Truffles Feb 8, 1996 to June 28, 2011

Blessed travels my girl. You were happy to the end, full of love and ever caring. You tracked the boys with your awesome nose, you hiked the Cascades, you traveled far and wide, you filled our lives with joy. We miss you.
I know in my heart God is waiting for you with open arms. Dream on my sweet sweet Chocolate Truffles.

With love, from all of us.

Mukliteo Fathers Day Dive

Julia, Corey and I had a great dive. Visibility was very poor for the top 30 feet, kind of like swimming through vegetable oil. When we broke through the icky stuff the visibility cleared to an unbelievable distance of about 30+ feet. We saw a lot of fish and critters.

Click here to see the video..

A look back...

Still playing with the new adobe photoshop ... Will be fun to look back and see how the quality of the videos improve over time... seems grainy to me so I know I can get better... Clearly the subject matter could not be any more beautiful. see more at this link..

New Video Editing

I filled the other computer so I bought a photo and video editing computer ... I am not very good at this but here is a first go of it..

Click here for the video site.

It is Fall so what better time to look at a Leaf

This weekend I looked at the new Nissan Leaf. So now I must do the mind over reasonable need exercise.

Price $32,000 but.... never again would there be a gas bill, yes electrical bill will climb but less than a hot tub.

100 miles, before I need to start walking. Hm,,, lots of e-gas stations being built at tax payer expense, in and around King County and other communities. At a commercial charging site it will take about 30 minutes to 80% charge. Not bad I need to take more time to relax. Who knows what rate the charging will cost.

50 miles out 50 miles back... Can't go to Bellingham with out finding a charging station, can go to Renton Kent and Tukwilla. Could get over the mountains but not back home. Stop in Issaquah would be a must.

I will need to begin a log of trips I make in my Prius. How many times do I really need to go outside the 50 mile ring? How many mini trips in a day, like one to Star Bucks for coffee.. one to Lowes, over to Jamba Juice and back home. They must all count as one trip if less than 6 hours between the run.

How much do I spend in gas a year? Not too bad since I drive the Prius with 48 MPG for 10,000 mile average.

$ 7,500 tax credit, Washington State incentives, unknown exactly what that is ... (?) maybe a pass on the emissions station visit. Personally that would be almost worth it all by its self.

Oh and my favorite a chance to be teased again for being such a nerd.

Kitchen is looking better

At long last the main kitchen cabinets have been installed. Final touches are being done and pictures "developed".

Can there be a sunset with no sunrise?

Love grows strong each day,
A family does not part,
Sitting home alone.

Notes wondering why,
Path is clear in times gone by,
Ask yet do not see.

St Helens done #2

The gang...

We all had a great time ... Clouds in the morning up to about the 5000 foot mark then clear blue the rest of the day.. and yes I got to see my flowers.

Rescue Diver -- Done

Completed a rescue diver class and a crab hunt in July. Good times each.

NOAA - a done deal.

14 projects in 8 days of diving, 24 dives, lordy my ears have been tested, 30 foot, 850 yard underwater compass swim, Lift bag practice - raised a sunken boat, sunk a raised boat. Evidence collection, locate, photo and package. Jumped off two high entry dive locations, enjoyed being under the David Starr and most important of all there was MATH and I did math with funny symbols and letters. (If my 12 grade algebra teacher is reading along at home, think I actually understand how a letter can be a number now, can I get that D- changed to a C?)

My Bags are packed and I am ready to Go....

Off to NOAA Dive School, 14 days of study and underwater challenges. I will enjoy and look forward to this new level of experience. Kids know, and Julia knows.. I will be in an altered state. All will be good. So lets party Saturday the 19th. Where when I have no Idea but alcohol should be involved.

Bo goes on Vacation

Adventures of Bo...









Fine diggs in KerbyVille at the Kerbyville B&B












A sunset walk to the River...








Next Morning a zippy drive to the Oregon Caves.










Concured snow in the mountains










Short Drive to California









Lunch on the on the Jetty in Cresent City








Fine Dining in Coos Bay.

Surfing in Sea Side

and later a shower








Lucky Bo

A Little April Wind

I took a boat ride on April 2nd... Enjoyed a good ride.














Winds were 47 mph with sustained with gusts to 51 mph.
Notice the traffic on 520 ... the water was splashing over the cars.

Jim has another one! March 2010 at Anthony's

Del & Arlene make the celebration more fun :)

Looks Mighty Fine in Those Fireman Pants

Guess he found something to do Sunday... my driveway has never shown so brightly.