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06-30-2008
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A Guy Who is Going Places
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Sun Valley, Wowie!
So Sun Valley, Idaho was the next stop on the Pro-Leisure Tour. I had long heard of the buff-flowy goodness that lurks there and was eager to have some for myself. I rolled into town on Friday afternoon and headed to Smith to ride with some of the crew there. They took me out for the Fox-Chocolate ride, which was lovely.
I then went out to find a campsite, gab a well earned burger and beer at Lefty's and sleep the sleep of the just.
The next day I reported to work (Yes, I do work, thank you very much!) For a demo out at Greenhorn Gulch. It was a fun morning of getting people set on bikes and seeing big grins come rolling back to the trailhead. Grendel was his usual helpful self. After all bikes were back and stowed, I went for a little spin myself.
Up Greenhorn Gulch to take advantage of the shade, and then back down Imperial, which was merely stunning.
Isn't this the implicit promise of mountain biking?
Views of the Pioneer Range dominated the descent.
After that pleasant spin I drove down to the Big Wood River and went for a swim with Grendel, from there we proceeded out to the Idaho State Short track finals, just west of Hailey. Pics from that soon, but suffice to say, it was a great grass rootsy event, with everything from kids races to hotly contested adult races. And an awards ceremony afterwards. Good living in the valley.
The next day I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed and headed out to Adams Gulch. Though there was a demo filling upmost of the day, the first order of business was to ride.We shuttled out to Baker Creek and rode up, up, up the East Fork road and descended through the burn area into Adams. T'was fantastic.
Much thanks to all of the great folks I met out there who made me feel so welcome in their little corner of paradise. I shall return. |
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06-30-2008
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29 and single
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 9,555
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How is it that I'm still in awe of your photographic talent? Dang!
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06-30-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Just awesome pics thanks for sharing.  |
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 47
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You mtbrs out west are just spoiled senseless. That looks like an amazing place to be. Great pics, thanks for sharing.
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07-01-2008
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,451
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anthonys thank you very much for those pics, very very nice. I've been able to ride there in the late summer, looks like I've got to get there a bit earlier for the full floral treatment.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 435
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Great pictures, as usual. I guess wildflowers like the spring after a wildfire. I'll be up there next month. I'm hoping what I miss in wildflowers, I'll make up for with wild berries.
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07-01-2008
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amar la vida de dos niner
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Are all the trails of that nature, or is there some technical stuff here and there?
All the pics are great, of course, but this one stands out to me. Thanks for posting!
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07-01-2008
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Loser
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,320
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Just amazing...
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Thanks for the great post
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07-01-2008
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(Sick Puppy)
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,482
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I'm with Nat.. Your photography continues to amaze. Damn, I was thinking the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was my next trip, but this Sun Valley looks the ticket.
Thanks 4 sharing.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,969
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I did a summer MTB road trip in 2002 through Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and stopped in Sun Valley for 3 days. It was scorching hot and the trails were amazing, but one factor I forgot to consider was that Ketchum is at 5500' elevation and the mountains go up from there another 2500'+. My sea level lungs were hurting on anything that looked like a climb. I ran out of breath climbing out of bed.  I can't imagine how pathetic that would have been if I'd have included a side trip to those 10,000' elevation trails in Colorado.  So if you live at elevation, Sun Valley would be a breeze to adapt to, but anyone living near sea level might need a few days to acclimatize.
On a side note, if you're near Ketchum, check out the Craters of the Moon National monument just a bit south east of Sun Valley, it's a pretty amazing place to see. |
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07-01-2008
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Look out!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 596
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Very nice. Time for me to get back over there. Funny, with such epic riding within a short 3 hour drive I tend to bypass it. I need to get my head examined.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by scorpionwoman
Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Are all the trails of that nature, or is there some technical stuff here and there?
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Most are buff singletrack as anthony's pictures show. However, there are some trails (not as popular as the SV/Hailey trails) on the way up to Stanley that are more technical. Lots of babyheads which doesn't sound too technical until you try going through the stuff at a very high rate of speed.... |
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07-01-2008
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by scorpionwoman
Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Are all the trails of that nature, or is there some technical stuff here and there?
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Another chick who wants chunky trail????
Nice share A. |
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07-01-2008
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Gravity Tester
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Anthony,
Thanks for the great pics. I envy your job's perks. OT: You must own this jersey:
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07-01-2008
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Des(s)ert Rat
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 4,490
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Wow! Just wow! Look at all the lupine, and singletrack, and gorgeous peaks... Wow!
I guess we really ought to pay Chops a visit. I better not let Troy put it off much longer.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Super sweet once again. I'm with Scorpwoman- that pic really draws you in.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jan 2004
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once again, great work, amazing scenery very well captured! You provide a good guide to where to go next...
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07-01-2008
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wanna dance?
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,067
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iDaho looks stunning. Yikes.
How were the bugs?
Sooo, do you do the photography for the catalogues too? Cause you should.
Nice work, A.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Absolutely beautiful. My envy has no limits.
- Tobbi
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Amazing. Thanks for sharing (and now I've got another locale to add to my list!).
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Nov 2007
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awesome shots. i was there last summer for some great riding.
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07-01-2008
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Fat guy on a bike
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 684
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Eastern Oregon and Idaho are so beautiful right now after all the rain(and snow) this spring. Wish I could have taken my bike on my last trip north  |
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Apr 2008
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this is a perfect place for my first post. that downhill section has me salivating.
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07-01-2008
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Currently in Exile
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,642
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Great photos Anthony!
Please keep posting up as these are the type of threads that keep me coming back to Passion.
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07-01-2008
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Mythical Creature
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,895
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OOOOhhhhhh, how I can't wait for my good friends to finish building their house in Hailey! I've been out there for the snow-fun, and kept hearing tales of trails, and how Ketchum and surrounding areas are just mind boggling.
Now, there is photographic PROOF that all I've heard is in fact true.
How cool - the XC ski trails for 'commuters' must be a great network of bike trails between the towns... groomed XC ski trails to 'get to town'. Crazy!
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07-01-2008
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NedwannaB
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Dang!.....
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07-01-2008
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Idahoan
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,620
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Move on...nothing to see here..Sun Valley is actually in Colorado.
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07-01-2008
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ride like a girl
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 567
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mmm....looks like some smooth buttery smooth trails, similar to that colorado trail I was just riding. Very beautiful, nice volcanic/moon looking trail too, through the woods.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: May 2008
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Originally Posted by GhostRyder
You mtbrs out west are just spoiled senseless. That looks like an amazing place to be. Great pics, thanks for sharing.
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We pay for it, though.
Try finding housing in the Wood River Valley (Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue) for under 400k (and actually, only Bellevue would be in that range). |
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Aug 2004
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some SV shots from last week (sorry it's not anthony quality)... if you like endless singletrack, it really is one of the best places to ride... we'll be there again for 4 days this weekend and into next week!
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: May 2008
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Originally Posted by Anchorless
We pay for it, though.
Try finding housing in the Wood River Valley (Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue) for under 400k (and actually, only Bellevue would be in that range).
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I believe it. With riding like that in my backyard everyday though it seems like it'd be worth it. Beautiful part of the country that is for sure. I definitely will have to visit sometime.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Lookin good!
Great pics....again!
I'm headed there next month .... thanks for the preview.
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07-01-2008
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Mythical Creature
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Originally Posted by Anchorless
We pay for it, though.
Try finding housing in the Wood River Valley (Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue) for under 400k (and actually, only Bellevue would be in that range).
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I thought you were going to mention the winters (!) - as they are dang cold. Fantastic snow, but cold.
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07-01-2008
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NedwannaB
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I'm preety sure it was near.....
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Move on...nothing to see here..Sun Valley is actually in Colorado.
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....Bend, Oregon no?   Western Spirit better make the change in their catalog.....  |
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07-01-2008
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Bikecurious
Join Date: Aug 2007
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I call shenanigans! Those pics must have been Photoshopped (I can't believe that's a verb now). I don't think places like that exist, and even if they did you couldn't ride your bike there. If you'd like to prove me wrong please feel free to fly me out there and put me up for a few days, and feed me beer.
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07-01-2008
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mtbr member
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Hey A, did I see you parked outside of Wildlife Brewing in Victor tonight?
If so, WTF?
Wanna hit some singletrack tomorrow? (today)
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07-02-2008
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When I was in Ketchum in 2002 it was just a few months after Bike Magazine did their feature on the area and the trails there and the guys in the LBS were grumbling about the influx of all the tourists clogging up their trails. I think they were only 20% kidding. |
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07-02-2008
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A Guy Who is Going Places
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally Posted by rideit
Hey A, did I see you parked outside of Wildlife Brewing in Victor tonight?
If so, WTF?
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Weather dependent, sure. I'm heading out for a hike right now. Punch digits. |
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07-10-2008
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A Guy Who is Going Places
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Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Are all the trails of that nature, or is there some technical stuff here and there?
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Apparently there is loads of techy stuff around there. I'm headed back up next week and I think I may have to try to snuffle some of it out.
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I guess we really ought to pay Chops a visit. I better not let Troy put it off much longer.
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08-12-2009
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Bump for idaho stoke. Love those SV trails
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08-12-2009
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"bike magazine" worthy picture quality ................He will be missed
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08-12-2009
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making easy look hard
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Everytime I see a "new" anthonys post my first thought is always "oh, thank god, it was all a bad dream".... No, I didn't know him, but his photos and words have had a lasting effect on me. So many times I would drag my wife over to the computer to experience his fantastic talent. It was this particular post that inspired us to go to Sun Valley for the 4th of July 2008. We had a wonderful time.
Thanks Anthony.
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08-13-2009
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oh Lucky me
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Originally Posted by johnnyspoke
Everytime I see a "new" anthonys post my first thought is always "oh, thank god, it was all a bad dream".... No, I didn't know him, but his photos and words have had a lasting effect on me. So many times I would drag my wife over to the computer to experience his fantastic talent. It was this particular post that inspired us to go to Sun Valley for the 4th of July 2008. We had a wonderful time.
Thanks Anthony.
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