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Pictures of Lucy – Lindsay’s New Black Lab Puppy!

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We spent a great weekend with the Murray’s at their new cabin in Leavenworth and picked up Lindsay’s new puppy on the way home. We worked with a breeder in Lake Forest Park (also named Lucy!) and we really liked her.  When we pulled into the breeder’s house Sally and Ivy Watkins were there – they are getting a puppy from a different litter from the same breeder. Lucy is a sweet black lab who loves Lindsay very much. She is very cute and cuddly and ALL puppy!

Kalalau Trail/Na Pali Coast Hike Notes & Photos

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We just returned from the 14th annual Boyz Hike and what a doozy this was. I’ve been to Kauai a few times, but seeing the Island from an unspoiled and undeveloped perspective was truely amazing. The Northshore of Kauai (out past Hanalai Bay) is lush, varied, breathtaking, sunny and at time – steep :-).  Kalalau Beach is one of the most beautiful places on the planet – it’s got to be.  The group included Greg Latimer (organizer – thanks Greg!), Eric Plateau (in from Chicago), John Dossett (Portland), Will Shortt (Eugene), John Gerberding, Dave Dawson, Ralph Murray and Myself (Seattle). Highlights of the trip include:

  • Direct flight to Lihue from Seattle – Fly Alaska Airlines!
  • Dinner at Duke’s and Playing Pool at NaWiliWili Tavern.
  • Snorkeling around Poipu.
  • Hike around Waimea Canyon – Mark Twain called this the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. Stunning.
  • Dave getting stuck with Urchin Needles Saturday Afternoon while having a sunset snorkel.
  • 11 Mile Hike into Kalalau Beach and jumping into the surf and fresh water fall.
  • Fresh water pool in Cave on beach.
  • Beach volleyball and beach frisbee golf including Eric’s hole in one on the cave/water hole.
  • Hiking up to Big Pool for swimming (killer day hike/trail!).
  • Meeting local hippies.
  • Big stars at night. With no ambient light, the stars were very bright and distinct.
  • Getting rained on and not caring because we were covered and warm by the fire.
  • Spending quality time with friends from cities both near and far.

Below are my photos from the trip. I can’t wait to see everyone else’s. Click on the photos for a bigger version of the slideshow.

Jackson’s First Cub Scout Camp Out at Blake Island

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In mid-September, Jackson and I attended the first cub scout camp out of our career – and it was awesome! We had never been to Blake Island before and this was a great opportunity to get to know the other kids and dads in our pack including the leaders. It was a little wet and windy (welcome to the Pacific Northwest) but the kids had a blast, the dad’s drank coffee, we all built fires and participated in lots of fun events.

Highlights of the weekend included:

  • Packing up all of our gear in a couple of backpacks and a wagon
  • Meeting all the other kids and dads at the Pier to go on the boat
  • Running around on the beach with the other kids
  • Building camp fires
  • Creating and practicing a Den 7 cheer
  • Creating and performing a Den 7 skit (the ugliest Cub Scout in the World!). Jackson was the barker on this skit and it was hilarious
  • Getting the whittling chip (safety training) so that Jackson can have a pocket knife and know how to use it safely.
  • Pack camp fire when the Akila from the future showed up to talk to us
  • Getting our Bobcat badge
  • Getting a sea otter badge by going swimming in the sound – both son and dad had to do it!
  • Learning how to cook salmon Native American style (on sticks, butterflied over a smoldering fire)

Below are pictures from the weekend. Click on the images to get a full screen slideshow. Enjoy!

Italy Day 16 – Leaving Vernazza, Last Night in Rome

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What a sad day it was to leave Vernazza. We had such a lovely time and enjoyed the sun, food and people immensely. Packing up was a pain and hauling all of those bags down the long stairs was no fun. We had a nice breakfast and then a short train ride to La Spezia where Michelle and I ventured out to hunt down some lunch for the clan. Found a great kabob/gyro house and some yummy boxes of wine. Then a four hour train ride to Rome where Lindsay and I engaged in a wicked Cribbage battle royale.

In Rome, we found a nice old man to carry our bags to the hotel (OK, on a big hand truck and he was short but BEEFY). Stayed at the Hotel Torino again and went to our favorite Sardinian restaurant for our last meal in Italy. We had a wonderful time with Adriana, two new friends from Verona, lots of Mirto and a lovely walk back to the hotel. Quite the wind down from lots of travel and a wonderful trip.