| Lauren Tjaden |
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| Adventure Expert |
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| A lifelong equestrian and competitor, Lauren is also a hang gliding, bicycling and water skiing enthusiast. She flew as a United States team member in the 2006 Women's World Hang Gliding Championships, winning silver. |
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| Lauren's Blog |
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| Diving Delight |
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| May 07, 2008 |
The colors are what surprised me the most.
Whenever I have gazed into the ocean-- even when the water was clear, or only tinted with a wisp of turquoise-- the creatures and terrain that my eyes could pick out under the waves looked muddied. I ... more |
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| The Ultimate Adventure |
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| May 01, 2008 |
| I had been warned that when it happened, the ground would tremble. I had been told that the roar of the explosion would consume the sounds of the waves rhythmically slapping the sand, the cries of the gulls, and the chatter of the children playing. ... more |
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| Skydiving with the Gladiator |
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| April 12, 2008 |
I never intended to be in the situation I found myself in last Sunday, perched on the edge of a plane’s open door at 2 miles above the earth, clipped to a strapping Italian man nicknamed “the Gladiator.”
I blame it on Linda, my boisterous, beautiful ... more |
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| Disc-Connected Canines |
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| April 12, 2008 |
| Leapin’ Lassies! You’re invited to the canine social event of the year. The Mandarin High School in Jacksonville is going to host the high flying action on May 31st, when some of the world’s most talented canine Frisbee teams leap to the challenge at ... more |
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| Action Overdose |
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| April 11, 2008 |
| About a week ago I began hoping for a rainy day, but fate was offering up nothing but perfect weather. Our refrigerator was empty except for a couple of bottles of water and a hunk of moldy cheese, litters of dust bunnies had taken up ... more |
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| Over the Limit |
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| April 04, 2008 |
| Hang on to your hats! April 4th through the 6th, street racing is going to be legal in downtown St. Petersburg. (I should add right up front that you needn’t polish up your minivan for the event. Street racing will not be legal for ... more |
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| Giddyup, Iron Girl |
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| March 27, 2008 |
| It seems when I hear people talk about fitness what is most often emphasized is lifting, puffing and sweating your way into a hot bod. Well, hey, what gal wouldn’t want to look fabulous in a teensy-weensie bikini?
Nevertheless, I think we sometimes get so focused ... more |
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| Surfing -- SO Easy! |
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| March 21, 2008 |
| I admit it. I cheated. I’m not sorry, either.
Now, the cheating I indulged in was hardly the sort of thing that would earn me eternal damnation. My friend Flavia from Quest, where I often hang glide, is a respectable surfer who has worked extensively in ... more |
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| It’s Raining Skydivers! |
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| March 14, 2008 |
| Okay, it won’t really be raining skydivers in Deland this weekend. It’s just going to seem like it. (I guess I didn’t need to tell you that. At least I sincerely hope not. Myself, I have never even seen it rain cats and dogs, or ... more |
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| Super Softball |
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| March 06, 2008 |
| Here’s your chance to soak up the sun and watch some of the best women softball players in the world battle it out. The University of Southern Florida’s Under Armour Invitational and Showcase are rapidly arriving. These division/softball tournaments are the largest held east of ... more |
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Recent Q & A for Lauren
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| Up, up and Away! (About Ballooning) |
| Asked by Janice on May 01, 2008 |
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Q: I would like to request the names and contact information for any company in Florida that provides hot air balloon rides.
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| | Horseback Riding Vacations |
| Asked by Kathy Scordato on April 29, 2008 |
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Q: We love to ride horses. Are there ranches where you can stay and ride daily?
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A: Hi Kathy,
I love horses, too! Here are a few places to get you started. Florida Eco-Safaris is located at Forever ...read more
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