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About timfruth

Longtime public educator who retired. Love the outdoors and rapidly adjusting to a new me.

Take a Trip, Never Leave the Farm Chapter 2

Posted on February 5, 2019 by timfruth

Once again I found myself at home on a day that I had off but my lovely wife, Carolyn went off to work. One of my individual goals is to discover all that the Phoenix Parks Department has to offer … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Uncategorized | Tagged Apache Wash Trail, Badger Brawl Trail, Cliff Walk Trail, Esplanade Trail, Phoenix Parks Department, Sonoran Preserve | Leave a comment

Sweetest Hangover: I Don’t Need No Cure

Posted on February 3, 2019 by timfruth

If there’s a cure for this I don’t want it I don’t want it If there’s a remedy I’ll run from it From it Think about it all the time Never let it out of my mind ‘Cause I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Road Trip, Sedona, Uncategorized | Tagged Carolyn Fruth, Cow Pies Trail, Craft Beer, Diana Ross, Hangover Trail, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, Munds Wagon Trail, Red Rock, Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, Sedona Beer Company, Sweetest Hangover | 2 Comments

Take a Trip, Never Leave the Farm Chapter One

Posted on January 29, 2019 by timfruth

We thought it was kind of handy, Take a trip and never leave the farm! Jim Stafford. Describes how I feel about all the hiking adventures available in the Phoenix Parks. My goal has been to discover more opportunities and hikes … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Uncategorized | Tagged Hiking, Ocotillo Trail, Phoenix Parks Department, Sidewinder Trail, Sonoran Preserve, Tim Fruth | Leave a comment

Re”Deem”ing Hikes In The Hills

Posted on January 17, 2019 by timfruth

Deem Hills that is. I made a commitment that I would hike in local Phoenix park areas that to be honest, I didn’t know they existed. Phoenix Parks Department has done a marvelous job in preserving and creating an urban … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Uncategorized | Tagged Deem Hills, Hiking, Phoenix Parks Department, Tim Fruth | Leave a comment

Back On The Wagon Trail

Posted on January 13, 2019 by timfruth

With several days off and some nice weather forecasted, Carolyn and I jumped in the car and headed to Sedona after I got off of work. Being a Thursday, traffic was not too bad and we arrived at the Hilton … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Breweries, Hiking, Road Trip, Uncategorized | Tagged 928 Local, Carolyn Fruth, Craft Beer, Cucina Rustica, Hiking, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, Munds Wagon Trail, PJ's Village, Red Rock, Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Wanderlust Brewing Company | Leave a comment

Beautiful Day

Posted on January 7, 2019 by timfruth

It was a beautiful day Don’t let it get away Beautiful day Touch me Take me to that other place Reach me I know I’m not a hopeless case What you don’t have you don’t need it now What you … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Breweries, Hiking, Uncategorized | Tagged Abnormal Beer Company, Barleymash, Beautiful Day, Carolyn Fruth, Costco, Craft Beer, Hiking, Ironside Fish and Oyster, Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Hike, San Diego, Second Chance Beer Company, Southwest Airlines, U2 | Leave a comment

Running Down A Dream: NYC Marathon Adventure Begins

Posted on November 18, 2016 by timfruth

Yeah runnin’ down a dream That never would come to me Workin’ on a mystery, goin’ wherever it leads Runnin’ down a dream Tom Petty Carolyn and I have been on a mission to enjoy life to its fullest and … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Breweries, Family, Road Trip, Running, Uncategorized | Tagged American Airlines, Brooklyn Lager, Carolyn F, Coney Island Brewing Company, Empire State Building, Four Peaks Brewery, Grand Central Oyster Bar, Heartland Brewery, Javits Center, JFK Airport, NYC Marathon, Roosevelt Hotel, Sky Harbor Airport, TGI Fridays, Tom Petty, Uber | Leave a comment

Counting Stars: Everything That Kills Me Makes Me Feel Alive

Posted on September 20, 2016 by timfruth

Lately, I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep Dreaming about the things that we could be But baby, I’ve been, I’ve been praying hard Said no more counting dollars We’ll be counting stars Yeah we’ll be counting stars I see this … Continue reading →

Posted in Grand Canyon, Hiking, Relationships, Road Trip, Spiritual, Uncategorized | Tagged Bacon, Breakfast, Bright Angel Trail, Carolyn Fruth, Counting Stars, Craft Beer, Dunkin Donuts, El Tovar, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Brewery, Grand Canyon Brewing Company, Grand Canyon Hikes, Hiking, Jordyn Fruth, Maswik Lodge, New Belgium, One Republic, Phantom Ranch, Smashburger, Tim Fruth, Williams | 1 Comment

Field of Screams

Posted on August 29, 2016 by timfruth

On Friday, August 19, 2016 the Payson Roundup sports section published an article written by Keith Morris concerning the condition of Payson High School Longhorn Field. Field of Screams by Keith Morris Morris hammers home the point that the field might not be … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Education, Football, Football, High School Football, Payson, Uncategorized | Tagged Barb Underwood, Friday Night Football, Jake Swartwood, Josh Anderson, Keith Morris, Longhorn Field, Matt Van Camp, Payson High School, Payson Longhorns, Payson Roundup, Payson School District, Shane Keith, Tim Fruth | 1 Comment

Colin Kaepernick: Sit Him or Start Him?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by timfruth

Most of you are probably like me when it comes to an upcoming NFL season. I am excited and always look forward to watching games and highlights plus getting involved in Fantasy Football and rooting for my favorite players and … Continue reading →

Posted in Football, National Football League, Uncategorized | Tagged Colin Kaepernick, NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Tim Fruth | Leave a comment

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