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]]> http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3290 Photo 365 - Day 65 - Dedicated Father & Fan http://schuss.net/?p=3287 http://schuss.net/?p=3287#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:42:24 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3287 Child on one arm, souvenir tire from the Formula D drift event on the other. Evergreen Speedway, July 2007.

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]]> http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3287 Friday Morning Twitter Fix for 2010-03-05 http://schuss.net/?p=3271 http://schuss.net/?p=3271#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3271
  • Stayed home today so I could cough into a cup of tea instead of people’s faces. Plus it’s sunny and my house actually has windows. #
  • A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan today - is it quake season? Do quakes have a season? - http://qtwt.us/qupq #
  • Just pulled into our favorite Mexican place to find that it closed down. Stupid economy, you took my enchiladas! #
  • In the Westlake building this morning - and a lot more often after next week. (@ Starbucks - Westlake & Thomas) http://4sq.com/65sEI7 #
  • Riding home on the bus in the rain, dreaming of warm sun and white sand beaches. #
  • Love their burger. (@ Collins Pub) http://4sq.com/2eTMZN #
  • Really, Chocolate Cheerios? Either you’re healthy and practical or you’re Cocoa Puffs. Don’t try and ride the fence. #
  • Foursquaring that you’re at work is not the point of foursquare. #
  • Quicken Loans sold my mortgage to BofA - what a bummer. Goodbye customer service, hello headaches. #
  • My usual, one of the highlights of working in Pioneer Square. (@ Asia Ginger Teriyaki) http://4sq.com/7Q481j #
  • Spent all weekend as a Canadian. Struggling to remember today that I’m an American. #
  • Coffee with John (@ Starbucks - Pioneer Square) http://4sq.com/8K6c6U #
  • Canada won the gold! Riots in the streets all over Vancouver. #
  • Every bar, coffee shop, movie theater, apartment, hardware store, hemp cafe and street corner in Canada is glued to hockey right now. #
  • Sunday brunch and Olympic hockey! (@ Moxie’s Classic Grill (Robson)) http://4sq.com/bu04tw #
  • Tempted by the nutella options. Also the Grand Marnier & sugar one. (@ Cafe Crepe) http://4sq.com/7yKHuc #
  • Up early to put money on my parking. I love Van in the morning. (@ Starbucks) http://4sq.com/513rRW #
  • There’s a gang of kids in jerseys playing hockey in the middle of Robson St with a crushed pop can. #
  • Intersection of Granville and Robson is insane with Olympics crowds. Rockin my Canada hockey jersey and high-fiving everyone! #
  • Tzatziki, gin, televised curling. (@ Kalypso Ouzeria & Bar) http://4sq.com/963eEX #
  • I’m at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron (1055 Canada Place, at Thurlow Street, Vancouver). http://4sq.com/cZQ7lU #
  • Lots of Canadian flags. :) (@ Bread Garden) http://4sq.com/9ucd3y #
  • Waiting in line at the border crossing. Jordan is quizzing Danielle for her license exam. Atrioventricular nodes anyone? #
  • Starbucks in Bellingham is all done up for international Olympics visitors, but the scowling locals aren’t. http://twitpic.com/15okli #
  • This one’s for you, Rachel. (@ Starbucks) http://4sq.com/917iP4 #
  • Fueling up for the drive to Vancouver. Olympics bound! (@ Starbucks - Ballinger) http://4sq.com/5PYhYn #
  • Nicely done video (with stats!) on his ChatRoulette experience. http://ow.ly/1bWzf #
  • iPhone/iPad will never get Flash, says Fast Company, due to lack of click/hover states in a touchscreen device. http://ow.ly/1bW26 #
  • 1 in 5 passengers on the flight had Kindles. Amazon home advantage? (@ Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) w/ 17 others) #
  • Rain delayed so far. Might be a long trip home. (@ San Francisco International Airport (SFO) w/ 34 others) http://4sq.com/MTivk #
  • I’m at Levi’s Plaza Park (1270 Battery St, Embarcadero, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/90IkpQ #
  • I will not complain about AT&T in Seattle anymore. After a week in SF with horrendous coverage I get what the fuss is about and feel lucky. #
  • I love eggs Benedict. (@ Cafe de la Presse) http://4sq.com/7cyG1N #
    • ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3271     Photo 365 - Day 64 - Open Gates http://schuss.net/?p=3283 http://schuss.net/?p=3283#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:22 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3283 The gate swings open at this southern plantation-style mansion in Galveston’s historic district. Like many homes in Galveston, the gate is always open - figuratively, at least. February 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3283     Photo 365 - Day 63 - The Decline of Hollywood http://schuss.net/?p=3279 http://schuss.net/?p=3279#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:24:49 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3279 An ambitiously-named shop sits empty in Galveston, TX, February 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3279     Photo 365 - Day 62 - Locked Out of Paradise http://schuss.net/?p=3276 http://schuss.net/?p=3276#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:13:39 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3276 A stern iron gate, rusted away by the nearby sea, keeps travelers on the road to Hana from wandering into this pristine tropical meadow.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3276     Photo 365 - Day 61 - Puunene Post Office http://schuss.net/?p=3272 http://schuss.net/?p=3272#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:12:38 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3272 The dust-covered mailbox at Puunene looks weathered beyond its years thanks to the nearby sugar cane refinery. Maui, HI, October 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3272     Winter Olympics 2010 - Vancouver BC http://schuss.net/?p=3221 http://schuss.net/?p=3221#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:11:48 +0000 Brian Travel]]> http://schuss.net/?p=3221 Danielle, Jordan and I spent a whirlwind weekend in Vancouver attending as much Olympics as we could without advanced reservations. Cassidy and Ali generously made room in their condo and we explored the city together, taking in the official Olympic facilities, the dressed-up city of Vancouver, and the millions of joyous, friendly, congenial Canadians filling the streets to support their country and welcome visitors from all over the world. We watched Canada bring home hockey gold Sunday afternoon from a packed Robson Street bar and then poured into the cheering, honking, high-fiving streets of Vancouver to celebrate their victory with the 26 million Canadians (80% of the country) who are estimated to have watched the match. It was an incredible experience being part of something as huge and international as the Winter Olympics and especially meaningful to join Vancouver in their triumphs - both as hosts and athletes - as it’s a part of the world where I’ve always felt particularly at home (and we already know I have a crush on British Columbia). Photos are below and the couple of videos I shot are on YouTube. The Olympics were a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I’m so glad we found a way to be there; even without front row tickets or an autographed jersey we felt included in something amazing, something we’ll never forget.

    Gallery slideshow here.

    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3221     Photo 365 - Day 60 - Official Signage http://schuss.net/?p=3217 http://schuss.net/?p=3217#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:07:56 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3217 I’m sure this sign’s every detail had to be approved by the International Olympic Committee.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3217     Photo 365 - Day 59 - Hugely Patriotic http://schuss.net/?p=3213 http://schuss.net/?p=3213#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:03:25 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3213 A giant Canada flag covers half a building in Vancouver BC during the 2010 Olympics.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3213     Photo 365 - Day 58 - A Cobblestone Christmas http://schuss.net/?p=3201 http://schuss.net/?p=3201#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:01 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3201 Seattle’s Pike Street Public Market after hours, the streets decorated for Christmas. December 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3201     Friday Morning Twitter Fix for 2010-02-26 http://schuss.net/?p=3212 http://schuss.net/?p=3212#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3212
  • I’m at W San Francisco (181 3rd St, at Howard St, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/HyVuM #
  • Meeting Katie Carroll for dinner! (@ Anchor and Hope) http://4sq.com/2STj2C #
  • I’m at Thirsty Bear Brewing Company (661 Howard St, at 3rd, San Francisco) w/ 5 others. http://4sq.com/jWljg #
  • Some nice looking pastries at Cocola Bakery this afternoon. http://twitpic.com/15bn46 #
  • Gunpowder tea and raspberry chocolate mousse. (@ Cocola Bakery - San Francisco) http://4sq.com/6KgMvu #
  • A real California lunch. (@ In-N-Out Burger - Mountain View) http://4sq.com/2HIgwA #
  • Rollin south on the 101, watching guys on bikes weave thru traffic and split lanes. I could ride every day here. #
  • Chillin in the lobby. They play Little Mermaid on loop. (@ Hotel Triton) http://4sq.com/5aD83h #
  • Tsingtao and noodles (@ Fang) http://4sq.com/6uGxnq #
  • My SF hotel - Kimpton’s Hotel Triton - has Dr Seuss books splayed out in the lobby reading corner. Sweet. #
  • Enjoying the wailing notes of an awesome Grant Ave sax player on this charming San Francisco evening. #
  • I’m at Starbucks (780 Market St, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/6cPbo3 #
  • I’m at Apple Store - San Francisco (1 Stockton St, at Ellis St, San Francisco) w/ 2 others. http://4sq.com/2VcIql #
  • I’m at Kenneth Cole (166 Grant Ave, Post, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/7f4cAn #
  • I’m at bistro cafe (69 maiden lane, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/aVH4Ft #
  • I’m at Gitane (6 Claude Ln, Sutter & Kearny, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/GQslL #
  • Pastel de Tres Leches! (@ Destino) http://4sq.com/d1o2I #
  • iPhone as a standalone garage door opener. Requires soldering now but when they produce this thing it’ll be slick. http://qtwt.us/ts0p #
  • Having some serious ssh connection quality issues today but vi swap files saved the day. #
  • Really annoyed that Twitter no longer updates my FB status. I am way too busy to do both and way too interesting not to. ;) #
  • I’m at Starbucks (14359 15th Ave NE, NE 145th St, Seattle). http://4sq.com/aDF4bs #
  • I’m at 24 Hour Fitness (20202 Ballinger Way NE, Ballinger Village, Mountlake Terrace). http://4sq.com/adPtQC #
  • When you’re here you’re family. (@ Main Street Ale House) http://4sq.com/7Dokws #
  • Put 98 miles on my motorcycle today. I think that’s pretty good for February. #
  • Morgan Page plays tonight! (@ Last Supper Club) http://4sq.com/60JKH0 #
  • Going for sushi and then to Morgan Page at LSC. Rock on! #
  • Kenneth Cole slip-ons, now with more squeak in every step! #
    • ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3212     Photo 365 - Day 57 - The Greatest Drive in the Greatest Car http://schuss.net/?p=3206 http://schuss.net/?p=3206#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:01:13 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3206 My 300ZX Twin Turbo on the shore of Lake Okanagan near Peachland, May 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3206     Photo 365 - Day 56 - Datsun Ascending http://schuss.net/?p=3203 http://schuss.net/?p=3203#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:40:57 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3203 A heavily-modded green Datsun rounds a sweeping corner on the Knox Mountain Hill Climb in Kelowna BC, May 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3203     Photo 365 - Day 55 - The Holidays Are A Blur http://schuss.net/?p=3198 http://schuss.net/?p=3198#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:43:11 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3198 Seattle’s Christmastime carousel at Westlake plaza on a photo walk, December 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3198     Photo 365 - Day 54 - No Smoking? No Fun. http://schuss.net/?p=3195 http://schuss.net/?p=3195#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:40:18 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3195 This funky outdoor seating might be more popular as an escape from the market’s crowded hallways if they let smokers converge here. As it is, it’s pretty lonely. From a photo walk with Alex, June 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3195     Photo 365 - Day 53 - On A Hill http://schuss.net/?p=3193 http://schuss.net/?p=3193#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:37:48 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3193 Seattle’s Arctic Hotel is built on a grade, although not nearly as much as this perspective makes it seem. From a photo walk with Alex in August 2009.

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    ]]>     http://schuss.net/?feed=rss2&p=3193     Photo 365 - Day 52 - Traffic Blur http://schuss.net/?p=3190 http://schuss.net/?p=3190#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:33:21 +0000 Brian http://schuss.net/?p=3190 Seattle’s Aurora Ave N from atop the 130th St pedestrian overpass, February 2010.

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