Monthly Archives: December 2008

RNS Quote of the Day: 12/29/08

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Party? You bet! I have often said that Thais would celebrate Tuesday if it meant a party. It’s sanook. John Dunshee – Some Poor Schmuck Hit the link to find out more about sanook.

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Polar Onslaught 2008: A Monster Review

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Phil Kadath

The snow up here in the Seattle/Tacoma area is now pretty much gone. It is amazing how fast a foot of snow goes away when the temps get back into to the 40s. I’m still trying to figure out if … Continue reading →

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Nice Tattoo, Josh

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Alaska

Seven hours under the needle, and it’s your first tattoo? Damn. We here at RNS wholeheartedly approve of both the design and sentiment, of course.

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New Specialty Pistol Shooter and 1,008-yard Prairie Dog

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Alaska

Ernie has the story. Note Ernie’s Suburban just over this gentleman’s left shoulder.

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Cool Retreat

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Alaska

This is the farm across Highway 1 from the beach pictured below. Every inch of that property has one hell of a view. No direct access from Highway 1 that I could see, either, so it’s much more isolated than … Continue reading →

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Big Surf

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Alaska

The blue effect is unintentional; my little vest-pocket camera just doesn’t have the shutter speed to catch the details of such fast-moving big waves. Compare with the pic below to see how big these things were.

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North of Bonny Doon

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Alaska

Big surf on the California Coast in winter.

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The Soundboard: Christmas Day Edition

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Without further ado or pomp, another double-double of tunage for your festivities. The Piper of Dundee/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – The MacAllans Once in Royal David’s City/The Elf in the Jar – The MacAllans Immanuel/The Picardy Carol – … Continue reading →

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The Soundboard: Finally Christmas Edition

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Phil Kadath

I’ve been waylaid from remembering to post these by my own mind. But today is a good day to set aside the invective and just calm out for a bit. I apologize for the delay, and as our Christmas present … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 12/23/08

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Today, I would like to introduce you to your next Secretary of Energy Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe. Mr. Steven Chu – Director of the Lawrence Berkeley … Continue reading →

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