Tag Archives: Pentax Optio W90

Birding With Booker

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

For those of you who are not dialed into the world of photography, or who don’t keep up with the latest technological advancements in digital cameras, it’s possible that you would not know about “Super Zoom” cameras.  I’ll admit that … Continue reading →

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Big Sur VanSlam

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

“Well my bags are packed, I’m ready to go”…. Or so the song lyrics go. Of course I’d been packed and ready to go for days. So here is the basic idea: Suzie and I link up with Leane, Richie … Continue reading →

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Deadman’s Slough

Posted on January 25, 2014 by

Finally we had a day where the marine layer of freezing fog took pity on me and decided to fade away in mid-morning.  Perfect timing because Travis, Booker and I were going paddling.  I picked up the boys and we … Continue reading →

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Winter Kayaking on Jetty Island

Posted on December 29, 2013 by

It was about 37 degrees, the sky was a slate grey color, and there was a thick marine layer of fog right on the deck… Yep, that sounds like kayak season to me. Bundled up in fleece and waterproofs I … Continue reading →

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Chuckanut S-24-O

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Ok first off let’s get this concept of S-24-O out of the way.  S-24-O is an acronym referring to a Sub- 24 hour- Overnight.  I think it was first “coined” by Grant Petersen in Adventure Cyclist magazine as a concept … Continue reading →

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Icefield MotoRaid

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

19 August 2012 Sunday morning found us riding north on Hwy 9 under cool, cloudy skies.  We crossed the US – Canada border at Sumas and continued east on the Trans Can (Hwy 1) to the town of Hope BC.  … Continue reading →

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Still A “Wild” River

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

There was a time when the lower reaches of the Snohomish River was the bustling hub of industry, commerce, transportation, and manufacturing in the Everett region.  Back 150 years ago there were few roads, and those that were around were fairly … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at the Beach

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

Let’s just start this adventure with a giant thank you to my daughter Leane.  It was Leane that put the whole “Breakfast at the Beach” idea into motion.  What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning… and much of … Continue reading →

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Dudes in Paradise

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Well we’re back from an adventure filled trip to the island of Maui in Hawaii, and I just finished editing some 250 images and countless hours of video.  I wanted to post some images here but I’m having a really difficult … Continue reading →

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Skagit Island Kayak

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

It was a beautiful day for a little kayak trip.  My destination was a tiny little rock called Skagit Island, that sits just inside Whidbey Island. A check of the tides and currents revealed that I was going to see … Continue reading →

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