Above the Din

Snowonder

krf — 2009-01-18T22:07:13-08:00

Before it rained, it snowed. A lot!

We had over two feet of snow in Duvall. It was beautiful to look at and fun, until it wasn’t. While we were prepared for it personally, the cities in the area were not and probably wouldn’t be again if happened tomorrow, due to lack of equipment to handle a storm of this magnitude. Once again, I’m grateful to have neighbors and friends that stuck (trying to get unstuck) together to make our way around it. I put together a small clip of what it looked like before it all melted.

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Rained Out

krf — 2009-01-14T22:36:52-08:00

A few weeks ago, we experienced another “100 year” snow storm. It’s similar to one we had 10 years ago. We received just over 2 feet of snow over two weeks. After that, it started raining and raining—over 12 inches in parts of our mountains. The video clip shows what happened to our valley once the snow melted. I’ll be posting another clip soon from the snows we had as well. The video footage in the clip is from my latest tool - the Canon 5D Mark II (full 1080p reduced to 1/4 size). I’ll be providing some updates about that as well.

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Reading Between the Lines

krf — 2008-11-29T13:03:17-08:00

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http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com - Fun with clips and chains.

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krf — 2008-11-28T13:21:35-08:00

Comments are now off until I can rework the blog section of the site and do some upgrades and updates.

A Second Chance

krf — 2008-04-12T09:46:07-08:00

Are you in need of a cat or dog? Is your current tribe of fur balls running low? Please see our friends at Homeward Pet. They are a no-kill pet adoption center. They bring in more animals each year than they have room for. Two of our three cats are former members of the Homeward posse.

Homeward does a great job, are very professional and can hook you up with your own new best friend. There’s no need to look at pet store with so many stray and abandoned animals in need of loving homes.

If you are full on your fur quotient, there are other ways you can support this great organization. Check them out today at http://www.homewardpet.org/

Happy Birthday, Leap Year and Leap Day

krf — 2008-02-29T14:58:10-08:00

If the calendar is correct, she’s only eleven today. Being a leaper has its benefits. Happy birthday Sis.

The Earth's Shadow

krf — 2008-02-21T12:04:57-08:00

The clouds parted long enough to view the total lunar eclipse. I captured this shortly after the full eclipse. NASA’s Eclipse page provides all the details.

2008

krf — 2008-01-01T17:17:22-08:00

The year has come and gone;
passed you by again.
A new year now to use.

Glass

krf — 2007-12-26T12:30:37-08:00

[L]ong, white glass. If you’re a photographer, you know of what I speak. Mrs. Claus was kind enough to bring a new Canon lens this Christmas. I often track photo equipment and electronics (for pricing, availability, etc.) through wish lists, but I wasn’t planning on getting any of it this season. Christmas is full of surprises.

The Evergreen State

krf — 2007-11-28T18:27:49-08:00

Washington State is known for being green (and rainy), but it has a few other colors as well. View some of the state's beauty and outdoor diversity from the Sound to the mountains and beyond in the latest gallery.

Giving Thanks

krf — 2007-11-21T09:38:05-08:00

Take some time on this holiday to reflect and you may find that you have more than you thought.

A few things I'm thankful for:

Amy
Family
Friends and neighbors
Good Health
Freedom
Brave men and women who serve and protect us
A cozy bed
Hot and cold running water
Electricity
Great clients
A furnace
Four-legged friends
Drivers with insurance
Chocolate

On this Thanksgiving, let us be grateful for what we have and also for what we don't have.

Pioneer Inno XM2go

krf — 2007-09-03T21:12:28-08:00

13.5 hours, 850 miles and an open road from Seattle to Park City, Utah. We’ve taken this trip many times, but this was the first time with our portable Pioneer Inno satellite radio.

Summer is Falling

krf — 2007-09-03T19:17:59-08:00

Where did July and August go? I’m looking at September and most folks wonder if we’ve already had our one week of summer, or if Autumn has already moved into second gear. Leaves are turning shades of red, it’s been raining most of the day and The Who’s, “Rain on Me” is playing in the background. We must be in Seattle.

Happy Summer Solstice

krf — 2007-06-21T15:56:14-08:00

Use that extra two seconds of daylight wisely.

Vote Early, Vote Often

krf — 2007-05-21T18:13:43-08:00

No really, do it now. A website I worked on recently — NWsource People’s Picks 2007 — is an annual contest that lets you vote on your favorite places to eat, shop, recreate and more. If you’re a business owner, download a poster and have your patrons advertise for you. It’s completely free!