Las Vegas, Nevada.  Huge thanks to the Most Worshipful Grand Master Jeffrey Jones, Grand Lodge Officers, Brothers, and Sisters of Most Worshipful Prince Hall Jurisdiction of Nevada!  Thank you for the $500 American Diabetes Association donation and hotel room near the Vegas Strip.  The pot luck dinner you held for my arrival was great and I truly appreciated your warm welcome.  The fellowship I had with the brothers and sisters of your jurisdiction was certainly a pleasure! 

LaTanaya & Myla of Mighty Queen Esther Chapter #2 along with myself at the lodge (above).

MWPHGM Jeffrey Jones and I at Nellis Air Force Base in front of a F-16 in Las Vegas (above).


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Washington, Utah.  Thank you to Duwayne, Keoni, & Devin for stopping to say hi on that blistering Wednesday and providing me with those Gatorades, tasty cranberry trail mix, and Jacks Link beef jerky (the best).  You guys are awesome, that definitely made my day -- enjoy the rest of your Summer!  

7/3/13
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Eagle, Colorado.  Approaching the residence I was unsure which was the right house.  It was too late at night to see the house number, I walked to the door and rang the doorbell anyway.  Cherlynn greeted me at the door invited me in where I met her husband Mike, their son Nate, and daughter Morgan.

Cherlynn and Mike offered to put me up for the night via the couchsurfing.com website.  Their home was beautiful, spacious, and I liked the fact they practiced healthy living.

Mike is a military flight instructor, which I think is excellent.  Cherlynn, a former teacher who now instructs yoga and promotes Juice Plus+, a concentrated fruit & vegetable dietary supplement (which I have using daily since I've met them).

The subject of "quantum healing" was brought up and was a very interesting topic to me.  I believe thinking is one of the highest forms of energy a human possesses and when you can channel positive thoughts great feats can be accomplished.

If not for positive focus I would not have made it this far in my journey.  I'm looking forward to researching this topic even more in depth as I travel and beyond.

I enjoyed the great conversations we had discussing health, healing, thoughts, focus, food, and other matters of the human psyche.

The Feltons were absolutely terrific hosts.  Staying with them was a great experience and it was an honor being around such a uplifting individuals.

5/16/13
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Moab, Utah.  Mike Corenella & Mrs. Corenella, thank you both so much!  Not only for the water while I was walking into Moab, the advice, the stories, the new Montrail shoe insoles, and the excellent tour of Arches National Park -- but above all that, thank you for your enthusiasm for life!  Keep up the excellent job you and your wife are doing.

Mike Corenella
Moab, Utah
Guided Hiking/Backpacking, Scenic, and Photo Tours
(435) 260-1696
Mike@deepdesert.com
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6/5/13
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Flagstaff, Arizona.  Thank you Clay for your taking care of me in selecting the right pack, your great professionalism, giving me packing tips, your store's phone etiquette, store's selection, logistics, and your follow ups.  5-stars, great job all around the board!

Babbit's Backcountry
12 E Aspen Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-4775
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6/23/13
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