more Port Townsend photos

On July 20, 2013July 17, 2013 By Rick McIn cycling, food, friends, health & fitness, photosLeave a comment

This is the last of them. 🙂

Diana training for her upcoming 50 miler

I’ve seen a LOT of wild animals in my day. But very few raccoons.

That’s the family that tried to take up residence in Carrie’s treehouse.

Nice place to retire …

more random Port Townsend, Washington photos

Jeni likes nearby Sequim as a retirement town. She grew up there.

… Sequim lies within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and receives on average less than 16 inches (410 mm) of rain per year—about the same as Los Angeles, California—and has given itself the nickname of Sunny Sequim. …

Tumbl Trak slip and slide

On July 19, 2013July 17, 2013 By Rick McIn friends, health & fitnessLeave a comment

Here’s the use of Tumbl Trak air mats you won’t read about on their website. 🙂

Set up for RACES …

More photos of the Parks and Rec picnic organized by Carrie and Chris.

GASLAND – the film

On July 5, 2013June 29, 2013 By Rick McIn climate change, health & fitness, movies, product complaintsLeave a comment

GASLAND – (2010) Directed by Josh Fox. Winner of Special Jury Prize – Best US Documentary Feature – Sundance 2010.

… what comes out of the ground with that natural gas?

How does it affect our air and drinking water?

GASLAND is a powerful personal documentary that confronts these questions with spirit, strength, and a sense of humor. When filmmaker Josh Fox receives his cash offer in the mail, he travels across 32 states to meet other rural residents on the front lines of fracking. He discovers toxic streams, ruined aquifers, dying livestock, brutal illnesses, and kitchen sinks that burst into flame.

He learns that all water is connected and perhaps some things are more valuable than money. …

Click PLAY or watch a trailer on YouTube.

Gasland currently holds a 97% rating on the film site Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews. …

Craziest Video You’ll Watch All Day

On June 29, 2013June 27, 2013 By Rick McIn happiness, health & fitnessLeave a comment

People are … CRAZY.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Thanks Tammi

(via Gizmodo)

sailing a MOTH

On June 16, 2013June 17, 2013 By Rick McIn health & fitnessLeave a comment

Have you heard of Moth Class racing?

Pretty hairy.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Warren likes this kind of adrenalin rush.

Adventure Sports Week – Idaho

On May 28, 2013May 27, 2013 By Rick McIn friends, health & fitnessLeave a comment

Physical education, health and recreation professor Dr. Jeni McNeal will mountain bike 60 miles, run 15 miles and kayak 5-10 miles, all solo, on June 8 in The Crux and the Crucible Adventure Race in Athol, Idaho.

The race starts at 9 a.m. and must be finished within 30 hours. …

Professor roughs it in the wild

Adventure Sports Week

T-fal Actifry Low-Fat Multi-Cooker

On May 15, 2013May 13, 2013 By Rick McIn food, health & fitness, McCharles family, product endorsementsLeave a comment

My family loves this device.

… a low fat cooker that enables you to cook tasty dishes while reducing the amount of fat …

The food is evenly cooked thanks to the stirring paddle and the pulse heat system …

.. clean up is a breeze. The removable pan, lid, paddle, and tablespoon are all dishwasher-safe. …

Amazon

($179.94)