Honestly how I found many of these bands was by listening to a weekly radio show that was aired on a Grand Rapids, Michigan radio station in the 80s and 90s called "Clambake." The DJ was really into...

Fireball helping with some gardening today.
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This is one of those songs I rarely listen to, but it gets stuck in my head all the time.

https://youtu.be/QezUx8jiOaI

They can be aggressive, but it seems like only when they're protecting a nest or when they've got goslings. Otherwise it seems like they pretty much mind their own business.

Ana, Ana quite Contrera...

I finally got an appointment for shot 1 (Moderna) on Monday. I'll have to drive about 25 miles to get it, but well worth it.

Well, I guess they can afford the au pair since there's no chance their kids will ever go to college.

I have a feeling what is learned from this is ultimately going to be transformative. The question is how long it will take to get there.

I've got to say I'm not really going to feel any compassion whatsoever for all the people who get sick and die from COVID after choosing not to get vaccinated.

I guess there's also a mass vax site at the fairgrounds in Monroe, so that might be another option with slightly more availability than King Co.

edit: just saw there are quite a few appointments...

The lack of a second bathroom would be way worse than the 1100 sq ft. I feel like separate bathrooms is one of the keys to a successful marriage. :)

Yes, that's what I figure.

Yes, I've heard of lots of people traveling to Yakima. That's a possibility, but I'd certainly prefer to stay local. Seattle now has four mass vaccination sites in addition to all the other options....

It almost seems like the general rule is that the more non-stick a pan starts out, the more sticky it will end up being. Those ones that are slippery as hell at first go to shit pretty quickly....

I feel the same way, but not sure my wife agrees. I'd much rather have a small house with a view and/or on the water than a 3,000 square foot house--most of which isn't really used.

Wow. And I'm stoked that I have a pension that might pay my mortgage when I retire.

The sad thing is you've got to assume this was all started by a small number of people coming into Canada and not following the 14 day quarantine requirement.

At least people are getting...

I'm finally eligible today in Washington! Hopefully I'll be able to find an appointment before too long, but I'm sure there's going to be a huge surge of people now that everyone 16 and up is...

Such a great tune...

https://youtu.be/8z9h2nO5SIo

That looks extremely unlikely. Does look like a spring skiing classic, though!

That sucked. My wife got an alert on her phone, so we watched the final three innings. So close.

I've been having trouble going to sleep at night because I keep needing to update before I shutdown...

There was a story in the Seattle Times a day or two ago about the governor rolling back three counties to phase 2 due to increases in cases. The comments were predictable. One I particularly enjoyed...

Taking a break from the outstanding stoke for a second, how's the COVID situation looking right now in Whistler? Do things seem to be improving yet?

Body position in general. If I gave lessons to anyone who didn't have a competitive swimming background the absolute first thing I'd work on would be body position. Reducing drag is easier than...

Agreed.

I hear you. I'm a distance swimmer so I always get my money's worth :)



Let me guess: Joe Bernal.

Josh Davis used a similar plan a couple years ago when he swam a 1:38 200 free and 4:33 500 free at age 42. He could only swim during his lunch hour, so he'd warm up and then do 20x50 on 1:00 at his...

That's awesome. Were you able to hold a steady pace for all 15? If so I'm really impressed since you're just getting back in.

I lucked out big time when I went last October. It had been both crowded as hell and smoky almost right up to when I went (early October). But the weather was great, the leaves were turning, and it...

Gotta admit it looks good.

I think you're right. It's interesting because I saw many people asking where to get the J&J vaccine, probably because they like the idea of the single dose. After this I suspect the demand for it...

The J&J pause is frustrating. Anyone have any idea how long we should expect this pause could last, assuming the incidence of clots is, in fact, very low as the current data would seem to indicate?

Yes, I'm the man :)

Well, I'm still at it anyway! Last year I was forced out of the water from March till May since all the pools were closed. Got into the lake as soon as it was warm enough and...

I doubt she'll suffer any severe financial consequences. She will have to suffer the ignominy of killing someone for the rest of her life, though.

Crazy. When I heard about this I thought for sure it would be a rookie.

It could be delicious, I guess...
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I want to know the effect strapping all this crap onto the outside of your vehicle has on both fuel economy and wind noise. I guess it's worth it to look so cool. :)

Reminds of the scene in Raising Arizona where the John Goodman character robs the banks and says "Everybody freeze! Everybody down on the ground!" and an old man says "so which one is it going to be,...

Do they use the truck to transport lions or something?

Beautiful morning in Pugetopolis.
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I've got a friend who more or less only posts on Instagram to show his knives, guns, and watches. I'll be shocked if he doesn't buy a decked out Sprinter within the next year.

edit: just checked...

I checked the Alpental site just after I posted and it said all lots were full at 9:30, so presumably plenty of people made it up.

Just saw that the pass is currently closed. Curious if LBD has been postponed?

This RV is named "Breaking Bad Ass."

None for that. You'd need mosquito netting, maybe a hammock or two, slack line...

I'd prefer my bespoke interior to at least have a damn window. Maybe the entire ceiling is a skylight.

Classic ska

https://youtu.be/jPT5rX_2Pao

Are you required to be dressed in fatigues to even drive that?

Dammit, wish I could go. Maybe next year!