Right, I find it weird if I read about raptors or swans being attacked or killed in the UK.

The things the toys do at night....
 

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The bridge over the River Kwai

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^^^ Great pic, David. I went there in 1998.

Turns out they are not, at least in Maryland. It was still there yesterday so I called the DNR and they said just put it in the river.

The neck was clearly broken. It must have hit the tree it was lying under at high speed.

I love watching Osprey hunt up in the mountain lakes, they do have on the job hazards to contend with, I've wondered how often a wind gust messes them up.

Early days of ownership

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^^^ My absolute favorite car on the planet.

I am not, as is my want, lapsing into hyperbole. Magnificent.

As well as that sentiment, also absolutely breath-taking stomping-grounds.

Skip is living the good life. An inspiration to us all.

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Watch out for the Pterodactyl poop!!

Thanks for the sentiments Gentlemen!

Life had indeed been ver ver good to me!!

I've had this ol Targa 20 years now, looking back I've had her off road a number of times... I do hope Rich will forgive me for a couple of the routes.
I remember one road in particular we had to drive a shoulder area and center strip on a climbing/hiking/logging access road to avoid being high centered.

So far I've avoided Pterodactyl poop, Bear biscuits, Deer droppings and Mountain Lion muffins... while driving at least.

Go for long walks in the mountains in this part of the world you soon realize you are not the only critter that uses the trail.

More old Porsche mayhem

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That's just mean. Two at the same time.

One memorable trip up to the Mount Baker Ski area, (R&SEA3) comes to mind... we were making pretty good time and I noticed cars ahead of us were pulling over to let us by.

Such polite people, or they thought we were completely insane.
I prefer thinking it was the first option.

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They wanted a glimpse of graceful excellence in its element.

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I saw what looked like a big truck with flashing hazards and red white strobes coming up behind me today. It was not a fire truck, but I moved over in the right lane. It was a short flatbed truck hauling a dozer, with a siren blasting.

Since when do dozers have emergency calls?

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Forecast for Mt. Baker is 5' of snow Sunday-Tuesday, the ski area on Mt. Shuksan also gets amazing snow totals...

I need a return visit.

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Out with the old and in the the slightly newer.

The old, 2000 XR650L. Fantastic bike, just too heavy for the riding I want to do.

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The 'New' an '08 XC-F 450. It won't be as much fun at freeway speeds, but I do that so rarely I don't think I'll miss it.

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Day trip to one of my favorite missions and coastal communities, San Juan Capistrano:

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