tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376115568060391222009-11-13T23:31:59.827-08:00Carlson NewsJim and Vickie Carlson Family NewsJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comBlogger838125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-22008534665498545562009-11-13T23:31:00.001-08:002009-11-13T23:32:00.064-08:00Amsterdam<p>[Updated Daily]</p> <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="800" height="533" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&captions=1&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Ferwinroots%2Falbumid%2F5402704007968629729%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> <hr /> <h3>Friday, November 13</h3> <p>This morning we rode the train for 54 minutes to Den Haag (The Hague) and visited the <a href="http://www.mauritshuis.nl/">Mauritshuis</a> with its collection of Rembrandts, Vermeers and other artists of Hollands GIolden Age in the mid-1600s. Afterward we ate lunch at the Grand Café Byblos where Vickie had courgette soup, Jim the Oldtimer sandwich (ham salad) accompanied by Dommelsch vaas beer.</p> <p>It rained in the morning, but stopped by the time we got to Den Haag. It was cloudy but dry the rest of the day and quite mild. We returned to the hotel at 4:15p.</p> <p>Dinner was at <a href="http://www.thefiveflies.om">Restaurant D’Vijff Vlieghen</a> (The Five Flies) housed in an old building with a timbered ceiling. Vickie had the pheasant and Jim the hare. It was a special dinner!</p> <hr /> <h3>Thursday, November 12</h3> <p>This morning we took the audio tour of the <a href="http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/vgm/index.jsp">Van Gogh Museum</a>. Afterward the morning clouds were clearing and the day was mostly sunny and mild. We took the tram down to the Dam (central square) and followed the walking tour of The Old Center. Lunch consisted of tuna sandwiches and beer at the <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/amsterdam/D36337.html">Café Luxembourg</a>.</p> <p>In the evening we attended a performance at the <a href="http://www.concertgebouw.nl/English">Concertgebouw</a>. The tickets were cheap because the arts are subsidized and in addition we had vouchers for 25% off. Surprisingly, the ticket price includes unlimited drinks both before the performance and during the intermission.</p> <iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301536.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-12.kml&sll=47.501743,-122.172899&sspn=0.005711,0.012467&ie=UTF8&ll=52.367704,4.890721&spn=0.018343,0.036478&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; color: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301536.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-12.kml&sll=47.501743,-122.172899&sspn=0.005711,0.012467&ie=UTF8&ll=52.367704,4.890721&spn=0.018343,0.036478&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small> <hr /> <h3>Wednesday, November 11</h3> <p>This morning we took the audio tour through the <a href="http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/">Rijksmuseum</a> known for its Rembrandt paintings.</p> <p>After lunch at the Koepel Cafe, we followed a walking tour of the <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/amsterdam/0043020033.html">Golden Age Canals</a>.</p> <p>Dinner was at <a href="http://www.indrapura.nl">Indrapura</a>, an Indonesian restaurant.</p> <iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-11_1.kml&sll=52.374761,4.894409&sspn=0.03626,0.093555&ie=UTF8&ll=52.374132,4.893379&spn=0.027867,0.072418&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; color: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-11_1.kml&sll=52.374761,4.894409&sspn=0.03626,0.093555&ie=UTF8&ll=52.374132,4.893379&spn=0.027867,0.072418">View Larger Map</a></small> <hr /> <h3>Tuesday, November 10</h3> <p>We arrived in Amsterdam Tuesday morning and checked in to the NH Museum Quarter hotel with a good view of the canal. After a nap we walked past the Concertgebouw (concert hall) along a busy street to the <a href="http://www.amsterdam.info/parks/vondelpark/">Vondelpark</a> where there were lots of bikers, runners and walkers. The weather was cloudy with bright periods and a light shower. </p> <p>We returned to the main street and refreshed ourselves with Heinekens in a bar before having dinner at the <a href="http://www.smalltalkamsterdam.nl/">Small Talk brasserie</a>.</p> <iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-10_Amsterdam.kml&sll=47.501743,-122.172899&sspn=0.005088,0.012467&ie=UTF8&ll=52.357964,4.872751&spn=0.018347,0.036478&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; color: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-10_Amsterdam.kml&sll=47.501743,-122.172899&sspn=0.005088,0.012467&ie=UTF8&ll=52.357964,4.872751&spn=0.018347,0.036478&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-2200853466549854556?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-7212140910760907042009-11-08T19:11:00.001-08:002009-11-08T19:11:43.189-08:00Seattle Symphony<p><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-11-08SeattleSymphony_vickie.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2009-11-08SeattleSymphony_vickie_small[1]" border="0" alt="2009-11-08SeattleSymphony_vickie_small[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SveIbFYwbTI/AAAAAAAAQ40/RVMfUbo73Cg/2009-11-08SeattleSymphony_vickie_small%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>This afternoon we attended a performance by the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall. The highlight was solo violinist <a href="http://www.intermusica.co.uk/artists/Violin-Viola/Leonidas-Kavakos/biography">Leonidas Kavakos</a> performing <em>Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto</em>.</p> <p><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-11-08SeattleSymphony_program.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="2009-11-08Seattle Symphony program" border="0" alt="2009-11-08 SeattleSymphony program " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SveIbq7510I/AAAAAAAAQ44/9NzkY684Qd0/2009-11-08SeattleSymphony_program%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="244" /></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-721214091076090704?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-79877574068794124992009-11-08T10:36:00.001-08:002009-11-08T11:48:33.786-08:00Cedar River Walk<p> </p><img src="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-11-08_CedarRiver.jpg" width="800" height="600" /> <p>This morning an Evergreen Hikers contingent of Mary, Mike, Vickie and Jim walked 3.2 miles along the Cedar River trail in Renton. With the temperature in the 40’s and only a brief shower, the walk was refreshing as well as scenic.</p><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301536.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-08_CedarRiver3.kml&sll=8.827759,-115.57528&sspn=145.962791,313.242188&ie=UTF8&ll=47.583554,-122.259518&spn=0.221982,0.523152&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301536.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-08_CedarRiver3.kml&sll=8.827759,-115.57528&sspn=145.962791,313.242188&ie=UTF8&ll=47.583554,-122.259518&spn=0.221982,0.523152" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-7987757406879412499?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-45492899222131796262009-11-03T18:28:00.001-08:002009-11-05T14:48:59.883-08:00Walk Around Green Lake<embed flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Ferwinroots%2Falbumid%2F5400045715549368097%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" height="533" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="800"></embed><br />
<p>Today we rode the bus to Green Lake and walked around the three mile loop. It was a perfect day, sunny and cool with beautiful views across the lake.</p><iframe width="640" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-11-03_GreenLake1.kmz&sll=47.501743,-122.172899&sspn=0.009654,0.020492&ie=UTF8&ll=47.650588,-122.336884&spn=0.111014,0.219727&z=12&output=embed"></iframe><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZWIiPKi9e4">YouTube Video</a></h2><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-4549289922213179626?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-53137781086333547752009-10-31T08:45:00.000-07:002009-11-01T07:55:38.465-08:00Halloween 2009<object width="700" height="525"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true⟨=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622709088500%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622709088500%2F&set_id=72157622709088500&jump_to="></param> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622709088500%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622709088500%2F&set_id=72157622709088500&jump_to=" width="700" height="525"></embed></object> <p>As is customary, I spent Halloween at Mary and Mike’s to avoid the responsibility of providing treats to local urchins. I contributed a lasagna and Mary an apple crisp to a fine dining experience that was later shared by Tyler, Diane and Scott.</p> <p>We were joined briefly by neighbor Jackson and his parents. The combination of personality types created quite a lively scene that combined with the trick-or-treaters at the door simulated a chaotic state. </p> <p>I had a great time and was sorry Vickie, on travel, missed the occasion.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-5313778108633354775?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-20612230224095329302009-10-25T12:23:00.000-07:002009-10-26T12:31:57.112-07:00Cougar Mt – Red Town Trailhead<object width="500" height="375"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622538942441%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622538942441%2F&set_id=72157622538942441&jump_to="></param><param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622538942441%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Ferwins%2Fsets%2F72157622538942441%2F&set_id=72157622538942441&jump_to=" width="700" height="525"></embed></object><br />
<p>Mary wrote,</p><p>Today the Evergreen Hiking Club was made up of team members Jim, Vickie, Mike, and Mary.  We missed our avid participant, Gail.  Heading out and up Rainbow Trail we traversed through layers of huge golden Maple leaves.  The vivid fall colors on the tree branches and bushes spreading around us created a spectacular view.  It was a lovely hike for a crisp autumn day.  The hike took 1 1/2 hours and we covered 3 miles.</p><iframe width="640" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-10-25.kmz&sll=47.501743,-122.172899&sspn=0.009683,0.020943&ie=UTF8&ll=47.525547,-122.103596&spn=0.05564,0.109863&z=13&output=embed"></iframe><br />
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This evening we had a pre-theatre dinner in the McCaw Hall <em>Prelude Restaurant</em> before enjoying a performance of <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseattletimes.nwsource.com%2Fhtml%2Fthearts%2F2010094761_traviata20.html&usg=AFQjCNG3_Gx1ujN4-pqeVYNi_N_8JzD6vw">La Traviata</a>.<br />
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The concerto featured solo-violinist <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/isabelle-faust" target="_blank">Isabelle Faust</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-10-04_SeattleSymphony001.jpg"><img src="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-10-04_SeattleSymphony001_vga.jpg" /></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-5280909268138194604?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-23704199974049159462009-10-03T15:31:00.001-07:002009-10-03T15:31:54.783-07:00Tiger Mountain Hike<div style="float: left"> <p><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-10-03001_medium.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2009-10-03001_vga[1]" border="0" alt="2009-10-03001_vga[1]" src="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-10-03001_vga.jpg" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> </div> <div style="float: left"><iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-10-03.kmz&sll=47.528155,-122.009268&sspn=0.024457,0.055747&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=47.528039,-122.009311&spn=0.020284,0.036478&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; color: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-10-03.kmz&sll=47.528155,-122.009268&sspn=0.024457,0.055747&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=47.528039,-122.009311&spn=0.020284,0.036478&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small></div> <div style="clear: both"> <h2>Mary wrote:</h2> <p>Hi Gail,</p> <p>Sorry we missed you on the hike today. It was not your fault!!! It turned out this weekend was Salmon Days for Issaquah and there were countless people there. Both Jimmy and Vickie's car and our car could not reach the Issaquah trailhead either. I tried your cell phone and left a couple messages and then was able to reach Jimmy's so we all met at Highpoint Trailhead which is the next exit on I-90 after Issaquah. We figured you must have gone back so went on our hike without you.</p> <p>It was a terrible hike. It was muddy, long (4.2 miles, 2 1/4 hours), Jimmy started crying at one point, Mike got lost, and we all agreed we had never had a more miserable day. You do not have to feel bad that you missed a good hike.</p> <p>Love, Mary</p> <h2>Mary has an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(feeling)" target="_blank">epiphany</a>:</h2> <object width="873" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sNlOrhrWmeM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sNlOrhrWmeM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="873" height="525"></embed></object></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-2370419997404915946?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-26022061408224883612009-09-27T19:51:00.000-07:002009-09-27T20:12:16.961-07:00Seattle Symphony<p>Today Vickie and I attended the Seattle Symphony.</p><br />
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<p>Today Mary and I joined Ruthie, Jack, Jeannie, Art, Gail, Aunt Ruth, Gary, Sandi and Dick at Ruthie’s place at Whidbey Island. Everyone contributed to lunch and appreciated the extraordinary hospitality of our hosts!<br />
After lunch Ruthie, Jeannie, Art, Gail, Mary and I hiked 2.3 miles along the high bluff as shown below. The day was sunny with a nice breeze off the ocean that kept the warm day comfortable.</p><br />
Mary wrote:<br />
<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The Erwin Evergreen Hiking Club enjoyed a special event yesterday hosted by club member, Ruthie "Forest Walker" Jewett and husband Jack Jewett, at their lovely Whidbey Island chateau. Joining the group were other Erwins, Ruth Erwin, Gary Erwin, Sandi "Erwin" Hull, and Erwin spouse Dick Hull. After arriving at their destination, the group enjoyed a delicious lunch on the sunny deck on the banks of the ? (I have studied Google Maps for 10 minutes and still cannot determine what to call this body of water). After lunch, socializing, studying more Erwin history from a book and pages handed out by Jeannie, the group set out on a spectacular hike with breathing views of the again unnamed body of water. The group before mentioned was composed of the staunch and hearty Evergreen Club hikers, Jim, Ruthie, Gail, Jeannie, Art and Mary (myself). As I said before, the view from several points was magnificent. With more food on our return and happy thoughts everyone travelled home with appreciation of the work and planning supplied by our generous hosts, Ruthie and Jack. Respectfully Submitted, Mary H.L. </span><br />
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Vickie at Don Armeni Park</td> <td valign="top" width="266"><a href="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-09-16AlkiTrail_photo0023.jpg"><img src="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-09-16AlkiTrail_photo0023_qvga.jpg" /></a> <br />
Jim at Duwamish Head pier</td> <td valign="top" width="266"><a href="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-09-16AlkiTrail_photo0024.jpg"><img src="http://ia331427.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-09-16AlkiTrail_photo0024_qvga.jpg" /></a> <br />
Vickie at Denny Party Monument</td> </tr>
</tbody></table><p>This morning we drove to West Seattle and parked at Don Armeni Park on Elliott Bay. We enjoyed great views of Seattle, the Bay, Bainbridge Island and the Olympic Mountains as we walked 4.5 miles west to the Denny Party Monument and back.</p><iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-09-16_AlkiTrail.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=47.548455,-122.295835&spn=0.162213,0.291824&z=11&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br />
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Mary, Mike, Diane, Scott, Tyler, Gail, Vickie and I feasted on Mary’s chicken and pasta dish and my chocolate nut birthday cake.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MaryHelenCarlson">Mary’s video on YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CILWpIzzR5M">My video on YouTube</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-9092080463933037141?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-26935991757139619822009-09-12T14:53:00.001-07:002009-09-12T14:53:08.231-07:00Cougar Mt – Little Creek Trail<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqwYPMoIiHI/AAAAAAAAPv8/fbU7qaEOYFY/s1600-h/Hike%20along%20Little%20Creek%20Trail%20002%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Hike along Little Creek Trail 002" border="0" alt="Hike along Little Creek Trail 002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqwYPnPRydI/AAAAAAAAPwA/RLKCz_7Lao8/Hike%20along%20Little%20Creek%20Trail%20002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqwYQTHLlAI/AAAAAAAAPwE/G6-ILJlJxPc/s1600-h/Hike%20along%20Little%20Creek%20Trail%20004%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Hike along Little Creek Trail 004" border="0" alt="Hike along Little Creek Trail 004" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqwYQwesB1I/AAAAAAAAPwI/77FCwWB6zAE/Hike%20along%20Little%20Creek%20Trail%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Mary wrote:</p> <p>Today's Cougar Mt. hike was a once-in-a-lifetime event for the experienced hikers of the renowned Evergreen Hiking Club.  The breathe-taking scene the group witnessed from Belvedere Vista via Primrose Overlook Trail will be remembered by the group for the rest of their accumulated lives.  In short, it was fantastic.  Their only regret was that absent member Gail had pleaded with them not to have a memorable hike while she was sitting in the stands of a football game.   Although the glories of this venture could never be equaled, hike leader Mary (myself) vowed to find a very satisfying destination for the group on their next time out.  The hike took 2 hours and covered 3.5 miles, burning 452 calories per Mary's new Polar watch.</p> <p>Today’s hike:</p> <iframe height="480" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-09-12.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=47.525547,-122.103596&spn=0.05564,0.109863&z=13&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="640" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; color: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-09-12.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=47.525547,-122.103596&spn=0.05564,0.109863&z=13">View Larger Map</a></small> <p><a href="http://earth.google.com/" target="_blank">Download the latest version of Google Earth (free)</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.erwinroots.net/Cougar.aspx">Cougar Mountain Hikes</a> (requires Google Earth)</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-2693599175713961982?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-15052828371115028932009-09-09T15:47:00.001-07:002009-09-09T15:47:24.444-07:00Seattle Art Museum – Andrew Wyeth<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/N7BdNmnw3MzL3BRbA3PaLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sqgt9EBx3dI/AAAAAAAAPsE/6_tVuuQ7-Io/s800/Photo0013.jpeg" /></a> <p>Today Mary, Vickie and I drove into Seattle to view the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wyeth">Andrew Wyeth</a> exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. The exhibit consisted of seven paintings, five of which were of the artist’s long-time model Helga. Below are two of the paintings in the exhibit:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqgwdRP3D4I/AAAAAAAAPss/LR30uraL1RU/s1600-h/2cm39%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2cm39" border="0" alt="2cm39" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sqgwdy7-q7I/AAAAAAAAPsw/mIvEPwdfWiY/2cm39_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="192" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqgwenYoTKI/AAAAAAAAPs0/T1b4mc_w1Ek/s1600-h/2cm47%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2cm47" border="0" alt="2cm47" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SqgwfBVkIoI/AAAAAAAAPs4/zIeq3YRgxdY/2cm47_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="206" /></a></p> <p>Afterward we enjoyed lunch at the museum’s Taste Restaurant.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-1505282837111502893?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-77437041403145562892009-08-30T08:37:00.000-07:002009-08-31T10:45:59.391-07:00Seattle Ring 2009<table style="width: auto"><tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t5jsojLo-VPoZFAsjQmJFw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SpvtkaFIUBI/AAAAAAAAPhA/_HcOL7c_0Bw/s800/image0-1.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: right; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/erwinroots/SeattleRing2009?feat=embedwebsite">Seattle Ring 2009</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1pXj4Qug218RwMy25XdE3A?feat=directlink">Cast List</a></p> <object width="873" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/iYmbB-AXfYU&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/iYmbB-AXfYU&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="873" height="525"></embed></object> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-7743704140314556289?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-868260042362416582009-08-29T18:59:00.001-07:002009-08-29T18:59:20.884-07:00Fantastic Erratic<p><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-08-29FantasticErratic.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2009-08-29 Fantastic Erratic" border="0" alt="2009-08-29 Fantastic Erratic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Spnc-Cca2TI/AAAAAAAAPfU/w8yc9R2xJ5E/2009-08-29%20Fantastic%20Erratic_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>Mary wrote:</p> <p> Today the Evergreen Hiking Club reached a long anticipated destination, the "Fantastic Erratic" large glacial boulder on Cougar Mt.   Hikers besides Mike and Mary (myself) were Gail, Jim, and Vickie.  The latter two made a surprise appearance.   Last night Jim and Vickie attended the third in a series of four consecutive operas  of Wagner's <em>Ring of the Nibelungs</em> which lasted until 11 pm.  However, they appeared well rested as did Gail whose busy social engagements also kept her out late.  It turned out to be a terrific hike.  The rain became mist and then disappeared leaving a moist and glistening background to our path down and back from the glacial boulder. We hiked 3.8 miles.</p> <p>Today’s hike:</p> <iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-08-29_FantasticErratic1.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=47.52556,-122.103665&spn=0.040571,0.072956&z=13&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <div> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; color: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-08-29_FantasticErratic1.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=47.52556,-122.103665&spn=0.040571,0.072956&z=13">View Larger Map</a></small> </div> <p><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/CougarColors.jpg">Cougar Mountain Colored Trails</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-86826004236241658?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-84146570484132685712009-08-22T13:15:00.000-07:002009-08-23T22:35:54.067-07:00Westport Trip<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="800" height="533" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&captions=1&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Ferwinroots%2Falbumid%2F5373238081778870657%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> <p>Mary, Mike, Vickie and I enjoyed a three-night stay in Westport at Scott and Diane’s luxurious beach house. We did lots of walking, had great food and an overall wonderful time!</p> <p>One day we <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301537.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-08-22_Westport.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=46.900437,-124.120188&spn=0.031844,0.07081&t=h&z=14">walked 6.2 miles</a>.</p> <object width="873" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CvnSNi7zWkU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CvnSNi7zWkU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="873" height="525"></embed></object> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-8414657048413268571?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-17042071576383011092009-08-17T14:59:00.001-07:002009-08-17T14:59:31.399-07:00Cougar Mt “Surprise” Hike<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SonSvnDKOpI/AAAAAAAAO8I/3srk9NinhFw/s1600-h/2009-08-17_Cougar001%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2009-08-17_Cougar001[1]" border="0" alt="2009-08-17 Cougar Mt Hike" src="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-08-17_Cougar001.JPG" width="804" height="604" /></a></p> <h3>Mary wrote,</h3> <p>The Evergreen Hiking Club had a very pleasant hike today starting out on China Creek Trail from the Red Town Trailhead of Cougar Mt.  Hiking club participants were Gail, Mike, Jimmy, Mary (myself) and Lily.  Mary persuaded Mike to let Lily attend promising to take full responsibility for the little tyke.  Lily behaved admirably except for unceremoniously greeting passing dogs on leashes.  As hiking with walking poles and holding onto a leash became difficult for Mary, Jim and then Gail  took turns being in charge of the pooch.  Mike "came around" by thankfully cleaning up after Lily and  taking charge of her at the end by giving her water and safely transporting her home.  At that point Lily quickly disappeared behind the sofa for a snooze.  It was a beautiful day and a beautiful hike which was 3 miles long and took an hour and a half.</p> <iframe height="480" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Fia301536.us.archive.org%2F3%2Fitems%2Ferwinroots_kml%2F2009-08-17.kml&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=47.526417,-122.123938&spn=0.027819,0.054932&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="640" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /><small><a style="text-align: left; 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display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="004[2]" border="0" alt="004[2]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sno6B5T-92I/AAAAAAAAOvI/qUwJVC1xQPw/004%5B2%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sno6CtrwJMI/AAAAAAAAOvM/sRqMOWLfGTs/s1600-h/005%5B2%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="005[2]" border="0" alt="005[2]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sno6DDOpqbI/AAAAAAAAOvQ/AnH3K7k8Rbo/005%5B2%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=MaryHelenLowry&target=ALBUM&id=5366618125718631361&authkey=Gv1sRgCOS8kP3mta2T3gE&feat=email">Mary’s Album</a></p> <p>Mary wrote:</p> <p>With our destination Shy Bear Trail on Cougar Mt, Gail, Vickie, Jim, Mike and I (Mary) hiked up Bagley Seam Trail from the Redtown Trailhead. Welcoming the temperature in the 60's we happily entered the forest remembering last week's 100 degree warmth.   On the return route two young women who we had passed before caught up with us asking us where we were and how they could get back to their trailhead.  They were lost.  We provided them with directions, a map, and a bottle of water as they turned around to head back to the Sky Country Trailhead.  Out hike took 3 hours and we traveled 5.4 miles.  It was a very nice hike.</p> <p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=47.526669,-122.121621&spn=0.024284,0.055747&z=15">Link to today’s route</a></p> <p> </p> <object width="660" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yk7SZjwwEts&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yk7SZjwwEts&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></embed></object> <p>Cougar Hikes color-coded:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sno6D1Ok3DI/AAAAAAAAOvU/n1Ufo3egOEE/s1600-h/earth%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="earth[1]" border="0" alt="earth[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/Sno6ElEUn3I/AAAAAAAAOvY/-wHcc6LADPU/earth%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="444" /></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-405119581163380482?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-16229564282278605442009-08-02T11:27:00.000-07:002009-08-03T11:30:34.896-07:00Intiman Theatre – Othello<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SncsIUcA0GI/AAAAAAAAOs0/buZuSJag-bo/s1600-h/2%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="2[1]" border="0" alt="2[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SncsIwQBY3I/AAAAAAAAOs4/F-antzegL6A/2%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Today was another 90 degree day that called for a beer in the <a href="http://www.centerhousebistro.com/">Center House Bistro & Bar</a> before attending a matinee performance of Othello at the <a href="http://intiman.org/">Intiman Theatre</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2009441180_othello10.html">Seattle Times Review</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SncsJgM6icI/AAAAAAAAOs8/gseRQBZprSA/s1600-h/program%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="program[1]" border="0" alt="program[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4B5iLlblzDs/SncsKHVeLEI/AAAAAAAAOtA/t8bxeB82hbI/program%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="772" /></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/537611556806039122-1622956428227860544?l=jim-vickie.blogspot.com'/></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396773556798392630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537611556806039122.post-59543072469536349272009-07-24T13:41:00.000-07:002009-07-24T13:41:20.186-07:00Anti-Aircraft Peak - Goode's Corner Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-07-24_002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-07-24_002.JPG" width="420" /></a><a href="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-07-24_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/ErwinRoots_Photos/2009-07-24_001.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br />
<h2>Mary wrote:</h2><p>The Evergreen Hiking Club today accomplished a lovely hike beginning again from the Anti-Aircraft Peak Trailhead. Participants were Mike, Jim, Vickie, Gail, and myself, Mary. We headed out down familiar Shangri La Trail turning at Surprise Creek Trail and travelled down a side path called Good's Corner which took us to the Park boundary. Continuing down a steep decline we travelled through the tall willowy trees and back around Tibbetts Marsh. The day was comfortably moderate with the hot weather not due to arrive until the afternoon. I found my new camera registering low battery so luckily Jim's camera was handy which took the pictures above. We hiked for 1 1/2 hours and traveled 2.8 miles. It was a very enjoyable morning hike.</p><br />
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