Author Archives: Joe Cummings

About Joe Cummings

Aquarius. Traveler. Gamer. Writer. A New Parent. 4 of these things are easy. One is not. But the journey is that much better for the new people in my life. A life I want to share with others, to help them, maybe, to make them feel less alone, sure, to connect with the greater world, absolutely.

Closing Stories From Whistler

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Joe Cummings

When I was still hunting for information about the most romantic place to propose in Whistler, I went all old-school and phoned someone. In this case, the Blackcomb customer service line. Hey, they said call about anything, so I did. … Continue reading →

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The Proposal Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Ok, so the day had arrived. In the morning, it felt like I had eaten 30 chocolate bars in 15 minutes, (which I have done, and no, I’m not proud of it.) My heart raced. My stomach felt all oogie. … Continue reading →

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The Proposal

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Joe Cummings

If there’s only one thing a guy has to get right in life, it’s a marriage proposal. Or at least, that’s my way of thinking. Bugger up a first date, it’s recoverable. Forget to change the oil, you can hire … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Whistler | Tagged engagement, engagement ring, humor, humour, proposal, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, weddings, whistler | 1 Comment

Top 5 Things To Do In Oregon

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Joe Cummings

We didn’t come close to doing it all, but if you happen to be near Lincoln City, here are a few suggestions. Dune buggying. Ok, this is a no brainer. If you are anywhere near any place that has dunebuggy … Continue reading →

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Oregon Wrap-up

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Joe Cummings

We made it home without having to stop to buy books or bras. Looking back, we did so much on that adventure. Not great, epic things, but there were so many little moments that I’ll remember. Not all those moments … Continue reading →

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Top Eight Things To Threaten Your Passengers With While Driving

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Joe Cummings

If I was a better step-dad, I wouldn’t have to resort to threats. But, hey, they’re a part of my repertoire and I’m not afraid to use them. We had a lot of driving to do so it was sometimes … Continue reading →

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Dune

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Joe Cummings

The one thing we HAD to do was go dune-buggy riding. It’s kind of like going on a roller coaster but with a lot more sand in your butt. I’d hope we could go to Arrakis, but I’ve been told … Continue reading →

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Planes and Blimps and a Guppy

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Day 5 Oregon the airplane museum 2 museums in one day? How would that work out? Well, to be fair, one was more a cheese factory than a museum, but I’m sure you can hear the boys’ eyes rolling when … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Parenting, Travel | Tagged A-7 Corsair, baba, blimp, cheese factory, George Lucas, ice cream, NAS, national air station, the phantom menace, tillamook, ww2 | Leave a comment

Oregon Day 5 – A Cheesy Adventure

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

There is no reason a cheese factory should be any fun. I mean, it’s a factory. It makes cheese. It’s not like you’ll be seeing the cirque du soleil. Or a real hobbit. But it’s one of the MUST-SEE things … Continue reading →

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Day 5 Oregon – Family History

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Let me set the stage. A long drive to the cheese factory in Tillamook. In the Rav 4, me, driving, the Prettiest-girl-in-the-world, navigating, the Oldest and Youngest in the back seat, and Baba jammed between them. It could have been … Continue reading →

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