Blossoms in the Quad

Blossoms in the Quad, originally uploaded by bcdady.

The trees are starting to bloom on the UW campus.

Cycling season kick-off

P1020278.JPG, originally uploaded by bcdady.

On Saturday, I met with a large group of cyclists at Gas Works park for the first weekend of Cascade Training Series rides. I am beginning training for the Seattle to Portland (STP) ride in July.

I intended to catch a bus to Gas Works, but that didn't work out so I rode my bike about ten miles to the park, and then rode with the group to Seward Park and back (about 25 miles), so I logged about 35+ miles by the time I got back to Gas Works.

That's the most mileage I've put in on this bike (I just got it used in the fall), and I felt much better than I expected after ride. I had some time to kill before Kari came to pick me at the park after the ride, so I took some photos around Gas Works. Check out my flickr gallery to see the rest.

IAH train

IAH train, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Now I'm in Houston on the way back to Seattle. This mornings drive from Tallahassee to Jacksonville included monsoons that also delayed the plane from here to JAX, so I'm not getting home when planned, but I am half way there. Dad, allie and Cyndi were rerouted through Chicago, and I'm not sure about Chris yet.
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Bryan

Cobalt off I-10

Cobalt off I-10, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Red convertible rental at a rest stop between Jacksonville and Tallahassee
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Bryan

Hangin with the ladies at Belltown Pizza

Hangin with the ladies at Belltown Pizza, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Kari and Mackenzie

Randy Pausch reprising his inspirational "Last Lecture"

Everyone should watch this inspiring lecture from Carnegie-Melon professor Randy Pausch, who has terminal cancer.

This reprised lecture was delivered on Oprah, but there is a full length version as well.

Good Morning from Kauai

Good Morning from Kauai, originally uploaded by bcdady.

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Bryan

Last day in Whitefish

Last day in Whitefish, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Another great day of skiing on Big Mountain. Its foggy but the snow is fresh.
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Bryan

Deer at Grandmas house

Deer at Grandmas house, originally uploaded by bcdady.

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Bryan

Whitefish day 2

Whitefish day 2, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Kari & Molly on the chair

WHITEFISH day 1

WHITEFISH day 1, originally uploaded by bcdady.

We drove the new road up to Whitefish Mountain (Big Mtn)and had a great day on the snow. I rented som nice Alpine gear from Tammarack, which is right on the road to the mountain.
It was pretty foggy, but the snow was good. I normally snowboard, so it took me a few runs to get used to skis again, but by the time we left I was feeling comfortable.
Hopefully I can go again tomorrow.

Suzzallo

Suzzallo, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Suzzallo Library at night. Red Square, University of Washington.
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Bryan

One happy puppy

One happy puppy, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Langley got to sniff around her new yard today. She is very excited!

Seattle 3-day, Closing Ceremonies

IMG00162.jpg, originally uploaded by bcdady.

The closing ceremonies were held at Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center. Lots of friends and family came out to cheer the walkers as they celebrated their accomplishment.

Click here to see a slideshow of the closing ceremonies.

Seattle 3-day, day 3

Seattle 3-day, day 3, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Kari walked from Lincoln Park in west Seattle to Seattle on Sunday. I met her on Alki with Langley and she was very happy to see us.

Seattle 3-day final lap

Seattle 3-day final lap, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Kari and all her teammates were all decked out in pink today for the final day. Their destination is Memorial Stadium near the Space needle in the background.

Seattle 3-Day, Day 1

Seattle 3-Day, Day 1, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Kari walked from Bellevue Community College to Tukwila today. I got to cheer her on towards the end of the 20+ mile walk. She was understandably tired but in good spirits.

Seattle 3-Day

Seattle 3-Day, originally uploaded by bcdady.

Kari with her Komen for the Cure walking team captains, Dennis and Melissa Cole.

Mariners swept up by Angels

Mariners swept up by Angels, originally uploaded by bcdady.

But at least it was a beautiful summer day in Seattle.

Go Seahawks

Kari and I got to go to a Seahawks training camp, held at Husky Stadium.



You can the rest of the photos in my Flickr photo set Seahawks Training Camp at Husky Stadium