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Best Shoes for Caving

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When it comes to caving shoes, lots of people have strong opinions as to what you should wear. Some prefer hiking boots. Others say, “No, you want a thin-soled shoe like the converse tennis shoe, so you can slip through narrow passages and bend at the ankle.

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Personally, I don’t care, as long as you can keep with the group.

Recently, I saw perhaps the most amazing shoes ever in the cave.

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Love Culture four inch basket weave heels. Worn by model Harshita.

Shown here in “King’s Row” at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

I’m speechless.

Heavyweight Boxer in the Cave

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Joe Harris was on my cave tour today. Joe is a retired heavyweight boxer nicknamed “Cut and Shoot.”

“Joe was a heavyweight contender during the 1950s. He won his first 23 fights, including consecutive wins against Willi Besmanoff, Bob Baker and Willie Pastrano, and was named Ring Magazine‘s progress of the year for 1957.

Before the bout Roy was on the cover of Sports Illustrated.[4] In August 1958, Harris was given a title shot by world champion Floyd Patterson. Harris knocked down the champion in the second round of their fight, but was himself knocked down four times…” (Wikkipedia)

After the cave tour, Joe and I sat and talked about boxing a bit.

“Joe, give me one piece of advice about boxing,” I begged.

“Duck” Joe replied without missing a beat.

He went on to give me some of his best boxing advice, and I was thrilled.

You never know who is going to be on your cave tour. What fun.

Wherein I Eat Mountain Lion

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Last night I ate my first mountain lion. It tastes like pork. The cowboys at Avalanche Outfitters in Redstone, Colorado really know how to cook it up. Nate is such a good cook, he could probably BBQ one of his old saddles and I’d never even know the difference. Come to think of it, where’s that old saddle Heidi dropped off?

New Children’s Picture Book

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Contact: Jerry Begly 970-963-3815 or jerry@jerrybegly.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4-24-10

New Book by Marble Cartoonist

“Dad, the Tooth Fairy Didn’t Come!”

Treesock Press

(Marble)- Who knows more about the Tooth Fairy than local cartoonist Jerry Begly? He’s the father of
seven children, and a kid’s ski instructor at Snowmass ski area.

In his new picture book, “Dad, the Tooth Fairy Didn’t Come!”, Jerry captures the perfect “Oh no!” moment all parents face: forgetting to exchange money for teeth. To make matters worse, the Tooth Fairy really starts missing deliveries when the family begins growing. The result? Tie-on Tooth Fairy wings, a mountain of teeth in the living room (complete with ski lift and a train), and a mysterious “hero” who will win your heart and mind.

“Dad, the ”Tooth Fairy Didn’t Come!” is 48 pages of wacky cartoons that were put together at Jerry’s Marble home using on-site solar and wind power. “I think this is the first childrens’s book with that distinction,” said Jerry from his art studio that sits off the grid and has a commanding view of the Marble valley.

“Dad, the Tooth Fairy Didn’t Come!” debuted February, 2010, and copies have already made their way to England, Brazil, Canada, and China, as well as from coast to coast in the U.S.

A graduate of Colorado Mountain College, Jerry Begly has been a freelance cartoonist in the Roaring Fork Valley for several years. His cartoons have appeared in numerous books, newspapers, and trade publications, as well as pop culture items like t-shirts and hats.

News staff interested in reviewing the book, or interviewing Jerry, can receive a complimentary copy by contacting Jerry Begly at 970-963-3815, or emailing him at jerry@jerrybegly.com .

“Dad, the Tooth Fairy Didn’t Come!” is available for purchase at www.jerrybegly.com/book , and is a production of Treesock Press.

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Uncle Jerry’s Carbon Footprint Snowshoes

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Now that global warming is in full swing, it’s time for all citizens of the world to do their part. Time is of the essence, as they say. So in the spirit of rescuing the planet from certain catastrophe, I have GOOD NEWS to share with my readers. I am now selling Uncle Jerry’s Carbon Footprint Snowshoes. These snowshoes will not fix the world’s problem of global warming, but they will “soften the blow, and spread the wealth” as we say in our marketing department. Uncle Jerry’s Carbon Footprint Snowshoes are a piece of paper that you buy from me which states that I won’t do a certain carbon emitting thing for a stated period of time, and you will be able to do the infraction stated on the snowshoe.  

By buying my Carbon Footprint Snowshoes, you can do the things that burden your conscience, as far as producing CO2 goes, and I will NOT do certain CO2 producing things, like wearing lipstick, for the specified period of time. This arrangement will ease your conscience and make me a wealthy man. 

The snowshoes are available in all sizes, and will fit all budgets. See the price list below for Carbon Footprint Snowshoes to fit YOUR needs!

2009 Uncle Jerry’s Carbon Footprint Snowshoe Price Schedule:

$19.95- The Snowshoe Hairy Conniptious Fit- 
I won’t turn on the subfloor heat in my house for 2 weeks. In exchange, you get to drive to the mall, buy 3 items made in China, and drink a Starbucks coffee. If the temperature dips below 35 degrees Farenheit in my house, you may need to buy my extended Snowshoe Warranty for $9.98 plus tax.

$49.95- Tweety Bird Special-
My family will eat organic oatmeal daily for 4 weeks straight. In return, you get to watch TV for 22 hours straight while laying in bed with the electric blanket turned on to “6”. In addition, you will be allowed to toast an entire loaf of bread during the 22 hours.

$198.95- The Two-faced Special-
I will give up flying first class to Germany,Helsinki, and Florida for one year. In return, you get to leave the lights on for one year when you leave your second home to attend climate summits and political rallies. In addition, you get to idle your car for up to one hour on the 2 days of your choice.

$599.98-Yeti-
I will lay in bed at night with ALL of the lights off for 3 years, not including leap years. You get to travel by either cruise ship,airliner, or Formula One race car to 3 different continents.

$7998.95-Oh Mama! 
My family will give up caviar, helium balloons from Russia, lightning bug festivals, and hip hop concerts for life. In exchange, you may eat caviar, buy helium balloons from Russia, attend lightning bug festivals, and wreck yourself at hip hop concerts for life.

$200,000,000,000.00-The Two Hundred Billion Dollar Snowshoe-
This is probably the best deal in the Carbon Footprint Snowshoe line. For this low price, I will keep all of the islands of the world from sinking, prevent hurricanes, tornadoes, and locust plagues, ensure that there is no famine, war, or drought, and cause harmony to ring throughout the land. Act now, and I will throw in this nifty potato peeler. 

Uncle Jerry’s Carbon Footprint Snowshoes are sure to be a hot item this Christmas. They make great stocking stuffers and are more ecofriendly than a lump of coal. In addition, we have the lowest prices on the web for carbon offset credits. Our prices can’t be beat. Not by any carbon traders in the world.  
So if you are looking to ease your conscience, or just want to get back to the good old days of indulgences, look no farther than Uncle Jerry’s Carbon Footprint Snowshoes. They’re hip, they’re helpful, and if everybody bought some, I’d be a rich man.

(This blog was printed on 100% post organic digital VGA formatted glass.)