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Travel Whiplash

November 7, 2017 By Val Weston 1 Comment

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Life is a funny thing. While I prefer the rhythm of extended travel, the obligations on my calendar don't allow for it at the moment. With that limitation, I've been bouncing between smaller … [Read more...] about Travel Whiplash

Filed Under: Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: camel racing, dragon con, seattle, urban travel, virginia city camel and ostrich races

Tales from the Chute: The 2017 Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races

September 26, 2017 By Val Weston 4 Comments

It's the second weekend in September and I'm in the center of the arena at the Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races once again. After our brief interviews for the spectators, Joe Hedrick, the … [Read more...] about Tales from the Chute: The 2017 Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races

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A Camel Walks into a Saloon

August 14, 2017 By Val Weston 4 Comments

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It's another severe clear summer day on the Comstock. I’m at the end of the bar nursing a cold beer. I’ve earned a drink or two to quench my thirst after racing camels all day in the high … [Read more...] about A Camel Walks into a Saloon

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Riding in the Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races

October 25, 2016 By Val Weston 6 Comments

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Joe Hedrick wasn't kidding. Camel racing isn't for wussies. That's what he told us in our introduction at Virginia City's 57th International Camel and Ostrich Races. Along with my fellow … [Read more...] about Riding in the Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races

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