Author Archives: Greg Fischer

Running DNR Runs Boston: Go, Go, Go!

Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2009 by Greg Fischer
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Destinations the Bayliss Library

Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by Greg Fischer

Have you ever driven down Bayliss Road on your way to I-5 and wondered about the little library there?

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Destinations – Ashland’s Railroad District

Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 by Greg Fischer

In my first post about Ashland I wrote about how this small town lures me in ways beyond its well-known Shakespeare Festival. Now I’d like to acquaint you with an area that unfortunately many visitors miss: the Railroad District.

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Destinations – Double shot of Ashland, Hold the Shakespeare

Posted on Monday, April 6, 2009 by Greg Fischer

ASHLAND, OREGON (from the Ashland Chamber of Commerce with permission) Don’t get me wrong. The reason I first went to Ashland in 2002 at the not so tender age of 46 was to see some plays. And that’s always a … Continue reading →

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Running Im in for the Eugene Marathon

Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 by Greg Fischer

After hemming and hawing due to the trouble with my left foot shortly before the Bidwell Classic, I threw my hat in the ring (along with the $95 entry fee) for the Eugene Marathon on 3 May. I still have … Continue reading →

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Airlines Are you ready for Secure Flight?

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Greg Fischer

OK, I thought Id scare you with this ominous, 1984-ish term. Are you shaking? Really, you shouldnt be. Heres all that you need to be ready for. Effective 1 May 2009, the Transportation Security Administration requires that airlines and travel … Continue reading →

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Car rental – AAA and AARP discounts

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Greg Fischer

When booking a car rental two common membership discounts you may qualify for are either AAA or AARP. While Hertz is AAA’s official car rental partner (and offers a number of special deals and extra benefits to AAA members), Budget … Continue reading →

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Destinations – Bay Area Fast Crossings with FasTrak

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 by Greg Fischer

      When coming back from the Bay Area have you ever sat in traffic on 80 or 680 waiting to pay your bridge toll, gazing enviously at the folks zipping past you in the FasTrak lanes? Well then, … Continue reading →

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Destinations Orovilles Western Pacific Brewing & Dining

Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 by Greg Fischer

I first read about a new Butte County brewery in an Enterprise-Record article from 6 February. A new brewery close by was intriguing enough, but when its location was the old Western Pacific depot in Oroville the value proposition further … Continue reading →

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Running Bidwell Classic 2009

Posted on Sunday, March 8, 2009 by Greg Fischer

.. HALF-MARATHON, JUST BEFORE START OF RACE This years Bidwell Classic took place under perfect conditions. Last weekends rain turned into yesterdays sunshine and temperatures custom made for a splendid 13-mile run in the park. Congratulations to all of the … Continue reading →

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