Tsunami 2010
Feb 28th, 2010 by admin
…so I survived the great Tsunami of 2010… Well, maybe not so “great” as it was “exciting”. As it turns out, the event wasn’t anywhere near the impact of the big one in 1960 generated by another earthquake from Chile. …and that’s OK – everyone stayed dry and the Islands breathed a collective sigh of relief.
- Manini Beach during 2010 Tsunami - 12:30 PM
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The Aloha Continues
Mar 23rd, 2009 by admin
During Bo’s Spring Break, he decided that as a newly minted 21 year old, he wanted to attend the 2009 Kona Brewfest. I was planning on going as well so everything came together and we had a blast!
A Hawaiian Christmas
Dec 29th, 2008 by Jack
Timing is everything. A few days before the “50 year winter storm” hits Whidbey Island, Suzanne and I arrived at the “Love Shack” in Kona to spend some time at our home away from home over the Holidays. Bo was able to join us right after Christmas for a few weeks during his winter break from UND. Hard to believe its December:
12 Hour Enduro at PIR
Oct 30th, 2008 by Jack
On a crisp, clear Fall day in Portland International Raceway our team of 6 drivers covered over a thousand miles and 510 laps in Mike Helton’s BMW M3. The event was the “12 Hours of the Cascades” put on by the Cascade Sports Car Club . The result was an astounding first in our P1 class and a second place overall.
Fighter Pilot For A Day
Aug 12th, 2008 by Jack
Bo takes to the air in the Air Combat “Fighter Pilot for a Day” program - a civilian dog fighting school. This fighter pilot experience includes some classroom training and an hour “dogfight” in a SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Italian aeorobatic aircraft that flies like a small jet. The aircraft is fitted with onboard cameras and a tracking system that verifies an air-to-air “kill”. Everything is real except the bullets!
On The Road Again…
Jul 30th, 2008 by Jack
…and so it begins…
Apr 25th, 2008 by Jack
Notice anything missing in the following picture?
Click on the link below for a hint!
A New York Minute…
Mar 31st, 2008 by Jack
Somehow in all my years of travelling I missed New York, so this was my first visit - albeit a brief one - and we managed to pack a lot into just a few days.
A Wedding in Guatemala
Mar 22nd, 2008 by Jack
It’s not often I wear a tux, but for my Dad and now wife Cheryl, I made an exception in the fashion department. …not to mention lugging it all the way down to Guatemala for the wedding. As it turns out, this trip turned out to be fantastic in so many ways - spending time with family, seeing old friends and meeting new ones, and traveling to places like this beach in Santiago Atitlan:
Why Guatemala? …well, click below for the rest of the story and some great photos.
Our little pal Leon 1991 - 2008
Mar 21st, 2008 by SGuttman1
17 years ago I went to the Eastgate Humane Society and a little 4 week old kitten sat in the corner of the cage… At that moment, I knew this little critter and I would have a bond that would be unlike any other pet, the rest is the history of a relationship that spanned from being a terror cat to being my loving kitty soul mate. Anyone who has spent time with Leon has a story to tell about their encounters with him. He was anything but ordinary… Leon had a wonderful life and we were blessed to have him apart of ours. He died in the company of friends - whom I am deeply grateful to have had around when we were not here to be with him. He is now resting on our property with a beautiful white peony to mark his territory. Thank you to all who have said so many comforting words to ease our loss.
Mauna Kea’s Back Country
Mar 2nd, 2008 by Jack
In the shadow of Mauna Kea, Mana Road winds it’s way 45 miles from the southeastern flank near Saddle Road around 6500′ in elevation to it’s northern face in Waimea. In the 1800’s, this was a cattle trail on the Parker Ranch. There are still a lot of cattle along with Koa tree forests, ponds full of Nene geese, a beautiful wildlife refuge and amazing scenery.
2008 Southern Festival of Speed
Feb 23rd, 2008 by Jack
This is the “motor-head version” of our trip to New Zealand for the 2008 Southern Festival of Speed comprised of three race weekends at Ruapuna, Levels and Teretonga. I have included YouTube links to in-car videos at all race tracks and lots of photo and commentary on racing in New Zealand.
