M.I.A.

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I thought that I would let you know why I have not posted anything new. This is because we all became sick, then my eldest had to have surgery, and we went to a memorial for a fellow church member. So that being said I am hoping that I/we can get out next week. I hope that you all have had some amazing hiking adventurers!

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