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Brian Wall

Alder Creek Campground

IN THE March 24 ISSUE

FROM THE 2012 Articles,
andBrian Wall,
andWeekend Wanderers SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

Camping can take all sorts of forms–from creating a shelter using the supplies available in the forest to parking your RV in a well groomed RV park and busting out the lawn chairs. I recently monitored the progress of British explorer Felicity Aston, who spent 59 days alone crossing Antarctica–the first woman to do this ever in history! That’s 59 days with no human contact, no shower, no bathroom, in -22 degree weather!

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Self Sufficiency & Survival: Fish & Vegetables

IN THE November 5 ISSUE

FROM THE Brian Wall,
andGoing Green SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

For two years now I’ve invested money in getting an annual fishing permit. What have I gained in return? Lost bait, hooks, weights, and even half a fishing pole, yet not a single fish to show for it. I’m starting to doubt if I can even shoot a fish in a barrel! That’s why, as I’ve been learning about self-sufficiency, I became very interested in an exciting method of growing your own food called aquaponics.

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Self Sufficiency & Survival

IN THE June 25 ISSUE

FROM THE Brian Wall,
andGoing Green SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

As a kid I always loved it when the power went out. It was exciting! Life was acceptably unpredictable and a tinge out of control. It was fun lighting the candles, peering out the window at the pitch black outside, gathering together as a family and talking or playing cards until PG&E could get things figured out – usually an hour or so later.

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Crawdaddy’s, Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!

IN THE May 14 ISSUE

FROM THE Brian Wall,
andFood Fun,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

Ain? You got an ahnvee for some good ol’ jambalaya? Well, don’t boude’! Come depi bon manje at Crawdaddy’s! (If you haven’t figured it out, this is Cajun! Imagine Ray the firefly from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog talking. See the end of this article for translation). Allow me the pleasure of introducing you to a rare find in our Central Valley, Visalia’s own old New Orleans style restaurant: Crawdaddy’s.

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A Thursday Night in San Luis Obispo

IN THE November 27 ISSUE

FROM THE Brian Wall,
andDowntown Doings,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales,
andWeekend Wanderers SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

One of the beauties of living in California is the rich bounty our soil produces. California generates over 350 crops, several of which are grown only in California! So how is it that we convince ourselves to settle for the quality of produce typical of a grocery store?

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Camping At “The Indians”

IN THE September 25 ISSUE

FROM THE Brian Wall,
andWeekend Wanderers SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

No doubt, the first pioneers to crest the Sierra Nevada rushed our great Valley with ground-kissing vows to never brave those hills again. Aside from a few rebel jaunts in search of Big Foot and that whole gold rush thing that saved California from a budget impasse, surely they were content to stick to the Valley floor.

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Adventures on the Kings River with Kings River Expeditions

IN THE July 31 ISSUE

FROM THE Area Arts & Entertainment,
andBrian Wall,
andWeekend Wanderers SECTIONS

by Brian Wall

Here in the San Joaquin Valley, we are surrounded by a wealth of natural wonders. From the majestic Sierra Nevada to the breathtaking Pacific Ocean, we have access to some incredible opportunities…

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