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We are back out of the wilderness and fun that was PAPA fest. It was a good time, I might blog about it a little later, good and disappointing, but overall it was a nice little trip. The kiddo did great with tent camping and handled the hot summer days pretty well. We aren’t home [...]

04:37 Tommy Denander & Friends "Desert Island" 03:14 Lars Eric Mattsson "Colors" 05:09 Steve Vai "Feathers" 06:00 Terry Syrek "Temple Of The Absurd" 04:09 M. Friedman & M. Vasquez "The Brightest Star Of All" 04:22 David Valdes "Temple In The Cellar" 03:49 Randy Coven "Poem" 04:02 Milan Polak "Utopia" 05:09 Carlos Creator "Dialogues At The Moon" 05:38 Mistheria & Friends "When You WIs

Na trama, Strange Wilderness é o nome de um programa de aventuras na natureza sem audiência que, para recuperar público, decide que vai conseguir imagens exclusivas do Pé-Grande. Allen Covert, Kevin Heffernan, Ashley Scott, Peter Dante, Harry Hamlin, Robert Patrick, Joe Don Baker, Jeff Garlin e o lendário Ernest Borgnine estão no elenco. O roteiro e a direção são de Fred Wolf, ex-Saturday

Na trama, Strange Wilderness é o nome de um programa de aventuras na natureza sem audiência que, para recuperar público, decide que vai conseguir imagens exclusivas do Pé-Grande. Allen Covert, Kevin Heffernan, Ashley Scott, Peter Dante, Harry Hamlin, Robert Patrick, Joe Don Baker, Jeff Garlin e o lendário Ernest Borgnine estão no elenco. O roteiro e a direção são de Fred Wolf, ex-Saturday

Na trama, Strange Wilderness é o nome de um programa de aventuras na natureza sem audiência que, para recuperar público, decide que vai conseguir imagens exclusivas do Pé-Grande. Allen Covert, Kevin Heffernan, Ashley Scott, Peter Dante, Harry Hamlin, Robert Patrick, Joe Don Baker, Jeff Garlin e o lendário Ernest Borgnine estão no elenco. O roteiro e a direção são de Fred Wolf, ex-Saturday

I still can’t believe it. It’s been 40 or so years since that fateful summer. My buddies Steve and Larry and I were around 12 years of age when we were dropped off early in the day on a rainy, muddy little trail of a road off Highway 135 north of Gunnison, Colorado up toward Kebler Pass.The mission: follow trails up Pass Creek through the West Elk Wilderness Area, cross Swampy and Castle Passe

AP - The sun hadn’t even started to rise over the Quabbin Reservoir before would-be anglers arrived for the recent opening day of fishing season, their boats lined up at its three launch areas. Original post by AP

BIG NEWS! Zach has upgraded the Investor in the Wilderness blog to Wordpress. You can get there now by clicking the new domain name, www.zachbass.com.Click the banner to go directly to the new Investor in the Wilderness. The new site has many features that will make it much easier for you to find all the content on the blog. There's "Featured Stories," recent commenters, and categories. I hope y

Bushcraft knives, also known as Survival knives, have gained notoriety recently. Designed for rough outdoor use, these blades are used to shape wood, process game, make tools and sometimes chop oversized branches. Designed for varying types of weather, these bushcraft blades typically feature mid-sized, sharp fixed edges and comfortable durable handles. -survival/

Sinopse: Quando a audiência do aloprado programa de TV "Strange Wilderness" começa a cair, os dois apresentadores armam um plano para evitar que a série seja tirada do ar. Eles viajam até os Andes em busca do lendário Pé Grande.Título Original: Strange WildernessGênero: ComédiaTempo de Duração: 107 minAno de Lançamento: 2008Qualidade: DVDRipFormato: RmvbÁudio: InglêsLegenda: Portugu

.: CaracterísticasRelease: Strange.Wilderness.DVDRip.XviD-NeDiVxAno de Lançamento: 2008Género: ComédiaIdioma: Inglês Legendas: Português-BR Duração: 1:24:57Resolução: 640x272Audio: MPEG-Layer 3Video: XVID[ + ] Elenco[ + ] Bastidores[ + ] Equipe TécnicaBitroad

SINOPSIS: os intentos de una productora televisiva por conseguir que su programa “Strange Wilderness” obtenga más audiencia. Para ello, enviarán a un par de lunáticos a los Andes en busca de Bigfoot.Ver el Trailere-Link (Inglés)Torrent (Inglés)Subtitulos - Todavia No Disponible -Más Subtítulos : www.mibaul.es , edvx.netmdp.com

Watch new movie trailerStrange Wilderness 2008Cast: Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Ashley Scott, Justin Long, Kevin HeffernanDirector: Fred WolfRunning Time: 1 hr. 25 min.Release Date: February 1st, 2008Description:After the genial, beloved TV host of the popular wildlife show "Strange Wilderness" passes on to the great nature special in the sky, his son Peter Gaulke takes over the series--and things are never the same. Ignorant, bumbling and blissfully unaware of his own lack of talent, Pete sprinkles his documentary narrations with dubious factoids. When the ratings sink to an all-time low and the show is about to be cancelled, Pete and his filmmaking partner Fred Wolf realize they have to come up with "something big" to save the series. It looks like they've hit the jackpot when Pete l

The newest project here at Burner Photography (my one bedroom apartment) is an attempt to put together a coffee table book. I'm going to take entries from my travel journals and pair them with full page photographs. Then, I'll have my very own coffee table book when friends come over. Below is an example of what I'm thinking: "Between El Capitan and Half Dome lies Yosemite Valley. At this height

Alone in the Wilderness 2-DVD Package (DVD) 1 used and new from $49.95 Customer Rating: First tagged “construction” by C. Matlin “cm” Customer tags: survival(4), rural life(2), simple living(2), nature(2), glidefar, log [...]

If you venture into the wilderness and want to survive, you need to plan for a rescue team to assist in your return to civilization. There are a lot of high technology choices for signaling your position in the event of an emergency, bad weather conditions, illness, or unexpected injury. The latest assistance [...]

Wilderness Lake Preserve current incentives for an inventory home sale in April: Receive a $250 Gift Card at closing and a chance to win a pair of his and hers Raymond Weil designer watches. Wilderness Lake Preserve gives new meaning to the expression “foot-prints in the wilderness.” The best of the best builders in the Bay [...]

Wilderness Lake Preserve current incentives for an inventory home sale in April: Receive a $250 Gift Card at closing and a chance to win a pair of his and hers Raymond Weil designer watches. Wilderness Lake Preserve gives new meaning to the expression “foot-prints in the wilderness.” The best of the best builders in the Bay [...]

Estados Unidos | 2002 | Instrumental Rock, Heavy MetalJason Becker graba su primer disco Speed Metal Symphony en 1987 a la edad de 17 años, y al año siguiente Go Off, junto a Cacophony. Ese mismo año, lanza su disco solista Perpetual Burn y participa junto a Marty Friedman en el álbum Dragon's kiss.En 1989 una semana después de ser audicionado y elejido como el nuevo guitarrsta de David Lee Roth, Jason fue diagnosticado con la enfermedadde Lou Gehrig también llamada esclerosis lateral amiotrófica [ALS].Junto a D. Lee Roth, graba el disco A Little Ain't Enogh en 1991. Desde entonces, Jason ha demostrado al mundo su amor por la vida y la música, pues junto al apoyo de su familia y amigos, se sobrepone ante la adversidad lanzando dos albumes Perspective y The Raspberry Jams.El año 20

The newest project here at Burner Photography (my one bedroom apartment) is an attempt to put together a coffee table book. I'm going to take entries from my travel journals and pair them with full page photographs. Then, I'll have my very own coffee table book when friends come over. Below is an example of what I'm thinking: "Between El Capitan and Half Dome lies Yosemite Valley. At this hight, the trees that cover the Valley floor look like a thick green carpet, but it is hard to miss on this carpet many open sores that will never heal, roads and buildings hacked through ancient forests by humanity's foolish hands. And how does the Valley react to this ravishment? She allows us to speed between her 2000 foot high grey cliffs in our giant machines. She allows us access to her very heart

← Older revision Revision as of 02:05, 8 March 2008 Line 31: Line 31: ==See also== ==See also== - *[[List of wilderness areas in Nevada]] + * [[List of wilderness areas in Nevada]] - *[[List of U.S. Wilderness Areas]] + * [[List of U.S. Wilderness Areas]] - *[[Wilderness Act]] + * [[Wilderness Act]] ==External links== ==External links== * [ Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest] - High Schells Wilderness * [ Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest] - High Schells Wilderness * [ Friends of Nevada Wilderness] - High Schells Wilderness * [ Friends of Nevada Wilderness] - High Schells Wilderness   + &n

Hantu Laut I remember the famous speech made by George Bush after 9/11 when he tried to gather allies for invasion of Iraq whereby he warned other countries "If you are not with me, you are against me". About a dozen or so European countries responded positively to his demand with the exception of French and Germany. To punish Germany and French for their refusal to give support to the invasion

Rescue Dawn. Superbad. Supertroopers. God forbid - even Fletch?What do these films have in common, you ask? Well, by virtue of having their stars or co-stars (Steve Zahn, Jonah Hill, Kevin Heffernan and Joe Don Baker, respectively) appearing in Strange Wildnerness, they all feel somewhat tainted to me now (lucky for Ernie Borgnine, The Single Guy was never good to begin with). I can confidently say that Strange Wilderness will be the worst movie I will see this year. I can only hope that you don't make the same mistake, or have already (Wayward Jam from Reel Whore already has, but his take is gentler than mine).The truth is, the films of those that appear in Wilderness (this being a Happy Madison production, Adam Sandler vets Allen Covert and Peter Dante join the ride, as does Justin

The last time I was running from something, I packed my camping gear in the middle of the night and left for Yosemite, arriving at around 7:30 AM. Now, I want to run from myself, and the mountains offer the only promise of relief, but I am bound here by obligations and a lack of money.I hope that someone will read this post and realize the healing beauty of the wilderness. Perhaps it cannot save me, but I hope it will save others. Our souls were meant to be immersed in nature. I find when I am alone in the wilderness, twenty miles from another human, my problems, whatever they maybe, begin to work themselves out. This is one of the main reasons I am a conservationist. Humanity needs Nature. I defy anyone to be out in the wilderness without feeling a little closer to God. How much hate,

The last time I was running from something, I packed my camping gear in the middle of the night and left for Yosemite, arriving at around 7:30 AM. Now, I want to run from myself, and the mountains offer the only promise of relief, but I am bound here by obligations and a lack of money.I hope that someone will read this post and realize the healing beauty of the wilderness. Perhaps it cannot save m

A federal government decision that will allow back-country trails for Jeeps and other off-highway vehicles to remain open in a national forest in northern California is being seen as a precedent that could have implications for other such disputes now developing, a trail advocate says.The recent decision came from Smith River National Recreation Area Road Management and Route Designation Project on the Six Rivers National Forest, according to Don Amador, the western representative for the Blue Ribbon Coalition.

Back to it - Lisa’s I AM So You Don’t Have To Be Bible Study An excerpt: Girls, I have no way of knowing where you are in life. I simply know where I have been in mine. I have experienced difficult times in the past that I can look back on now as preparation periods for my ‘now’ ministry. When I have endured long times of waiting, it has always been followed by a time of an intense encounter with the Lord where He lit a fire to have me recognize to some extent the reason I had to go through that trial. That fire was not only for illumination but also for rejuvenation and restoration depending on what my state of mind was at the time. Scriptures to read & study: Exodus 3:1-9 & Acts 7:30-35 Discussion Questions: 1. How current is your God? Is he up to date on all your issues or do you have old hurts you still hold behind your back? God is definitely current in that He knows all there is to know about me, after all He made me! However, it is definitely

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An old high school friend just asked me by email if I was one of the people she remembered had been "lost in the wilderness and had to be found". I'm going to answer that question here as part of my recent ongoing effort to wear my life on the outside for anyone to see rather than keeping so much of myself unavailable to others as I've done for so long. I'm going to try to make this tale short,

Strange Wilderness is a comedy movie from Happy Madison production, starring Steve Zahn. In order to save their TV show from being cancelled, two animal fans go to the Andes in search of Bigfoot. Release Date : June 6, 2008 Director : Fred Wolf Writer : Peter Gaulke, Fred Wolf Cast : Steve Zahn, Kevin Heffernan, Jeff Garlin, Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Robert Patrick, Harry Hamlin, Allen Covert Studio : Paramount Pictures IMDB : link Runtime : Website : strangewildernessmovie.com Trailer : Quick Time : HD 480p - HD 720p - HD 1080p -

Part 1, Part 2 The second “liminal” phase is considered the actual “ritual” of the rite of passage. This is an in-between time where the adolescent is no longer a child, but is not yet an adult either. My liminal phase consists of a five-day hike in the Dolly Sods Wilderness...

There’s a new movie from Happy Madison Productions called Strange Wilderness, where a bunch of guys who run a wildlife TV show desperately try to boost the ratings by chasing Bigfoot in the Andes.Executive produced by Adam Sandler, the film stars funnymen Steve Zahn (Sahara), Jonah Hill (Superbad), Justin Long (Live Free or Die Hard), Allen Covert (Grandma’s Boy), and Peter Dante (Little Nicky). It should be released on February 2008.

Well, I awoke this morning with that "Sunday" feeling.... that warm feeling of knowing that I don't have to go to work and there is a world out there. I looked at my alarm clock and it read 6.50am. It was still quite dark outside, but when I looked out the window I could see that it was misty again. Well, in fact it was more than mist today, it was think fog. It looked so inviting and the cool breeze coming through through the window smelt so fresh.So, I dived into the shower, got dressed, picked up my camera and walking boots and jumped in the car. 20 minutes later I was in the middle of Savernake forest, an amazing forest with an abundance of stunning walks.The atmosphere was eerie - nobody about, the mist slowly lifting, leaves falling, the breeze rustling the branches of the trees, birds breaking into their morning chorus, squirrels scurrying across the woodland floor, the occasional deer crunching through the undergrowth.I made may way down one of the tracks with camera in hand,

The setting is the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort's Bedwell River Outpost. It's at the end of a long inlet in Clayoquot Sound, surrounded by snowy peaks, where mist wreathes the tall trees that blanket the slopes.The only way in is by boat from the fishing village of Tofino or float plane from Vancouver.We arrive in the evening and the first thing we notice are the huge white, safari- style tents on raised platforms over the river, which are lit by flaming torches. We're met at the jetty by Stetson-wearing owner/manager John Caton, puppy in one arm, grandson in the other. Now catch your breath and look around.

By: Low JeremyAs far as African safaris go, Zambia is the one that keeps its secret for many years and still keeps some though it is already beginning to take its crown for African safaris top destinations. Zambia wilderness safari is absolutely an unknown realm when compared with more traditional national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and game reserves. But this still does not negate the fact that at some rate, the wilderness safaris that Zambia posses can be rated as top caliber and may even equal the qualities of other more visited hot African safari picks.To save you from scouring over magazines, books and online, we have already collected information on some of the premium wilderness safaris, game reserves and national parks in the country. Please read on!Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park In spite of its difficult-to-pronounce name, Mosi-oa-Tunya still has something exceptional to scream for, the mighty Victoria Falls. This sight is probably the reason why the park is named as such, which

Just two years ago I had the privilege of marrying a previous student to his fiancee.  Both of them claimed to be lovers of the outdoors and, since I always require some degree of pre-marital counseling, we decided it would be a great idea to do the pre-stuff in the Dolly Sods wilderness.&...

Wilderness survival is becoming a hot topic these days. There are a lot of shows of late on TV about some one showing the viewers what to do and not to do if they were to get lost in the wilderness. There is one on the Discovery Channel, I believe, and it’s called Man Vs. Wild starring an ex British special ops guy named Bear. The other show is called “Survivorman”, but I can’t recall the clown’s name who’s in it. While Survivorman (let’s just call him that) has a lot harder job getting things done while surviving in the wilderness (he has to position the cameras himself that can really hinder one’s ability to do what it takes to make it out there), he sometimes does really dumb stuff. In one episode he was out in Utah’s Canyon Lands National Park - a really dry place -, and set out to find himself some drinkable water. He started digging in a dry river bed, like you should if you know anything about wilderness survival, becaus

Hi. It’s Kimberly from Sanity and the Solo Mom taking over the guest posting chair today. I’ve been going around and around about what to write here ever since I begged asked Karen if I could whore myself guest post here. First off, I was giddy with all the profanity I could use here–four letter words! In combination even! When that buzz wore off, I realized I still had to actually, you know, write a post. But today is not a good day for writing (although it’s shaping up to be a fine day for profanity). So far, today has been everything I loathe about motherhood. The whining. The screaming. The utter defiance. The misplaced sense of injury and injustice. The lack of patience and feeling like I would rather stick flaming toothpicks in my eyes than stay in this house for one more second. That powderkeg feeling of tension growing and building to a fever pitch. And did I mention the screaming? I’m thinking longingly of school. Boarding school. For me, n

Here is an article of interest from survivaltopics.com on assembling a wilderness survival kit. How to Make a Survival Kit to Save Your Life For those of us who travel in the wilderness on a regular basis, the idea of equipping oneself with a survival kit seems trivial. Survivalists are sure to have a survival kit on hand at all times and are prepared to use it. This is because the experienced survivor knows the unexpected can happen without a moments notice. Help or rescue may not always be immediately available so you need to be able to take care of yourself come what may. Making your own survival kit from a judicious selection of gear is the first step towards getting out alive. Below is a discussion on how to make your own survival kit. Of necessity it is a bit wordy, as I believe it is important to know something about why certain items should be included in a survival kit, rather than just blindly following instructions for creating a kit without understanding why pieces of gear

With summer in full swing and Cait out of school, we spend more time at my mother’s place up in the Adirondacks. Since I always appreciate seeing pictures of where you all live around the world (it helps to satisfy my wanderlust), I thought you might enjoy seeing more than just my pond. When the locals talk about the Adirondacks, they’re usually referring to the mountains which attract hikers and climbers from all over. There are 46 “High Peaks” dominated by Mt. Marcy at 5,344 feet, New York’s highest point. These are all contained within the 6 million acre Adirondack State Park. To give you an idea of scale, the Adirondack Park is the largest US park outside of Alaska. It’s the size of Yellowstone and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. Over 85% of the wilderness east of the Mississippi is located within its borders. With more than 3,000 lakes and ponds, 2,000 miles of hiking trails, and four seasons, it’s a recreationalist’s para

Im heading back to alaska this fall -- this time to further explore the arctic wilderness north of Fairbanks. Leaving Fall 2007: DFW >> FAI (via SEA) Return 7 Days Later: FAI >> DFW (via ANC) More Info To Come

Dear readers and drinkers, This is just to say I’m lost in the wilderness somewhere. And by lost, I mean I’m still not exactly sure where we’re going. All I know is up in Bear Valley (in the Sierras, I gather), giving up some basic amenities. No car camping here. No showers, no bathrooms. Plenty of peace and quiet, though and hopefully not too many mosquitoes. Having been forced to leave early Friday morning, after working on my JFP column and making potato salad all Thursday evening after work, I didn’t have the chance to write a delightful post to greet you on Monday, so this is what you get. It is possible that I will have stopped Friday in Murphys to get some Twisted Oak goodness and the like. It is guaranteed I will have been drinking wine out in the woods and hopefully getting some writing done for this and my new project. However the trip turns out, at least I have some good music, good friends, and reading material to get me through. If you don&rs

Neo Progressive-Scotland Derek William Dick, melhor conhecido como Fish (nascido em 25 de abril de 1958 em Dalkeith, Midlothian), é um vocalista e compositor escocês de rock progressivo e ocasionalmente também ator. Após uma breve carreira como jardineiro, tornou-se famoso em 1981 com a banda de rock progressivo Marillion, da qual saiu em 1988. Ele é algumas vezes comparado a Peter Gabriel:

The Alaska Wilderness League, the only Washington, DC-based conservation organization devoted exclusively to protecting Alaska’s wilderness, seeks to hire a Director of Field Operations to run its national field program. Qualifications: BA or BS, 5-plus years of experience working at a nonprofit organization or on Capitol Hill or the equivalent. Knowledge of Congress and Administrative agencies, excellent written and oral communication skills, confident public speaker, strong leadership and motivational abilities, management experience, sense of humor, and ability and desire to work in a team environment all essential. (more…)

If you are ever visiting Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort you should look for the Lawnmower Tree.  I don’t know how it happened but a pine tree has grown over an old lawnmower.  I have been to Fort Wilderness countless times and I just noticed it a few years ago.  This probably appeals to the same people that look for hidden Mickey’s.  You can visit Walt Disney World again and again and see something new each time.  can

So I'm going on a trip down the Saco river for a few days. Should be nice. Gonna miss the wife and son, though.It'll be nice to get outside for a while, though. I'm such a fucking homebody.More to come. No internet for 3 days! Woo!

A good blog that I read is Wilderness Wales Weblog. It has information about the wilderness regions of Wales that we have left. Most interestingly is this post entitled “The Tree“. He often posts very good photos of the wilderness and gives interesting information about it. A main part of the site is walking, which is very important to us if we want to find good yamadori. Coincidentally (or not) it belongs to my uncle. Check it out!

A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorableadventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned.The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light but you will haveto refill the tank with liquid gas and this can be messy as well asdangerous if you are not careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so besure to carry extras. Then you have the glorious Sunset and after thatwhy not get together with your neighboring campers for a story tellingsession and singsong round the campfire. If you thought a CampingVacation would be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' then think again, yes itwill take some planning but that's half the fun and it won't be that muchwork.Your chuck box can be a cardboard box with a lid or folding flaps. Put youdry goods in to this box salt ,pepper, cereal, potatoes, and What everelse you remove from the kitchen cupboard.To make the most of the camping experience, it's important to considerthe weather before packing up th

A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorable adventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned.Gas lanterns give off bright light but are noisy and will be the most expensive of all lanterns to operate. You will have to pack extra propane bottles Pack a variety of clothing and prepare to dress in layers if you have to. You will need to pack a hat of some sort to protect you from the sun or rain. Some type of rain gear would be advisable. You will need to take a close look at what type of activities you will be doing on your trip.Take you deck chair to sit on if you have no chairs then when you get to the camp site look for log blocks they make great chairs can be found at the wood pile.You are in danger of lightning if you can hear thunder,¡± states Weaver. ¡°Seek shelter inside an enclosed structure; if that is not possible squat low to the ground, with your feet close together and your head between your knees.¡± Maintain minimal contact w

The Virginia tech story learns us parents that normal ways of education can always use a helping hand. In Europe, we would go at least 2 times on a health care sponsored travel and expedition holiday. You can do the same in the US: WildernessProgramsEtc.com offers a directory of wilderness programs in all American states. [...]

“You might expect to meet the occasional man during a women-only walking tour. But I didn’t expect that the first one I’d see would be naked … except for a pair of hiking boots. via The Toronto Star Original post by AFP

I'm all about Mary-Kate's new hair color, but would it kill her to wash the damn stuff? Seriously.This weekend, the diminutive starlet stepped out of the Dualstar offices for a smoke break looking half sassy half lumberjack (in mullet terms that is: Logging on the top, street walking on the bottom).The girls seem to be spending more time at the office these days, so perhaps they're gearing up for a new project. Can I get a hell yes for New York Minute II?

Before I knew anything about technology, startup companies or accounting I was an outdoor fanatic (I still am, just need to be reintroduced to the wild). Until I moved to DC, I was an avid mountaineer, did a semester at NOLS, hit the crags and mountain biked like a fiend. During senior year of college my passion was environmental policy, specifically involving wetlands. Unfortunately, I also found myself also enjoying technology (OMG, Urban!) and this was creating a conflict. For many, technology and nature are mutually exclusive. What do I mean? In our Outing Club, people would freak out when I brought my cell phone mountain biking, or my iPod hiking. I was criticized for wanting to move to Manhattan…why not Boulder or Bend? Anyway, one of my real interests is technology that can be used in the wilderness in a non-obtrusive, complementary manner. I’m currently reading the biography of Yvonne Chouinard the founder of Patagonia – the book is awesome, BUY IT! Yvonne was a guy who

The album A Little Place in the Wilderness by Canadian indie pop band Memphis was a late arrival in my collection last year, but it still made a good enough impression to end up as no. 11 on my list of favorite albums of 2006. The album is the second output from this duo consisting of Chris Dumont and Torquil Campbell; the later probably more known as the front man/lead singer in the more well-known and much loved Stars. Rob Mitchum over at Pitchfork wasn't all that crazy about the album at the time of the release (August 15), but unlike him, I really enjoy spending the 40 minutes in company with this album, listening to the duo's blend of dreamy indie/twee/chamber-pop. Despite owning two of their albums, I've never really been a fan of Stars, which probably is why I have no problems listening to A Little Place in the Wilderness, without constantly comparing it to Torquil's "other band". I've received permission to upload these two tracks, which I believe are very representative o

Alarm about the 2004 Lonesome Lake fire went unnoticed for a while, to the great frustration of locals. It prompted me to start a blog and bring attention to the fire with reports from locals. Some of my friends clients (I design web sites) were in the midst of this drama and their personal accounts were vivid, leading amongst other things, to me getting a call from the CBC asking for information. Once the fire grew in size it had no trouble getting attention. Amongst those in danger was Chris Czajkowski, pioneer log cabin builder, botanist and wilderness tour guide. She was sending me regular reports which I reproduced in my blog and then on her web site. This year she published her account of this dramatic experience: Wildfire in the Wilderness The book culminates in a white-knuckle account of the all-too-close Lonesome Lake fire of 2004, from its infancy as a lightning strike reported in nearby Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, to Czajkowski's realization

Late last week I alluded to an upcoming local winehiking event organized by somebody other than myself. When I learned about it, and seeing that it was billed as a “Wine Hike”, I knew I... {{ The above is just a summary of the entire post. Please visit californiawinehikes.com/winehiker for full links, other content, and more! }}

I've always heard about David James Duncan's writings. First it was "The Brothers K", which I initially thought was someone's nickname for "The Brothers Karamazov" - I thought they were just trying to be cute, until I realized that it was one of Duncan's novels. Then a Whitworth writing professor told me I really should read Duncan's "The River Why" - and then it was assigned to be read for a course this semester. Duncan's love of nature and the search for truth, beauty and wisdom is intoxicating. To read one of his novels is to be swept up into the lives, despairs and hopes of his characters' experiences. I have a tremendous respect for Duncan's thoughts on spirituality and religion. As one who is pursuing an open & progressive spirituality and theology, I find much of his writing very refreshing. I am also married to someone who just finished a course on Ecology and we are beginning to learn about ways to live as good and faithful stewards of God's creation, reducing, reusi

In their latest commercials Subaru tells us that dumping a junk car in the wilderness or driving a car you can't see out of equate to some strange form of love. The first shows some environmentally-challenged dufus driving two days to take his old Forester to "Subaru heaven," which consists of a spot somewhere in an otherwise pristine wilderness area where other Subaru owners have aba