Expedition #1: Waterfall

VIDEO #193

Song - "Woods" by Bon Iver

The Columbia River Gorge is home to many spectacular waterfalls and a rainy day usually means less people heading out to them. Sure, you'll get a bit wet, but that's where the fun happens. Plus.... it's a natural and free way to get a quick shower! No wonder my cell phone doesn't work anymore...

Get Soaked in HIGH DEF

McMenamins Groupon

VIDEO #192

Song - "Bongo Bong" by Manu Chao covered by Robbie Williams

If you don't know about Groupon.com, you better get with it. Everyday there is a screaming deal, saving money on a massage to event tickets, restaurant deals to cruises. We picked up a McMenamins $12 for $25 and had a good time. They also have contests for best monthly photo and video. I sent this in yesterday, hoping the cheesiness of it will make a lasting impression. Wish me luck!

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Groupon Video Contest

Groupon Website

Maryhill Wine Tasting

VIDEO #191

Song - "Red, Red Wine" by Neil Diamond

Wine tasting in Oregon and Washington is a huge perk living in the Pacific Northwest. Maryhill is right over the Columbia River from Oregon in Goldendale, WA. They are a higher volume producer than most wineries around the area and have recently added a concert venue to their estate. Now, if you were to drive down the way and drop in to another tasting room, it might not be so elaborate. For example, one of my favorite wineries, Paradisos del Sol in Zillah, WA, is a tiny house you pull up to and meet the owner/winemaker who pours his wine for you. I looked into it and their distribution is pretty minimal but they do ship to Washington, Minnesota and Alaska.... kind of random, huh? All the other 47 states have to make the drive.

Maryhill website

Paradisos del Sol Website

Pumba the Pig

VIDEO #190

Song - "Hot Dog" by the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Katana's mom has quite the exciting backyard going on. Horses, chickens, donkeys, ponies, and of course Pumba, the pot-bellied pig. He was a little upset with me waking him up for filming purposes. After all, the poor fella was just trying to get a little beauty sleep. Sorry Pumba, I owe you big time.

Jack Johnson in Concert

VIDEO #189

Song - "Inaudible Melodies" by Jack Johnson (recorded and live)

Usually, I am not a huge fan of the big-crowd concert but the Gorge is a good exception. Yeah, lots of people and lines for the bathroom that made you nervous in that you might not make it in time.... but as a whole, the night was excellent. G Love, Zee Avi and Jack Johnson put on a great show.

How Bout Them Apples?

VIDEO #188

Song - "Apples and Bananas" - A Teacher's Song

In the recent visit to Selah, Washington I was fortunate enough to be part of something very few people will get to experience in their lives. Yes, it is true... I have stepped onto the apple juice capital of the world's soil! If this remain to be true, I am a proud and fulfilled man. Life can end now. If this is not true and the sign's fact is outdated... well, that is the only thing keeping me alive I guess.

See the Apples in HIGH DEF

Meet Me in the Bathroom

VIDEO #187

Song - "Meet Me In the Bathroom" by The Strokes

There's nothing like working 12 hours on a shoot to come home to work on a video for the blog! It's the best. It's so good that I decided to share the cutest cats in the world drink from a faucet. I know, I know... unbelievably amazing, I agree! Alright, heading to bed.

Gringo Gives Up

VIDEO #186

Song - "Volar, Volar" by Mariachi Cobre

Gringo has been traveling for quite some time now and has finally called it quits. Will we get the privilege to see Gringo again? One can only hope.

Gringo Y Amigos

VIDEO #185

Song - "Guadalajara" by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan

Gringo and his amigos visited the Columbia River Gorge in style. I could see these guys featured in a movie that goes worldwide someday. If that day never comes, at least we will have this here video to enjoy until the lights go out. Ole!

Katana's Non Stick Magic Pan

VIDEO #184

Song - "Breakfast at Tiffanys" by Deep Blue Something

The days of scrubbing and scrubbing eggs off our All-Clad are finally over! Katana researched a safer alternative to Teflon and found Calphalon. If you use the correct care it doesn't kill you. I guess only time will really tell... stay tuned.