A Day on the Columbia

VIDEO #183

Song - "Hip Hop No Pares" by Mexican Institute of Sound

Here it is! The video that peaks the hill and brings it on home to the 365 videos. It's smooth sailing from here on out!

Part two of the epic paddle in the Columbia River Gorge was by far, the best day of Fall. This might have to happen again before the weather turns gray. Good times, though, good times!

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iMac Canoe

VIDEO #182

Song - "Don't Rock My Boat" by Bob Marley

OK... are you excited?...... Are you ready??!!!! Today is video 182.0 which means tomorrow is video #183.0. Are you with me???! We are excited because in 1.0 years there are 365.0 days. Split that, and you have 182.5 days. Are we on track yet????? Well, tomorrow will be 183 dangerously great videos with amazingly, fantastic memories which will round out todays in the "first time ever, two parter" that has a "second part finished"... video. Whooooaaaa!

It was a perfect day with great friends surrounding me. It feels great that,... if you were to be so brave and watch the last 181 videos right now, (which might mean you would miss work tomorrow), you would see that there have been very random, but great days, ... everyday in its own way. Whether you're completely obsessed like me and film a part of it or you store a minute here and there in the old memory bank... try and remember each day is open to your agenda... make something fun happen every now and then. It's worth it sometimes:)

Get Well Soon

VIDEO #181

Songs - "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff and "Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin

My mom had an early surgery this morning that, in the very early stages, seem to have gone really well. She has her drugs, her channel changers, cozy house and friends nearby in case she needs to get a can of soup open. She's a tough cookie as this was the tenth, and hopefully last, operation trying to beat carpal tunnel. Rest well and enjoy some time off from work, mom. Well deserved!

Mike and Dan's Date Night

VIDEO #180

Song - "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel

Mike the Cat is a pretty needy fellow and he tends to get what he wants. He asked for a fire last night so I gave him a fire he would never forget including tiki torches, candle light and red wine. Needless to say, he was impressed and stayed up late. Now, he is sleeping in a dark corner trying to shake his hangover. Me, not hungover. I'm just trying to figure out how to make a good video again... it appears I might be spent.

Beet Box Garden

VIDEO #179

Matisyahu Freestyle BeatBox

The garden has produced and it is time to enjoy the fruits from seed and NE Portland soil.

The Most Amazing Toy in the World

VIDEO #178

Children's Library Music

We headed out to check out what's new at Costco today and it was well worth it! Tons of battery powered Barbie sets lined the shelves and are ready to be taken home to enjoy. My favorite was the potty training Barbie set. It was quite elaborate and looked like tons of fun however, I felt my toy collection is getting pretty huge and made the decision to hold off for now. It really would have rounded out my collection nicely though.

Coupon Day

VIDEO #177

Song - "Time" by Busdriver

And who said coupons weren't cool????!

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Operation: Save Gary

VIDEO #176

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Theme

Katana and I took a break from the all exciting Claw Machines due to the abundance of stuffed animals we've captured from these things. We couldn't help checking out the Clean Sweep to see what prizes await adoption and a better life. We found Gary the Snail, Spongebob's pet, and by the looks of things, he needed rescue asap as he was going cross-eyed and stir crazy from claustrophobia. Two bucks later, he was ours. He now resides in NE Portland and enjoys reminiscing to early episodes of Ren and Stimpy, the Smurfs and Tale Spin. We have no intention of returning him to Spongebob... ever.

Kevin - The Door to Door Salesman

VIDEO #175

Song - "A Hundred and 60 Acres" by Marty Robbins

We had an unexpected visitor to the house and to our surprise, he had a lot to offer. From religion to magazines, this little guy tried casually to get a sale out of me but I think he needs to take door to door salesmen schooling. He didn't even try to rebuttal me when I said I was not interested. Although, I am a pretty tough sell... so there's that.

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Summer's Last Sunset

VIDEO 174

Song - "Could You Be Loved" by Rockabye Baby (Bob Marley cover)

The last sunset of summer was a beauty! Hope everyone out there enjoyed their warm days and are looking forward to the fall... because, whether you like it or not... it's gonna happen tomorrow!