be fun as long as you're well prepared.
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Benefits of Aero-Bars for BikingAero-bars drop road bikers into a more aerodynamic position and can help relieve back pain on longer rides.
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A Review of the Granite Man TriathlonI competed in the Granite Man Triathlon in southern Oregon. It was a great local race on a challenging and rewarding course.
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Beginner Triathlon Tips for SwimmingIt's crucial to be an efficient swimmer to have a successful triathlon. This article cover some tips I discovered about the swim, while training for my first triathlon. -
Training for the Olympic Distance TriathlonOlympic distance triathlons are daunting to even consider, but I was able to train and successfully complete one by following this training schedule. -
Triathlon TransitionsTransitions are a crucial part of triathlons. This article relays tips for achieving faster transition times.
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Whitewater Catarafts Vs. Traditional RaftsThere are basically two types of whitewater rafts, the traditional oval shaped floored raft and the parallel tubed cataraft. Each type of whitewater raft has advantages. -
Review of the Universal Studios Show, WaterworldThe Waterworld show at Universal Studios is full of excitement and fun and shouldn't be missed.
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December MomentA Haiku about the winter holiday season
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Dog Shock Collar: A Useful Dog Training ToolA Shock collar is an effective tool for training your dog.
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How to Make a Dog VomitThere's an easy way to make your dog throw up quickly.
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Dog Digging: Solving the ProblemDogs have reasons for digging, knowing these reasons can help you fix the problem.
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Gag Gifts for the 40th Birthday Party40th birthday parties only come around once, be sure to properly humiliate the guest of honor with these gag gift ideas.
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Hospital or Clinic: Which is Better to Work In?This article covers the pros and cons of working in a hospital and a clinic, and gives my personal opinion on which is better.
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The 3 Best Pizza Restaurants in Medford, OregonMedford, Oregon has many pizza restaurants, however there are 3 that rise above the rest.
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Peanut Allergy in a ChildDealing with peanut allergies in children is tough. This article explains how one set of parents deal with keeping their child safe.
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Basic Dog Grooming EquipmentProper grooming will make your dog healthier and happier. This article covers the essential pieces of equipment you'll need to successfully groom your dog.
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Cheap and Easy Bathroom UpgradeAdding framed pictures to your bathroom is a great way to liven up a blase room. This article tells how to do it cheaply and easily.
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Housebreaking a DogHousebreaking a dog can be challenging. Using a dog crate can greatly simplify the housebreaking process. This article explains how.
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Crossfit: A Great Alternative WorkoutCrossfit is a method of working out that will truly test your limits. This article explains why crossfit is such a great alternative to the normal workout routine.
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Buying a Portion of a Cow is a Great Way to Stock Your Freezer with BeefThere are many advantages to buying a portion of a cow and stocking your freezer. This article explains those advantages.
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Teaching Kids to Go GreenEncouraging and teaching your kids to go green is the best thing a parent can do for our planet. This article shows a fun way to teach your kids about conservation.
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Echocardiogram Guide: Cardiac UltrasoundEchocardiograms are great tests, but not many people understand what they entail. This article will answer your questions about Echos.
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Tips for Choosing a Puppy NameChoosing a new puppy's name is a big decision. This article give useful insights into how to go about choosing your puppy's name. -
How to Stay Committed to RunningRunning is a great way to stay in shape, however it's hard to stay committed to a running routine. This article lays out a recipe for success.
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Best Gift for New ParentsNew parents receive lots of gifts, most of which are actually for the baby. Give a gift that helps out the parents if only for a night. Give the gift of a hassle free meal. -
How to Avoid Bisphenol ABPA is a part of many products consumers use and consume daily, but there are ways to keep you BPA intake levels low.
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Gymnastic Rings: The All Around WorkoutThere are myriad exercises you can do with the simple gymnastics ring set.
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Snow Cat Skiing: Mt. Bailey, OregonMt. Bailey in Oregon, is home to, Cat Ski Mt. Bailey, the oldest snow cat operation in the United States. -
Improve Your Skiing: Go AirborneA dynamic and fun way to ski is to take your turns airborne.
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Training a Dog to StayTraining a dog or puppy to stay is fairly simple but takes some patience. By following these simple steps your stay training will be successful.
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Dog Tricks: Dog KissTeaching your dog to "kiss" is a easy. It's a great trick to start out with in order to give you and your dog confidence. -
Brushing a Dog's TeethThis article explains how to brush a dogs' teeth and why it should be done on a regular basis.
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How to Remove Ticks from DogsIf you take your dog on walks and venture anywhere with brush, grass or trees, you've probably had to deal with ticks. They're nasty, and they make your skin crawl with loathing, but they need to be dealt with in a safe and an effective manner.
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Disneyland Area Accommodations: Staybridge SuitesThe Staybridge Suites is only a mile from Disneyland and with its many extras is a great choice when searching for a decent hotel.
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Preparing for Softball SeasonEvery year around mid February Winter gives way to some sunny days, which reminds me that softball season is quickly approaching. This article describes how I prepare for the coming softball season.
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Teaching Kids to Ski: 6 RulesOver the last 3 ski seasons we've learned quite a bit about keeping our boys happy while they learn to ski.
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5 Rules for Kids and New PuppiesIf you let your kids act the way they want to around a new puppy, the results will likely be negative.
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TRX Suspension Training System Delivers on Fitness PromisesI'm happy to report that the TRX is everything it was touted to be on the fitness anywhere website. After just a few exercises my body was shaking with exhaustion.
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Tippmann Custom 98: The Most Reliable Paintball GunMy paintball gun is a Tippmann Custom 98. It is one of the most reliable guns on the market.
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Pulled Duck Quesadilla RecipeAs a duck hunter, I'm constantly searching for new recipes for cooking wild duck. Recently we went to a restaurant and ordered an appetizer called, Pulled Duck Quesadilla.
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Christmas Comedy Movies: A Holiday TraditionEvery Christmas season there are 3 Christmas comedies I never miss and never get tired of.
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Whitewater Raft Rowing: Basic Rowing ManeuversWhitewater rafting is a challenging and exhilarating sport the whole family will enjoy. However, to ensure a safe trip there are some basic rowing maneuvers you'll need to learn.
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A Guide to Dealing with Tailgaters: Tips from One Driver Who's Had EnoughThere are few things more aggravating than tailgaters. Over the years I've come up with some ways to combat tailgating drivers that seem to work pretty well.
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5 Reasons Why I Hate SnowboardingI remember seeing the first snowboards come on the scene and I've watched as they've gradually taken over the worlds' ski resorts. I'm an avid skier and I hate snowboards.
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Lopi Liberty Woodstove: A ReviewOur house had an old stove, which was very inefficient. We wanted to replace it with a new, more efficient wood stove. We found exactly what we were looking for in the Lopi Liberty wood stove.
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The Best Gift: SexI couldn't wait to give my wife a sensual massage. I knew she'd go crazy for it, but I wanted to keep my newfound sexual knowledge secret until the time was right. -
Thanksgiving or Franksgiving?Everyone knows Thanksgiving is always on the 4th Thursday of November. However, that was not always the case. -
Ski Resort Review: Oregon's Mt. AshlandMt. Ashland is located in southwest Oregon near the border with California. It is the tallest peak in the Siskiyou mountain range at 7500 feet. Most of the ski runs are north facing keeping the 300 inches a year of snow, fresh and deep. -
How to Have a Place to Cook and Eat During a Kitchen RemodelBefore you get down to tearing out appliances and walls, it's a good idea to figure out how you're going to live while the kitchen remodel is being done.
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Raft Rowing: Pins and Clips Vs. OarlocksThere has long been a debate in the whitewater-rafting world as to which is a better rowing setup, pins and clips or oarlocks. Both accomplish the basic function of getting you down the river in one piece. -
Thanksgiving Turkey Fryer TipsHaving flammable hot oil heating over an open propane flame isn't the safest thing in the world. But if you follow some simple common sense rules, deep-frying a turkey doesn't have to lead to property damage or injury. -
What is a Heart Murmur?When a doctor puts a stethoscope on your chest and listens, they are listening for the rhythmic thumping of your heart. When they hear something extra they call this a heart murmur.
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Kayak Instructor/Raft Guide - The Best Job I Ever HadI didn't make a lot of money as a river guide, however I did have a lot of fun and had some of the most memorable experiences of my life.
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Dinner Train Delight in McCloud, CaliforniaMcCloud California is home to the Shasta Sunset dinner Train. Dining on the dinner train is an adventure in beauty and culinary delight. -
Duck Hunting: Wing Magic Decoy WorksThis year though, I did buy one decoy that looked like a good idea, the Wing Magic Decoy. The simple design and easy operation of the decoy was what sold me on the wing magic. -
Halloween TricksStaying home on Halloween night can be more fun than going to a Halloween party if you get into the proper Halloween spirit.
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Seaon 3 of My Name is EarlMy Name is Earl, is in it's third season and seems to be going strong. I was leery about this season because I wasn't sure how the writers were going to keep the show going with Earl being in jail. -
Whitewater Kayaking: Knee ControlWhitewater kayak designs have evolved quickly and drastically. Whitewater kayaks are a mere shadow of what they once were. They're shorter, flatter, and blunter; yet the basic maneuverability still comes from the same place...the knees.
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Winter Whitewater KayakingOne sure way to avoid kayaking crowds is to strap your boat on in the winter months. The normal summer boat crowds will be nonexistent and you'll have the same great water all to yourself.
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Avoid Kayaking Shoulder DislocationsThe most common injury to whitewater kayakers is the dislocated shoulder. However, this injury is easily avoided if proper techniques are followed. By doing one basic maneuver you can eliminate shoulder dislocation almost entirely as a potential kayaking injury.
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Flex Fuel: Is E85 the Answer?The reason for flex fuel vehicles is to burn more ethanol and less gasoline. The theory being that ethanol burns cleaner than gas, emits less pollution, and decreases the United States' dependence on foreign oil. Is flex fuel the answer to energy problems?
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Oil Sands: Alberta's Huge Oil ReservesThe province of Alberta Canada is home to one of the largest reserves of oil in the world. That's right, The United States' neighbor to the north is second only to Saudi Arabia in oil reserves.
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Product Review: Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt- Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker CIM-20The Cuisinart frozen yogurt- ice cream and sorbet maker CIM-20 model lives up to Cuisinart's fine array of products. -
Parenting: Be ConsistentThe single most important aspect of raising children is being consistent in your expectations. This sounds simple enough, but for many households there is very little consistency.
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Tent Trailers: Perfect for Kid CampingWe weren't about to stop camping with our kids, but we needed to figure something out to make it less frustrating. Our answer came in the shape of a tent trailer.
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High School Graduate: Now What?Every June thousands of teenagers graduate from high school and have high hopes for their futures. Most graduates however don't have any idea what they want to do with their lives for the long term.
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How to Be a Good PatientAfter seeing so many patients from all walks of life, I have good insight into some common situations that arise in hospital visits. This article explores some of those situations and points out some guidelines patients should follow when dealing with techs. -
End Pet Shedding with This Amazing ToolNow at long last, there is a tool on the market that works so well at de-shedding, that my Labrador is once more an inside dog. The tool is called, the Furminator. -
Summer River Trip: What to Bring?Planning a whitewater rafting trip this summer? If you're like thousands of other first time rafters, you'll be wondering how to prepare. Bringing the correct type and amount of gear will make your whitewater trip more fun, and will put you in good with the guides.
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Cardiac Stress TestsThe non-invasive stress tests have similarities and differences that make them more specific to the patients' situation. In other words the type of stress test your doctor recommends should be a direct reflection of your symptoms and situation. -
Parents Dealing with ParentsEveryone has different parenting styles and I believe parents try their best to produce good people. I don't make any judgments on parenting skills. I do, however feel there are some basic rules parents should follow when dealing with other parents. -
Summer Fun: Rogue River RaftingA perfect spot to sample the Rogues' bouncing whitewater is near a town called, Gold Hill. This old mining town is just off Interstate 5 about 12 miles north of Medford, Oregon. Just upstream of the town is a raucous 6 mile whitewater run that's full of wet fun. -
Whitewater Kayaking: Park and PlayPark and play kayaking by definition is putting in at a wave or hole, playing for a few hours then taking out at the same spot. No river miles are logged, only river time. -
Lawn Mowing Basics: 7 TipsMowing the lawn sounds like the easiest thing in the world. You can either hire the local kid or do it yourself, but before you mow take some time to consider a few things. There is a correct way and an incorrect way to mow your lawn. -
Cardiac Sonographer: The Best Job in HealthcareIf you want a job with great pay, security, and job satisfaction then becoming a cardiac sonographer will be the best decision you ever make.
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Whitewater Kayaking: The Self-Support AdventureSelf-support whitewater kayaking trips are fun, but somewhat daunting to prepare for. The basic one or two night trips are the most common but whether you're planning for one night or a whole week the gear you'll need is basically the same.
