The Bellingham Podcast: Recent Episodes
AJ Barse
Pacific Northwest aficionados, AJ Barse and Chris Powell are your hosts each week talking about their views and interests in technology, travel, gear and watches. Or, put another way, "PNW life and views from the city by the Salish Sea." The Bellingham Podcast is recorded in or on location in or around the City of Subdued Excitement, Bellingham Washington. This show is also available on-air on Bellingham's KMRE 102.3FM. bellinghampodcast.substack.com
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Eating out in Bellingham and Whatcom County is getting pricey — so AJ and Chris are bringing the fun home. This month, your pacific northwest podcasting aficionados make the case for analog: gather some people you know (or some friendly strangers), throw some chicken nuggets in the oven, and play a game. No screens. No $120 dinner tabs. Just meeples, dice, and a little friendly competition or co-op’ing.
AJ and Chris share their favorite game stores across the region, swap game recommendations for every type of player — cooperative, competitive, family-friendly, and card-shark — and close with Quality Assurance picks including a shout-out to a pair of local Bellingham authors and a generative music app that just might help you survive eight hours of studying if you are studying for finals.
♟️Where to Find Your Games
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Meeple’s Manor(Lynden) — Your local game shop up north
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Cosmic Games(Bellingham) — Great local Pokémon league and loads of games of all kinds (and the materials around them)
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AEGIS Games (Downtown Bellingham, Railroad Ave) — A substantial wall of board games, card games, tabletop, and expansions; near the fabulous Café Adagio
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Bakerview Games (Anacortes) — The Ollivander’s Wands of board game shops. If you have a game in mind, stump the band — they just might have it upstairs.
🃏 Chris’s Game Picks
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Guess Who? — The classic whodunit-by-process-of-elimination. Disney edition available for the little ones.
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Versus (the musical Apples to Apples) — Song lyrics meet topic cards in this family-friendly Cards Against Humanity alternative. Comes with six guitar picks. More the merrier — you can’t vote for your own lyric.
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Cribbage — Chris’s 40-year classic. Challenge accepted.
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Trivial Pursuit — Need we say more.
🎲 AJ’s Game Picks
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Vantage (cooperative) — You and your pod of space fellows have crash-landed on a planet. Gather resources, learn languages, evolve — or die. No two playthroughs are the same. Block off at least five hours. The analog version of No Man’s Sky.
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Forbidden Desert / Forbidden Island— Shorter cooperative play for those who don’t have 5 hrs to kill.
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My Lil Everdale — A beautifully illustrated town-builder for the 9-and-under crowd (and the grown-ups who won’t need a beverage to cope). Think Tolkien, but the adventurers are badgers and squirrels.
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Dragon Isle (Dragonwood series, Vol. 3) — Eastern dragon vibes, Oni imps, cards and dice. A competitive card-shark slay-fest found courtesy of Bakerview Games.
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Dragonwood → Dragon Realm → Dragon Isle
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Pokémon TCG — Feb 27 is Pokémon Day and the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Three decades of catching them all! If you’re nostalgic for those childhood cards, now is the best time to grab a pre-built deck and learn to play. A single casual game runs about 30 minutes.
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Wandering Towers (Les Tours Ambulantes) — Discovered at a jeux café (game café) in Paris. Found in the US courtesy of Bakerview Games in Anacortes.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: The Boardgame — Robert Kiyosaki’s 90s classic. Learn passive income, FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early), and how to make your rent roll before you quit your day job. Statute of limitations on grumpy emails applies.
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📚 Quality Assurance
AJ’s Local Author Shout-Outs:
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Gigi Berardi(WWU Faculty) — Debut novel: Bianca’s CureA work of historical fiction set during the Medici era in Florence — weaving alchemy, early science, and the story of a woman who bridged both worlds in the search for a cure for malaria. Recently held a book signing at Village Books.
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Rev. Dr. Joyce Parry Moore (WWU Faculty) — Upcoming book: Fill the Room Event coming up at the fabulous Village Books — stay tuned for the date.
Chris’s QA Pick:
- Bloom: 10 Worlds— The 10th anniversary follow-up to Brian Eno and Peter Chilvers’ iconic generative music app Bloom. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Ten ambient soundscapes, resident on your device (no streaming required). One tap, up to eight hours of original, never-repeating meditative music. Less than the cost of a lunch entrée in Bellingham.
📍 Around the County
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Ramen & Bowl (Downtown Bellingham) — Formerly Muto Ramen, across from Woods Coffee near Bank of America. Open until 2 a.m. Hat tip to Celia for the discovery.
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Anacortes Day Trip — AJ’s wife’s birthday gift: a local tourist adventure on Commercial Ave. Highlights include Bakerview Games and a Turkish coffee shop at the Safeway corner with quite the tingle.
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Rook & Rogue — A fond remembrance of Bellingham’s former game café. Gone but not forgotten.
📻 Listener Reminders
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Tune in on KMRE 88.3 FM or stream at kmre.org — community-powered radio, right here in Bellingham.
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Happy New Year, dear listeners! AJ and Chris are back for the first episode of 2026, kicking off the year not with resolutions, but with something far more honest: use it or lose it.
From digital overwhelm and doomscrolling, to the resurgence of analog life, retro tech, journaling, and intentional living, this episode is a wide-ranging, reflective conversation about what’s worth carrying forward…and what might be better left behind.
🌐 Use It or Lose It (instead of a Resolution)
Instead of New Year’s resolutions, AJ frames 2026 around sustainability: what habits, tools, and practices help us maintain in an era of information overload—and which ones quietly drain us.
📱 Losing Doomscrolling
A candid discussion about social media algorithms, attention capture, and how easy it is to feel trapped by always-on digital life. The antidote? More intentional, analog-adjacent experiences that slow things down.
📼 The Return of Analog (and 90s Tech)
From cassette players and iPods to dedicated single-task devices, the guys explore why 90s-era tech feels like a “vaccination” against hyper-connectivity. Less friction, fewer notifications, more presence.
🎮 Retro Gaming & Intentional Play
AJ dives into handheld emulators, retro consoles, and the rise of the “90s Nook,” including why replaying those classic retro games can be comforting, affordable, and surprisingly fresh thanks to modern communities like RetroAchievements.
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Retro Achievements - https://retroachievements.org/
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Retroid handhelds - https://www.goretroid.com
✍️ Journaling, Simplified
Chris shares a major shift: stepping away from premium pens and notebooks in favor of simpler tools that remove pressure and invite use. Cost doesn’t equal meaning, and sometimes less really is more.
- Muji - https://www.muji.us/collections/paper-goods?srsltid=AfmBOoqisSkxF5sZ96uEtQQNMhG9pTUx7j8KUaF73Z0pA1qvMevqHyIg
📓 Gamifying Life with the Hero’s Journal
AJ talks about transitioning to a Hero’s Journal, a guided, quest-based journaling system that blends reflection, goal-setting, and storytelling, plus how journaling has become a shared, normalized practice with his son.
- The Hero’s Journal - https://theherosjournal.co
📻🎧 KMRE Love
A heartfelt thank-you to KMRE 88.3 FM, proudly broadcasting The Bellingham Podcast on the terrestrial dial and online.
🌲 Quality Assurance
🔥 Fire & Story (Waypoint Park)
Fire & Story, a January event featuring music, storytelling, and community warmth down at Waypoint Park. Sauna groves, live performances, and family-friendly vibes—one to keep an eye on next winter.
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Fire and Story - https://www.fireandstory.com/
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Energy Pyramid band - https://energypyramid.earth/
📚 Silent Book Club
Chris’s talks about Silent Book Club — a relaxed, introvert-friendly gathering for anyone who loves to read in good company (but without the pressure of discussion). Bring your own book, grab a drink if you like, and enjoy focused reading time alongside others. It’s all about presence, calm, and intentional community — a perfect fit for our use it or lose it theme.
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Learn more at https://silentbook.club
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In Bellingham at Ponderosa Books https://www.ponderosabeerandbooks.com
Thanks for starting 2026 with us. Whether you’re using it, losing it, or figuring it out one analog step at a time: we’re glad you’re here. Take care of yourself!
AJ & Chris
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In this episode, AJ and Chris dig into a playful but insightful exploration: What would happen if an outsider spent a weekend in Bellingham guided solely by web searches or AI?
Fresh off a Portland conference with heavy AI themes, AJ tests what “SmackGPT” thinks a weekend in Bellingham should look like across five traveler personas: the Local Explorer, Family Adventurer, Mindful Explorer, Camper, and Lux High Roller (exact output posted below).
The gents review, refine, and sometimes hilariously correct the AI-generated recommendations, offering their hyper-local expertise on food, lodging, hikes, coffee shops, costs, and hidden gems. Along the way, Amtrak stories, camping advice, critiques of $10 gas estimates, and an update on the infamous “mics on sticks” recording setup.
It’s a mix of travel guide, tech commentary, and classic Bellingham banter all better than any bot.
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from AJ and Chris
🤖 “SmackGPT vs Locals”
As mentioned- the output from AI (ChatGPT after a bit of conversation with the bot)
Five Ways to Spend a Weekend in Bellingham (with Estimated Costs)
With Estimated Costs for 2025
Below are five distinct ways to experience Bellingham — from hidden-gem explorers to luxe travelers — each with activity ideas and estimated weekend totals (Fri–Sun).
1. Local Explorer
Hidden gems, coffee shops, local seafood, & Baker trails
Estimated weekend cost: $400–$550 per person
Friday Evening
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Check into Hotel Leo or Fairhaven Inn (~$180/night)
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Coffee at Makeworth or Camber
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Sunset stroll at Boulevard Park
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Dinner: Rock & Rye Oyster House ($45–60)
Saturday
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Coffee + breakfast at Camber ($15–25)
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Drive SR 542 toward Mount Baker → stop at Nooksack Falls
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Hike options: Horseshoe Bend, Yellow Aster Butte, Chain Lakes Loop
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Lunch from Old World Deli (packed $12–15)
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Espresso + pastry at Wake ’N Bakery
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Dinner at Carnal or Keenan’s on the Pier ($40–60)
Sunday
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Tony’s Coffee + brunch at Evolve ($25)
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Chuckanut Drive detour & oysters at Taylor Shellfish ($30–40)
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Final coffee at Lettered Streets
2. Family Adventurers (Kids 4–11)
Kid-friendly hikes, parks, treats, simple pacing
Estimated weekend cost: $600–$850 for a family of four
Friday Evening
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Stay in Fairhaven Inn or Larrabee cabins (~$200/night)
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Boulevard Park playground time
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Dinner: Boomer’s or Colophon ($40–50 family)
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Mallard Ice Cream run ($20)
Saturday
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Breakfast at Evolve or Magdalena’s ($40 family)
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Easy Mount Baker stops: Nooksack Falls, Horseshoe Bend (short sections)
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Picnic at Silver Lake Park (snacks ~$10)
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Pizza at North Fork Brewery or local family option (~$50 family)
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Early evening in Fairhaven Village Green
Sunday
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Crêpes at Magdalena’s ($40 family)
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Short hike at Stimpson Reserve or Whatcom Falls
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Boulevard Park lunch and playtime ($30 family)
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Edaleen Ice Cream stop on the way home
3. Mindful Explorer (No Alcohol)
Tea houses, wellness walks, yoga, calm nature spots
Estimated weekend cost: $350–$500 per person
Friday Evening
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Hotel Leo (~$160/night)
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Kombucha flight at Culture Café ($10)
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South Bay Trail walk
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Dinner at Keenan’s or Wild Oat ($40–50)
Saturday
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Gentle morning yoga at 3 Oms ($25)
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Coffee at Refind or Avellino ($10)
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Mindful walk at Stimpson Nature Reserve (free)
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Healthy lunch at Leaf & Ladle ($12–20)
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Late afternoon tea at Evolve
Sunday
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Coffee + light lunch ($15–25)
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Sehome Hill Arboretum lookout or Clayton Beach tidal walk
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Reflection/journaling break before departure
4. The Camper
No hotels, minimal cost, full-time outdoors
Estimated weekend cost: $200–$300 per couple/person
Friday
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Camp at Larrabee State Park or Silver Lake ($30–40/night)
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Campfire dinner or simple takeout ($10–15)
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Sunset on Larrabee cliffs
Saturday
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Camp coffee + oatmeal ($5)
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Mount Baker hiking day: Yellow Aster Butte or lakeside loops
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Lunch from camp supplies or Wake ’N Bakery ($10)
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Dinner over the fire (salmon/veggies ~$10–15)
Sunday
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Pack up camp
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Quick hike at Fragrance Lake or Clayton Beach
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Taylor Shellfish oyster stop or casual lunch ($25–35)
5. Luxe Explorer
High-end stays, spa, private hikes, elevated local dining
Estimated weekend cost: $900–$1,400 per person
Friday
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Stay at Chrysalis Inn & Spa (~$320+/night)
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Welcome drink & balcony sunset
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Dinner with local seafood tasting menu ($70–90)
Saturday
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Brunch at Keenan’s or in-room dining ($45+)
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Private driver or curated transport to Artist Point (~$150)
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Optional private mountain guide (~$75 per person)
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Catered picnic at a scenic viewpoint ($60+)
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Dinner at a fine-dining restaurant ($90+)
Sunday
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In-suite brunch ($45–60)
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Spa treatment (90 min $150–200)
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Scenic drive or chauffeured Chuckanut outing (~$100)
☕ Local’s Additions and Corrections
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Woods Coffee (local staple)
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Camber (micro-roastery)
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Fenex (Bellwether )
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Avellino (downtown)
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Café Adagio (Chris’ all-time favorite)
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Banter & Avenue Bread for breakfast/brunch lovers (with shoutout to Ben Mann art)
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Boomers math checks out ish (≈$35–40 for a family)
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Better lux dining: Silver Reef Steakhouse, Anthony’s, Chuckanut Bay Oyster House
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Mindful dining: Leaf & Ladle, Soy House, Whole Foods Market seating area
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3 Oms Yoga (accurate)
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Flow Motion, Joy Pilates also solid
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AI mistakenly mentions Wild Oat (closed)
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Anthony’s Grill
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Chuckanut Oyster House
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Silver Reef Steakhouse
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After more than a year off-air, AJ Barse and Chris Powell dust off the mics, on sticks (more on that next episode) and return to the Bellingham Podcast from their favorite city by the Salish Sea for a catch-up that’s part reflection, part revival.
AJ and Chris share what pulled them away from the mic; from AJ’s medical detours and higher-ed budget storms to Chris’s growing fatigue with all things digital, as always they open up and ultimately brought them back. They trade updates on analog tech experiments, air-gapped AIs (snarkly brought to by the fictitious SmackGPT), and the joys of going offline. The conversation also highlights what’s new around Bellingham:
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El Sueñito Brewing (tamales & trivia)
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Event page: Noches de Trivia
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Frelard Tamales
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Training Grounds (gym) —Training Grounds
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Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro (closure) — Announcement: Boundary Bay closing at end of 2025
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Hey Dumplin’ (dumplings) — Hey Dumplin
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Cosmic Games (game store) — Cosmic Games
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Waypoint Park (waterfront park) — Info page: Waypoint Park – City of Bellingham
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Pen y Fan - Mountain
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Boundary Bay closes after 30 years - Cascadia Daily News
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KMRE 88.3
It’s a relaxed, real, and refreshingly and quasi-analog homecoming for the long-running Bellingham Podcast - complete with shout-outs to listeners old and new, the regular plug to KMRE 88.3 FM, and the reminder that even in a tech-tired world, community still connects.
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In this episode of the Bellingham Podcast, AJ Barse and Chris Powell dive into October with a discussion on the increasing role of AI, the revival of analog, and reflections on masculinity. AJ shares his experiments with Google’s Notebook LM and expresses concerns over AI’s growing influence, especially in voice replication. The duo then shifts to their love for analog, highlighted by AJ’s visit to Roldorf & Co., a Vancouver-based watchmaker, and a documentary on the Polaroid revival. Chris also reflects on societal views of masculinity, inspired by a Vice TV documentary, and they explore the appeal of authenticity in an AI-driven world.
AI and Digital Identity
AJ shares his recent tests with Google’s Notebook LM, emphasizing AI’s potential to influence media through synthetic voice replication.
https://wp.wwu.edu/ajbarse/2024/10/02/what-if-your-notes-could-think-for-you/
AI Amplifies False Memories https://www.perplexity.ai/page/ai-amplifies-false-memories-Oi2YlbzuSyqDnm4m.RoxHw
Chris and AJ discuss their concerns about AI-generated content, pondering the implications for personal data and podcasting.
Vancouver BC
AJ talks about his visit to Roldorf & Co. and recounts Jason Gallop’s journey to rebuild his watch business after a devastating fire.
Roldorf Cafe
Exploring Analog
A discussion on The Revenge of Analog documentary, with a focus on the revival of Polaroid film and the allure of analog experiences in a digital age.
Reflections on Masculinity
Chris shares insights from the Vice TV documentary series, Searching for Masculinity, sparking a conversation about evolving societal views on masculinity.
They examine the importance of authenticity and personal identity, especially in an age where AI and digital media can shape perceptions.
Documentary Recommendations for Doctober
Chris highlights the annual documentary showcase at Bellingham’s Pickford Cinema and suggests thought-provoking documentaries on themes like masculinity and analog nostalgia.
Quality Assurance Picks
Chris’s Pick: RI Music app, a free, ad-free option for Android users to stream music from YouTube without tracking.
Mr. McMahon on Netflix
Diggnation
A revival of the early tech show by Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht, celebrating internet oddities
https://www.diggnation.show/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@diggnation
Listener Reminders:
Tune in to KMRE 88.3 FM or stream online at kmre.org to catch the Bellingham Podcast.
Look out for the November episode with AJ and Chris’s holiday gift guide and travel stories.
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In this episode of the Bellingham Podcast, AJ Barse and Chris Powell catch up after a summer hiatus. They discuss recent personal experiences, including family vacations and changes in their professional lives. AJ shares his summer adventures, including time spent on San Juan Island and managing life as a working parent. Chris recounts his solo trip to Friday Harbor and his enjoyment of tech-free moments. They also delve into topics like their evolving relationship with personal technology, privacy-focused mobile devices, and the balance between digital and analog experiences. Towards the end, they reflect on the nostalgia of collecting and playing games, particularly focusing on AJ’s experience re-entering the world of Pokémon with his son.
Topics Discussed:
Summer Recap
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AJ’s vacation to San Juan Island and family adventures
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Chris’s solo trip to Friday Harbor and tech-free relaxation
Life Updates
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AJ’s experience balancing work and family life during August
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AJ’s wife landing a job right after graduation
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Chris’s insights into the evolving personal tech landscape and privacy-focused gadgets
Tech Talk
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AJ and Chris discuss personal tech choices like Graphene OS and privacy-focused apps
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Chris’s minimalist approach to tech: ProtonMail, VPN, and offline maps
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The debate on iOS vs. Android and privacy benefits of alternative operating systems
Analog Meets Digital
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AJ’s dive back into the Pokémon trading card game with his son
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Nostalgia around collecting, comics, and trading cards
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Insights on teaching the next generation about gaming, collecting, and community
Looking Ahead
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Upcoming plans for AJ’s 100th scuba dive milestone
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Fall projects, holiday gift ideas, and the continued journey in balancing analog and digital worlds
Listener Reminder:
Tune in on KMRE 88.3 FM for the radio broadcast of the Bellingham Podcast, and stay connected for future episodes!
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On this enlightening episode of the Bellingham Podcast, Chris shares his transformative experience from a recent Silence Retreat in Mission, BC. Meanwhile, AJ delves into his deep connections with silence and presence, cultivated through his adventures climbing mountains and diving in the serene waters of the Puget Sound and Salish Sea. Join us as we explore the profound impacts of quietude and mindfulness in our fast-paced lives.
Benedictine Monks in Mission, B.C. - Westminster Abbey https://westminsterabbey.ca/
Diving the kelp at Rosario, Anacortes WA.
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On this special catch-up episode of the Bellingham Podcast, AJ and Chris are back from their travels with exciting updates! Chris's daughter and AJ's wife both celebrated graduations, and the hosts have some invaluable travel observations and tips to share. Recorded at Casa de Chris, they dive into their Father's Day weekend experiences and offer essential advice for navigating Washington state ferries during peak season. Plus, this is just part one—stay tuned as they set the stage for the return of the beloved "Word Of Note" series in the next episode!
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Welcome back to the Bellingham Podcast! We're driving the DeLorean right back into the nostalgia-fueled fun with the second part of our Word of Note of Nostalgia. AJ and Chris pick back up from their first part of their DeLorean adventure, ready to continue exploring the curious realm of nostalgia and its ties to marketing, technology, and personal memories.
In this episode, join us for another nostalgic trip down memory lane as we reflect on our past experiences and delve deeper into the trends shaping marketing for our generations (Gen X for Chris, Gen Y for AJ). From timeless retro gadgets to the ongoing wave of film reboots, we'll continue unraveling how nostalgia influences our perceptions and choices; and how we reflect on it as fathers.
If you are tuning in from the past on your VR head set, or tune in to your virtual transistor radio, and let's continue our journey into the timeless allure of nostalgia on this engaging second part of our episode.
Show notes
Webster “ Nostalgia” : a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
also : something that evokes nostalgia
: the state of being homesick : HOMESICKNESS
2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, AJ is riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. To sponsor him = https://gfolk.me/barse
References
https://www.bigleaguechew.com/
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Welcome back to another episode of the Bellingham Podcast! We were late in this episode as AJ and Chris had to fire up the DeLorean on the ol’ Word of Note series to delve into the realm of nostalgia, exploring its intricate ties to marketing, technology, and personal memories.
Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on our own past experiences, and the trends we have started to see in marketing to our generations (Gen X for Chris, Gen Y for AJ). From retro gadgets to the reboots of films, we'll uncover how nostalgia shapes our perceptions and influences our choices in a rapidly evolving world. So grab your headphones, tune in on your transistor radio, and join us in this two part episode on the timeless allure of nostalgia.
Show notes
Webster “ Nostalgia” : a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
also : something that evokes nostalgia
: the state of being homesick : HOMESICKNESS
Nostalgia augments comfort and security, and maintains psychological well-being when confronted with limited time horizons," according to a report from Frontiers in Psychology. NIH National Center for BioTechnology Information
Still Listen To The Same Music That You Enjoyed As A Teen? We Have Good News For Your Brain
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https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/still-listen-to-the-same-music-that-you-enjoyed-as-a-teen-we-have-good-news-for-your-brain_uk_660c1442e4b059f710630121#:~:text=According%20to%20Nikki%20Roy%2C%20a,'
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According to Nikki Roy, a therapist based in California, researchers are actually finding that the music we listen to as teenagers binds to our brains differently to anything we’re going to hear as adults in a phenomena known as ‘neural nostalgia.’ (NIH National Library of Medicine)
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2016 article -Neural responses to nostalgia-evoking music modeled by elements of dynamic musical structure and individual differences in affective traits
Frederick S Barrett 1, Petr Janata 2
“ These findings illustrate one way in which the reward and emotion regulation networks of the brain are recruited during the experiencing of complex emotional experiences triggered by music. These findings also highlight the importance of considering individual differences”
Mentions and Projects
Zulu Time Podcast -
Analog Explorer X Made Under Pressure Podcast -
Bausele Langstone Field Watch -
https://www.bausele.com/products/bausele-langstone-field-watch-d-day-80th-anniversary-tribute-australian-dive-watches
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No matter the weather, at least the mics stay warm
Bellingham Winter Storm 2024- https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bellingham-residents-brace-storm-several-inches-snow-forecasted/G64T5EJFVRHV3NH4R7P5KFMRYQ/
Washington blizzard 1950 - https://www.seattlepi.com/local/weather/article/Tacoma-snow-storm-1950-video-archive-history-13533250.php
- https://www.historylink.org/File/8079
Health and Wellness
Chris- Whole30 | https://whole30.com/
Whatcom County Mental Health- https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3294/Mental-Health
SAD- Seasonal Affected Disorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
SAD and Seattle - https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/seattle-rainy-season-brings-on-seasonal-affective-disorder-heres-the-deal-with-sad/
DGR- Distinguished Gentilmea’s Ride
Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems - https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/friends-and-family-members
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Thank you all so much again for another year of supporting the podcast! After a few weeks of sickness, Chris’ sweet baritone voice is back in action just in time to punch out on 2023. From Chris and AJ of your Bellingham Podcast, we hope you have a happy holiday season, a fun and safe new year, and stay warm here in the City by the Salish Sea.
Local Updates:
Bellingham old Terminal Building fire
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Cascadia Daily | https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/dec/18/community-rallies-around-those-impacted-by-terminal-building-fire/
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City of Bellingahm | https://cob.org/news/2023/update-on-fairhaven-terminal-building-fire-2
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KING 5 news | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellingham/historic-bellingham-building-damaged-unstable-overnight-fire/281-bcd2be6d-b1f9-48aa-9d7a-47a77a4a67da
Gone Diving, our last remaining dive shop to be sold/ to close in 2024
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exciting-News.html?soid=1101457878512&aid=YLnw95jf7cI
Chris:
A Charlie Brown Canvas Christmas
AJ:
Analog Explorer (Season 4)
Made Under Pressure Podcast
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Happy Thanksgiving (USA), everyone!
AJ’s dive to the HCMS Annapolis
Chris’ Retirement Tech
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Proton Mail | https://proton.me/mail
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Signal Messenger | https://signal.org/download/
Quality Assurance
Chris- COF& https://colcofy.com/
AJ - Amendment 21 (Hotel Leo) - https://www.thehotelleo.com/dining
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We were offline and off-air for September due to scheduling. Sch-edu-ling, the latin phrase for “life got busy between working, dading, and living.” But Chris and AJ are back for October, or as AJ predicted Doc-tober.
Adobe MAX 2023 session hosted by AJ
VS203
Made Under Pressure Podcast (coming soon)
Guest hosted by the Analog Explorer |
AJ to present Travelogue | October 19
Details here
Belling-home human interest mention
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Bellingham’s CTK travel group stuck in middle eas
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KOMO
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KIRO
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KING
Quality Assurance
Solitude
- Reclaiming Conversation | Sherry Turkle
Silence
- In Pursuit of Silence
Chris Hadfield
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The Apollo Murders
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NEW| The Defector
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Lightning strike fire | Bellingham
Travel Dispatches: 📍Mt. Storm King
Lake Crescent | Olympic National Park
Quality Assurance
Streaming on Apple TV+ https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/
Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 16-Inch Commuter Backpack
Sept. 10 Clean Up Lake Samish - Gone Diving and Bellingham Parks Dept
Come out and help us clean up Lake Samish!
Join us on September 10th to clean up a popular recreation spot on the Eastern shore of Lake Samish. We are partnering with Whatcom Parks to dispose of the garbage we remove. Find more details as well as upcoming classes in our e-news or contact the shop! https://conta.cc/3QTw2yU
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On this July episode, pardon the clanks and extra noise filtering in the episode - we had a guest construction worker fire up a tractor as we started recording from….
New “Scramble Nature Park” at Barkley Village
Diving in and around Bellingham
Cleaning up Lake Whatcom
Cleaning up Lake Samish
Puget Sound Sea Life
Quality Assurance & New Gear
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Bose - Quiet Comfort
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SoundCore - Q45 Space
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Wacaco - Picopresso
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“Unreasonable Hospitality” - Book
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In this May-June episode, as summer begins to ramp up in the PNW, are you thinking of visiting Bellingham? Tune in to AJ and Chris' rundown of how to make your way up to the city by the Salish Sea and what to wrap up in your trip.
Welcome to Whatcom
Traveling to Bellingham
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BLI - Mostly non-stop flights to Las Vegas, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, Los Angeles and the San Juan Islands.
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Amtrak (King Station to Fairhaven)
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Seattle Lightrail construction expanding north, south, east.
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Airporter - Bellair Shuttles
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Flixbus - Economical tickets from Bellingham to Seattle, eco-friendly, too!
From Bellingham
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Mount Baker Wilderness
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Semi-ah-moo - A casual northwest seaside resort
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Seaside BBQ & Live Music summer schedule
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Theater on the Terrace - free family-friendly performances from Shakespeare NW - Saturday June 10 only
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Vancouver/Surrey/ Lower Mainland
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Squamish
Uniquely Whatcom
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Taylor Shellfish Farms - Chuckanut
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Larrabee State Park
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Chuckanut Drive
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Whatcom Falls/ Lake Whatcom
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Mountain Bike mecca - Whatcom Mountain Bike Club
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Northwest Corner Goods - Bellingham Flag and other souvenirs, on Cornwall Street
Hoteling vs AirBnB’ing
Quality Assurance
AJ - Spring Made Straps
Chris - Live music, dance, and theater performances year ‘round
WWU Music Events
WWU Dance Events
WWU Theater Events
Make sure you are parked in the right area! And have the free Parkmobile App on your Apple or Android phone.
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Observations traveling post-pandemic:
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An economy ticket is just that … don’t expect to keep your overhead bag
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“Juice- Jacking”- Powerstations and security concerns- bring your own plug
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Real ID
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“On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.”
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Wa DOT
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“Will DOL still offer standard driver's licenses and ID cards?
Yes, we'll continue to offer standard driver licenses and ID cards that can be used by Washington residents to drive, or serve as identification. They don't indicate a person's residency, or legal status. However, beginning May 7, 2025, they will no longer be accepted as valid forms for ID for boarding domestic flights.”
How do we travel?
AJ
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Gear
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Cottopaxi Alpa 42
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Tenba Tools Wrap
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Retroid Pocket
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SoundCore Q20+
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AirTags
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Manta Sleep Mask
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iHome multiport USB-C folding charger
Chris
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Gear
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GoRuck GR1 21L backpack
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Economical noise-cancelling earbuds
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Printed QR code for boarding pass
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$60 in cash, mainly in fives for tipping shuttle drivers and other misc expenses
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Hidden Device detector
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Anker 735 Charger
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Bose Soundlink Micro - approx $65 on Ebay
Turo | alternative “car rental” https://turo.com/
Helena Montana
St. Helena Cathedral
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Shipwreck - Seattle Times
Chris’ Analog Book Report - Three takeaways
“…the objective of automation is clear - it is to relieve body and mind of the burden of labor.”
Robert Hassan, Analog (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series) book
“For those companies that went remote in the pandemic, the debts accrued by their surrender to digital continue to mount: a debt of talent and creativity, of ideas, culture, and the interpersonal ties that make a companymuch more than the work it does.”
David Sax, The Future is Analog book
“The analog businesses succeeding today, despite digital competition, are those that have been able to really create and emphasize credibility.”
Arrigo Berni, The Revenge of Analog book
Analog Tools - Fix, Make, Create, Explore
Primer
Earnest Elmo Calkins - OG homie behind planned obsolescence or consumer engineering thorugh consumerism and advertising circa 20s
Maker
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Sewing machine- Got a hole, need a patch?
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Cricut machine
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Drummel “rotary” tool
Household stuff/toys
- Chris’ ubiquitous screwdriver set - Boxer Tool 30-piece precision set
Around Bellingham
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Shoe Stop - Bellis Fair
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Doucet Guitar Works - State Street
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Hardware Sales - Bellingham
Tech
iFixIT- mobile devices
Watchmaking
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Time Concepts - King Street by Lakeway Fred Meyer
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Roldorf & Co - Vancouver
Quality Assurance
AJ - Hodinkee | Watches in the Wild
Chris - Two alternative sites
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LibRedirect - Alternative websites for big tech companies
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FarSide.link - Up-to-date alternative websites for big tech companies, but self-hosted by folks around the world
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This marks 7 years of the Bellingham Podcast 🍻- thank you each and everyone of you who have followed, listened, and supported AJ and Chris and the Bellingham Podcast.
Analog Notes - More than just Pen and Paper
Zettelkasten method - Created by Niklas Luhmann, a personal tool for writing and thinking that creates connections to thoughts and produces insights
Paper Dreams - AJ & Chris’ primary source in Bellingham for journals, notepads, and other paper to get your thoughts down
Jetpens.com - An extensive site for writing tools and materials
Vaultz - Storage container for index cards, in Chris’ case 4x6 index cards
Lamy Safari Rollerball Pen - It’s 2023. You deserve more than a standard Bic pen with a chewed cap. Plus, when you spend $20 on a writing tool, your mind shifts to serious mode when you begin writing. #AnalogMindset
Time Blocking by Cal Newport - Dedicated time to triage scribbles and accumulated thoughts during the day or week
Luchttrum 1917- Outline notebook- water resistant paper
Skilcraft B3 aviator pen - the perfect compact trifecta of pencil, black and red pen
Analog note-taking inspiration
Ryan Holiday - Popular author of Stoic-related books, accomplished note taker
Maria Popova from Brainpickings.com - An outstanding method to capture ideas from reading books to quickly distill and recall later
Quality Assurance
AJ
🤿Nitrogen narcosis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen_narcosis
Clarkson’s Farm- or “Jeremey’s love-letter to British Farming” available on Prime streaming
Chris - Max Richter’s Sleep: Tranquility Base - A 30-minute EP of slow soundscapes to augment your focused analog life.
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Chris | The Cribbage Master, Double Solitaire Extraordinaire
AJ | The Geek and Gamer Dad
Places to go in the PNW for games/gaming (West, North, East)
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Seattle/Bellevue | Mox Boardinghouse https://www.moxboardinghouse.com/
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Spokane | Dragon Parlor Games - https://dragon-parlor-games-llc-624662.shoplightspeed.com/
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Bellingham | Aegis Games (formerly Dark Tower) - https://aegislgs.com/
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Fairhaven | Cardhaven - “…place to buy cards, play games, and enjoy a full bar.” -
https://www.cardhavengames.com/
History of gaming (from the educator’s perspective)
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Teaching rules, math, strategy, patience, focus, attention
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History
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The “rise” in popularity of “tabletop game” genera https://stonemaiergames.com/top-10-reasons-for-the-rise-in-popularity-of-tabletop-games/
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How old is old games? https://www.oldest.org/entertainment/board-games/
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Oldest still-played game | Mancala
Declutter your closet with games you DON’T play, and those childhood ones (Candyland isn’t as cool as you remember). #Minimalism
Classic Games
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Backgammon (about 3000bce)
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PNW made edition https://orcasislandleather.com/collections/featured-leather-kits/products/travel-backgammon-board
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Cribbage (around 1600s)
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History https://www.britannica.com/topic/cribbage
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PNW made edition
The Wood Merchant in La Connor https://www.woodmerchant.com/product_search_results.cfm
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Local cribbage scene?
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Menace Brewing - Learn Cribbage and Wednesday Cribbage nights https://www.bellingham.org/eventdetail/25228/cribbage-learning-night-at-menace
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Shout-out to Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center’s formerly-annual “Compete for a Cause” Cribbage Tournament, last held in 2019 at Boundary Bay Brewery.
Card Games
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Deep Sea Adventure - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169654/deep-sea-adventure
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Here To Slay - https://www.unstablegames.com/collections/here-to-slay
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Poetry for Neanderthals - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312786/poetry-neanderthals
Tabletop Games
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Sea of Clouds - http://seaofclouds.iello.fr/en/
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Diamant (Incan Gold here in the USA) - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15512/incan-gold
Co-op
- Forbidden Island - https://gamewright.com/product/Forbidden-Island
Quality Assurance
Gamemaster-
The Perfect Bid documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6854248/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
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Happy holidays everyone! Thank you so much to each of you for another year os support! Welcome to the final episode of 2022!
Updates
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Analog Explorer Podcast x Zulu Time podcast crossover episode 14
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Podcast sponsor Anchor.fm
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Thank you to AE Substack and Patreon paid subscribers
New in Bellingham
Ritual Records - https://www.ritual-records.com/
- Previously Reported EM Closing after 17 years https://www.westernfrontonline.com/article/2022/06/everyday-music-closing
Nomad Charcuterie and Wine - https://www.instagram.com/nomadbellingham/
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For the non-drinker who enjoys bitters :
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Hella - https://hellacocktail.co/pages/bitters-soda
COF& - 784 Kentucky St and on 1203 Cornwall Ave
- https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2022/mar/02/the-roots-of-cof-bellinghams-new-colombian-coffee-shop/
LOCUS - Where Coffee meets Beer “Casual, colorful cafe providing sandwiches, wraps & snacks, plus creative desserts, coffee & drinks.” closes around 8pm 120 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 https://locusofbellingham.com/
- Founder: Kaycee Originating from Yelm, Washington, Kaycee came up north to attend WWU, achieving a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and minor in sport psychology. After settling here with her husband, she fell in love with Bellingham even more and began toying with the idea of starting her own business. She has been in the service industry for 12+ years and making delicious espresso for 10. One of the first to graduate college and the first woman entrepreneur in her family. If you do not find her working on her next big move in business, she loves to go on walks with her two dogs or secretly curling up to the fire with a glass of wine devouring a box of pizza!
Looking forward
AJ-
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Some Analog Explorer related stuff being prototyped
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Word of Note | Misogi- Japanese Shinto practice of ritual purification- that is often referenced to Shugendo - the “Way of Trial and Practice”
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Diving
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Travel
Chris-
Have a great holiday season, and see you next year!
Sincerely,
AJ & Chris
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The Chatter
AJMeeting a GPO 🐙 in the wild | www.analogexplorer.substack.com/p/meeting-the-gentle-giant-of-the-pnw
- Typsim Watches - Seattle Wa. USA
The News
Guess who’s back? “Now open for pierogi pickup, takeout, and a limited menu for inside or sidewalk dining.” Sat/Sun 9.30 - 2 pm. https://www.magdalenascreperie.com -
- and celebrated her 13th year as a restaurant reopening the week of her original opening
Scone Grone + Quantum Leaf
KMRE Raise the Antenna fundraiser and auction
“Saving Christmas Town” @MBT December 3 & 4
Shoutout to @NoBoxNoPaper for question to the show
The Upcoming Holidays - A Different Mindset
AJ-
WildMaterials- Lissa Clear 2500 Elm St Suite 10
Board Games for the family
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DragonWood (mentioned before)
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DragonRealm (think DragonWood part 2)
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Orcas Island Leather Goods - Travel Backgammon board
Adagio Teas- find a tea themed for anyone
Seattle made watch- Typsim”The design, fabrication, and testing of Typsim watches is a worldwide production. Components are fabricated in Switzerland, Hong Kong, & the United States of America, chronometer certification happens in France, but at the center is the Typsim workshop located in Seattle, WA, USA where the design, assembly, and final quality assurance takes place.”
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AJ’s Deep dive 🤿 with Typsim on wrist |
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Noir (pre-sale)
Chris -
Monthly gifts or experiences in 2023, aligned with the Five Love Languages.
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One book a month from Village Books from your special someone’s reading wishlist. https://www.villagebooks.com
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Gifts #WordsOfAffirmation (your message inside the book to your recipient)
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A pint a month for your special someone (over 21) at a different location in Bellingham. https://www.taptrail.com/locations
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Gifts #QualityTime
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A new board game a month for your little, also found at Village Books.
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Gifts #QualityTime
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A massage a month for your special someone. Locations all around Bellingham.
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Gifts #PhysicalTouch
Rad or Sad
AJ - Is it the end of the late night coffee shop?
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Makeworth closes by 3pm
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Woods downtown closes by 5pm
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Lettered Streets Coffee closes by 3 pm
Chris - The decline of big tech companies.
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New Yorker article
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Slate Article
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Washington Post article
Quality Assurance
AJ
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If you are a fan of Clive Cussler (RIP) Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure series or Jason Heaton’s Depth Charge Series | Deep Shadow by Nick Sullivan (The Deep Series) [Libro.FM Link here]
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https://www.tropicalauthors.com/
Chris
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How to Resist Amazon and Why by Danny Caine - non-Amazon link to purchase the book
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A solar-powered website - https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com
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An article of note - How and Why I Stopped Buying New Laptops
Be A Canvas Insider
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Chris and AJ are back after a much…MUCH longer than anticipated break.
The News |
Episode 217 [for the month of October] marks the fist episode for the show moving to its new schedule, both in podcast and on KMRE 102.3 FM, as a now monthly podcast. After 6 years of being weekly, yes Chris and AJ still gregariously enjoy each-other’s company on the mic, but unfortunately work-home-life balancing isn’t as nimble as it used to be for scheduling even 3 years ago. So to keep an actual sustainable production schedule, the Bellingham Podcast will be a monthly show from this episode moving forward.
Thank you, all of YOU! For all your continued support and listenership wherever you like to tune into us.
What’s been keeping Chris and AJ busy and not podcasting?
From AJ | Meet the Charlotte
From Chris | Be A Canvas Insider
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Visku - An Icelandic word for wisdom.
AJ’s Visku - for you!
Philosophy | The Mountain Doesn’t Care. It doesn’t care if we live, if we die. If we summit, or turn around. And in the end, when we are all long gone, it will out live us all. SO, learn from that. Find your grounding wherever you are with nature.
Finances| Stay within your means and perhaps evaluate the utility cost over time
HODINKEE Radio Episode 4: Om Malik
Photography | Get your photos printed. Carry one in your wallet even (you might even be hip to do so, cool to be so retro?)
Food | Evaluate not just what you eat, but WHY you eat what you eat.
Chris’ Visku - it’s true!
Parking in a grocery store parking lot - backing in
Assuming other drivers will speed through the right lane and merge quickly ahead of you as two lanes become one. Visku gives us the ability to let them go ahead of you.
Files on your computer | back them up or they never existed.
Time-shifting your workday - 30 minutes earlier
Twins- Pro tip, twin base guitars to hot swap between them in the middle of performances
Crowing about Content
AJ
Analog Explorer | Available now on Substack
Chris’ Greyman Technology newsletter, Canvas Insider newsletter and podcast
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Aikoku - A Japanese word for grief, mourning, or lamentation
A Proposed Playlist to Embrace your Inner Mope
David Bowie - Changes
Bob Dylan - The Times They Are a Changin’
Elton John - Sad Songs Say So Much
Boyz II Men - It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye
Lukas Graham - 7 Years
Where are AJ and Chris experiencing Aikoku in Bellingham?
AJ
Magdalena’s Creperie in Fairhaven - Aug 2, 2022 Restaurant closed but: see this update
The pandemic has helped so many hit the trails | the Aikoku of this, is that so many now are out on the trails. Twin Lakes | Winchester
Everyday Music - Closes mid-Aug 2022
Chris
Black Drop Coffeehouse - January 2022
Fairhaven Pizza - March 2022
Film is Truth - April 2022
Uisce Irish Pub - End of August 2022
15 minutes to anywhere in Bellingham
Scheduling appointments with your doctor, vet, counselor, or other professional within one week’s time.
Coffee shops playing music conducive for conversations or work/study, and staff who used their “inside voice” when chatting with co-workers.
Walking along trails without hearing other people’s bluetooth speakers playing their music loudly.
Free parking in downtown Fairhaven
A non-intrusive experience browsing in a retail store on Meridian Street.
Tips to avoid unnecessary Aikoku
In the rush to be “first to report.” don’t immediately believe everything you read in online news sites #Corrections
Resist the urge to mean-tweet or mean-post.
Check the Bellingham sub-reddit for updated comments while maintaining a cautious mindset.
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Bellingham Farmers Markets
The original on Railroad Avenue - Celebrating its 30th anniversary! | Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. [Chris’ early connection with the Farmers Market]
Waterfront June 1 - Sept 14 | Wednesdays | 4-7 pm @ 300 West Laurel St
Barkley Village Market | Thursdays | 11:00am -2:00 pm @ Barkley Village Green, 2215 Rimland Drive
lunch, live music, and local vendors. Bring your picnic blanket and the rest of the family to enjoy the live music, check out the amazing food truck options for lunch, or shop the various local vendors all distanced for safe shopping and dining.
Chris - International Man of (Traveling) Mystery
Tips for heading north of the border 🇨🇦🇺🇸
ArriveCan is your homey - you don’t need their app
A phone with multiple profiles, one for travel?
The Essentialist’s tech travel gear
Get ready for new travel requirements in 2023 (at least in Washington State) ID2023.com (may not work with VPNs…boo hiss)
Another trip around the sun
AJ
back from NEA Eczema Expo conference. AJ’s family backstory with his son’s conditions across the life of the podcast
https://nationaleczema.org/eczema-expo/
https://nationaleczema.org/
Kids and family friendly | shout out to the young lady who paints toys for kids with eczema
Shout out to Jeremy
AJ open water scuba diver
Gone Diving dive shop in Bellingham
Quality Assurance:
AJ - DragonWood
Chris - Bellingham Public Library’s Newsbank - Read newspapers for free on your browser
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Housekeeping
Juneteenth Holiday
Fathers Day
Whatcom Dads Podcast - Mark Bagley, Nathan Dwyer, and Chris Roselli
Legal Disclaimers and Background
A guide to your Digital Estate
Another guide to your Digital Estate
A 2015 RUFADAA - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act = Information pertaining to a digital will and an assigned fiduciary
What to consider…should something happen
Who have you shared access to your mobile phone with? [Digital Executor]
Who have you shared access to your personal computer with? [Digital Executor]
Who have you given access to your personal email password? [Digital Executor]
Do you have a folder of bookmarks for your bank website and other financial investment websites?
If you stored important information on your office computer, who has access to this? Do they know your login password?
Where are external drives located in your house or office?
Chris’ Client
What to do when data is scattered everywhere
AJ’s data migration
Homing your data to a NAS and anti-cloud can of worms: Episode 171 “BellingHOME your Data)
Chris’ brutally-complicated tech landscape (and how someone can access his Digital Estate)
Over 200 online accounts stored in a password manager vault
each account has a unique email address (you read that right)
each account has a unique password that is either 40+ characters or five words in a passphrase (CP doesn’t joke about this)
A number of online accounts require multi-factor authentication.
Chris’ wife knows there is a specific book in their house with a sheet of paper inside it. This sheet of paper contains:
The passphrase used to authenticate to the password manager vault.
The PIN code to his mobile phone
The name of the MFA authentication app on the phone and the password to authenticate into it
Any additional information not stored in Password Manager, e.g. Bank password
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Housekeeping
Gregarious grandiose gob of diggity
Analog Explorer Podcast updates :
The Personal Technologist Blog
New podcast workflow that we are dialing in : be sure to subscribe to bellinghampodcast.substack.com.
Disclaimers
Old software/emulation/ ROMs
“Abandonware”
VirtualBox lovers…might not like Apple M1
Retro Gaming
OpenEMU
RetroPie
Internet Archive
Battle Chess (enhanced)
“Internet Arcade”
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
“Console Livingroom”
Retro Apps
Macintosh Repository
Retro OS
UTM : Universal Turing Machine (available for Mac only I believe)
DosBox (updated 2021?)
Internet Archive hosted Windows 95
SheepShaver (no longer supported by original creator)
Emaculation
PCJs- Win 95 in the browser
Win 95 (2018 updated) on this GitHub project by felixrieseberg
Retro Media
Game Show Archive
Classic TV show Archive
Audio Archive
Bellingham
Chris in the Archive?
RetroTube
Seattle Mariners in the 80s
Seattle Seahawks in 1985
Bellingham in the ‘30s through ‘60s
LOCAL
Elizabeth Park Concert Series - June 23 through August 25 “If community gatherings are not permissible, we hope to have our shows streamed virtually on Facebook and YouTube.”
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Watches & Horology
Shinola - Though dinged by the FTC for using Swiss and other imported parts, the watches are still fully assembled in the United States, with other products and materials sourced through manufacturing partners in Ann Arbor and Wisconsin.
Fine Timepiece Solutions- https://www.ftsusa.us/ameriquartz/
ARES - Stanwood Wa. - https://www.areswatches.com/
WEISS watches -https://weisswatchcompany.com/
Vortic Watches. Colorado - https://vorticwatches.com/
Timex “American Documents” https://www.timex.com/browse/collections/american-documents/
ADPT Strap - https://wornandwound.com/introducing-adpt-strap-american-made-nylon-watch-strap/
EA8 Leathergoods - https://www.instagram.com/ea8/
Electronics and Equipment
U-Turn Audio - https://uturnaudio.com/
EDC
Leatherman - Portland OR - https://www.leatherman.com/home
CRKT CEO - Tualitin OR - https://www.crkt.com/ceo-flipper-blackout.html
SKILCRAFT Products
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skilcraft
50 years ‘68 - ‘18 https://nib.org/sites/default/files/pen/pen-index.html
SKILCRAFT is the registered trade name of the National Industries for the Blind (NIB)is the brand name for quality products manufactured by people who are blind or have a visual impairment. Government and commercial customers can choose from a wide range of thousands of different SKILCRAFT products (from pens to ducktape) . You see them in government and military bases. (The AbilityOne Network)
Toys and Games
GreenToys - “Green Toys has recycled more than 80 million milk jugs to make eco-friendly toys” https://www.greentoys.com/
K’nex https://www.basicfun.com/knex/index.html
Bicycle cards (US playing cards) - https://usplayingcard.com/
Made in Washington*
Bee Hive Candles - Based in Maple Falls, bees wax, honeycomb and aromatherapy candles.
Big Dipper Wax Works - Based in Seattle since 1993, beeswax candles, essential oils, and body care products.
Heritage Distilling - “Largest Independently Owned Craft Distillery in the PNW” with Cask and Spirits membership clubs. Locations in Gig Harbor, Roslyn, Tumwater and Ballard neighborhood and Eugene in Oregon.
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Clothing & Bags
Small section of things made by Carhartt https://www.carhartt.com/c/made-in-usa
American Giant - Middelsex, NC https://www.american-giant.com/
Tom Bihn - Seattle WA Show room reopens May 18! - https://www.tombihn.com
Fayettechill - https://www.fayettechill.com/ based in the Ozarks but uses American manufactures from across the states.
EDC
All-ett - California https://www.all-ett.com/
Recycled Firefighter - https://recycledfirefighter.com/pages/about-me
Field Notes - https://fieldnotesbrand.com
Rite in the Rain - Tacoma Wa https://www.riteintherain.com/
Shinola - Though dinged by the FTC for using Swiss and other imported parts, the watches are still fully assembled in the United States, with other products and materials sourced through manufacturing partners in Ann Arbor and Wisconsin.
ARES - Stanwood Wa. - https://www.areswatches.com/
Made in Washington*
Flax4Life - Based in Bellingham. Nutritious, healthy baked goods. Or Horton Way!
Filson - Based in Seattle, high-quality clothing, bags, and luggage…though some products made overseas. Since 1897 by C.C. Filson, founder.
Nalgene Water Bottles
Platypus “Flexible” bottles and hydration packs - Based in Seattle with a dedication to tasty water complete with a, “…certified, world-class water laboratory”
New Balance - A number of shoe models made in the USA for men and women.
Luna Sandals - Based in Wenatchee, “…minimal footwear, maximum benefits”
Decent Exposures - Based in SeaTac, WA, “Organic…Custom made bras, underwear & clothing for all shapes, sizes, and sensitivities.”
Holy Lamb Organics - Based in Oakville, ear Rochester, locally-produced bedding items… “create beautiful, sustainably handcrafted products using all natural and organic materials for a healthy, eco-friendly life and home.” Oprah magazine reviewed them as, “Fluffy! A domestic producer with strong eco-standards…cozy and clean…straight from the box.”
Hoban Cards - Based in Chehalis, high quality business and calling cards
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Tribute to AJ and Chris’ mothers for this Mother's day weekend
Chris -
Monastic Technology - because minimal technology is so 2018.
Analog Consolidation - Pick a own, pick a notebook, and fill ‘er up
Memories of ‘90s Ambient music - CD treasure hunts to bring some happiness into the day
Greyman Technology newsletter
Canvas Insider newsletter
AJ-
Shawn Kemp on the Bellingham Podcast
Photoshoot: Family Travel in Vancouver BC & the Venturesafe EXP45- Pacsafe
Podcast: Mission Time with Matt Graham - produced by AJ (Analog Explorer Productions) - first episode to drop Monday 9 May. missiontimepodcast.com
HOSA is back!
DGR 2022 - https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse
Titanium ARES Diver-1, case manufactured right here in the PNW.
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Meet the artist behind AllEditions.art, and his PNW take on generative art.
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Shawn Kemp
Artist behind Boundary Swirl and City Circle. These pieces use a combination of technologies using blockchain and generative generative for its creation and verification, to laser-cutting the generative art output. He available work can be found in Boundary Bay or on his site https://alleditions.art/
To participate in the Boundary Swirl https://alleditions.art/gen/bb
AJ’s Boundary Swirl AllEditions.Art
Boundary Bay gallery showcase of the Boundary Swirl- with QR code for folks to scan and generate their own.
New from AJ Barse
https://ajbarse.com/
Analog Explorer x Zulu Time Podcast: AE.10 “The Moonswatch”
https://www.ajbarse.com/ae-10-the-moonswatch-analog-explorer-x-zulu-time-podcast/
BTV (Bellingham TV, City of Bellingham); recorded live 17 February 2022 Travelogue: “Traveling and Trekking with a Toddler”
New from Chris Powell:
https://www.chrispowell.co/
The Canvas Insider:
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Building off Ep. 206…
“Mountain Rules” - one for every year since birth
Lookout Mountain (to waterfall vista)Always listen to Dada
Never Goof Around
Always Pay Attention
Be Careful
Only ever go as far, as you know you can get back
Go Camping
Doesn’t matter where, but involve your little in the process. Let them pack for them and your family. Let them ask why you are packing things, and let them think through what they thing you and your family needs and why.
Don’t have kit?
REI Rentals
Garage Sale/ second hand/ borrow from a neighbor
Locations
SUP Paddle-boarding/Diving lakes
Silver Lake
Lake Whatcom
Diablo
Intermediate Urban
Osprey Shipwreck/Locus Beach
Arroyo Park
Larrabee State Park
Washington Park (Anacortes)
Intermediate forest trail hikes:
Bagley/Chain Lakes (Baker)
Samish Overlook to Oysterdome
Bowl and Pitcher (Spokane)
201 Kit for your sub-5 year-old
Radio/FRS
2-3mm Wetsuit
Kids example
Adults
Magnifying glass
Binoculars
NOCs
Magnification vs FOV - 8x magnification vs 10x magnification
Paddleboard
Drybag example
Goggles
Digital Kit
https://bit.ly/toddlertrektech
Quality Assurance:
AJ:
Albert Lin “Lost Cities”
”award winning Explorer of the National Geographic Society, serial entrepreneur, UCSD scientist, and storyteller.”
Chris:
PHO 360 - Sehome Village, across from REI, next to Insomnia Cookies - 232 36th St Bellingham, WA 98225
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RECORDED: AJ’s talk onTravelogue: “Traveling & Trekking with a Toddler.”Streamed live 17 February 2022: 1900-21:00 PST from the Bellingham Old City Hall
Backstory on the talk:
building a since of place, life and wilderness skills, and cognitive skill development
Kroll 1940’s Map “Evergreen Playground”
“Mountain Rules” - one for every year since birth
Lookout Mountain (to waterfall vista)Always listen to Dada
Never Goof Around
Always Pay Attention
Be Careful
Only ever go as far, as you know you can get back
Find an extrinsic motivation; to help instill an intrinsic motivation (flag and snacks)
Locations
Flora and Fauna:
Stimpson Nature Reserve
Urban hiking:
Interurban trail/Northridge Park
Semiahmoo (and incorporate Geocaching)
Beginner forest trail hikes:
Lookout Mountain (to waterfall vista)
101 Kit for your sub-5 year-old
Backpack (REI Tarn 18)
Trekking Poles
Water
Snacks
Compass
Camera
Map/GPS
Watch (you and them)
Digital Kit
https://bit.ly/toddlertrektech has links to all below
Seek
Merlin (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
Relive
Garmin Explore
Geocache
maps.me
Quality Assurance:
AJ:
Welcome to Earth (with Will Smith)- see an actor learn from explorers what skills are needed to become an explorer
Chris:
Whatcom-News.com - Up-to-date county news online. Sometimes within minutes!
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Housekeeping
Thank you to everyone who checked in on us while we were unexpectedly taken away from recording.
Holiday Travel and Covid
AJ’s observations of travel in the current Covid era
Washington Post: You asked: I got covid on vacation. Where should I report my case?
Tips
Bring Covid rapid tests with you
Before booking your trip, check the area you are going and what/where testing locations are
Consult health insurance as to what forms, numbers, etc for reimbursement
N95 vs KN95 and where you buy them
https://www.projectn95.org/
Travel insurance / Credit Card purchase travel insurance
Carry on at a premium ; Apple AirTag
Checking your carry on at the gate
Planes at an all time heavy- Checked baggage at a premium
Health Tracker- Garmin Instinct in AJ’s case- worked well as a way to put his biometric baseline as a way to track and help his way back to healthy while dealing with COVID 19.
Actual wrist shot from AJ in tracking his infection/recovery.
This YouTuber around the same time did a great video run down of a similar approach.
Chris’ tips for travel in COVID era
Confirmation/Boarding Pass printout - Just in case your flight info is only on your airline app and your phone battery dies. Don’t have a printer? Try OfficeMax self-service printing.
Pick a dedicated location at home where all essential travel documents are stored to prevent misplacing and last-minute stress in finding your stuff.
Invest in a unique luggage tag to stand out in the baggage claim carousel.
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Local Update
Chris - Post-Valentine’s Day experiences
New News Cascadia Daily
Quality Assurance
AJ- Travelogue: Traveling and Trekking with a Toddler February 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Old City Hall(Google Map)
YouTube Live Stream
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“Life occurs” as Chris likes to say on the show, and with it it derails routines. Chris and AJ are away from the mic still, but will be returning soon (barring any extra unforeseen ‘life occurrences’) .
But you can find Chris by his alter-ego on his technology Substack :
And thats on top of his already Canvas heavy-weight title of the Canvas Insider Podcast:
Now here on the Bellingham Podcast, AJ has a station break for you with a teaser from the Analog Explorer. This time recorded on location, about 45min away from Bellingham…
For more on this episode of the Analog Explorer, AE.09, find it wherever you like to get your podcasts or find out more https://www.ajbarse.com/ae09-ares-watches/ or via the Analog Explorer Substack
Stay healthy everyone.
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Full episode of AE.09 https://anchor.fm/analogexplorer/episodes/AE--09-ARES-Watch-Co--Stanwood-Wa--watchfam-e1dek90
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What we discussed in 27 episodes (and two bonus AE episodes)
Analog Resolutions
Sustainable, Minimal, and save money? 2-part
Hi-fi audiophilia
Lo-fi audiophilia
Tech that taught us something new in the pandemic
5-year anniversary - New cover art - AJ’s blog post
Forced Reset
Collection Culture 2-part
Hey World - Chris’ tech episode
Captain Get-Out - AJ’s outdoor episode
PNW x UK Wanderlust w/UK Dan @timely_moments
Motorcycle culture and rides, west coast x east coast w/Navy Dan @rising_sun_sailor
Chris’ Walden Pond
Welcome Back to Bellingham mini-series - Episodes 191 to 197
Getting Out in Bellingham
Dining Out in Bellingham
Getting a Drink in Bellingham
Getting to know the new downtown
Wandering in Whatcom County 2-part
Getting Comfy in Bellingham
PPE or Post-Pandemic EDC 2-part
Episode 200 at the Oyster Dome
Finding the Flow
PNWet
Gift Guide’n
Lots of helpful information in our accumulated Quality Assurance sections.
New Sponsor - MinimaLife
AJ, I’m not sure if you are aware of this, but I have been a devotee to the minimalist lifestyle for over a decade now. Yup, I’m so minimal I don’t like using vowels when I type. I’ve eliminated so much clutter from my life in these 10+ years that there’s not much left. Just me, my family and friends, and the plaque on my teeth. Wouldn’t you know that I nearly squee’d (without the E’s) when I saw a new subscription box service coming in early 2022! That’s right, the fine folks at MinimaLife have the soon-to-be must-have subscription box service of this new year….
Rad or Sad - A tasty conversational topic!
AJ -
Digital avatar editions of Live Concerts- future of post-pandemic entertainment
Streaming Services - now in the OTT era
Chris -
Her Connection Hub, a working space for women in the old PSE building downtown, owned by for Community Connections Conversations…converser Heather Simpson!
Paywalls requiring accounts and memberships to read a story online. And the antidote?
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Housekeeping
Shout out to Brenna: official Wa DOH Covid status QR code record for those who are traveling for the holidays in an area that may require showing proof of vaccination status sans needing to carry an oversize paper card https://waverify.doh.wa.gov/
Out and Around
Santa in Whatcom:
Bellewood Farms 12/4-19
Yeagers Sporting Goods
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Gift Guide
AJ-
Mysterium Board Game
Fuji Instax Wide Photo Printer
Cantonment Co. Kerchiefs
Chris -
Sustainable Home - Book by Youtube’r Simply by Christine
The $1 Million Puzzle - Because….why the heck not
December 21 Date Night - New Mexico Tamale Company (Cordata Center), Fireside Martini & Wine Bar Boozy Box (Bakerview Square), and enjoy Elf @ Mt. Baker Theater at 7 pm.
Rad or Sad (just do two each for time)
AJ
Digital or Mobile based ID cards
“Quantified Self” and digital medical data (Oura Ring 3, Garmin, Fitbit etc)
Chris
“non-business” LinkedIn updates
AWS Outage
Quality Assurance
AJ - 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible
“Project Possible” Nepali mountaineer Nimsdai Purja and his all Nepali team did the impossible to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. Before that the record was 7 years…
Chris -
Paul Gilbert - ‘Twas
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Housekeeping
Chrome Industries is in Portland. Mission Workshop is in SF.
PNWet
BBC re Vancouver BC
COB re Bellingham streets after the “Atmospheric River”
Kudos to Lynden’s North County CTK for temporarily housing displaced residents
Renters Insurance for future occurrences?
Do you have enough food/liquid for a couple of days?
Do you have an escape route or friends to stay with
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Field Tests
AJ-
Kavu Rope Sling (Seattle) “Klear Above Visibility Unlimited”
Backcountry Essentials Bellingham
SoundCore Life Q20+
Rad Or Sad
AJ-
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast (Marques) ; 1000 Mile EV Road Trip Recap
Going Green; Hodinkee Magazine feature
Vintage rising and/or in Vogue
Chris -
Comments in online articles or social media posts
State Street (westbound from Chestnut Street to Fairhaven) residential development and reconfiguring the roads
Trader Joe’s on James Street
Quality Assurance
AJ -
The Alpinist
Chris -
This Band Isn’t Real, @AI_Metal_Bot on Twitter. Perfect for complicated passwords, e.g. Angry Old Men from New Jersey, Under Hollow Skies - The Wind Brings Demise, and Skylurker - Whispers from the Mist.
The Beatles: Get Back - A three-part “docuseries” on Disney+ streaming on Thanksgiving Day.
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Thanks so much for listening and supporting the Bellingham Podcast! We are back after being off the air for 6 weeks.
As we take this episode to find our new flow for things....
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Greetings Bellingham Podcast listeners! Welcome back, and here is our first episode after 200 and with it some updates:
Show Notes no longer in the feed- to see them consider subscribing to our Substack. It’s still free just like our podcast and is a work in progress.
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So...what happened in the last 6 weeks?
AJ
Talks openly about whole new level of issues in the hybrid pandemic work life balance continuum. Some creative bits and struggles.
Analog Explorer Podcast AE 07 & AE 08
Chris
Continued curation of solo Canvas Insider podcast, currently at Episode 54
Continued content creation of Greyman Technology newsletter, 12 free issues available online
Continued consideration of only the absolute essential to remain on my mobile phone - Google Pixel 4A with GrapheneOS
New kit
AJ-
From the origional iPHone SE to the new iPhone 13
From a 2014 MacBook Pro 15” to the 2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16”
Chris -
Chrome Industries Kadet Sling bag - in BLCKCHRM of course
Kobo Libra2 eReader
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Rad or Sad
Parking in Bellingham changes for 2022 (Bham gets about $2million in parking)
Adding paid and permit parking in the Fairhaven business district;
Increasing the price to park from 75-cents to $1.50 per hour, with the price per hour increasing for longer stays in both Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham;
Parking enforcement shifting (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and adding Saturday enforcement, to reflect the time parking is in greatest demand;
Increasing the cost of expired meter fines to $41, and other parking infractions increasing to $60 to appropriately cover administrative costs and discourage the misuse of paid parking.
King 5 Report
Facebook now Meta
Quality Assurance
AJ -
The Great James Bond Car Robbery
https://pca.st/podcast/d06cc5f0-e21d-0139-b304-0acc26574db2
Chris - 21st Century leadership - Ted Lasso on AppleTV+
Fun fact - One of the commentators in the show’s football game broadcasts is named Chris Powell, a former UK football player and star.
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AE. 07 "The Underwater Farmer" @peninsulakelpco
Meet Graham Gannon, professional diver and co-owner of the Peninsula Kelp Co based out of Northern Ireland Peninsula Kelp Co. - https://peninsulakelpco.com/.
In this episode, we dive in [literally] into the backstory of Graham and the Gannon family and what it took to become a kelp farmer...or should I say a farmer of sustainable ocean nutrition. This is part one of two parts, this first part goes into the backstory of Graham and the Peninsula Kelp Co, and AE 08 goes back to the conversational side of the podcast where we go into our watches, our family, and the sea.
Graham on Instagram= @peninsulakelpco
To support the Analog Explorer
analogexplorer.com
Instagram = @ajbarse Patreon= patreon.com/ajbarse
Chris and AJ are taking a few weeks off after 5 years and 200 episodes.
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Thank you for supporting this show for 5 years, and now 200 episodes. For this summit of an episode, we recorded live from the top of the Whatcom famous Oyster Dome.
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Show notes to be updated...stay tuned
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Show notes to be updated...stay tuned
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The last on of our mini series of post-pandemic life and getting back in to Bellingham!
Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and you’ve listened to AJ & Chris’ previous episodes in this series, and you still want more... Now what?
Community Food Co-op - Healthy food, and some souvenir hats and other items of Bellingham
Edaleen Dairy in Fairhaven - When you need a voluminous scoop of ice cream
Chocolate Necessities - if you are looking for the best dairy free chocolate ice-cream in town https://chocolatenecessities.com/
Stimpson Nature Reserve https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/stimpson-nature-reserve
Eclipse Bookstore in Fairhaven - When you want to get lost in a bookstore full of hidden gems
Sandalwood Spa on Magnolia - When you want to pamper yourself
Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants on Champion and Bay - When you want the perfect bottle of wine
Still Life Massage and Float at the Bellwether area - When you want a unique relaxation experience
Elizabeth Station on Holly Street - When you want to experience decision fatigue in selecting a beer or cider
7 Spices Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/SevenSpiceCafe
Ruckus Room - https://www.ruckusbham.com/
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Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...but now you want to see what Whatcom has to offer Now what?
Acme (Wile E Coyote would love it)
- Acme Diner/ Ice Cream
- Lake Whatcom Railway “Northern Pacific steam locomotive that operated in every decade of the twentieth century.” https://www.lakewhatcomrailway.com/
- Volunteers workin on opening more track access https://www.facebook.com/LakeWhatcomRailway/
Mount Baker
- Bagley Lake (Kid/Family friendly)
- Chain Lakes (Big kid/ adveture family firendly)
- Table Mountain (NOT for one who is afraid of heights)
- Twin Lakes Winchester Mt. (beginner mountain goat’n)
Highway 20 aka North Cascades Highway aka The Cascade Loop https://www.cascadeloop.com/
- Newhalem and Diablo
- Learn about Wa hydro electric technology and history
- North Cascade Institute
- Skagit Tours https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/skagit-tours
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Housekeeping.
Clarification courtesy of the lovely Sarah Hutton @ Village Books
“Hey AJ and Chris, I've loved listening to the Back to Bham themed series. I've got a list of new places to try! Quick note of clarification - Evolve is still with us on the mezzanine level as well as at their space at the Hotel Leo. Two opportunities for deliciousness! Hopefully we'll see you soon in the stacks! ”
Also, a bit thank you and shout out to Brenna, who gave me the TL;DR of Amendment 21, it is great food and top shelf drinks especially if you are a gin fan.
AJ back on the Zulu Time Podcast (Ep. 47) https://www.ajbarse.com/zulu-time-podcast-ep-47/
Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...but now you want to see what Whatcom has to offer Now what?
*Bellingham, Washington - Lady Washington *
- August 12 – August 16 https://historicalseaport.org/tickets/
Blaine
- August= Pirate Daze https://blainebythesea.com/events/pirate-daze/
- Lady Washington Aug 19 - 22
Semiahmoo
- Origin “ The Semiahmoo are more closely related to the Lummi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lummi) and Samish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samish) peoples south of the international border, and to the Lekwammen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songhees) and T'sou-ke (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%27sou-ke) peoples across the Strait of Georgia, than they are to the Halkomelem-speaking Sto:lo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sto:lo) of the Fraser Valley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Valley) and of the Fraser's delta to the north of themselves, the Musqueam (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musqueam).”
- Live Music - “enjoy beachside performances by local artists with a stunning ocean backdrop. Friday – Saturday from 6 pm to 9 pm or Sundays from 4 pm to 7 pm.”
- UNCORKED: WINEMAKER DINNER SERIES - Seating is limited. Reservations are required
- Upcoming Dinners
- Friday, October 15 – Sleight of Hand Cellars (https://resy.com/cities/vanc/venues/packers-kitchen-and-bar/events/uncorked-sleight-of-hands-winemaker-dinner-2021-10-15?date=2021-01-12&seats=2)
- Friday, November 12 – Mark Ryan Winery (https://resy.com/cities/vanc/venues/packers-kitchen-and-bar/events/uncorked-mark-ryan-winemaker-dinner-2021-11-12?date=2021-01-12&seats=2)
- Friday, December 17 – Long Shadows Vintners (https://resy.com/cities/vanc/venues/packers-kitchen-and-bar/events/uncorked-long-shadows-winemaker-dinner-2021-12-17?date=2021-01-12&seats=2)
Birch Bay Waterslides
- https://www.birchbaywaterslides.net/
- Opening day of the 2021 summer season will be WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30TH, the 38th year of operations at the Birch Bay Waterslides. $23 for day pass, less for toddlers, senior sliders AND $5 for senior viewers
---Stay tuned for part II---
The Quality Assurance, of a Secret Weapon
AJ’s Secret Weapon
- Bellingham Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Bellingham/
- Whatcom Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Whatcom/
Chris’ Secret Weapon
- Libredd.it (http://libredd.it/) - All the Reddit goodness without the tracking - https://libredd.it/r/bellingham+whatcom
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Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and want to check out the downtown scene. Now what?
Waypoint Park / Grainary
- Belllingham yoga collective
- SconeGrown vegan bakery
- BlackFern - coffee wine
- Artivim Mead Company.
Bay Street
- Black noise records
- Geheim gallery. Contemporary art gallery
- Near Black Sheep
- Jack's Bar
- 10 barrel brewing
- Lorikeet Bar
Bellingham Parkade on Commercial Street
- Holly’s Pies
- (Brandywine - Temporarily closed for fire damage - early August reopening?)
(Triangle?) Corner of Magnolia and Champion
- Black Drop Coffee - old Rook and Rogue looks cool
Mount Baker Theater
- Snowyriver Cocktail Company - old The Table
Cornwall Avenue
- Chuckanut Bay Distillery.
- Are you my human dog rescue and lounge - near Wild OatBakery & Cafe
- Near Hotel Leo
- Northwest Corner Goods - by Kevin Misiuda and Brad Lockhart
- Evolve - Chocolate Espresso and Provisions
- Amendment 21 bar - inside The Leopold
Alley by Bellingham Farmers Market by Maple, Railroad, and State streets
- Champlain guitars - “full repair service from restrings and setups....new and vintage guitars”
State Street
- Comrade - temporarily closed. Scheduled to reopen on August 1. “Comrade is the little sibling next door to Carnal, specializing in smash-burgers and spicy fried chicken sandwiches all with house-made condiments."
- Carnal - “Wood fired meats, seafood and vegetables from Michelin star cooks.” "Outdoor dining on 13 table garden patio now available as well as indoor. Takeout/delivery"
Holly Street
- Juxt tap room - old Teriyaki Bar
- Endgame - Mini Rook & Rogue
- Locust - new wine bar
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Mountains before drinks:
AJ's climb of Mt. Saint Helens https://youtu.be/Exwd3_LVwvE
Ed Viesturs - https://tinyurl.com/n2e5fx98
For this Episode:
Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and you’re thirsty. Now what?
Drink’n activities
The usual locations:
- Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
- Kulshan Brewing Company
- Aslan Brewing Company
- Twin Sisters Brewing Company
Beer
- Stemma Brewing Company - https://goo.gl/maps/VoDV2hnnYNHAz1Qs8
- Archer’s Ale House - https://goo.gl/maps/oP8VDw4DAEY6C1yT8
Cider
- Bellingham Cider Company - https://goo.gl/maps/o7vzVWmJgMyBNPfu7
*Cocktails
- Rock & Rye Oyster House - https://goo.gl/maps/i2vN6jmd5jpZUs2A8
- Le Chat Noir (The Black Cat) - https://g.page/blackcatbellingham?share
Kombucha
- Kombucha Town
- Leif’s Tea: Leif’s Tea is jun, a bubbly probiotic tea made from organic green tea, herbs, and raw honey. Available at the @bhamfarmersmkt (https://www.instagram.com/bhamfarmersmkt/)
Coffee
- Caffe Adagio - https://goo.gl/maps/2Bw7xz1r3hnwHQMp6
- Camber - https://goo.gl/maps/xK5vgJUqVCZr335K6
Tea
- Makeworth Market - https://goo.gl/maps/dqrfSBYjuMtfhcCp8
- Wonderland Teas (to bring home)
- The Abbey Garden Tea Room closes permanently - https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/business/article237684009.html
A Quiet Place
- Harborside Bistro at the Bellwether - https://goo.gl/maps/YAReRrDpjvTGPyJ96
- Cafe Baby Greens https://goo.gl/maps/hjdBcFjKtDWjaXR5A
The Scene
- Goods Local Brews - https://goo.gl/maps/WX2EnCdp2qXFNybS8
- Schweinhaus Biergarten https://g.page/schweinhaus?share
*AJ’s Secret Weapon for liquid refreshment
- Cafe Velo https://goo.gl/maps/cAnoSG6Fs8xRJkzy8
*Chris’ Secret Weapon...when he needs a drank
- The Blue Abode in Barkley Village - https://goo.gl/maps/oEoNmZR3HfJ5hekN9
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Ep 192 - Welcome (Back) to Bellingham Part 2 - Get a bite to eat
For the week of June 13, 2021
Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and you’re hungry. Now what?
Grub’n activities
Breakfast
- Magdalena’s Bistro and Creperie - https://goo.gl/maps/mibWkKDvmGL4hGQA8
- HomeSkillet - https://goo.gl/maps/WcsVXjKCZcpLFr7t6
Lunch
- The Wild Oat Bakery and Cafe (Vegan) - https://goo.gl/maps/EtDgxLxmh3cB62MH9
- Just Poke - https://goo.gl/maps/XRTKbF8MBxgaXQ848
Dinner
- Black Sheep - https://goo.gl/maps/qWFvYRnLEqhAjTfo7
- Milano’s Italian Restaurant - https://goo.gl/maps/qzL7XwfHMiXuCacF8
To Go
- Hana Teriyaki - https://goo.gl/maps/k9oFhCCmbwjrhAST8
- The Filling Station, Sunnyland - https://goo.gl/maps/e7Vx9UNKNy5bU8LAA
Fine Dining
- Keenan’s at the Pier - https://goo.gl/maps/rxvvG8j3VVSnup939
- Storia Cucina - https://goo.gl/maps/DyhbEruFmKveN4YM8
Pizza
- Ovn Wood Fired Pizza - https://goo.gl/maps/7CH2ngJ1f564iwzD9
- La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza - https://goo.gl/maps/MrNFAsJx8jk8UnUW6
Drinkery
- Aslan Depot: Barrels and Blending - https://goo.gl/maps/HtUR3Ysa4AE1QUEb7
- Twin Sisters Brewing Company - https://goo.gl/maps/8zuHEewjFnGEi96g9
Junk Food
- Pure Bliss Desserts - https://goo.gl/maps/gXHvXtxg9TQLbzaEA
- LaFeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - https://goo.gl/maps/gXHvXtxg9TQLbzaEA
- Westcoast Pops - https://www.westcoastpops.com/ (https://goo.gl/maps/5vy1Dy3HsMVuL2so8)
AJ’s Secret Weapon for Bellingham Food
- Secret Sauce: EL FUEGO https://elfuegosauce.com/ ...break a sweat but thank me later.
Chris’ Secret Weapon for Bellingham Food’
- Call 360-647-2666 (tel:3606472666) (647-BOOM) 20 minutes before you arrive at Boomers Drive-In: https://goo.gl/maps/n7tz9pSTUAvNuQax5. Order a Big Boom with Waffle Fries and a soda/drink/milkshake of your choice. Thank me later.
Quality Assurance
AJ: Milano’s to take over the ol Fish and Chips bus: https://www.facebook.com/milanosfairhaven/posts/4098676573488415 (https://www.facebook.com/milanosfairhaven/posts/4098676573488415) **
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Welcome (Back) to Bellingham Part 1 - Get Outside
For the week of June 6, 2021
Scenario: You’re in town on business, or a conference, or have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea. You’ve checked into your AirBNB or your hotel room and unpacked your bags. Now what?
Basic Bellingham Fundamentals
Everything in Bellingham is accessible via Interstate 5, exits 250 to 258. Highway traffic (during this COVID era) mostly flows normally, even during rush hour. But when there is a stalled vehicle or an accident on the side of the road, traffic can be backed up for miles. Check your maps app for RED before using the highway.
The main arterial roads off I-5 exits in Bellingham are, from south to north:
Old Fairhaven Parkway
Samish Way
Lakeway Drive
James Street
Sunset Drive
Meridian Street
Northwest Avenue
Bakerview Drive
Outdoor activities
Take a walk
- Taylor Dock walk to Boulevard Park - https://goo.gl/maps/xyDenVRvgFiMg7DT8
- Big Rock Garden - https://goo.gl/maps/mgd6w3MKkVVjiAr28
Take a hike
- Stimson Family Nature Reserve - https://goo.gl/maps/xnaX9V1Uau7kvTar5
- Oyster Dome Trailhead - https://goo.gl/maps/NdqVgQSReEHH8iT77
Take a dip
- Lake Padden Park - https://goo.gl/maps/Kp1Q94pK47PFEpzg9
- Lake Whatcom, Bloedel Donovan Park - https://goo.gl/maps/m9B1dpBXkx3tBpa99
Take a breath
- Zuanich Point Park - https://goo.gl/maps/QvFWnKshJhbZWYSb9
- North Lake Whatcom Trail - https://goo.gl/maps/SpcRzm1LEEQ32uSk8
Take a pedal
- Interurban trail - https://goo.gl/maps/ukdgpg2sP5jgN7Hv5
- Pump Tracks
- Whatcom Falls - https://goo.gl/maps/rYB8ssV2SNpGt45o9
- Waypoint Park - https://goo.gl/maps/ZbraRbYo2Ct8Gafj8
- Cordata Park - https://goo.gl/maps/yrhQ92tSpEmommap6
Take a snooze (in your hammock)
- Cornwall Park - https://goo.gl/maps/6Pje8674QDxdQ4fZ7
- Larrabee State Park - https://goo.gl/maps/u4QLNFM9WCQb7rd69
Take a gander (at the beauty)
- Chandler Parkway - https://goo.gl/maps/3nb6z3kHwZvLG4ZKA
- Locust Beach - https://goo.gl/maps/XLaM8ZurhXoV7B9v6
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Another double episode for the weeks of Mother's Day weekend May 10 and May 17.
Chris may or may not still be on clandestine missions...be he will be returning next episode!
Housekeeping: Guest co-host today.
Dan
- Active duty Navy, nearly 15 years in.
- Views and opinions are my own
- Former MSF-certified Rider Coach
- Currently in New England, heading back to the SW soon
@Rising_sun_sailor
AJ and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2021 (a DECADE of DGR)
to support: https://gfolk.me/barse
Motorcycle Zen
What cha riding these days" (AJ & Dan)
- AJ: TU250X (2009) https://suzukicycles.com/street/2019/tu250x
- Red was just 2009 https://ridermagazine.com/2009/06/22/2009-suzuki-tu250x-road-test/
- Dan: FLHCS (2020):
- Dan’s flavor of color 2020 Heritage Classic Motorcycle | Harley-Davidson United States (archive.org) (https://web.archive.org/web/20200805081711/https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/heritage-classic.html)
So if we had to go ‘buy the best, cry once’ what is that bike?
- AJ: Ducati Scrambler X (PNW Green edition) https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201410/ducati-scrambler-urb-4.jpg
- Dan: HD Limited CVO (Royal Purple and Royal Black Fade) https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/cvo-limited.html
- It depends though. Cross country touring? Absolutely the CVO.
- Carving canyons and dropping a knee en route to the city? Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/roadsters/speed-triple-1200
- Beginner? Something like the Honda CB500 https://powersports.honda.com/street/standard/cb500f
Best routes on two wheels (tick tock)
AJ:
- Bellingham to Victoria Inner Harbor (imagine doing this with your spouse on the back, hanging on to ya, as you ride up chuckanut, hit a ferry, and nothing but warm air. Parking - not a problem)
- San Juan Islands- Mt. Constitution, and island hopping: PNW pro tip- no need to worry about a missing a ferry on a motorcycle
Dan:
- Mohawk Trail - Pittsfield to Greenfield, MA (Quintessential New England Fall leaves changing)
- Car Trips Western Mass - Scenic Driving Western MA - Tours through Western Mass Countryside - Tours of New England - Fall Foliage Tours - Mohawk Trail (http://www.mohawktrail.com/driving-tours.html)
- https://youtu.be/PtbUEXYwKZA
- Mount Washington - Worth the hype; get the bumper sticker. Highest wind ever recorded by man (231 mph/200.7 kts back in 1934).
- 8 mile trip up the mountain with a packed dirt road at mile 6 (if I recall).
- Plan for the weather and expect it to change!
- You WILL work your brakes coming down. Be ready!
- Mazda Hakone Turnpike - Japan
- Outstanding views of Mt. Fuji at the rest area.
- Beautiful first thing in the morning
- Twisties
- ¥700 if I recall
- https://youtu.be/quO1bsOTcac
Quality Assurance
AJ
- Long Way Up (Harley/Rivian/ and EV oopses) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=611fw81BN98
Dan
- John Maxwell (motorcycle repair work/tips/general riding) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AgVTYtD53HU6TfuIN8-dg
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On the show for this week, and the next, in this back to back episode we have a guest co-host from the Bellingham Podcast Office of Foreign Correspondents; UK Branch. This episode to to anyone here in the PNW who has a Wonderlust itch that needs to be scratched, especially if the pandemic as made you long for travel, adventure travel, and the UK. This episode is a double episode, so no new episode for the first week of May. Stay tuned...
Our Foreign Correspondent Co-Host;
Dan
https://www.instagram.com/timely_moments/
His Podcast: The Zulu Time Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-zulu-time-podcast/id1497529473
SO for this episode: what if with the Pandemic lightening up- some one from the PNW can land in the UK. The must do treks:
Dan:*
- Snowdonia - Tryfan /Betws-y-coed https://www.visitsnowdonia.info (https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/)
- Brecon - Pen y Fan / Go Below http://www.go-below.co.uk (http://www.go-below.co.uk/)
- Lake District - Scarfell Pike /Tickle Tarn /Ambleside https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-go/explore-windermere-and-ambleside
Gear
AJ:
- Getting kids to go from the kindergarten playground to the trailhead Tarn 12 (REI) (https://www.rei.com/product/168501/rei-co-op-tarn-12-pack-kids)
- Garmin Instinct If you are going to go with a connected watch (https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/621802)
- Cotopaxi Alpa 42 (https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/allpa-42l-travel-pack?variant=33029386272829) [a pack for the overhead of your flight, for the one bag traveler who likes to get in a trek too]
- Cascade Mountain Tech (treking poles https://cascademountaintech.com/) (Based out of Preston, WA if I recall)
- EB Heritage Strap: https://elliotbrownwatches.com/collections/straps/material_webbing
Dan:
- Elliot Brown Watches https://elliotbrownwatches.com (https://elliotbrownwatches.com/)
- Montane https://www.montane.com (https://www.montane.com/)
- Osprey https://www.ospreyeurope.com (https://www.ospreyeurope.com/)
- DMM Wales https://dmmwales.com (https://dmmwales.com/)
- Mountain Equipment https://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk (https://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/)
- Petzl e+LITE https://m.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/CLASSIC-headlamps/ePLUSLITE
Quality Assurance
AJ
- Alex Honnold Answers Rock Climbing Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDUeh8nyLT0)
Dan
- Spirit of Time Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spirit-of-time-podcast/id1563106790
- SSAFA Charity https://www.ssafa.org.uk (https://www.ssafa.org.uk/)
- Marine Raider Foundation https://marineraiderfoundation.org (https://marineraiderfoundation.org/)
- ModHanks @modhanks
- Nims Dai @nimsdai
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A fair bit of trekking plans....
-
Off Locust Beach: 🚢 shipwreck of the Osprey https://klipsunmagazine.com/after-the-storm-43e32548dc04
-
Going Soft https://softopper.com/
- Forums, still the enthusist’s knolwedge base https://www.tacomaworld.com/
- Allpa 42L https://www.cotopaxi.com/collections/allpa
- Aero Press: https://aeropress.com/why-aeropress/
- Osprey Skarab 30 https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/skarab-30-SKARAB30.html
- Relive for map playback of tracking data https://www.relive.cc/
Quality Assurance
AJ
Relive: https://www.relive.cc/
Shout out Dan: https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/
Chris
TechLore.tech (http://techlore.tech/) - Go Incognito series on the ‘Tube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3KeV6Ui_4CayDGHw64OFXEPHgXLkrtJO
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Chris test drives a new kind of email paradigm
Hey.com (http://hey.com/) - from the creators of Basecamp Project Management software
Sidebar - The Basecamp CEO had a very popular TED talk. It is one one of Chris’ favorites EVER: https://www.ted.com/talks/jason_fried_why_work_doesn_t_happen_at_work
How Hey works
- The Screener, do you allow this person/address to have their email arrive in your inbox
- The Feed is for your promotional emails, newsletters, and other casual messages.
- The Paper Trail is where your retail purchase invoices, order confirmations, etc. land
Yay! - No Javascript, no analytics, no tracking, no bloat. Very simple.
Hmmm - $100/year after a two-week trial
Hey World - Personal blog posts for the rest of us
Write an email to world@hey.com, publishes to your account, e.g. world.hey.com/chrispowell (http://world.hey.com/chrispowell)
Includes a page for others to subscribe to.
How it compares to Wordpress, Squarespace, Medium, and others.
Doomsday scenario - What if Google ends Gmail, or Microsoft ends Outlook/Hotmail/MSN, or monetizes it?
Don’t think it can happen? Remember Google Reader?
Speaking of Wordpress and Squarespace - What if you could create a website, populated by simple files, that is virtually unhackable?
How Blot.im Works
Blot is a blogging platform with no interface. It turns a folder into a website. Blot gives you access to tools — blog with your favorite text-editor.
Files and Folders are stored in your Dropbox account or on your Git Repository.
Files like .txt, .md, .png, .jpeg, .gif, ,docx, and .html can become blogposts.
Free themes and more.
Yay! - Immediate publication of your writings and photos, use your own domain, and no plugins or databases to keep updated.
Hmmm - $4/month.
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PRESENT: Personal Collections ...dare I say Analog Collections
AJ
- Comic Books (from Marvel to Garfield)
- Video Games
-
watchfam
- Outdoor stuffs
Chris
- Sports Cards
- Hardy Boys blue hardcover books, Choose Your Own Adventure paperbacks, Encyclopedia Brown paperbacks.
- LEGOs from garage sales
-
Guitars from garage sales
-
Rise of online market places, forums, and FOMO
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To combat this; COLLECT FOR YOU not for speculation, or FOMO, or Instagram
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CP - Have the courage to take time and have the internal conversation of why you are pursuing this collection
-
Bee.com (http://bee.com/)
-
CP - If you are collecting under the Investment mindset, are you prepared to do what it takes to sell your digital good?
- NFT and blockchain tech, speculation
- Is “hoddleing” just a digital “hoarder”
-
Feeding into addiction, the casino mentality?
-
Don’t be like Chris - Don’t acquire physical things with the intention of impressing people.
The “Collector’s gene” and the types of Collections:
- Because of the gotta-have-it (FOMO)
- The flip side of this : Hoarding or the fear of being without it (FOBW)
- Functionality (gear, tools, etc)
- Nostalgia
- Investment (CP - It might be worth a lot someday? I can sell it someday for more money than I paid for it?)
- Scholarship/skills
- this is where ‘memorabilia’ tends to kick in “objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events.”
- Time/Place (travel or to be worldly) (CP - Attempting to garner admiration from friends or acquaintances for how exciting and adventurous a life you’ve led. See Instagram.)
PAST: Background and History
History: First known ‘collections’ beyond hunting and gathering
Collecting is a practice with a very old cultural history. In Mesopotamia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia), collecting practices have been noted among royalty and elites as far back as the 3rd millennium BCE.[5] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collecting#cite_note-5)
Now out of this I think this is were we start to see the curiosity shops, and bringing that home to the curio cabinet. And in scholarship the concept of the museum
- “The world’s first public museum, the Ashmolean (https://www.ashmolean.org/article/the-story-of-the-worlds-first-public-museum)* in Oxford” *
Now out of collectors comes community around collections; we see this in all things.
Collecting “The hobby of collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining items that are of interest to an individual collector. Collections differ in a wide variety of respects, most obviously in the nature and scope of the objects contained, but also in purpose, presentation, and so forth. The range of possible subjects for a collection is practically unlimited, and collectors have realized a vast number of these possibilities in practice, although some are much more popular than others.”
NOW a tangent; Collecting and Hobby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby) go hand in hand so ‘get off your collecting high horse?“:
In the 16th century, the term "hobyn" had the meaning of "small horse and pony". The term "hobby horse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby_horse_(toy))" ...
As we talk about next episode; is digital and FOMO feeding the darker side of ‘collecting’
“Collecting for most people is a choice, but for some it can be a compulsion, sharing characteristics with obsessive hoarding (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsive_hoarding). ...
Reggie Jackson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jacksre01.shtml
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A heartbreaking scenario
Your residence, and all your tech possessions, are destroyed in a fire, in floodiing, in an earthquake, in a robbery, you name it. However, you are given a sizable settlement check from your insurance company. What technology would you purchase if you had to do it all over again?
AJ
But first- housekeeping
Support the show #bellinghampodcast on social
Shout out to Dan (@timely_moments) and the Zulu Time Podcast
Drop on 31 March for patches to support the ZT show- by way of supporting charity: https://www.ssafa.org.uk
Zulu Time Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/4JCYXahqWtuXJYtsDD0pfM
Apple Camp
- iPhone SE 2020
- Macbook Air M1
Home Automation (smart-home camp)
Google Camp
- OnePlus 7T (https://www.oneplus.com/7t?from=head)
- Lenovo Chromebook Duet (https://www.google.com/chromebook/device/lenovo-chromebook-duet-128gb/)
Camera Camp
Fuji X100V (the budget friendly powerhouse)
Leica Q2 (the Ferrari of cameras)
Chris’ Camp, where everybody is paranoid of people stealing their information
- Google Pixel 4 XL with Graphene OS
- System 76 Lemur Pro (https://system76.com/laptops/lemur)
AJ's personal #watchfam and smartwatch camp
Rebuild personal vintage SKX031
Smartwatch- Garmin Instinct Solar for the active/outdoors/ anti-smart watch folks but like tracking and ABC.
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No show this week for some much need, 5 years of podcasting R&R. See you next week and thank you all for all your support
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It is our podcast-anniversary! No show notes- just a look back at 5 years of podcasting and our thanks to all our listeners and supporters. Read more at https://www.ajbarse.com/5-years-bellingham-podcast/
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For the week of February 21, 2021
Housekeeping
- Archive.org (http://archive.org/) now has all episodes
- https://archive.org/details/bellinghampodcast
- https://archive.org/details/bellinghampodcastmediatech
- 5 years of the show - Episode 1 = March 1, 2016....a leap year!
AJ
- One of the most asked questions I’ve had professionally all pandemic
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Pro-cam/iPhone as a webcam- https://www.ajbarse.com/pro-camera-as-your-web-camera/
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A watchgeeks’s approach to a connected (s)mart watch
- Garmin Instinct https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/621802/pn/010-02064-00
- Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze - https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-bronze-blue-gilt
Chris
What I learned during the Pandemic - “Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home” (https://balladofamerica.org/home-sweet-home/)
Coffee Shop Life in 2021
Three tough questions to ask when going to a coffee shop
* What am I there to do online?
* Are you connecting a device from work to a public wi-fi network?
* If so, are you willing to have the conversation with your boss about getting your laptop hacked, stolen, or damaged due to coffee spillage from those diminutive-sozed tables meant for a coffee cup and a phone?
* Do you really need to connect your personal mobile phone to a public wi-fi network?
Consider a Paid VPN
- Mullvad VPN - $6/month (https://mullvad.net/en/)
- No email needed to sign up. Website auto-generates a 16-digit number for you to use as an account
- Pay one-month fee via prepaid credit card?
- Install Mullvad software application, connect to a nearby city’s VPN server, off ya go
Quality Assurance
*Chris
- Commafeed (https://www.commafeed.com/#/welcome) - “A bloat-free RSS reader”
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Stick your toe in the RSS pool. Free account, bookmark the webpage in your browser of choice, enjoy distraction free headlines
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anoni.sh (https://anoni.sh/) - A URL shortener with no logs of usage. For fans of bit.ly
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https://anoni.sh/bhampod
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Canvas Insider Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/3fPJ8cMqRq9ptk8d77b9zE) - 30+ episodes about your favorite LMS, plus some helpful tech ideas for your online life
*AJ
- Anchor SoundCore Mini (older version); $25, 15hrs on a charge w/ BT, SD, and Radio (must use USB cable for antenna- very clever) https://www.anker.com/products/variant/soundcore-mini/A3101111
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Definitive Albums of note
AJ
Listening background: Listened to a lot of oldies/country growing up. Later got into jazz/classical/folk in HS because of my own guitar playing and needing to find something to study to that wasn’t the Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Mason William 1968 Classical Gas
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Classic Sinatra (Hits and great performances 1953-1960) (https://music.apple.com/us/album/classic-sinatra-his-great-performances-1953-1960/730297130)
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Classical Guitar Masters: Variations in Measure (https://www.allmusic.com/album/classical-guitar-masters-variations-in-measure-mw0001352040);
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The Postal Service: Give Up (https://thepostalservice.bandcamp.com/album/give-up)
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John Gorka: The Company you Keep (https://www.johngorka.com/product/the-company-you-keep/)
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Chillhop (pretty much any album) but would point to Sleepy Fish: Everything Fades to Blue (https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/album/everything-fades-to-blue) (and the other two albums in the three part series) to start anyone out in Low-Fi
Chris
Listening background: 1950s Jazz thanks to my Dad, classical thanks to middle school band, then rock thanks to MTV’s Headbangers Ball
- Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. - first cassette ever purchased.
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls - first 45 single ever purchased, because MTV
- George Thorogood - Live - first compact disc ever purchased.
- Ted Nugent - S/T - first LP album ever purchased, at a garage sale
- Dave Brubeck - Bravo Brubeck - live in mexico
- Wynton Marsalis - Marsalis Standard Time, Volume 1
- Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
- Nowadays - that would be a year’s worth of podcasts to discuss what I listen to at work, at home, in the car, in the gym, walking the dog, etc.
Quality Assurance
9128.Live - 24/7 streaming Ambient station https://9128.live/
Bellingham’s record shop: EM (Everyday Music) http://www.everydaymusic.com/
Global search for your local record store: https://recordstores.love/
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Helen Jane Long: Perspective (https://helenjanelong.com/product/perspective-12-inch-vinyl/)
Heyday Turntable (https://www.target.com/p/heyday-8482-turntable-gray/-/A-53734379)(bluetooth) to a Vizio soundbar (bluetooth) (https://www.vizio.com/home-theater-system/sb2920d6.html)and wireless sub.
Analog/Digital sound quality debate
Vox: “Vinyl’s great, but its not better (https://www.vox.com/2014/4/19/5626058/vinyls-great-but-its-not-better-than-cds)“
CNET: “engineer says lp is the most accessible high res music format (https://www.cnet.com/news/mastering-engineer-says-the-lp-is-the-most-accessible-high-resolution-music-format/)“
FLAC (https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-flac-the-high-def-mp3-explained/) : TL;DR MP3 and AAC are lossy data compression algorithms for sound files.
A Strangely Isolated Place - https://www.astrangelyisolatedplace.com/home
Neither seen nor heard - A journey through Ambient Music - https://www.astrangelyisolatedplace.com/blog/2014/10/12/neither-scene-nor-heard-a-journey-through-ambient-music
- Bandcamp (https://bandcamp.com/)
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Episode 178 for the week of January 24, 2021
Sustainable and Minimal, Part 2 - Reduce - Reuse - Repair - Recycle
We got links in our Show Notes (Drink!)
Comfortable Safety Razor
(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=safty+razor&ref=nb_sb_noss_2)
Nothing new shoes
(https://nothingnew.com/)
Finisterre Pampa Recycled Boots
(https://finisterre.com/products/finisterre-palladium-pampa-recycled-boots-black?variant=32968945205325)
Quality Assurance
Breathe magazine
(https://www.breathemagazine.com/)
24/6 - The Power of Unplugging one day a week
(https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982116873)
Bellingham Axe
(https://www.bellinghamaxe.com/)
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Episode 177 For the week of January 17, 2021
Sustainable & Minimal, Part 1: Reduce - Reuse - Repair - Recycle
We got links in our Show Notes (Drink!)
Why is it brands insist on boxing these days?
(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/fashion/watches-packaging-breitling.html)
Oris Watches Clean Ocean Limited Edition diver watch
(https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/oris-clean-ocean-limited-edition-introducing)
Oak and Oscar Olmsted Matte
(https://oakandoscar.com/pages/the-olmsted-matte)
The Source Zero
(https://thesourcezero.com/)
Sustainable Connections
(https://sustainableconnections.org/programs/think-local/) in Bellingham
HELMM
(https://www.helmm.com/)
Bravo Sierra
(https://www.bravosierra.com/)
Leaf Razor
(https://leafshave.com/)
Klean Kanteen
(https://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/insulated-bottles/products/insulated-tkwide-12oz)
Reusable K-Cups
(https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Brewers-Universal-Refillable-Filters/dp/B00LGEKOMS/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=reusable+k+cups&qid=1610484773&s=home-garden&sr=1-4)
Reusable produce bags
(https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Drawstring-Shopping-Biodegradable-Eco-friendly/dp/B08932VBZJ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=RFEKVLFU4YR1&dchild=1&keywords=reusable+produce+bags&qid=1610485698&sprefix=reusable+produce+bag%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-3)
BIFL Products
(http://buyforlife.com/)
Reusable Utensils from Mightynest.com.
(https://mightynest.com/collections/reusable-utensils)
Quality Assurance
Data Detox Kit
(https://datadetoxkit.org/en/home)
Levi “Save The World” Hildebrand
(https://www.youtube.com/levihildebrand)
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For the week January 7 2021 as with last week's episode for December 31, 2020- show notes are the same across both episodes- two parter for episode 175-176
Will the Pandemic cure the trend of generational ‘lack’ of ‘hobbies’? AKA, Chris’ stance that 2021 will be the analog life year?
AJ
The Analog Explorer - 2 years old, and AJ’s manifesto still stands
- The Analog Explorer Mini-Series on Anchor.FM (https://anchor.fm/theanalogexplorer)
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Buy The Analog Explorer - Volume One (https://www.blurb.com/b/9010009-the-analog-explorer)
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Bread making cont.
- Analog Audio: Eyeing a turntable and rediscovering LPs
- shout out to Chillhop, the Raccoon and all his friends https://chillhop.com/
- Developing my own film in house with LabBox https://www.lab-box.it/
- Capt. GetOut....need I say more
- bigger mountain adventure
- Truck camping
- Archery
- One good pair of leather boots
Chris
- Hand cramps instead of thumb fatigue
- Writing more with pen on paper, tapping less on a glass screen
- Current #AnalogLife = Kaweco AL-Sport (https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-AL-Sport-Stonewashed-Gel-Roller-Pen-0.7-mm-Black-Body/pd/12811) pen + TUL Discbound (https://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/tul-note-taking/N=5+988293/) notebook
- Turn instead of Swipe
- Reading more physical books versus electronic books
- Climbing up Mt. DataHoard
- Letting go of MORE unnecessary weblinks, files, and snippets of info
- Saving Money
- Eliminating some annual subscriptions fees for software
- Blot.im (https://blot.im/) - .txt files on Dropbox = clean, hackproof website - Bye Squarespace!
- Plex Media Server (https://www.plex.tv/) and PlexAmp - DIY Jukebox - Bye Apple Music!
- Vienna RSS reader (https://www.vienna-rss.com/) - no cloud-based sitefeed list - Bye Feedly!
- gPodder (https://gpodder.github.io/) - Access your podcasts in mp3 format - Bye Overcast!
- Thunderbird (https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/) - Local copy of your personal email, #EmailInsurance
- One M1 Mac Mini to upgrade my 2014 workhorse
- One 8TB LaCie d2 External Hard Drive
PPP - Post Pandemic Predictions
AJ
- Once the workplace is back... #DeathToUslessMeetings
- Sense of “purpose,” “life goals,” and “community” shifted within a generation?
- Americian Psychological Association 2012 : Generational Differences in Young Adults’ Life Goals, Concern for Others, and Civic Orientation, 1966–2009 TWENGE, CAMPBELL, AND FREEMAN https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-102-5-1045.pdf
- Experience overage: after we can leave our bubbles- a boom in travel. A global Travel-Carnevale
- Goldman Sachs: Millienials COming of Age: https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/archive/millennials/
Chris
- Once the workplace is back... #AdjustedCustomerExpectations
- Uneasy cautiousness when going maskless in public
- Don’t forget to brush your teeth! We can smell your breath now
- Uneasy cautiousness for in-person dating and large public events
Quality Assurance
Chris
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Start 2021 off with less. New Netflix documentary by The Minimalists - Less is Now (https://youtu.be/jn-xbOCZOiQ) premiering January 1.
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AJ - *
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SEATTLE Wa. Typewriter Sales, Service, Restorations https://www.colombocollection.shop/shop
- “Designer and artist of custom restored and reconditioned vintage typewriters. In addition to Sales and Service my specialty is finding the perfect piece, bringing it back to life through restoration and painting to create that one of a kind masterpiece made exclusively for you!- Jennifer Colombo”
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For the week of December 31, 2020 and January 7 2021- show notes are the same across both episodes- two parter for episode 175-176
Will the Pandemic cure the trend of generational ‘lack’ of ‘hobbies’? AKA, Chris’ stance that 2021 will be the analog life year?
AJ
The Analog Explorer - 2 years old, and AJ’s manifesto still stands
- The Analog Explorer Mini-Series on Anchor.FM (https://anchor.fm/theanalogexplorer)
-
Buy The Analog Explorer - Volume One (https://www.blurb.com/b/9010009-the-analog-explorer)
-
Bread making cont.
- Analog Audio: Eyeing a turntable and rediscovering LPs
- shout out to Chillhop, the Raccoon and all his friends https://chillhop.com/
- Developing my own film in house with LabBox https://www.lab-box.it/
- Capt. GetOut....need I say more
- bigger mountain adventure
- Truck camping
- Archery
- One good pair of leather boots
Chris
- Hand cramps instead of thumb fatigue
- Writing more with pen on paper, tapping less on a glass screen
- Current #AnalogLife = Kaweco AL-Sport (https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-AL-Sport-Stonewashed-Gel-Roller-Pen-0.7-mm-Black-Body/pd/12811) pen + TUL Discbound (https://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/tul-note-taking/N=5+988293/) notebook
- Turn instead of Swipe
- Reading more physical books versus electronic books
- Climbing up Mt. DataHoard
- Letting go of MORE unnecessary weblinks, files, and snippets of info
- Saving Money
- Eliminating some annual subscriptions fees for software
- Blot.im (https://blot.im/) - .txt files on Dropbox = clean, hackproof website - Bye Squarespace!
- Plex Media Server (https://www.plex.tv/) and PlexAmp - DIY Jukebox - Bye Apple Music!
- Vienna RSS reader (https://www.vienna-rss.com/) - no cloud-based sitefeed list - Bye Feedly!
- gPodder (https://gpodder.github.io/) - Access your podcasts in mp3 format - Bye Overcast!
- Thunderbird (https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/) - Local copy of your personal email, #EmailInsurance
- One M1 Mac Mini to upgrade my 2014 workhorse
- One 8TB LaCie d2 External Hard Drive
PPP - Post Pandemic Predictions
AJ
- Once the workplace is back... #DeathToUslessMeetings
- Sense of “purpose,” “life goals,” and “community” shifted within a generation?
- Americian Psychological Association 2012 : Generational Differences in Young Adults’ Life Goals, Concern for Others, and Civic Orientation, 1966–2009 TWENGE, CAMPBELL, AND FREEMAN https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-102-5-1045.pdf
- Experience overage: after we can leave our bubbles- a boom in travel. A global Travel-Carnevale
- Goldman Sachs: Millienials COming of Age: https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/archive/millennials/
Chris
- Once the workplace is back... #AdjustedCustomerExpectations
- Uneasy cautiousness when going maskless in public
- Don’t forget to brush your teeth! We can smell your breath now
- Uneasy cautiousness for in-person dating and large public events
Quality Assurance
Chris
-
Start 2021 off with less. New Netflix documentary by The Minimalists - Less is Now (https://youtu.be/jn-xbOCZOiQ) premiering January 1.
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AJ - *
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SEATTLE Wa. Typewriter Sales, Service, Restorations https://www.colombocollection.shop/shop
- “Designer and artist of custom restored and reconditioned vintage typewriters. In addition to Sales and Service my specialty is finding the perfect piece, bringing it back to life through restoration and painting to create that one of a kind masterpiece made exclusively for you!- Jennifer Colombo”
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The Resurgence of a Watch (Trend)
- Looping back to the Analog Explorer pod; “chances are you probably aren’t wearing a watch...”
- AE 00: Trailer (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bhampodcast-analog-ex-promo)
- AE 01: @DanC21cy (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/danc21cy-hq) (now @Timely_Moments (http://instagram.com/timely_moments/))
- AE 02: @ToxicNatos (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/toxic-natos-192) (now @UTEWatchCo (https://www.instagram.com/utewatchco/))
- AE 03: @EA8 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/ea8-ae03)
- AE 04: @_a_diaz_ (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/a-diaz-ae04) (now @alenagracediaz)
- AE 05: @buyingontime (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bot-3-22-19-12-54-pm)
- AE 06: @zulualphastraps (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ae-06-zulualphastraps-watchfam/id1458078042?i=1000469817535)
- The Analog Explorer Mini-Series on Anchor.FM (https://anchor.fm/theanalogexplorer)
- Buy The Analog Explorer - Volume One (https://www.blurb.com/b/9010009-the-analog-explorer)
Timepieces in the News
- Times (pun intended) are changing; Shout out to Trevor at Toyota- Squale
- Watch Podcasts get listed in NYT : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/style/watches-podcasts-hodinkee.html
- UNESCO: Craftsmanship of Mechanical Watchmaking and Art Mechanics gets UNESCO Heritage Status https://monochrome-watches.com/news-art-of-mechanical-watchmaking-gets-unesco-heritage-status/
- “*This is now official, Swiss and French mechanical watchmaking practised for centuries in the Jura mountain region has been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity which celebrates well-known traditions, art forms and practices.” *
- From huge sundial watch trend to now mortal sized watches; and non gender specific watch/watch sizes (throwback to Alena on Analog Explorer https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17187527?utm_medium=widget&utm_term=episode_title&utm_source=user%3A4545269)
- “Skin Divers” of the 50/60s https://wornandwound.com/love-skin-youre-lightweight-skin-diver/
- Smart Watches: Apple killed the watch, just to bring it back a decade and a half later in their image
- Millennial/GenZ (maybe through nostalgia?) looking for that ‘first real watch’...or to get away from a screen?
- Ever wonder what that watch was in that one movie? https://www.watch-id.com/
What AJ sees in the watch sphere
- Nostalgia, not just a thowback for sales; but just solid design
- The growing smaller “Independent” resurgence [admittedly AJ’s picks are more adventure focused]
- Baltic: https://baltic-watches.com/en/
- Farer: https://farer.com/
- Orion Watches: https://orionwatch.com/
- ARES: https://www.areswatches.com/
What Chris see in the watch sphere
- Unfortunately, more emulation of the Apple Watch - square faces, “invisible integration” with your mobile device
- limited edition runs
- Everyone wants to stand out, soon mainstream “influencers” will be flashing a unique timepiece on their wrists, and followers will gush about it in the SoMe commentstream
- A distancing from the mindset that, “all I need is a $20 watch from a department store.” There will be a realization that people are dropping $700-800 on a phone, and will apply that to their wrist.
Quality Assurance
Chris
-
LIV Rebel-DDC “The Orange” (https://www.livwatches.com/collections/rebel-ddc/products/liv-rebel-ddc-swiss-day-date-chronograph-orange-dial-2010-49-16) w/suede strap - 41mm width, swiss Ronda Caliber Z60, Sapphire Crystal, Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume 100m water resistant...all on a sesame seed bun.
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AJ *
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RSM Straps : the dapper Walrus https://www.rsmwatchstrap.com/
- “We started off with the Herringbone Twill Strap. It was inspired from the historical M1941 HBT uniform issued to soldiers during WWI“
- Elliot Brown: Heritage Strap; cheers @Timely_Moments
- How Elliot Brown reinvented the NATO webbing watch strap (https://vimeo.com/402196855)
- Woven in Derbyshire, Uk; Bowmer Bond est 1795
- Victorian Shuttle Loom and 200 wrap threads with anti- bactierial
- https://elliotbrownwatches.com/collections/straps
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For the week of December 6, 2020
Housekeeping
- Chris’ guest spot on KGMI radio’s Whatcom Report available online: https://soundcloud.com/790-kgmi/whatcom-report-november-22-2020
Holiday shopping, Bham-style
- Local Gift Guide webpage (https://sustainableconnections.org/local-gift-guide) by Sustainable Connections - Under $10, $25, $50....for all budgets
- Whatcom Think Local First (https://sustainableconnections.org/thinklocalfirst/) gift cards to give your family, friends, and neighbors. List of local vendors (https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/bellingham/locations) accepting these gift cards.
- Bay to Baker trading company. https://www.baytobakertrading.com (https://www.baytobakertrading.com/)
- Fairhaven toy garden. https://www.fairhaventoygarden.com (https://www.fairhaventoygarden.com/)
- Backcountry essentials. https://backcountryessentials.net (https://backcountryessentials.net/)
- Cresswell Boggs
Bham Bingo
AJ
- Calipso Kitchen. https://calypso.kitchen (https://calypso.kitchen/)
Chris
- O for Online Ordering - Wanida Thai Cuisine (https://wanidathai.com/) - 1213 Dupont Street, Bellingham
Quality Assurance
Chris -
-
What NOT to buy for Christmas - Internet address & Password logbook
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AJ - *
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The way a browser should be https://tabliss.io/
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Housekeeping
- Chris’ interview with KGMI Whatcom Business Report
Black Friday - WHY IS THIS STILL A THING?
Props to REI #OptOutside https://www.rei.com/opt-outside
Christmas shopping ideas around Whatcom County
- Village Books - Journal notebook and high-quality pen #AnalogLife
- Libro.Fm. take away from the nas experience.
- Bellewood Acres - custom hand sanitizer?...OR Gin
- Wonderland Teas - https://wonderlandherbsteasspices.wordpress.com/
- Granville Island : Ca (still deliver)
Alt-Thanksgiving Ideas
- Small Food Drop; farm to table literally https://smallfooddrop.com/
- Stop looking at screens - play a board game
- Munchkin
- Exploding Cats
- Sleeping Queens
- Timeline
- draftosaurs
- Bread making revisited; Shout out to Graham over at Peninsula Kelp Co.
https://peninsulakelpco.com/
Quality Assurance
Chris - EFF How to Fix the Internet Podcast - Episode 002 - Why Does Your Internet Suck?
- AJ -
Balitc- Watches : GMT*
https://baltic-watches.com/en/teaser-gmt
Nick at Orion Watches:
https://orionwatch.com/
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For the week of November 15, 2020
Housekeeping
- Chris’ interview with the Whatcom Dads Podcast (https://overcast.fm/+lZQ1OUAdk)
Bringing your data home BellingHOME your data
- Drives driving you mad?
- Data bartering; and the price our data is actually worth
NAS vs DAS
- Speed and spec
- Even at $1000 real money on drives and a NAS; things are only as fast as your internal/external internal connection and the drives themselves.
- How much data do you have and how long IT WILL take to get it on, indexed, and secured on a NAS
- This geek took the better part of 2 weeks to migrate just short of 5TB of data
- RAID and what that means for a NON geek.
- Brands
- Synology
- QNAP
- Drobo
- WD MyCloud
- Beyond storage
- VPN /Email/ Contacts /Calendar
- Video/Photo localized hosting
- Plex
- Website host
- Dropbox replacement
- Google Docs replacement
Bham Bingo
Slight edit- while we were recording Wa Gov. Inslee announced sweeping changes to our state to help reduce rising covid cases. So as things are changing we are skipping a recommendation of a local place for food this episode...
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/gov-inslee-orders-sweeping-restrictions-on-indoor-gatherings-restaurants-bars-gyms-as-covid-19-cases-surge-in-washington-state/
Quality Assurance
Chris - After seeing the new shiny iPhone products released this fall, Minimalism documentary director and Youtube Vlogger Matt D’Avella is switching to a flip phone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nX5jwa2QTs
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AJ *
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TrueSpies Podcast; https://spyscape.com/podcast/
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Housekeeping
- Podcast feed updates; Internet Archive and Audible
AJ's Online artshow recording and interview: Bellingham Art Walk/WWU Alumni
- http://bit.ly/AJStudioTour2020
Primer for future episode: Bringing your data home BellingHOME your data
RIP 007
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54761824
Looping back to:
- A chef’s secret to organizing your life. https://pca.st/episode/5c745efc-c61b-4cb8-998b-dfadc197f2f2
- a book called Everything in Its Place: The Power of Mise-En-Place to Organize Your Life, Work, and Mind (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2PFG5Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B06Y2PFG5Q&linkCode=as2&tag=stucosuccess&linkId=FSXA3GZUT5SFDAZ4).
- Dan Charnas (http://workclean.com/), writer, “realized that mise-en-place was something that could be used by everyone, and the system's three general principles and ten tools.“
"putting in place"
- “Importance of squaring your checklists with your calendar and the one organizing process Dan most recommends: something called the 30-minute "meeze."
- “difference between what Dan calls "process time" and "immersive time."
- “Chef as a pirate”
- But they are enormity efficient aboard their ship; the kitchen
- *Preparation, Process, Presence. *
- “Ruled by the clock” vs “Ruled by the calendar”
- Squaring off with the calendar; the time HAS to come from somewhere
- Chefs uses a timeline
- List= product of the mind ; Calendar = putting you in a place in time
- Calendar-kick-the-can we all do it; not deciding to do something and a deadline dictates it
- HOW MUCH TIME do you NEED to do X; email= immersive time to WRITE it. Block out time on calendar for the cost of what it takes to do it.
- Squaring your lists with your calendar - Sure you have your work tasks written down that “have to get done”... Why is that 5-10 minute break not worthy of remaining on your work calendar?
The “meeze”
30 min meeze: if you take more than 30min to planning...than you are working while you meeze.
- cleaning your tools; account for what was done prior
- squaring calendar
- prepping for the day
Chris
- 18-20 oz of ice water with some flavor
- Cleaning my tools - If I haven’t cleaned up my workspace, my desk, those papers littered around from the previous day when work concludes, I clean things up before starting work the next day. If there is anything on my computer desktop open or unfiled, I bookmark it, save the article to read later, or save a document and drag it to the appropriate location.
- Setting the stage - Deliberate choice of my workday soundtrack
- Clean mouth? Clean mind? Clean desktop? Let’s open up email and see what my day will look like
AJ
- Hate feeling like a “busy-body”...
- For me “Options are are mother of all indecision and uncommitted, then not setting Priority is the father of all impatience.” Which is why I’ve not been a fan of ‘whats on your check off list“
- I’ve always been more aligned to a production schedule; not to the same degree as a chef but has similarities
- Kit MUST be organized....ever heard me talk about bags
- Data MUST be organized and accounted (hence the tease for upcoming data episode)
- Photog/Video/Podcasting; takes time...170 episodes at 30 min apiece, 45min ish to record, 45min ish to edit. 10min to upload to the places.
- Prepping; remember that Studio video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpZMb14Hjb0&t=1s
- 9-to-5 job; every morning there is an hour that is dedicated to ‘triage’'
Bham Bingo
AJ
- B-slot - Ralf's Bavarian Pretzel Bakery:207 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (http://www.bavarianpretzels.com/)
Chris
- B-slot - The Blue Abode Bar in Barkley Village, 2925 Newmarket Street.
- Pink Basil Sour = Gin, Grapefruit Pampelmousse, lemon, simple syrup, basil
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris & AJ
- Whatcom Dads Podcast - https://whatcomdadspodcast.podbean.com/
- Local dads discuss and debate parenting topics, share dad specific Whatcom County recommendations, and bring on a guest who helps us unpack a particular aspect of being a dad. Moms are always welcome!
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Part 2...
Be a better Sender:
- Use BCC for large lists of addressees to avoid the dreaded mega-thread, and to protect users’ addresses from being known by others
- Summarize your request or communication in a few sentences at the top instead of making people read through the entire mega-thread
- Three Sentences (https://web.archive.org/web/20120120052313/http://three.sentenc.es/) - from 2012
- Maximum two apologies for taking up someone’s time
- It’s 2020. Stop asking, “Did you get my email?” Start asking, “May I get a response from you within 48 or 72 hours?”
- Email is really an asynchronous tool; so when trying to get a response to NOT use it to get something you need with a quick turn around...because the person on the other end might be tied up with other things. “I need this by tomorrow”....and you send it at 3pm- you shall be burned at the stake in my book
- Re-evaluate your signature and just how much information you are blasting to people. With. Every. Sent. Email.
- Three rounds of email tennis? Time for a voice/video chat with your recipient.
- _Thou shalt not_ use URGENT; if it ain’t. And avoid “immediately;” unless what you're asking has to be done so.
The $1 Million question(s)
Does your personal or work email need to be on your mobile phone when it already is on your other tech devices?
What emails were so urgent to respond to that warranted your email app being present on your mobile device?
The Business Emoji Battle Royal
- (2019) Adobe emoji study reveals that about 61% of emoji users admit to resorting to them at work
- TL;DR. AJ’s baseball approach to Emoji in email
- When are you casual, when you friendly, and when and what point are you trying to make
- Covid communication and the loss of nonverbal cues (https://www.business.com/articles/put-an-emoji-on-it-should-you-use-emojis-in-business-communication/)
- Know your audience
- Social Psychological and Personality Science (http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550617720269?journalCode=sppa&), emojis make workers appear less competent “The Dark Side of a Smiley: Effects of Smiling Emoticons on Virtual First Impressions”
- However, in come communication it brings a higher rate of percevied friendliness (https://www.hrfuture.net/talent-management/culture/emoji-in-work-related-email-communication-2020-study/) or honesty
- That little icon...may have a mixed meaning; They aren't universal.
Business chat/messaging
- Set quiet hours/sign off WHEN YOU ARE OFF. Gett your inner French on; “Right to Disconnect” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_disconnect)
-
In this Covid era remember you know you don’t have to have your video on for every call you make. #EndZoomFatigue
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Chris’ security/privacy tinfoil hat: What you’re sending can be sent to others via screenshot. Communicate wisely.
- Don’t want “The Man” to be spying on your communiques? Check out Signal (https://www.signal.org/) and Wire (https://www.signal.org/).
Project: Hygge - Preventing Burnout
AJ
- Coffee & quiet after waking up without the sound of an alarm
- Current playlist: https://chillhop.com/releases/sleepy-fish-everything-fades-to-blue/
- Practicing ‘turning off’
- Can’t look forward to something big; so find small projects that make you happy to look forward to.
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris:
- The Daily Stoic podcast (https://dailystoic.com/Podcast/) by Ryan Holiday - Quick hit of rationalization to start your day.
*AJ: *
- A chef’s secret to organizing your life. https://pca.st/episode/5c745efc-c61b-4cb8-998b-dfadc197f2f2
- “We begin with the importance of squaring your checklists with your calendar and the one organizing process Dan most recommends: something called the 30-minute "meeze." We then discuss how to arrange your physical working space for greater efficiency and the importance of working clean. From there, Dan explains what he thinks Stephen Covey's famous idea of putting first things first doesn't take into consideration, and why it's important to understand the difference between what Dan calls "process time" and "immersive time."
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Part 1:
Email and communication - Rethinking your approach for 2021
3/1/16
Types of Email
Outlook, Gmail, Comcast/Xfinity, ProtonMail, Tutanota
Where are you storing your email
Inbox, Archive folder. Sub-folder labyrinth (Year, project, person, Untitled Folder 1, 2, 3, 4), Trash?
When do you check email?
All day, Dedicated focused time block, Only when you are being paid for it
How are you notified?
Ding, Swoosh, Slide-out banner notification, That splinter in your mind
Be a better protector of your Inbox
Delete ruthlessly,
Unsubscribe from content you never read. Especially retail.
Bulk Archive emails from clients/colleagues/family/friends for reference later
Be a better Sender:
- Use BCC for large lists of addressees to avoid the dreaded mega-thread, and to protect users’ addresses from being known by others
- Summarize your request or communication in a few sentences at the top instead of making people read through the entire mega-thread
- Three Sentences (https://web.archive.org/web/20120120052313/http://three.sentenc.es/) - from 2012
- Maximum two apologies for taking up someone’s time
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Ride Solo Together
Sunday 27th September 2020 and riding with a GoPro
Classic & vintage style motorcycles unite for men's health. https://gfolk.me/barse
Shout out to “Sally” for her support.
October 9th- October Virtual Studio Tour with Photographer AJ Barse- by WWU Alumni
https://alumni.wwu.edu/event/october-virtual-studio-tour-photographer-aj-barse
Technology “Equal Time” - New Google products to lighten your wallet
Google Pixel 4A 5G
Google Pixel 5
Google Duo - Group Watch to video chats
New Chromecast - doesn’t require a phone, $50
Google TV App - replacing Google Play Movies & TV app
Google Nest Audio Speaker - bye bye Google Home and Home Max, $99 for 75% louder sound
Guitarfam - New additions to the family
Chris
THE guitar 🎸 Gretsch 5410T “Rat Rod” in Matte Black, of course.
PositiveGrid Spark - “The smart guitar (40-watt) amp & app that jam along with you.”
AJ
- line 6 days with a toneport ux2
- Line6 Pod ; amp modeling
- Fenders new American Acoutisonic series https://shop.fender.com/en-US/acoustasonic-guitars-feature.html?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gupta_AASS_T1_consideration&utm_content=lindsayelldemo&fbclid=PAAaZ8uivu7I11Gr5mnlDERKTUHglOMXb8x8aFcFgYibDY1yWko0rsW1Anl_E
Project: Hygge - Design your Saturday
Chris
Waking up without an alarm
Taylor Dock walk from Fairhaven to Boulevard Park, and keep going
The Downtown Bellingham “Switchback Samba” - State to Railroad to Cornwall to Commercial to Bay, and back to Fairhaven
A nap
Tom Glenn Common at the Bellwether to watch the boats on the Bay.
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris:
Cautionary Warning: More commercials are starting to have phone notification tones in their audio to get your attention.
Wendy’s, you’re dead to me.
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Ride Solo Together
Sunday 27th September 2020 Worldwide
Classic & vintage style motorcycles unite for men's health. https://gfolk.me/barse
Shout out to “Sally” for her support.
Amazon Fall Presentation - All your Home and Car are Belong to Us
Amazon Echo 4th Gen (Hi, Expo 86!)
Echo Dot 4th Gen
Echo Dot Kids Edition
Echo Dot with clock
Echo Show 10 (moves to look at you?)
Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 mesh networking
Ring Car Connect, Car Cam, and car alarm
Ring Always Home Cam
Ring Mailbox Sensor
Upgraded Fire TV Stick
Fire Stick TV Lite
Luna Cloud Gaming Service and Controller
AJ
Film
- The Circle, 2017 movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4287320/)
- Black Mirror; Nosedive : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivgI-eSQpHA
--Tech and data overload? When is enough data driven life metrics enough?
--Are you getting it because its cool...or because its a tool?
Tech
- Apple Watch- https://www.apple.com/healthcare/apple-watch/
- Its service 9.99 + https://www.apple.com/apple-fitness-plus/
- Amazon Hardware https://www.engadget.com/amazon-hardware-event-2020-164545580.html
- Halo (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QK955LS/ref=ods_gw_scar_vicc_d_dc_dn_092420?pf_rd_r=MH32J1BES8PYZ52GEPMA&pf_rd_p=feb4b435-d63b-47ec-aaca-18b83f69cf6d)
- It’s promo explainer: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/0ee12a5a5b0e427d8967f79c3802433d?product=B07QK955LS&ref=cm_sw_em_r_ib_dt_2ask4sxg70ibp
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It’s service 3.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GQAJNVT7S4XCHMT2
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Microsoft “MyAnalytics” https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/myanalytics-
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris: “The CuppyCake Song” on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ta5Vz4O-tk), because you need to see this video after you hit the wall professionally.
AJ: “Counterpart“
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4643084/
Bellingham Bingo - Showcasing a local area restaurant for your next takeout order
AJ:
Fujisan Sushi; Fairhaven (https://order.mealkeyway.com/merchant/6f4944626d57436754616c3869513753756d6d6150773d3d/main)
1216 Harris Ave
Chris:
Menace Brewing (https://www.menace-industries.com/brewery) - 2529 Meridian Street, 3-9pm weekdays, 12-9 weekends. “A friendly, neighborhood watering hole” Lots of pedestrian residents frequenting
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Your AirNow EPA air quality report for Bellingham is cloudy with a AQI of 132 “unhealthy for sensitive groups” ...and now back to the show
Chris - *iOS’n frustrate’n *
New in iOS 14 - Music App stealth advertising algorithms, App folders within app folders, widgets on homescreen (Hi Android!), App Clips (when you don’t want to REALLY install an app), Picture in picture mode (scattered attention)
It is nice to: see air quality in the weather app, uninstall those previously uninstallable apps, designate a default app other than an iOS one (Hi DuckDuckGo browser!)
AJ
In other Gear news
- New Sony A7C - (https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-7c)$1800-$2100
- GoPro Hero 9 “More Everything” 5K 30, lens mods, packaging=carry case finally, smooth/lapse 3.0 and 20mp photos (engadget does a great breakdown (https://www.engadget.com/gopro-hero-9-black-review-140026287.html)) $350 + one year of GoPro service, or $450
- Instead of buying a new iPhone
- Bread Maker (https://www.amazon.com/Secura-MBF-016-MBG-016-Multi-function-Stainless/dp/B07F7T2FWG/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=breadmaker&qid=1600196847&sr=8-19)
Health as winter is coming
- Ideas
- Row (https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Compact-Magnetic/dp/B07DKHS7H2/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=row+machine&qid=1600361554&sr=8-6)
- Adjustable weight (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G448CNH/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08G448CNH&pd_rd_w=lpUvU&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=eFLFn&pf_rd_r=EPVY7E5K32S03288975A&pd_rd_r=7c8f3199-2127-4b1f-a7c0-2e9e40d245c9&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFlIMUJSS1EwQU1GJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjMxMzgwM05SU05LM0VQMTNGQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDcyNDQwM1Y2NUJNQjlaUk4zTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)
- Compact resistance bands (https://www.amazon.com/FITINDEX-Portable-Home-Gym-Resistance/dp/B08765CRFQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp)
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris: The Social Dilemma (https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224) on Netflix.
Netflix says, “This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.”
Chris says, “This is what happens when a company initially wants to connect people and bring people together from a distance, notices an evil, greedy, swimming pool full of money by selling users’ data and tracking unbelievable amounts of information about their online habits and history.”
AJ: “doomscrolling“
https://www.npr.org/2020/07/19/892728595/your-doomscrolling-breeds-anxiety-here-s-how-to-stop-the-cycle
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AJ & Chris are back from last week's break, but next week they will be off the air again (oh the joys of dentistry).
AJ-
* #watchfam season: Geneva Watch Days
* Timex Peanuts https://wornandwound.com/timex-announces-their-fall-slate-of-peanuts-themed-watches/
* Of course the bigs do their thing; Rolex, Omega, and even Grand Seiko (constant force tourbillion) . Micro brand Baltic teases on Insta a potential update to the HMS and Bicompax (going to a ref 002) https://www.instagram.com/p/CElk0RRgqlK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
* The iconic Accutron (Electrostatic movement with the “tuning fork” in it) is back from Bulova https://www.accutronwatch.com/
* IF you ever watched Mad Men- its the “Conversation Piece” pitch scene https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/reinventing-time-original-bulova-accutron
Bellingham Bingo - Showcasing a local area restaurant for your next takeout order
AJ: Da Vinci's Classic Subs
https://www.facebook.com/Da-Vincis-Classic-Subs-171862109539785/
Chris: Old World Deli
https://www.oldworldbellingham.com/
(The I on the Bingo Card = Italian!)
Hygge Season
AJ:
Calmed by Nature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMer7YJYYSc
Chris:
Max Richter’s Sleep (https://www.maxrichtermusic.com/albums/sleep/)
A 2015 album release consisting of 8.5 hours of ambient electronic classical to soothe
A 2019 documentary (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10400418/) which is “...a film for these frenetic times; a meditative respite from the rush and chaos of the modern world. A study of the universal experience of sleep, that unites us all. ”
An app on the iOS App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sleep-by-max-richter/id1509084936) and the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.umusic.richter&hl=en_US)
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
*Chris: *
Jennifer Government by Max Barry (https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Government-Max-Barry/dp/1400030927)- from Wikipedia, “...a 2003 dystopian novel by Max Barry, set in an alternate reality where most nations in the Americas and Oceania are dominated by powerful corporations and corporate coalitions, and where government power is extremely limited...The United States adopts "capitalizm", abolishing taxation and privatizing government. This makes the government unable to write new laws or even to hold elections. As a result, the government's main activity is attempting to prevent crime. Crimes can also be solved, but the government's budget only covers investigations if the victim or the victim's family pays for it. People take the names of the corporations that employ them as their surnames, and persons with two jobs hyphenate their name, e.g. "Julia Nike-McDonald's". Employees of the government, including the novel's title character, take the surname Government. Schools are sponsored and controlled by corporations, such as McDonald's and Mattel. Children who attend school are given the corporate sponsor's name as a surname, parenthesised with their parents' surnames, e.g. "Kate Mattel (Government)". Though little is revealed about the curriculum, it is implied that many of the lessons are corporate propaganda."
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Chris is back from traveling in the Covid-era, and with it he has new perspectives on our home of the PNW and how travel is with a pandemic. AJ's been tinkering and adventuring, and has a few tips for those parents who are trying to balance screen time with outdoor time.
Travel in the Covid era...
I-5 Traffic = Smooth sailing...how we wish it would be in normal times
Sea-Tac TSA = Masks required EVERYWHERE....six-minute wait to get through the cattleherd
Alaska Air = Prohibited middle seat reservations, more elbow room, masks required for the duration of the flight
Sea-Tac train/shuttle from arrival gate to baggage claim - Sardines. PSA - it’s a three-minute wait for the next train!
Local-ish and new in the PNW WFH era
*Chris: *
- August BuyNothing update - Impulse buy journal
- Tech Compartmentalization
- One web browser for work-related sites
- One web browser for non-work sites
- Copy/Paste fest from one Notes repository to another
- Diligent editing in Bookmark Manager - Eliminate all the unnecessary descriptions
- Lesson learned - Dedicated, focused time is essential to clean things up, You can’t watch the Three Stooges while Kondo-ing your Digital life
AJ:
- Artist Point, Mt. Baker, now open
- A lot of questions about the Baltic which lead to AJ first IGTV video. A face made for radio: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEJFfDwnjHr/?igshid=13im1rxnp5f1m
- Hiking with a toddler (a reoccurring question on social)
- The outdoors, Tech and Toddler during covid post https://ajbarse.com/outdoors-learning-tech-with-a-toddler/
- Little learner tech part 1 (Indoors) https://wp.wwu.edu/ajbarse/2020/08/14/little-learner-tech-part-1/
Bellingham Bingo - Showcasing a local area restaurant for your next takeout order
FREE SPACE
This just in... #Gratitude
*Chris: *
Recent reminders of how lucky and blessed we are to live in Bellingham and Whatcom County. In no particular order...
- Stepping outside your home and not immediately sweating from 91 degrees and 90% humidity. At 8:30 am.
- Water that tastes good straight from the kitchen sink.
- Straight (healthy?) ADA compliant sidewalks.
- Paved roads with a 98% probability of being pothole-free damaging your vehicle’s suspension.
- Drivers who are, for the most part curious and don’t make immediate hairpin left turns in traffic....from the far-right lane.
- Even though it rains frequently during the year, it does not come down horizontally with thunder and lightning. Multiple times a day.
- Whatcom County restaurants provide choices for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other food allergy diets.
- Most commercial buildings in Bellingham are occupied and haven’t been abandoned for years.
- Downtown Bellingham does not have a plethora of rat traps visible around business entrances.
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As Chris awaits his test results, we are going to take a break and we will see you again on episode 163
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Local-ish and new in the PNW WFH era
Chris - Less. Much less. The great Ebay purge of 2020 was successful for Chris. Credit card balance is $0. Yet the Force to buy something new is strong with him. To return to the usual life routine of having a balance on the Visa card. To getting a new thing. A want, not a need.
Reminders of less in the home office for Chris
- AJ's tribute to one of those photos on Chris' wall in his office: https://500px.com/photo/176037271/Think-Different--by-AJ-Barse?ctx_page=1&from=user&user_id=4320352
Taking the month of August and not buying anything. Maybe September too. After all, we won’t need to be buying fall wardrobe items while working from home! Just sitting with my things like Steve Jobs did in 1982. Not buying something for the sake of buying it. It must be a Hell Yeah (https://sivers.org/hellyeah) purchase.
AJ
RX1RII- less is more update from a 5 year old camera.
Bellingham Bingo - Showcasing a local area restaurant for your next takeout order
Gettin’ Down on the Farm...
*AJ: *
- T (https://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/location/samish-oyster-bar-and-shellfish-market)aylor Shellfish Farms (https://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/location/samish-oyster-bar-and-shellfish-market) - out on Chuckanut. Samish Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market?
- “Order a tray of oysters and let our friendly staff teach you how to shuck, or have the pros do it for you...Pick up a variety of oysters, Manila clams, or Mediterranean mussels, along with a selection of fresh local fish, Dungeness Crab, and scallops ready for the grill.”
*Chris: *
- Bellewood Farms (https://bellewoodfarms.com/shop) - Farmstead and Distillery - 6140 Guide Meridian - open Wed thru Sun, 10am to 5pm
- Shop online or browse in person. Farm Hands Sanitizer 3-pack, Jalapeno Dill Pickles, Apple Butter, Coffee Liqueur.
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris: Youtube Channel Talasbuan - “...a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.” Off Grid Life - Early morning fog and handmilking cows (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu3ydyrHdco) They have a Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/talasbuan), too.
AJ: General Magic Documentary - https://www.generalmagicthemovie.com/
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Local-ish and new in the PNW WFH era
Covid is spiking. WWU goes online Fall. And wear a bleeping mask.
AJ
- Buff must listen to our show: https://buffusa.com/buff-products/masks/junior-filter-mask/boo-multi/126646.555
- From @RisingSunSailor Danny- Starks (Indi copany based in PDX serving the Northwest since 1932) mask https://starks.com/products/face-masks/
Dan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/
Chris
- Definitely not new, but don’t forget about the Blaine waterfront. Even in the colder weather season. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I23QZ0tojI)
Bellingham Bingo - Showcasing a local area restaurant for your next takeout order
AJ:
Little Tokyo in Barkley Village (https://littletokyobham.com/) - 2915 Newmarket Street #101, Five-year anniversary for management! Delivery available from Viking Food.
Chris:
Drayton Harbor Oysters (https://www.draytonharboroysters.com/) - Smack dab on the Blaine waterfront in a 100-year-old building, 685 Peace Portal Drive. Outdoor seating, think Keenan’s at the Pier and Latitude 49 experience. Raw, grilled, and stewed oysters....oh my! Watch out for Rogers Wireless roaming charges.
This just in...
*AJ: *
- Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze - finally
- Grail camera. The Sony rX1r-ii. The Formula One of cameras- but why would AJ aquire à high priced 5 year old camera (https://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-rx1rm2)?
- Shout out Mattias Burling and Gunpowder (The coolest french bulldog on the internet ) https://youtu.be/B1VNl5Qngp8
Chris:
More like ALL this just got shipped out. #EbayPurge
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris: The B1M YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/Theb1mGoogle/featured). “... to fundamentally change the perception of construction on planet Earth - attracting more people to this incredible industry.”
The $15BN Island That Will Make or Break Sri Lanka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2e1xOcGpDc)
Growing Up: How Vertical Farming Works (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT4TWbPLrN8)
The World's Greatest Stadium Upgrades (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOvl-S_17Q)
Podcast:
Overheard by Nat.Geo. https://pca.st/podcast/7a6865f0-6909-0137-f267-1d245fc5f9cf
More solo episodes (https://www.canvasinsider.blog/podcast) from Chris?
Book:
AJ:
Mr. Heang - https://youtu.be/04T-_0cNdjk
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EDC post-Covid?
Masks
- Tom Bihn (https://www.tombihn.com/products/facemask?variant=32211287048255)
- Buff style (or a tubular neck gator scarf)
- re; Covid https://buffusa.com/buff-community-statement
- Cotopaxi “Do Good” https://www.cotopaxi.com/pages/teca-cotton-face-mask
Pants
- Kuhl Konfidant Air https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/pants/konfidant-air/
Shirt
- Goodthreads https://www.amazon.com/stores/Goodthreads/Goodthreads/page/E55B6B6E-F82E-4622-B1A0-9186F2853B45
New in the PNW WFH
Chris
Drive-by COVID testing in Bellingham 1.0.
AJ
Bellingham Bingo
Picking a local restaurant to showcase to hopefully keep them in all your minds when you order takeout next.
*AJ: *
While we have summer weather- go to your favorite place and get a whole salmon
*Chris: *
Robeks (https://robeks.com/locations/bellingham-wa.html) in Barkley Village
New Things?
Chris:
Book Summaries by Samuel Thomas Davies (https://www.samuelthomasdavies.com/book-summaries/) - Get The Big Ideas from The Best Non-Fiction Books of All-Time (for Free)
Head of content at sleeknote.com (http://sleeknote.com/) in Stockholm, Sweden. Twitter @ SamThomasDavies
*AJ: *
- Would have a review on the Baltic Bronze, but it is back in France temporarily
Quality Assurance
Audio/Video:
Chris:
Moby - Long Ambients 1 and 2 (https://moby.com/la/). Seven hours, 42 minutes of ambient music from Richard Melville Hall.
Download for free! Use for an entire workday, a nap, or sleeping overnight.
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Local-ish
AJ
In my travels was surprised to see people in the Wa. parks; did some looking and on24 June things updated in terms of use in our state: From Wa. Parks: https://parks.state.wa.us/1181/Parks-opening list of who is open for day use or for camping
- Parks with camping open at half capacity are denoted by (50% capacity). (Hi Governor Jay Inslee)
On the National level: https://www.recreation.gov/
Where to go to sell things and pair down during a pandemic
- The “Friends and Family Discount in the Covid Era”
- Amazon: the megalith
- Ebay: Well known for good or for bad
- Offer-Up; a mixed response
- Facebook Marketplace- yup
- Mercari - If Facebook MP and OfferUp had a love child
- Craigslist - “porch pickup“ as a verb yo!
- Poshmark
- Swappa.com (http://swappa.com/)
- Depop.com (http://depop.com/) - clothing consignment
- Photog
- MPB
- Adorama
- B&H
- KEH
- REverb.com (http://reverb.com/) for music folks
Opportunity Cost of Selling
- Time spent taking photos, listing item online, responding to inquiries
- Packing the item
- Standing in line to ship or drive to meet buyer
- Online fees
Alternative to selling
- Observe who might find joy with your item
- Give it to them or offer a friends & family discount
- Pay it forward
Another mindset
Money comes and goes, money will be acquired as time goes on, money will be used to purchase specific items
New and while we were away in the PNW WFH
Chris
Turning down the volume on the news echo chamber
Turning up the inner thoughts in my mind
AJ
- Back from Mental Northing it NOT around people.
- Mount Kit Carson (5286ft) fun fact second hiest peak next to Mount Spokane
- Day Mountain (on the Saddle of Kit Carson)
- Mount Erie 1900ish ft (Anacortes- fun fact highest point of Fidalgo)
- Bowl and Pitcher (Spokane River)
Bellingham Bingo
Picking a local restaurant to showcase to hopefully keep them in all your minds when you order takeout next.
*AJ: *
Jalepeños Restaurant (https://www.jalapenos-wa.com/) - Two locations in Bellingham for your Mexican food needs. Barkley location in this case.
*Chris: *
Filling Station (https://fillingstationnw.com/) - Two locations in Bellingham for your burger needs
Food for Thought: When ordering food online, why are you giving the online food website, not the restaurant, your personal email address, your personal phone number..... and your personal name?
MySudo (https://mysudo.com/)
Google Voice (https://www.google.com/voice)
New Things?
Chris:
DoSomething - Used $65 Google Pixel phone from 2016, learned how to install LineageOS (https://lineageos.org/) on it, F-Droid App Store and De-Google your life. Travel phone option. Protest phone. Burner phone. Learning opportunity phone.
*AJ: *
Quality Assurance
Video:
AJ: James Hoffmann : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb0O2CdPBNi-QqPk5T3gsQ
“Hi! My name is James, and I mostly make videos about anything and everything to do with coffee, occasionally food and sometimes business/entrepreneurship. (But it really is mostly coffee)”
Podcast:
Deep Questions with Cal Newport (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-questions-with-cal-newport/id1515786216)
A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282)
Essentialism with Greg McKeown (https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/)
Book:
Chris - The Jason Fried Trilogy:
Rework (https://basecamp.com/books/rework)
Remote (https://basecamp.com/books/remote) - Completely relevant in the COVID Era
It Doesn’t have to be Crazy at Work (https://basecamp.com/books/calm)
AJ
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Fathers Day Ordering In Edition
Bellingham Bingo
Picking a local restaurant to showcase to hopefully keep them in all your minds when you order takeout next.
AJ:
Wild Oat: https://wildoatcafe.com/
*Chris:
On Rice - Barkley: https://onricethai.com/
AJ
Washington State Fishing License : https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing
watchfam recommendation for new- Dads: * Seiko 5 Sports SRPE61K1 NATO Grey $275 ; https://gearpatrol.com/2020/06/09/seiko-5-sports-no-bezel/
Review by 40and20 and The Watchclicker https://watchclicker.com/2020/06/18/seiko-5-srpe55/
Quality Assurance
AJ
*Sounds of the PNW- Cinematic Travel Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJXrCwlPIZc
Chris
- Street Food Vlogs - Mark Wiens (https://www.youtube.com/user/migrationology), Dancing Bacons (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFj4Yj1nKhgrT-_8AUsaDg), Travel Thirsty (https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelThirstyBlog)
Chris
- Derek Sivers - Your Music and People - creative and considerate fame “a philosophy of getting your work to the world by being creative, considerate, resourceful, and connected.”
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On this episode, Chris and AJ take pause. They lend their mics and take a moment and give an episode to the racial, inequity, and injustices that have come to light in the recent weeks. Taking a moment to step to the mic and raise a voice within our community who can speak to these topics as he and his family and dealing with it day in and day out. On the show for the first time, guest contributor Deran Browne talks to the racial issues that have been in the media and brings it home here to the PNW and Bellingham.
More on Deran:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deranbrowne
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deran-browne-mfa-953b935/
Local-ish
Mount Baker wilderness open for business? How do I know if a site is closed or open?
National forests and grasslands are posting updated information on their web pages. Find your national forest and grassland by clicking on our Interactive Visitor Map (https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm/index.html)
- Emergancy closure map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8e69381e35144962a835ee59aafba153
What risks are associated with the activity you have chosen to do?
- Law enforcement, search and rescue, and hospitals have limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- If the site you have chosen is full, have some backup options in mind that will allow you to maintain @CDC social distancing guidelines.
- How will you help minimize pressure on smaller communities adjacent to the forest that have limited resources? Restaurants, rest stops, and trailhead bathrooms are likely to be closed. Do you have the food, water, and fuel you need for the day? Do you have the supplies you need to hygienically pack out your waste?
- We know the outdoors are calling, but the decisions you make can affect everyone. If there was ever a time to recognize our #interdependence, this is it.
Bellingham Bingo
Picking a local restaurant to showcase to hopefully keep them in all your minds when you order takeout next.
AJ:
Cafe Rumba ; http://caferumbabham.com/
Phone: 360.746.8280 TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY ONLY. Order online SOON!!
NEW BUSINESS HOURS: Monday through Saturday 9am to 8pm. Sunday 9am to 7pm.
They also do vegetarian sandwiches
*Chris:
Pho - Bubble Tea (https://pho-bubbletea.com/) - Just past Wal-Mart on Meridian headed north. When ya need ya pho fix.
New Things?
Chris:
- Anker Soundcore Flare+ Portable 360° Bluetooth Speaker (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F7VJN1G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - audio upgrade from the UE Boom sticks
- AUKEY Rechargeable LED Table Lamp (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G37YKZR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - Office mood lighting
*AJ: *
- Peninsula Kelp Co. https://peninsulakelpco.com/
- Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze (300 pieces)
- https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-bronze-blue-gilt
- CuAL8 BRONZE CASE
- Often used on old sailing ships due to its resistance to corrosion, Bronze has the property to evolve those in contact with those who handle it. The AQUASCAPHE Bronze uses a CuAL8 bronze, which is a resistant copper-aluminum alloy that develops a uniform and slow patina. The polished finishes of the case and the bezel ensure a stable aging depending on the wearer's habits, making each watch a unique model.
- CASE SIZE : 39MM (diameter) X 47MM (lug to lug) THICKNESS : 12MM
- MIYOTA 9039
- https://ajbarse.com/stories/a-watch-suitable-for-jules-verne/
Quality Assurance
Video:
Chris
- The Last Dance documentary (https://www.espn.com/watch/series/2806434b-1deb-4c5c-aae0-04b1ab8eebf7/the-last-dance) - ‘90s Chicago Bulls dynasty behind the scenes, 10 free episodes on ESPN (if you have a cable subscription)
AJ go paint a room
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AJ and Chris are back on the mic together and continue their 6th volume of their Quarantine Chronicles.
Local-ish
Heard our show on the air the other weekend, we are pretty much on the same episode as the feed which is cool.
Recap on last weeks HOSA ep. - Andy & Jacob
Masks from Tom Bihn (https://www.tombihn.com/products/facemask?variant=32211287048255) - Buy a mask, give a mask - reusable cloth face masks
Via KGMI: “Local state game warden confirms cougar sightings in Bellingham” May 13: https://kgmi.com/news/007700-local-state-game-warden-confirms-cougar-sightings-in-bellingham/
Whatcom Face coverings directive: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/3404/Directive-To-Wear-Face-Coverings
Bellingham Bingo
Picking a local restaurant to showcase to hopefully keep them in all your minds when you order takeout next.
AJ
-Iron Rooster: https://www.ironroosterbakery.com/
DOOR PICKUP SERVICE -Menu for May 23 & 24 on Social Media
Open 10a-2p
Chris
- Latitude Kitchen & Bar (https://www.google.com/maps/place/1065+E+Sunset+Dr,+Bellingham,+WA+98226/@48.7720113,-122.4648397,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5485a37fc1553481:0x1342dd3eb5c88b7!8m2!3d48.7720113!4d-122.462651) - Sunset Square drive-thru
- “Monday Kids Eat FREE (?) - For every $12 in food purchased, receive any (1) kids meal for free.
- http site, not secure. But Viking Food (https://www.ordervikingfood.com/r/1010/restaurants/delivery/American/Latitude-Kitchen-Bar-Bellingham) has an online menu. (CP - American Kobe Burger)
New in the (at home) office
AJ
- Mouse hunt
- Logitech (M720 Triathalon (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/m720-triathlon?crid=7)) Pro
New Things?
Chris
- Please Print (A Journaling Rant) (https://www.thecramped.com/please-print-a-journaling-rant/) - from TheCramped.com.
“THAT APP WILL NOT EXIST NOR WILL ANYTHING YOU TYPE INTO IT. The history of computing has copious evidence to back me up on that bold statement. The evidence shows that [a journaling app] will likely be long gone in 20 years...Maybe when the company dies they’ll give you an exit plan to save your work or maybe they won’t. Even if you still have the files twenty years from now you won’t have a working app to open them with. Like those ZIP Disks in [the writer’s] basement, your best hope will be to have some old computers with the right app to be able to open them up and print them out.
- New discipline/daily habit - transferring information from data hoarding to good-quality paper, one page at a time.
- Midori MD Grid notebook, A5 size (https://www.jetpens.com/Midori-MD-Notebook-A5-Grid/pd/13607)
- Staedtler Pigment Liner (https://www.jetpens.com/Staedtler-Pigment-Liner-Marker-Pen-0.3-mm-Black/pd/7938) pens
AJ
- Trellis + Co. ; (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Trellis+%2B+Co./page/E0BEEBCC-34A7-40D2-8AE3-DED027104682?ref_=ast_bln)
Trellis + Co. started as a family business created by a bioengineer living on a homestead in one of the remotest areas in the Lower 48. http://trellisandcompany.com/ - Use a previously mentioned cold brew coffee kit as ice tea on tap in the fridge. http://trellisandcompany.com/cold-brew-coffee-kit/
- Go*Find 11 (by MineLab) (https://go-find.minelab.com/en/) - metal detector for those family adventures with the little who wants to grow up to be a treasure hunter.
Quality Assurance
Video:
Pip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07d2dXHYb94
Podcast:
Book:
AJ
Chris - A Lesser Photographer (https://www.amazon.com/Lesser-Photographer-Escape-Focus-Matters/dp/0578545101/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1538501633&sr=), by CJ Chilvers, now in its second edition. (Also author of the Van Halen Encyclopedia.)
“Collecting information is easy. Reviewing and applying information is hard.”
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On this episode AJ digitally sits down with the founders of HOSA hot sauce, a Bellingham based fermented hot sauce company with an artistic, and at times alchemical, flare. And in AJ's eyes, some of the best ding-dong hot sauce ever (and in some cases allergy friendly).
Meet the founders:
-Andy Beer: the fermentation alchemists and secret sauce maker
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/pale.blue.ale/
-Jacob Covey: artist the alchemy of art behind each bottle.
-web: https://www.unflown.com/
Hosa Co.
Web: https://hosasauce.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hosa.sauce/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HOSAsauce/
Find your podcast hosts on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
IG: @ajbarse
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
IG: @mnmltek
And over the air right here in Bellingham:
Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturday at 3pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org (http://kmre.org/)
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Local-ish
Courtesy of friend of the show- Kevin (@adaptedeye (https://www.instagram.com/adaptedeye/)) Seattle bag business Tom Bihn opens Pre-order opens on Tuesday 05/12 at 12:30pm Pacific Time. “We donate one mask for every mask you buy.”
“Our Reusable Cloth Face Mask is designed to be simple so we can manufacture as many as possible. It also has a few thoughtful features, such as comfortable, non-elastic yet stretchy and conforming ear loops and a bendable nose bridge. It’s made out of two layers of 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend fabric and is meant to be machine washed (hot) and machine dried (hot). It's made right here in our Seattle, Washington, USA factory.”
https://www.tombihn.com/collections/facemasks/products/facemask?variant=32211287048255
DIY’ing it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=u-tNcediUB0&feature=emb_title “We want you to buy our Reusable Cloth Face Mask because you want to, _not_ because you think you need this particular mask. It’s our ethical duty to share various sources for making your own DIY mask at home” . Straight up posts how to make their mask: https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/maskhowto
Bellingham Bingo
Picking a local restaurant to showcase to hopefully keep them in all your minds when you order takeout next.
AJ
-Magdalena’s Creperie https://www.magdalenascreperie.com/
Follow social to find out the “Take Out Menu” https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vDmkjphJc/
Chris
-Hana Teriyaki - 701 W Holly St in Bellingham
Full Menu from Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/menu/hana-teriyaki-bellingham
New in the (at home) office
Chris
- Motorized Standing Desk, no chair on purpose.
- Logitech MX Keys keyboard. Heavy beast.
AJ
- Keyboard hunt
- Had an (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082HVYKJ1/ref=psdc_12879431_t3_B082V55BXX?th=1)Ajazz (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082V55BXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)308i
- If I were to do it again I’d look at something like Ajazz Zero mechanical (https://www.banggood.com/AJazz-Zero-bluetooth-Wired-Blue-Switch-RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-for-Laptop-Tablet-Desktop-PC-p-1326021.html?akmClientCountry=America&utm_campaign=9628395_1326021&utm_content=1497&p=U4262310975645201705&ID=224&cur_warehouse=CN)
- LoFree Four Seasons (https://www.lofree.co/products/lofree-four-seasons-mechanical-keyboard)
- Logitech k380 (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/multi-device-keyboard-k380?crid=27) (had the old k811 at the office)
- Mouse hunt
- Cheap Omotion mouse
- Logitech (M720 Triathalon (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/m720-triathlon?crid=7)) Pro
New Things?
Chris
- Udemy courses heavily discounted through May 14. #CyberSecurityCourse
AJ
- Small outdoor adventure (abiding by all social distancing regulations)
Quality Assurance
Podcast:
Chris actually unsubscribed from a number of podcasts. Only keeping those who add value to his life.
Book:
AJ
Gigi Pandian- Novela from the Accidental Alchemist https://www.gigipandian.com/the-lost-gargoyle-of-paris
Chris
Bruce Schneier - Data and Goliath (https://www.amazon.com/Data-Goliath-Battles-Collect-Control/dp/039335217X). An Amazon 2015 best book of the year “The hidden battles to collect your data and control your world.” #FeelgoodReads
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For the outdoors enthusiast family who are stuck at home
The Great Washington Camp-in (https://waparks.org/greatwacamp-in/)
Follow up from last week
AJ’s “OPT IN” comment and apparently Apple and Google must listen to our show. Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/
“Apple and Google will work to enable a broader Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform .... allow more individuals to participate, if they choose to opt in, as well as enable interaction with a broader ecosystem of apps and government health authorities. Privacy, transparency... will openly publish information about our work for others to analyze. ”
New efforts in Social-Distance mode life
Chris
- Masks are socially acceptable, not a sign of someone holding up your store.
- Dipping my toe in the signal-less pool with SilentPocket, my mobile phone, and an iPod Touch.
AJ
- Gov. Jay Inslee reopens state parks and DNR lands (day use) https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-easing-outdoor-restrictions
- Converted a playroom to a studio (again)
- Upgrade with a laptop riser, save your neck from strain https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Boyata-Foldable-Heat-Vent-Adjustable/dp/B07HBQSCM3/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=macbook+riser&qid=1588281572&sr=8-7
New Things? The Evolutions of @Home-Setups
Chris
- In Pursuit of Silence (https://www.pursuitofsilence.com/) documentary - #1 (with a silencer bullet) on my favorite documentaries list
- Based on the 2011 book “In Pursuit of Silence: Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise” by George Prochnik
- Dedicated Analog Writing tools for the office desk (https://www.studioneat.com/products/panobook) and when out and about (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BXVNQNH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It doesn’t have to be snooty-snoot quality and price!
AJ
- Clarification on journal comment- hard cover
Quality Assurance (recommendations to check out)
Video:
A Very Hygge Weekend (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDiJoRCx4CU)- Part of the Silent Vlog movement. Chris’ question to you: What is the soundtrack to YOUR hygge weekend?
Podcast:
Art of Manliness Podcast “Podcast #604: The Boring Decadence of Modern Society ” https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/decadent-society-douthat/
Silence in the age of noise: Erling Kagge- the Adventure of Silence
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-virtuous-life-silence/
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Welcome back everyone, it has been a fortnight since AJ and Chris have chatted on the mic, and on this episode the recap what they are doing and hearing in the community with the stay-at-home orders within Whatcom and Washington state. Even for technologists, technical issues can arise, so forgive some of the spotty audio and bandwidth issues they had in recording this episode.
Zulu Time Podcasts (https://anchor.fm/The_zulu_time_podcas/episodes/The-ZT-Podcast-Episode-10Watches--Podcasts-and-All-Things-PNW-ed4d4p/a-a20ii6i) - “...a watch podcast focusing on military watches, both modern and vintage which have been and are currently in use around the world in a military environment. ” Shout to Dan & Darren
Canvas Insider - Episode 13 (https://www.canvasinsider.blog/podcast/hsssnmn6fgdy2pje6gpbp6we5wtlst)
Life and work in the Covid-Era
Chris
- And so it begins: “According to information released Tuesday, April 21, by online data company SafeGraph.com (https://www.safegraph.com/), 41.2% of Whatcom County residents did not leave their homes on Saturday, April 18. Before coronavirus spread to the region, SafeGraph reported an average of 26.5% of people in the county stayed home on a daily basis, meaning Whatcom has seen a 14.7 percentage point improvement. Those numbers rank Whatcom 16th among Washington state’s 39 counties for the percentage of people staying home and 14th in the state for improvement, according to the data. - From the Bellingham Herald (https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/coronavirus/article242201836.html)
- Hello LineageOS and Tails! Salutations Protectli and PFsense!
- Tech Deserts for K12 kiddos. How to help provide access to technology for all? Including families with only one phone.
AJ
- Zulu Time Podcast- Episode 10
- A ton of YouTube content around edTech. Yes its for the technologist day job- but as an opensource geek its is freely available to anyone if it helps.
- Harvard, Leica, tons of folks are doing the same to provide educational content freely available
New Things?
Chris
- Revisiting Enhancer for Youtube (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/enhancer-for-youtube/ponfpcnoihfmfllpaingbgckeeldkhle). For Chrome and Firefox. Block ads, annotations, and auto-widescreen.
- Don’t forget about invidio.us. (https://invidio.us/)
- Or FreeTubeApp.io (https://freetubeapp.io/#download). For Win10, macOS, or Linux.
- Or Newpipe` (https://newpipe.schabi.org/) for Android.
AJ
- Running out of space in the Moleskine (https://us.moleskine.com/en/voyageur-notebook-coffee-brown/p1329)...and the search for the next notebook has begun. Looking at Rhodia (France)
- Any listeners with recommendations? Looking for Medium (11.5x17.5 cm / 4.5x6.9 in)
- Amateur Radio waves have been piping back up. Heard a lot more hams on the air now that everyone is more at home base stations.
- Making tortillas and flat breads from scratch (for allergy families out there)
- Unleaven breads- no need for yeast
Points of Reference (recommendations to check out)
Video;
TedX Sydney ; Beatbox brilliance | Tom Thum of Brisbane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNZBSZD16cY
Ted Ed - Mythology (https://ed.ted.com/search?qs=mythology), Philosophy (https://ed.ted.com/search?qs=philosophy), History (https://ed.ted.com/search?qs=history) Channels. Available on YouTube, but also on their Ted site.
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Life and work in the Covid-Era
- An introvert in isolation during the work week is not the best scenario. Wife has heard all my joke material.
- Full immersion in screens is starting to make me detest them. See also: working in an ice Cream shop.
- If you are not in a dedicated office in your home, remove as much distractions as possible from your desk view.
New Things?
Chris
Seattle Symphony weekend performances (https://seattlesymphony.org/watch-listen/live) - Easter weekend is Schumann Symphony No. 2
Vice TV - Dark Side of the Ring (https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/dark-side-of-the-ring) mini-documentaries
* 9128.live (http://9128.live/) - Live streaming audio from A Strangely Isolated Place
AJ
Great episode with Deran of Zulu Alpha Straps
Discovered Bandcamp (https://bandcamp.com/)- help out an artist you know or respect in these times
* dryhope
* Chillhop
Artists to check out on Bandcamp:
Chris:
- Archives Dub Music - New ambient soundscapes
- Kwajbasket - “...an exploration into ambient minimal guitar music.”
Headphone Roundup
Chris
- Apple AirPods I
- SoundCore Life P2
AJ
Rowkin Ascent Micro
SoundCore Life P2
* Soundcore Liberty Air 2
Points of Reference (recommendations to check out)
VIDEO GAME (PS4)- Kings Quest
- Calls to your inner 10 year old and days of Choose Your Own Adventure books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krEV9a3dQ0U
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This episode is a special edition of The Analog Explorer x The Bellingham Podcast for our #watchfam listeners. The guest on this episode just how 'air tight' a good idea and design can be. His name is Darren, owner and creator of the Zulu Alpha Strap and a very good friend of ours in the watchfam.
Read about my use of Zulu Alpha Straps on my blog: "From the Office to the Trailhead" https://ajbarse.com/from-office-to-trailhead/
Hopefully you all wherever you are in the world are in good form and good health.
Zulu Alpha Straps
Instagram: @zulualphastraps: https://www.instagram.com/zulualphastraps
Web: zulualphastraps.com
The Analog Explorer:
www.theanalogexplorer.com
The Bellingham Podcast
www.bellinghampodcast.com
Observations around Bellingham since Covid
https://quip.com/cUVAEALtXoZ
- “Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach...I feel it in the air, people are out of reach. Empty stores, empty streets, the sun goes down alone....”
- More people are waving hi and smiling - from a safe distance
- Less complaining while waiting in grocery store lines. More acceptance of the situation?
https://quip.com/VIcAEA4FVCJ
- Home improvement stores are bustling
- so many people out walking
- So much more social media- if thats you- just use it for good yo!
- Store shelves can look bleak at times- remember your neighbors as you shop yo! Some family's have allergies
Things we are doing to get work done
https://quip.com/cUVAEALtXoZ
- Dressing for the workday like I’m still heading into the office.
- Closing the door to my new office in the guest room to limit family distractions. I’m in work mode. DND.
- Fighting my lizard brain: “I’m going to give eight hours of 100%” Not expecting to accomplish superhuman results. Taking a chunk of work and hitting it hard.
https://quip.com/VIcAEA4FVCJ
- What Chris said. +forming a normal routine to this abnormal time (morning coffee and the commute just look a little different in the home)
- Standing. Sitting. Moving. Not JUST sitting on a couch
- Block out time for email- as opposed to dealing with the continuous trickle
- Sharing content as much as possible
Things we are doing to prevent going bonkers
https://quip.com/cUVAEALtXoZ
- Permission granted: 5-minute chat with my wife outside my guest room office, a 10-minute video break downstairs in the family room TV, lunchtime dog walks out of the house. We don’t need to be chained to our desk for eight consecutive hours.
- After work I watch a few 80s-era MTV music videos on YouTube to make me smile and think back to my days of youth. A simpler time.
- Think of three things that I will do once we’re allowed to head back into society, e.g. Hana Teriyaki lunch at the Tom Glenn Common at the Bellwether, spending an hour at Caffe Adagio with my notebook and device, strolling around the B’ham Farmers Market
- Check one national news site and one local news site once in the morning and once after work. So many directives, proclamations, and orders flying around, it’s important to know what’s going on. In moderation.
https://quip.com/VIcAEA4FVCJ
- Even more creative with cooking; and discovery of Bham’s own Hosa hot sauce https://hosasauce.com/
- Yard work
- Cartoons with kiddo
History of the word: Quarantine
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/historyquarantine.html
VIDEO - We got this, America
https://youtu.be/LhwLYMHyRNU
VIDEO - AJ’s transparency pool of working from home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU_ADAzGH9o&feature=youtu.be
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On this episode, Chris may have met his match when it comes to quick wits and fast come backs. As we continue with our reoccurring mini-series of our Community Connection Conversation Series (or whatever alliteration Chris comes up with for it), we sit down with Fairhaven's own master of the mic, as well as with personal finance, Shannon Day. A 'Tall Red Head Girl' with "a mic" who's charisma is infectious, and her genuineness for helping her clients is infectious. Tune in.
Alter egos for Shannon:
https://www.tallredheadgirl.com/about-me.html
https://www.edwardjones.com/financial-advisor/index.html?CIRN=IIzYUkxgrJNMKvrCuGoBkzG7lqrg6SJjkvviMDmybFsipTkGBanmj%2BH1UO8U03pd
https://www.facebook.com/girlwithamic/
On this episode, AJ and Chris continue with where they left off last episode, going little personal with talking about stress the stress they deal with in their life. Both of them are still fighting terrible chest colds so don't adjust your radio, AJ's vocal range is an octave lower, and Chris is the human manifestation of bass.
Listener shout-outs
@RisingSunSailor (Dan) TwoWheelTherapy : https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/
Deran (Trinidad and Tobego) culturally, the Carnaval.
Personal notes
Coronavirus here in Wa. State:
On behalf of the the BhamPodcast we hope everyone stays healthy and just practices good common sense with hygene. COVID-19
If you really want to know beyond headlines:
WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
WHO’s Newsroom https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Wa DOH: https://www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus
What history tells us about stress: https://humanstress.ca/stress/what-is-stress/history-of-stress/
“The Centre for Studies on Human Stress (CSHS) is dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of Canadians by empowering individuals with scientifically grounded information on the effects of stress on the brain and body.”
“Over the next 30 years researchers conducted experiments showing that although the type of stressors resulting in the release of stress hormones are different for everyone there are common elements to situations that elevate stress hormones in everyone.”
In essence, they discovered the recipe for stress: N.U.T.S. (https://humanstress.ca/stress/understand-your-stress/sources-of-stress)!
Novelty
Unpredictability
Threat to the ego
Sense of Control
*What STRESS do we feel personally? *
Chris:
- Unreasonable standards or expectations
- Impostor symdrome (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome)
- Not being able to fix everything
AJ
- Uncertainty
- Disconnect from the constant buzz helps
- SSDD
- Sh*t just keeps on breaking
New- What we do
AJ:
- via AJ’s wife: steam off: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/sport/tips-information/top-10-health-benefits-of-visiting-steam-rooms-and-saunas (Aston University Birminham UK) https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/saunas-and-your-health (Harvard)
- Harrison Hot Springs
- TwoWheelTherapy
- Whidbey Island: Langley
- Saltwater Fish House & Oyster Bar
Chris:
- Caffe Adagio
- Taylor Dock walk from Chrysalis to Boulevard Park
- Driving to work in the morning along Roeder Street along the water. Nice stretch of 35 mph cruising
- Playing my bass
Quote:
In the darkest hours, the struggle is to keep on pushing, to keep on advancing ...Carrie Mae Weems American photographer, artist
http://carriemaeweems.net/news.html
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturday at 3pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
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On this episode, AJ and Chris go a little personal and talk about stress. Both of them are fighting terrible chest colds so don't adjust your radio, AJ's vocal range is an octave lower, and Chris is the human manifestation of bass.
Listener shutouts :
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Shout out to newly launched Zulu Time Podcast 🇬🇧
https://open.spotify.com/show/4JCYXahqWtuXJYtsDD0pfM -
Mention on Two Broke Watch Snobs. Ep 162 “Instagram trends that need to die”
https://soundcloud.com/twobrokewatchsnobs/ep-162-instagram-trends-that-need-to-die
AJ & Chris’s personal notes
-AJ been dealing with some stress within the family, seeing good colleagues have to seek medical help caused by stress. Been a rough winter.
-Chris has reached a level of patience, understanding, empathy, and grace in dealing with clients at their worst, but it erodes.
-CanvasInsider.Blog and podcast, episode 009 just hit the airwaves
So what actually IS stress (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003211.htm)?
“Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.
Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. But when stress lasts for a long time, it may harm your health.“
two main types of stress:
- Acute stress. This is short-term stress that goes away quickly. You feel it when you slam on the brakes, have a fight with your partner, or ski down a steep slope. It helps you manage dangerous situations. It also occurs when you do something new or exciting. All people have acute stress at one time or another.
- Chronic stress. This is stress that lasts for a longer period of time. You may have chronic stress if you have money problems, an unhappy marriage, or trouble at work. Any type of stress that goes on for weeks or months is chronic stress. You can become so used to chronic stress that you don't realize it is a problem. If you don't find ways to manage stress (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001942.htm), it may lead to health problems.
TLDR- BOTH BE BAD
SIGNS OF TOO MUCH STRESS
- the headaches, the excessive drinking or self soothing, etc
- Be aware about how you take it out on other people/family/ your friendly neighborhood techs that JUST want to get you to happy hour sooner.
- Over doing your self to “take out your aggressions” ie through physical activity
- Over use of caffeine?
What we do
AJ:
Mental North
Mental day away
Hygge
"Chill Hop music"
Find one small thing to look forward to, to help get over the hump
via AJ’s wife: steam off: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/sport/tips-information/top-10-health-benefits-of-visiting-steam-rooms-and-saunas (Aston University Birminham UK) https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/saunas-and-your-health (Harvard)
Chris:
Integration, left-right-left-right. Dog walks, walking outside in the fresh air.
Visualizing the 10-foot-fogbank. View things from the client’s perspective.
Perspective. Are lives in danger? What is exactly at stake with the stress? Then-what exercise.
Ambient waves of sound to let my mind process.
Quote:
In the darkest hours, the struggle is to keep on pushing, to keep on advancing ...Carrie Mae WeemsAmerican photographer, artist
http://carriemaeweems.net/news.html
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturday at 3pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
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This one should "spark" some joy if you are into science, 80's references, and of course good ol fashion radio.
Spark:
https://www.sparkmuseum.org/
Abby Russell, the director of programs at SPARK
https://www.sparkmuseum.org/spark-museum-a-treasure-in-the-community-for-teachers/
SPARK social media
https://www.facebook.com/sparkmuseum/
https://www.instagram.com/sparkmuseum/?hl=en
Word of Note Series - Fika - The Swedish ritual of spending quality time
Hygge is hard to accomplish at work… so the Swedish have Fika!
From Sweden’s official website - “Fika is Swedish for a coffee break that’s more about socialising than drinking coffee. And something sweet is also welcome. It is much more than having a coffee. It is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. Fika can happen at any time, morning as well as evening. It can be savoured at home, at work or in a café. It can be with colleagues, family, friends, or someone you are trying to get to know. It is a tradition observed frequently, preferably several times a day.
Origin of the name
The word fika actually derives from the 19th-century slang word for coffee: kaffi. Invert the word kaffi, and you get fika. http://www.swedishfood.com/fika
Proper breaks, dedicated time, allowing permission for us to press pause on the day. Proactive measures to decrease stress in the workplace. Can it actually increase productivity?
Where in Bellingham can we experience Fika… Without resorting to a coffee shop?
Chris:
At work - In my online calendar scheduler, I have three choices for where to have the meeting with my client: my office, another location (their office), or a walking meeting.
Know thy companion - My mental rolodex of friends/family likes, dislikes, and personalities helps me pick a venue to enjoy Fika. My brother-in-law, who enjoys a pint, may not be the best place to enjoy FIka with my 17-year-old daughter. While LaFeens may be a bullseye for my daughter, my health-conscious wife may not enjoy the venue.
AJ:
My wife and the boulangerie effect whenever we travel
Rocket (rip)
Magdalena
Get your Hip-Toss on
5CCWrestling - Local wrestling promotion in Bellingham. Recently at Eagles Hall in Bellingham.
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com
Chris: chrispowell.co
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturdays at 3 pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org”
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Chris and AJ are finally thawed out from Bellingham Snowpacalypse 2020. Hope this episode finds you all well and staying warm this winter season. Now with that said, you might feel cabin fever...so in Bellingham, this episode is dedicated to Happy Hour. And Chris goes down a personal black mirror though exercise as a technologist with Android. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
Chris’ One Night Stand with Android: OnePlus 7 Pro
To Disengage from life with iOS
•Music alternative
•Group Chat iMessage
•Apple Maps
•Fantastical - Never Outlook on Android
* •MySudo
Needed another device (iPod touch) to still maintain iOS life
Now that we’ve made it through the snowstorm, it’s time for a drink.
Where should we go for
Happy Hour?
AJ
Aslan Dépôt: https://aslanbrewing.com/depot
Black Sheep Bellingham (do. The. Tacos. You can thank me later) https://www.blacksheepbellingham.com/
The Loft at Latitude 48.5 https://w: ww.facebook.com/latitudeloft/
Baby Greens : https://www.plantshopbaby.com
Chris
Bellingham Cider Co: https://www.bellinghamcider.com/
The Blue Abode Bar : https://www.theblueabodebar.com/
Undisclosed Coffee Shops around Bellingham
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com
Chris: chrispowell.co
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturdays at 3 pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org”
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Join us Saturdays at 3pm on Bellingham's community radio station; KMRE 102.3 FM.
"Join us at 3 on KMRE"...hey that rhymes.
Welcome back! And thank you all for your continued support for The Bellingham Podcast. Your PNW dynamic duo is back for the first episode of 2020. So, what happened with AJ and Chirs while they enjoyed the holiday off the mic?
Chris:
A new non-cloud password manager - KeePassXC
Folding my shirts with a clipboard they way retail stores do. No more hangers.
Deep Dive into Linux Mint as a primary personal laptop OS
How to make Black Bean burger patties
AJ:
Recorded with Everett on Episode 60 of 40 & 20 podcast
First ascent with my son
Klean Kanteen: Kirkstone Grey; Shale Black
Kuhl: Konfidant Air
* ATECH 5 in 1 pen
Our Promises for 2020
Chris:
To provide outstanding customer service, I promise to establish better work boundaries.
I promise to invest in myself. Buy things that will add value, watch shows that help me learn.
I promise never to say goodbye to someone by saying, “Have a good one…”
I promise never to be condescending to a client, unlike many tech professionals
AJ:
Listen More; Talk Less
Breathe More; Spin Less
*Create More; Promote Less
What’s on the horizon for the Bellingham Podcast this year
- More Words of Note shows
- Continued Community Connections Conversations
- More…?
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com
Chris: chrispowell.co
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturdays at 3 pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org”
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com
Your PNW dynamic duo wrap up 2019 with this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Starting off with a big thank you to you, all of you, who have listened to us over the last year. Tune back in in January for the first episode of 2020!
Highlights, we have many... 41 episodes in 2019!
Interviews
WatchFam - Five interviews in March - between #112 and 113
- @DanC21cy — now @timely_moments
- @ToxicNatos
- @EA8
- @_a_diaz
- @buyingontime
Community Connections
- Moonwater, WDRC - 111
- Hans Erchinger-Davis, Lighthouse Mission - 114
- Emily O’Connor, Lydia Place - 115
- Meg Weber, Idea Institute - 122
- Heather Simpson, She Leads Me - 125
- Carol Frazey, Whatcom County Councilperson - 130
- Jennifer Kutcher, WECU - 135
Words of Note, redux
Lykke - 116
Ikigai - 118
Life in Bellingham
PNW Stereotypes - 120 & 121
Welcome to Bellingham - 123
If we were Mayor - 124
The Bellingham Pledge - 127
The Fair - 128
Shutouts:
-to listeners https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/
https://www.instagram.com/watchmedicine/ )
Technology
Digital Hygge - 105
Productivity at IHOP - 113
Rebooting Online Life - 117
MVNOs - 119
De-Google your life - 138
Food & Drink
Seltzer - 129
Food Truck Rodeo - 131
Coffee Mini-Series - 132-134
Keepin’ it real
Transparency Pool - 106
ROI on Goodness - 108
Boredom - 109
Inspirations and Influences - 136-137
End-of-year Thoughts
Bellingham Food Bank:
- Donate cash - goes to a “Milk Money” account (https://www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/getting-great-food/milk-money/) to buy fresh milk from Edaleen Dairy and fresh eggs locally. “[The Food Bank] need to buy more than 700 half gallons of milk each week. Edaleen Diary sells milk to [them] at a great price... Do you have what it takes to be a Milk Money Superhero?
- Donate diapers and feminine hygiene products.
Other Interesting Tidbits
National Yellow Pages Opt-Out Website (https://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/zipcode/98226) - Create free account, opt-out of three DEX, Yellow Pages, and Action Pages thrown on your driveway.
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Saturdays at 3 pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com
After much Thanksgiving (US) Holiday'ing, Chris and AJ take an episode to catch up and prepare for the next round of holiday-fests. Black Friday? The PNW dynamic duo hit on a mix of local, edc and yes even a little Watchfam. Tune in!
AJ:
-
OptOutside- family photos up at Mt.Baker. Pro Xmas Card tip- using Black Friday for printing your xmas cards.
Chris:
- Researched most of the year, waited for the opportunity to upgrade my only backpack.
- Spent time with family and quiet solitude.
Watchfam:
AJ:
A month on wrist: Farer Watches: Roché https://usd.farer.com/products/roche
Specs for the WatchFam:
- 39mm diameter, 11mm depth, 45mm lug to lug. Lugs 20mm.
- ETA 2893-1 ‘Top Grade’ movement with universal hour indicator disc + date and up to 48 hours of power reserve.
- “Named after Anthony de la Roché, an English merchant and explorer. In 1675, Roché was on a commercial voyage between Europe and South America when he was blown off course and made the first fortuitous sighting of land south of the Antarctic Convergence. However Captain James Cook made the first landing on this new island in 1775, claiming sovereignty for the United Kingdom and giving it the name Isle of Georgia, in honour of King George III. ”
Chris:
Same modded SKX007, same straps.
BhamCommunity
Inslee names first Native American to Washington State Supreme Court: https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-names-first-native-american-to-washington-state-supreme-court-3ef83769d961
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AJ & Chris’s cultural recommendation to check out just because*
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AJ- Outside Podcast Nov 27 episode: “Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi’s All-in Partnership” : https://www.outsideonline.com/2406177/jimmy-chin-elizabeth-chai-vasarhelyi-partnership
- Chris- Swindled Podcast - Pick any one of ‘em
- Stories of people conning people, sometimes lots of people: Wealthy heiresses who weren’t, pizza delivery guys with bombs around their neck, greedy business people bilking millions from unaware investors, insurance fraud by faking your death, gigolos who charm boatloads of money from lonely righ widows, horse killers, the guy from Girls Gone Wild, the McDonald’s spilled coffee burn incident, and the Fyre Festival!
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM airing our show Mondays @ 6:30 pm and Thursdays @ 6:00 pm and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com
Happy Holidays everyone. Travel, life and a pinch of the holidays have kept your PNW dynamic podcast duo busy, but on their holiday gift guide list is a double episode to make up for the last two weeks of being off the air. On this episode, Chris and AJ hit on a few PNW-centric items that could be easy stocking suffers...or early holiday presents depending on how you are. Tune in!
AJ's picks
Arcade Belt Mens Capture Vision Belts: Flexible Elastic Webbing, Premium Buckle
https://www.amazon.com/Arcade-Belt-Capture-Vision-Belts/dp/B078XVCSGZ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=arcade+belt+wood+buckle&qid=1574801733&sr=8-1
EA8 Leather Goods: https://www.instagram.com/ea8/?hl=en
AJ's Watch Strap Recommendations https://ajbarse.com/from-office-to-trailhead/
TKWide Tumblers https://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/insulated-tkwide
Crown and Buckle Chevron Strap https://www.crownandbuckle.com/straps-by-type/chevron-watch-straps.html
Rowkin Earbuds (Assent) https://www.rowkin.com/
ALT-Black Friday Destinations
Mai Kham Thai & Lao Cuisine (http://maikham.com/index.html) - In Fairhaven, across the street from Filling Station
LaFeens - 1466 Electric Ave, Bellingham. Because you deserve it.
Hokkai Ramen & Sushi (https://www.hokkairamenandsushi.com/) - Near Bed, Bath, Beyond and AT&T store on Meridian
Little Gifts with Big Heart
PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGM6LJB/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3M1K9LXDRB6PN&psc=1) - Eliminates JuiceJacking. $7. Black.
OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=psdc_15707381_t4_B005NLQAHS) - Professional-grade diagnostic scan tool, trip computer, and real-time performance monitor capable of accessing manufacturer-specific vehicle data. $80.
Anker PowerPort Adapters (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GWQ2GJC/ref=dp_cerb_3) - Ditch those old & busted phone chargers for good.
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AJ & Chris’s cultural recommendation to check out just because*
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM
airing our show Mondays @ 6:30 pm and Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com
Hey everyone! We are back- so sorry for the delay release! AJ's been on the road for work and family. But in this episode your PNW dynamic duo put their tech hats on as Chris goes full Tech Mission Impossible on Google. Stay tuned on what Chris has been diving into with unGoogleing ones life.
TechMission: Impossible
Chris can’t use Google Services for ANYTHING. What does he do?
Search = Private.sh is a new private search engine that uses cryptography to ensure that your search history cannot be tracked by anyone – the creators and developers of the search engine, Private Internet Access (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/)
Chrome = Firefox, with eight add-ons to improve privacy
Gmail = ProtonMail.com (http://protonmail.com/)
Gcal = ProtonCal... Coming soon
Docs = Crypt.ee (http://crypt.ee/)
Sheets =
Slides = Canva.com (http://canva.com/)
Drive = Dropbox+Cryptomator
Youtube = Invidio.us (http://invidio.us/) and FreeTube
Keep = StandardNotes.org (http://standardnotes.org/)
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AJ & Chris’s cultural recommendation to check out just because*
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AJ: discoing time (book now podcast/audio book) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discovering-time/id1481489199
- Chris: Peaceful Cuisine on the web (http://peacefulcuisine.com/) and on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBG3PzyQKY8ieMG2gDAyOQ) - Ryoya Takashima, cook and timelapse photographer.
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM
airing our show Mondays @ 6:30 pm and Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com
Part two of AJ and Chris'part discussion on the people who influenced them creatively and professionally. On this episode, your PNW podcasting duo pick up right where they left off in Episode 136 on that word that gets thrown around, especially in our current social media marketing internet age: influencers?
Shout out to the men and women who serve in the US armed forces.
Where do you find inspiration and motivation?
Chris: Grown-up life
Billy Sheehan, bassist extraordinaire
Patrick Rhone, minimalmac.com, author, thinker.
My Wife
Minimalists in general
AJ:
Analog Insights -
“Jules, Greg and Max. This channel's primary focus is analog photography in the digital age” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsIPHfiX6UpomrXTrdq67Q
Max in Munich- http://www.maxplusone.net/
Great Big Story- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajXeitgFL-rb5-gXI-aG8Q
Living Big in a Tiny House : Bryce Langston - https://www.youtube.com/user/livingbigtinyhouse
Music
John Gorka : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bXcjRH7mn4
“...contemporary American folk musician.[1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gorka#cite_note-1) In 1991, Rolling Stone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Stone) magazine called him "the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement."
The Whys
Not for ‘the gram“- See Analog Explorer for my manifesto
Living better, stronger, healthier
For the positive things in a negative day-to-day at times
AJ & Chris’s cultural recommendation to check out just because*
AJ: Book
* On Puget Sound Robert Walkinshaw (https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=robert%20walkinshaw&cm_sp=det-_-bdp-_-author) 1929: https://www.amazon.com/Puget-Sound-Robert-Walkinshaw/dp/B00086AIU8
Chris: Magazine
* 0.4 Magazine - Issue 01. Might still have a copy at Village Books? https://www.pointfourmag.com/
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
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Influencers? It is a word that gets thrown around, especially in our current social media marketing internet age. On this episode, AJ and Chris start a two part discussion on the people, and the times, that influenced them creatively and professionally. From photographic explorers, to a college class, hear what influencers give inspiration to this PNW podcasting duo.
Where do you find inspiration and motivation?
Chris:
Halcyon days
C.G. “Coke” Roberts, former director of Evergreen Boys State (http://evergreenboysstate.org/evergreen-boys-state-hall-of-fame/)
The Road Warriors, NWA/WCW tag team
C.C. Deville, guitarist for Poison
College Life
Management 482 class
Grown-up life
Tune In NEXT Episode
AJ:_
Adventure
Jason Heaton-
“So writing gear reviews and travel and adventure articles justifies as “research” a lifetime of tramping about the planet, climbing mountains, scuba diving, and having a basement that looks like your local outdoor shop.‘
“The New York Times called me (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/04/fashion/mens-style/does-anyone-actually-go-diving-with-a-dive-watch.html), “a test pilot for the world’s most illustrious undersea timepieces” and I admit that sounds a little grandiose“
Gishani
‘It’s not really about the watch, is it? It’s about what you can do with it. The same goes for any piece of gear: a backpack, a kayak, a camera. So that’s how I try to shoot: put the gear, and the people using it, into the backdrop of natural surroundings.“
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonheaton/?hl=en
OutsideOnline - https://www.outsideonline.com/2146951/jason-heaton
GearPatrol - https://gearpatrol.com/author/jheaton/
His team: Jason & Gishani : SwimPruf http://www.swimpruf.com/
Photogs
Luca Rossini http://www.lucarossini.it/
His origional 2013 365+1 with the NEX 7 http://www.lucarossini.it/category/366nex/
2014 Second 365 with an RX1 http://www.lucarossini.it/tag/365-days-of-rx1-2/
Trey Ratcliff - goes where he goes, shoots what he shoots, does what he does
https://stuckincustoms.com/
Mattias Burling (and Gunpowder) “A man with a bulldog (#gunpowderthedog (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gunpowderthedog/)) who loves photography and old forgotten cameras.“
—“Mattias Burling, Sweden
On this site I will showcase photos that I've taken in my spare time.
The images will be a selection of my favorites.
Not the "best", most "professional" or technically "correct".
These are the images I like, never mind the reason.“
https://www.mattiasburling.me/
https://www.instagram.com/mattiasburling/
The #Watchfam Community
Maximilian Büsser (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_B%C3%BCsser) - https://www.mbandf.com/en/mbandf/what-we-stand-for
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89cole_Polytechnique_F%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale_de_Lausanne), graduated in 1991 with Masters in Microtechnology engineering
Founding MB&F, founding M.A.D. Gallery mechanical art galleries, and creating Opus collection for Harry Winston, Inc. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Winston,_Inc.) Rare Timepieces
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
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Our Community Connections Conversations continues with WECU CEO Jennifer Kutcher. In this fun conversation we hit on how one can become reach the rung of CEO, motivation, life in Bellingham, and how she might... be a kickboxing scrabble ninja? Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast.
[We, Chris] both graduated from Western in 1996. What do you remember from your undergraduate studies at Western in the mid-90s? What do you remember life being like in Bellingham way back then?
How has the Bellingham community changed in your perspective after a couple of decades of living here? How has the credit union supported the community’s need as times have changed?
Speaking of involvement in the community - WECU’s Education First Grants, totaling $110,000 - Whatcom Dream, BAAY, Lummi Youth Academy, and Opportunity Council are the 2019 recipients. That’s quite a successful program! Sounds like the Education First Grant program will continue in 2020?
Professional leadership and experience:
For many people, you have reached one of the top rungs of a professional ladder as President and CEO of a financial institution with over $1 BILLION in assets 9 (Please correct me if I’m mistaken?) For a young person who might be working hard, perhaps on the lower rungs of that ladder, how would you advise or encourage someone as they look way up at all the rungs of that ladder, should they want to arrive at where you are today?
In your 20+ year career was there an event that was incredibly difficult to get through, but has made you wiser or more resilient today?
Jennifer’s mindset and perspective:
On the show AJ and I are always talking about mindsets, routine changes, or other ways we are tweaking ourselves to be better...kind of like a recurring New Years resolution without waiting until January 1. Is there anything or a mindset you are have adopted recently to help you improve your life?
From your perspective, what does Bellingham need more of?
What is that one thing you feel everyone should have? Or shouldn't live without? (now flipping that on its head.)
What is the one thing in your life you just wish you could do less of? (digital devices? A bad habit?)
If you could have the magic wand of awesomeness - and you only are allowed one single wish - what would you use it for in Bellingham?
POP QUIZ:
Where is your favorite place in town to get a bite to eat?
Best place to get a cup of coffee... Go!
When your work or non-work life gets to be way stressful, where in Whatcom County do you go to unwind, reflect, or relax?
Jennifer graduated from WWU with a degree in finance and has also earned the Certified Chief Executive distinction from the Wharton School of Business, Cornell University, Darden Graduate School of Management, and MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
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On this 3rd part of this three-part mini-series looking at the culture and context of that mistical caffeenated drink we all know and love, coffee; Chris and AJ hit on some final notes on where some of the cafe culture Coffee created. And they wrap up with their cafe houses that they would hit if they had to put a map together for a Caffeinated Cuppa & Coffee-house Crawl
On the local scene:
Coming Soon: Roaring ‘20s Gala. A fundraising effort for Seattle Children’s hospital. Saturday November 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Lairmont Manor. Live musicians, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. In 2018, Seattle Childrens Hospital provided a just about $5 million in uncompensated care for children living in Whatcom County. The fundraiser organizers are hoping to raise $15,000 for SCH with this event. Shout out to Colman and Marissa who are very active in making this upcoming event a success.
_Before we dive in to our drive to our favorite cafes : _
Coffee house culture history
Origin of the coffee house (as brought up back on the first ep of this series)
In 1453, coffee drinking was introduced to Constantinople (modern Istanbul) by the Ottomans. The world's first coffee shop, Kiva Han (http://arabicwithoutwalls.ucdavis.edu/aww/chapter9/didyouknow.html), opened in Constantinople in 1475.
Europe until the 17th century. However, when it did, it was met with many varying opinions. It still caught on like a wildfire, even with the people that detested its existence. The 18th century London coffee house (https://ineedcoffee.com/the-coffee-house-a-history/)was the center of controversy, in many ways, even to the point of the king trying to ban coffee and close the establishments. Being the place for political discussion, some of the policies of our newly formed country might have originated in one of these places.
Cafe-Racing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_racer):
The term originated among British motorcycle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle) enthusiasts of the early 1960s in London, specifically within the Rocker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocker_(subculture)) or "Ton-Up Boys" youth subculture, where the bikes were used for short, quick rides between popular cafés, in Watford (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watford) at the Busy Bee café, and the Ace Café (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_Cafe) in Stonebridge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonebridge,_London), London.[3] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_racer#cite_note-Koutsoukis-3)[4] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_racer#cite_note-Wright-4)[2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_racer#cite_note-Pratt-2)[5] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_racer#cite_note-5)[6] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_racer#cite_note-Velocity-6)
Caffeinated Coffee Crawl - Skagit up through Whatcom County
Skagit County
Tweets - Edison Wa. http://tweetscafe.com/ “...menu changing with the seasons using local skagit produce and meats”
San Juan Islands
Crows Nest; Friday Harbor https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107003131712872297919/photos
AJ’s Guide to the islands -https://ajbarse.com/a-pnw-travel-guide-for-the-big-island-in-the-san-juan-archipelago/
Whidbey Island
The Salty Mug - Coupeville Warf RIGHT AT THE END https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60794-d10555180-Reviews-The_Salty_Mug-Coupeville_Whidbey_Island_Washington.html
Bellingham
Caffe Adagio https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caffe-Adagio/189566574401240
Community Co-op Bakery - https://communityfood.coop/departments/co-op-bakery-cafe/
- Featuring a scratch bakery...with extensive gluten-free and vegan options. Chris’ secret weapon: A 12 oz. Bombshell with Butter
Makeworth Market https://www.makeworthmarket.com/
Barkley Woods (O)
Lettered Streets (O) https://www.facebook.com/letteredstreetscoffeehouse/
BabyGreens (O) https://www.plantshopbaby.com/
Lynden
Katz Coffee and Used Books https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Coffee-Shop/Katz-Coffee-and-Used-Books-293470938248/
Vancouver
Off the Tracks - Granville Island - https://www.tracksbistro.ca/
For the Vegan and Allergy among us: (O)
Oatly Oatfinder - app and site: https://us.oatly.com/pages/oatfinder
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
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How do you do...or should we say how do you brew? You dynamic PNW coffee aficionados pick up right where they left off last episode from the history of coffee to the evolution of the types of machines to brew it. Join us with java on this second part of our "This Is Coffee" series.
(Johnny Cash - A Cup of Coffee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEkeJjHqBI). Complete with yodeling and either drunk or high rambling lyrics!)
“Craft” Coffee
Water + Coffee +Time (and care)
how do you brew? aka Extraction Process
- _Pressure/Siphon_
- Espresso
- Percolator-later-early 19th century
- Bialetti / siphon pot /(the Italian Moka pot (https://www.bialetti.it/it_it/company-story) which was invented in 1933.)
- The earliest siphon pot (or vacuum brewer) dates back to the early 19th century. The initial patent dates from the 1830s in Berlin, but the first commercially available siphon pot was designed by Marie Fanny Amelne Massot, and it hit the market in the 1840s. By 1910, the pot made its way to America and was patented by two Massachusetts sisters, Bridges and Sutton. Their pyrex brewer was known as the “Silex.”
- Moka pot (https://ineedcoffee.com/the-story-of-the-bialetti-moka-express/)": aluminum- the wonder metal (Facist drive to make it the national metal of Italy) stove-top brews coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee. Named after the Yemeni city of Mocha, it was invented by an Italian engineer named Alfonso Bialetti in 1933
- Aeropress (https://aeropress.com/why-aeropress/)
- Alan Adler-designed instrumentation systems for military aircraft, nuclear reactors, and submarines, a paraboloid lens for telescopes, and dozens of flutes
- 2004 Alan began studying the coffee brewing process and analyzing coffee maker designs - debuted 2005
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Low acid- 1/9 acid of french press, 1/5 of drip.
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_Gravity_
- Drip
- Pour over
- Chemex (https://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/)
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(Family owned) The Chemex (https://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/about-us) Coffeemaker was invented in 1941 by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm PhD. Made simply from non-porous, borosilicate glass and fastened with a wood collar and tie, it brews coffee without imparting any flavors of its own.--On permanent display at MOMA NY and other fine museums, it is truly a work of art.
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_Steep_
- Ibirik
- French press
- The lore (https://europeancoffeetrip.com/the-history-of-french-press/):
- A Frenchmen was boiling his water when he realised he had forgotten to put the coffee in. Once added, the coffee grounds rose to the surface of the boiling pot. He wanted to save the only portion of coffee he had with him and bought a piece of metal screen from a passing-by Italian merchant. Fitting the screen over the boiling pot, he used a stick to press the screen down, together with the coffee grounds. And how was the coffee? He expected it to be terrible, but the result turned out to be the best coffee both men had ever tasted. An accident led to a discovery of a new way of brewing coffee.
- The first documented origins of the “most underrated method of brewing coffee”, as James Hoffmann called it in his book ‘The World Atlas of Coffee’, date back to 1852. It was Mayer and Delforge, two Frenchmen, who had their innovation—a simpler version of the later designs—patented then.
- The coffee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee) brewing device invented by Paolini Ugo and patented by Italian designer Attilio Calimani and Giulio Moneta in 1929.
- _Pod based brews_
- Nespresso (https://www.nestle-nespresso.com/about-us/our-history)- began over 30 years ago “enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee just like skilled baristas”
- 1986 epicenter of this movement- introduced in Swiss households with the Turmix C100 machine and the Nespresso Club. Also got the eye of airlines
- Keurig
- The original single-serve brewer and coffee-pod manufacturing company, Keurig, Inc., was founded in Massachusetts in 1992. It launched its first brewers and K-Cup pods in 1998, targeting the office market.
- 2004 was their boom
History
- https://www.thecoffeebrewers.com/hiofcobreq.html
“Coffee drinking has always been somewhat of a social activity. Not surprisingly, as many women as men were involved in its evolution and the evolution of preparation techniques over the centuries. At one point, as for our own prohibition era, women tried to outlaw coffee. This was in 1674 in England. At that time, many women were angry because they felt that their men spent too much time in coffee houses drinking coffee and socializing.” - 17th century coffee cane and boomed in Europe.
- “Historians believe the first coffee filter was a sock; people would pour hot water through a sock filled with coffee grounds. ”https://historycooperative.org/history-of-coffee-brewing/
- Mr. Biggin.” In 1780 “Biggin pots”
coffee methods and hacks
Chris:
- Turbocharged Caffeine hit? - Eat grapefruit along with your coffee. “By eating some grapefruit along with your morning coffee the caffeine from it stays in your bloodstream longer. ” From SpoonUniversity.com. (https://spoonuniversity.com/how-to/coffee-hacks-every-caffeine-addict-needs)
- Bitter Coffee Face? A study showed that sodium ions (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/coffee-add-salt-not-sugar-better-flavour-taste-cup-caffeine-bitterness-sodium-a7675916.html), “...suppress the bitterness in coffee and actually enhance its flavor.“ While it shouldn’t be added to every cup of coffee, if its particularly bitter then a small pinch of salt will help to mellow the overall flavor.
- Make No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream (https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/blogs/news/7-coffee-hacks) - Add heavy cream, condensed milk, finely ground coffee, and warm water. Mix and freeze overnight. Top it with whipped cream because you deserve it. (From the Death Wish Coffee Company - best name for a coffee company according to Chris'.)
- Make ready-to-go coffee bags by scooping ground coffee in a coffee filter and tying it up. Put your DIY pouch in a cup of hot water and brew just as you would a cup of tea. From Better Homes and Gardens (https://www.bhg.com/recipes/drinks/coffee/5-simple-coffee-hacks-that-will-make-you-better-than-a-barista/).
- Make your own syrups - Vanilla Bean, Blackberry, Cinnamon Brown Sugar, and Almond (https://www.howsweeteats.com/2014/07/four-homemade-coffee-syrups-and-my-favorite-cold-brew/).
- Homemade Holidy Gift Idea (HHGI) - Create a DIY Coffee Candle - From PopSugar (https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Upcycled-Paper-Coffee-Cup-Candle-31102984) - (Small paper coffee cup, 1 to 2 tablespoons used coffee grounds, Paper towel, 1 cup wax candle remnants, Candle wick, Scissors, Small saucepan, Small metal or glass mixing bowl.)
AJ:
- In Spokane? Want to learn and share int he passion of coffe- meet Indaba
- https://www.indabacoffee.com (https://www.indabacoffee.com/)
- Coffee Honey- latte
- Maple - latte
- https://runamokmaple.com/ (RUNAMOK MAPLE, FAIRFAX, VERMONT (https://runamokmaple.com/contact/))
- https://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/products/woodinville-barrel-aged-maple-syrup/
- Kamira
- https://www.espressokamira.net/kamira?lang=en
- Messina Sicily Italy
Video in the intro and throughout the episode:
This is Coffee by Vision Associates 1961 : Public Domain courtesy of the Internet Archive (https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22Vision+Associates%22)
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM
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You cool-cats are listening to the Bellingham Podcast if we were broadcasting to you from 1961...or at least our intro is. This is the first of a four part episode around coffee, and this first episode hits on coffee history. So hop in your time machine, or your coffee machine at least, as your PNW coffee loving dynamic duo caffeinate the mics on the Bellingham Podcast.
recap - Bellingham Food Truck Roundup
High wind gusts, flying canopies, live music, and lots and lots of people.
- Sage Against the Machine (http://www.facebook.com/satm360) - Plant based food truck - On the streets OR catering!
- Mobile Mouth Hole (https://www.facebook.com/themobilemouthhole) - Tacos and much more... Like Tatchos (Tater Tot Nachos) with Smoked Pulled Pork or Shredded Chipotle Chicken
Coffee
Did you know?
- Espresso means "pressed out" in Italian.
- About 30 cups of coffee (https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/5/17/15649722/caffeine-overdose-health-risks-coffee-energy-drinks) = overdose
- Decaf does not mean caffeine-free. (2-12 mg)
- Since 2010, Scientists in England have developing cars that can run on coffee grounds. “The Car-pucino” Drove 250 miles in one trip. (Then crashed and had to take a nap - haha - CP)
- Not used to the jolt of full-blooded espresso, American GI Joes during World War II used to request it be watered down significantly—thus the “Americano” was born. It’s also the origin of the term “cup of Joe.”
- The average American worker spends nearly $1,100 yearly on coffee
- Coffee stays warmer about 20% longer when you add cream.
History
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The word "coffee" entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch koffie,[3] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coffee#cite_note-3) borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Turkish_language) kahve, in turn borrowed from the Arabic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_language) qahwah (قهوة).[4] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coffee#cite_note-OED-4)
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The history of coffee dates back to the 15th century (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century), and possibly earlier with a number of reports and legends surrounding its first use.
- The first record of a public place serving coffee dates back to 1475. Kiva Han was the name of the first coffee shop. It was located in the Turkish city of Constantinople (now Istanbul).
- Turkish coffee (https://www.thespruceeats.com/turkish-coffee-recipe-2355497) was served strong, black and unfiltered, usually brewed in an ibrik. They took coffee very seriously, too. In fact, it was such an important item during that time, that it was legal in Turkey for a woman to divorce her husband if he could not supply her with enough coffee.
- VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5PtWraNRTY How To Make Cezve/Ibrik Coffee: Konstantinos Komninakis (2016 World Ibrik Champion)
- The idea of doctoring up one's coffee with cream (https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-coffee-cream-765019) and sweeteners came into fashion in Europe around 1529. This was also when the first coffee house in Europe was established.
- In 1580 the Venetian botanist and physician Prospero Alpini (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospero_Alpini) imported coffee into the Republic of Venice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice) from Egypt,[42] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coffee#cite_note-42) and soon coffee shops started opening one by one when coffee spread and became the drink of the intellectuals, of social gatherings, even of lovers as plates of chocolate and coffee were considered a romantic gift. By the year 1763 Venice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice) alone accounted for more than 200 shops,[43] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coffee#cite_note-43) and the health benefits of the miraculous drink were celebrated by many
Chris’ Secret Weapon (no pun intended) for a cuppa in Bellingham
12 oz Bombshell - Bellingham Co-op Bakery Cafe (https://communityfood.coop/in-our-stores-2/contact-info/)
Based on Bulletproof Coffee (coffee, MCT oil, and hi-quality butter)
October Bucket List - 5 Victories
Chris:
- Organize, tag, curate my 700 notes in Bear to be easier to access information
- Watch 5 documentaries at the Pickford Cinema Doctober-fest
- Step foot in the gym 10 times this month
- Sell stuff on wife’s FB Marketplace or OfferUp
- Walk our dog more times than my wife. At night. On Sunset. With my hoodie on.
AJ:
- Hygge
- Walk at least once a week with the family after work
- Planning creative time
Video in the intro:
This is Coffee by Vision Associates 1961 : Public Domain courtesy of the Internet Archive (https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22Vision+Associates%22)
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
“Community-Powered KMRE, 102.3 FM
airing our show Mondays @ 6:30 pm and Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
and streaming worldwide at kmre.org” (http://kmre.org/)
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We are back! And this time your dynamic PNW duo put their food where there mouth is! Wait, that's not how that saying goes, but what they mean is they hit on the tastey food on wheels that are around Whatcom county. Tune in with an appetite-
A Brief History of Food Trucks, from mobile-cuisine.com (https://mobile-cuisine.com/business/history-of-american-food-trucks/)
- 1691 – New Amsterdam (now known as New York City) begins regulating street vendors selling food from push carts
- 1866 – The Chuck wagon is invented by Charles Goodnight to feed cattlemen and wagon trains traversing the old West
- 1894 – Sausage vendors sell their wares outside the student dorms at major eastern universities (Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell), and their carts became known as “dog wagons”.
- 1917 – The US Army mobile canteens (field kitchens) begin to feed the troops.
- 1936 – Oscar Mayer rolls out the first portable hot dog cart The Weiner Mobile.
- 1950’s – Ice cream trucks begin selling their frozen treats.
- 1974 – Raul Martinez converted an old ice cream truck into the nation’s first taco truck and parked it outside of an East Los Angeles bar.
- July 2006 – Wikipedia adds “food truck” to their list of entries including the history of food trucks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_truck) around the world.
Additional info from history.com (https://www.history.com/news/from-chuck-wagons-to-pushcarts-the-history-of-the-food-truck)
AJ’s and Chris’ Food Truck faves
Find and keep a camping untincil set in your rig: Columbia used to make something like this that AJ uses all the time : https://www.amazon.com/KALREDE-Utensils-Stainless-Detachable-Tableware/dp/B071L237ST/ref=sr_1_20?keywords=backpack+camping+spoon+and+fork&qid=1569639953&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-20
Coming soon / Already happened:
Bellingham Food Truck Roundup (http://barkleyvillage.com/events/food-truck-roundup/) - Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 AM to 3 pm, Barkley Village Green
Indulge your Food Truck urges here in Bellingham
From BellinghamFoodTrucks.com (http://bellinghamfoodtrucks.com/)
_AMERICAN_
_BARE BONES BBQ_ Location Varies http://www.barebonesbarbq.com/index.html
_BORDERTOWN GRILL_ American Location Varies https://www.facebook.com/Bordertown-Grill-1538335693088598/timeline/
_DANIELLE'S BACK EAST BBQ_ BBQ Location Varies Bellingham WA _https://www.facebook.com/backeastbbq_ (https://www.facebook.com/backeastbbq)
_DELI'CIOUS MESCHIEF_ Sandwich Location Varies Bellingham WA _https://www.facebook.com/mischiefmobile_ (https://www.facebook.com/mischiefmobile)
_DOGSKIS_ Location Varies (360) 303-5272 _https://www.facebook.com/eatdogskis_ (https://www.facebook.com/eatdogskis)
_GRANTS FOOD TRAILOR _American, Fast Food_https://www.facebook.com/#!/GrantsBurgers?fref=ts_ (https://www.facebook.com/#!/GrantsBurgers?fref=ts)
_HAWAIIAN HOT DOG COMPANY_Location Varies(360) 920-3859_http://www.hawaiianhotdogco.com/_ (http://www.hawaiianhotdogco.com/)
_HIGHWAY 542-GO_American, Mediterranean, Vietnamese700 Ohio St, Bellingham WA(360) 594-1960_https://www.facebook.com/Highway542Go_ (https://www.facebook.com/Highway542Go)
_HOT DIGGITY_311 Grand St. Bellingham WA(360) 756-3511_https://www.facebook.com/HotDiggitybellingham_ (https://www.facebook.com/HotDiggitybellingham)
_HOT MESS_American, Sandwich2234 James St. Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Mess-Food-Truck/508263965861923_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Mess-Food-Truck/508263965861923)
_JT'S SMOKIN BBQ_BBQ2238 James St. Bellingham WA_http://www.jtsmokinbbq.com/_ (http://www.jtsmokinbbq.com/)
_KURLY'S KART_Fast FoodLocation Varies Bellingham WA_http://kurlyskart.com/_ (http://kurlyskart.com/)
_MOUNTAIN ACRES BAKERS_Breakfast, Sandwich, VegetarianLocation Varies(360) 599-9378_http://www.mtnacres.com/_ (http://www.mtnacres.com/)
_OUT LAWS BBQ_Location Varies (360) 393-7768_https://www.facebook.com/Feedmeoutlaws_ (https://www.facebook.com/Feedmeoutlaws)
_SLIDERS_AmericanLocation Varies Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/#!/bellinghamsliders?fref=ts_ (https://www.facebook.com/#!/bellinghamsliders?fref=ts)
_STREET DOGZ_American402 Telegraph Rd. Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/pages/Street-Dogz/520788067948350_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Street-Dogz/520788067948350)
_Streat Food_American, International, VegetarianLocation Varies _StrEAT Food | Food Truck Bellingham WA_ (http://streatfood.me/)_http://streatfood.me/?Itemid=178 schedule locations_ (http://streatfood.me/?Itemid=178%20schedule%20locations)
_TINY'S CONEY DOGS_Vegetarian1201 Railroad Ave. Bellingham WA(360) 927-7308_http://www.datombar.com/tinys/_ (http://www.datombar.com/tinys/)
_WICKED DOGS_Guide Meridian & Horton Bellingham WA(253) 696-8810_http://www.yelp.ca/biz/wicked-dogs-bellingham_ (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/wicked-dogs-bellingham)
_ASIAN_
_CHOW GOURMET HOT DOGS_International, Vietnamese1100 Railroad Ave. Bellingham WA_http://www.chowhotdog.com/#about-us_ (http://www.chowhotdog.com/#about-us)
_(RIP) THE RICKSHAW_Asian, Hawaiian,Thai2604 Meridian St. Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/rickshawbellingham_ (https://www.facebook.com/rickshawbellingham)
_BELGIAN_
_WAFL STOP_Breakfast, Belgian405 E. Champion St, Bellingham WA_https://squareup.com/market/wafl-stop_ (https://squareup.com/market/wafl-stop)
_DESSERTS_
_THE DUCKLING (Mallard Ice Cream)_Desserts, Ice Cream315 Westerly Road, Bellingham(360) 734-3884_http://mallardicecream.com/_ (http://mallardicecream.com/)
_HANK & BUBBY'S_DessertsLocation Varies(360) 220-9604_https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hank-Bubbys/379327442122750_
_LINDSAY'S CRAZY FOR KETTLE CORN_Kettle CornLocation Varies(360) 303-5864_http://kettlecornwashington.com/_ (http://kettlecornwashington.com/)
_SUGAR SHACK ICE CREAM_Desserts, Ice CreamLocation Varies Blaine WA_https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellingham-Food-Trucks/112368158861738?ref=notif¬if_t=page_new_likes#!/sugarshackicecreamtruck/timeline_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellingham-Food-Trucks/112368158861738?ref=notif¬if_t=page_new_likes#!/sugarshackicecreamtruck/timeline)
_GERMAN_
_KERMIT DOGS_Fast Food, German, PolishLocation Varies Bellingham WA_http://kermitdogs.com/#_ (http://kermitdogs.com/)
_SCHWEINHAUS BIERGARTEN_German1330 N State St. Bellingham_http://www.schwein.haus/_ (http://www.schwein.haus/)
_SCHNITZEL HAUS_GermanLocation Varies (360) 305-9852
_GREEK_
_PAPOU'S GYROS_GreekLocation Varies Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/papousgyros_ (https://www.facebook.com/papousgyros)
_INDIAN_
_SIMMERING TAVA FOOD TRUCK_Indian1530 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham WA_http://www.simmeringtava.com/_ (http://www.simmeringtava.com/)
_MEXICAN_
_AH! CHIHUAHUA'S TACO TRUCK_Mexican1206 Iowa St. Bellingham WA_http://chihuahuamexicanrestaurant.com/taco-truck_ (http://chihuahuamexicanrestaurant.com/taco-truck)
_A QUE TACOS_Latin American, MexicanLocation Varies (Bellingham WA)_https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Que-Tacos/249366398411405#!/pages/A-Que-Tacos/249366398411405?sk=timeline_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Que-Tacos/249366398411405#!/pages/A-Que-Tacos/249366398411405?sk=timeline)
_DIEGO'S MEXICAN GRILL TACO TRUCK_MexicanLocation Varies _https://www.facebook.com/#!/DiegosMexicanGrillTacoTruck?fref=ts_ (https://www.facebook.com/#!/DiegosMexicanGrillTacoTruck?fref=ts)
_EL TAPATIO TACO FOOD TRUCK_Mexican2126 E. Bakerview Rd. Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Tapatio-Taco-truck/153548234671443_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Tapatio-Taco-truck/153548234671443)
_JALAPENOS TACO BUS_Mexican1210 North State St. Bellingham WA(360) 778-2045_http://jalapenos-wa.com/_ (http://jalapenos-wa.com/)
_LA GLORIA TACO TRUCK_Mexican7310 Everson Goshen Rd. Everson WA(360) 966-4446_http://lagloriamarket.com/locations/everson-taco-truck.html_ (http://lagloriamarket.com/locations/everson-taco-truck.html)
_MIA SAZON MEXICAN TAQUERIA_Mexican5250 Guide Meridian Bellingham WA(360) 483-9537
_STREET TACOS_Mexican1144 N State St. Bellingham WA
_TACOS EL MEXICANO_MexicanLocation Varies(360) 305-6271_https://www.facebook.com/tacoselmexicanobellinghamwa_ (https://www.facebook.com/tacoselmexicanobellinghamwa)
_TACOS EL TULE_Mexican200 Prospect St. Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taco-El-Tule/679393618759224_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taco-El-Tule/679393618759224)
_TACOS LOS CUNADOS_Mexican2730 Meridian St. Bellingham WA(360) 296-1665
_TACOS SPECIALTY_Mexican848 Texas St. Bellingham WA
_TACOS TECALITLAN_Mexican5309 Guide Meridian, Bellingham WA_https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tacos-Tecalitlan/183045681710549_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tacos-Tecalitlan/183045681710549)
_TADEO'S TAQUERIA_6905 Guide Meridian, Lynden WA(360) 815-6107
_TAQUERIA TEPEYAC TACO TRUCK_Mexican2566 E. Smith Rd. Bellingham WA(360) 920-6716
_PIZZA_
_CICCHITTI'S PIZZA_ Italian, Pizza Location Varies Bellingham WA _https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cicchittis-Pizza/146499778712449_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cicchittis-Pizza/146499778712449)
_CICCHITTI'S PIZZA (2)_ Pizza, Sandwichs 4985 Mt Baker Highway, Deming WA (360) 820-5333 _https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cicchittis-Pizza/146499778712449?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal_ (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cicchittis-Pizza/146499778712449?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal)
_GOAT MOUNTAIN PIZZA WAGON_PizzaLocation Varies(360) 510-6336_https://www.facebook.com/goatmountainpizza_ (https://www.facebook.com/goatmountainpizza)
_MARRANO'S CHICAGO_ Chicago Style Location Varies Bellingham WA _https://www.facebook.com/#!/?tab=page_info#!/marranos
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Our Community Connections Conversations continues (did ya like that alliteration?) with Whatcom County Councilperson Carol Frazey (that’s a lot of C’s!) We had a fun conversation about fitness, motivation, life in Bellingham, and much more. Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast.
Note to listeners
-Much apologies to the wind noise during the interview...oh mother nature
-We will be off the mic for the next two weeks, but we will be back :-)
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That's right, you read right- we’re going to dive deep into the depths of our favorite carbonated liquid and bit of its history. This one is bubbling with referecnes everyone, on this minreal infused edition of the Bellingham Podcast.
Sparkling water (the differences) (https://skillet.lifehacker.com/the-difference-between-club-soda-seltzer-and-sparkling-1787683786) - from Lifehacker’s Skillet section
- Club Soda: Club soda is plain water with added minerals and dissolved solids, usually sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, and—less commonly—plain ol’ sodium chloride. The carbonation in is added, rather than naturally occurring, and the taste can range from practically flavorless to slightly salty or bitter. Its lack of strong flavor makes it a good choice for adding some effervescence to cocktails, lemonade, or juice.
- Seltzer (Sparkling Water): Seltzer is just plain water that has been carbonated, but is (usually) lacking in minerals. Some varieties are flavored with fruit “essence” and oils, and are meant to be enjoyed on their own. Though they lack the slight mineral bite of club soda, they make a pretty good cocktail, especially if you just want to add a tad of flavor by way of pamplemousse or some other fruit oil. [ CP - named for the town of Seltsers, Germany. From the Science History Institute Podcast episode: The Unnatural History of a Carbonated Drink (https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/podcast/fizzy-water). ]
- Sparkling Mineral Water: Sparkling mineral water usually comes from a natural spring or well, and can be naturally carbonated, depending on the source. As its name would suggest, there are some minerals in there, though the type and amount of dissolved solids vary from brand to brand. Mineral water is usually best enjoyed on its own, as the flavor imparted by all the minerals (such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium) can be distracting in a cocktail.
- Tonic Water
Spa towns and Niederseltzers
What are we drinking? - Get to Know Your Sparkling water choices
1783: Scheweppes- watchmaker...and bubble entrepenuer: Founded in Geneva then 10 years later moved to Londo https://www.schweppesus.com/
San Pellegrino - 120 years old https://www.sanpellegrino.com/us/en
Perrier - 150 years old https://www.perrier.com/us/
- A French brand of natural bottled (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottled_water) mineral water (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_water) captured at the source in Vergèze (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verg%C3%A8ze), located in the Gard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gard) département (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9partement). Perrier is best known for its naturally occurring carbonation, distinctive green bottle, and higher levels of carbonation than its peers.
La Croix - The anti-Perrier?
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water)In 1981 the G. Heileman Brewing Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin, introduced LaCroix as one of the first "Anti-Perrier" brands. Meant to appeal to sparkling water consumers who were put off by Perrier's "snobbish positioning", LaCroix marketed to its niche by imaging itself as an "all occasion" beverage. In spring of 2015, with sugary soda sales plummeting to a 30-year low in the US, National Beverage saw an opportunity to expand their consumer base, subsequently launching a marketing campaign for the beverage on social media, specifically targeting millennials.Their marketing efforts have since helped position LaCroix with mainstream news outlets as a healthier alternative to sugary soda, as well as a mixer for popular cocktails.
Bubly Sparkling Water (https://www.bubly.com/#/) - a PepsiCo company. Be prepared for a Michael Buble-infused, colorful, ADHD website.
Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water (https://www.canadadry.com/products/sparkling_seltzer_water) - FYI, made in Canada since 1904. Best known for its Ginger Ale. “The champagne of soda.”
Dasani Sparkling (https://www.dasani.com/products/sparkling/) - a Coca Cola company. Fourteen flavors available.
Spindrift (https://spindriftfresh.com/) - Founded in 2010, 5-8% real fruit juice in every can instead of “natural flavors.” Small company with 99 employees.
VOSS (https://vosswater.com/)- was conceived back in 1998 by childhood friends, Ole Christian Sandberg and Christopher Harlem. They started out as a venture that purchased a small water company in Vatnestrøm, Norway
*AJ’s Desert Island Fizzy Companion: *
Chris’ Desert Island Fizzy Companion: A berry-flavored sparkling/seltzer beverage, but he leans towards Raspberry Bubly.
Beverage Hacking
Some SodaStream owners hook up a heavy carbon dioxide tank (https://www.wsj.com/articles/want-even-cheaper-seltzer-some-fanatics-hack-their-sodastream-machines-1537458688) (think welding) or a paintball canister (https://www.wired.com/2016/03/sodamod/) to their SodaStream instead of the original gas canisters. “...per-bottle cost is roughly 25 cents per liter of carbonated water. It's much cheaper than supermarket seltzer, and it involves less worry about the environmental costs of making plastic and glass bottles and shipping them around the world.” “When I refill my two new tanks, it costs $10 instead of $45, and I've got some nice, cheap fizz on tap.”
Home Carbonation Setup for Unlimited Seltzer (https://www.instructables.com/id/Home-carbonation-setup-for-unlimited-seltzer/) - A DIY recipe from Instructables.com (http://instructables.com/) that only costs $1,000. Take a $150 little bar fridge modified with beer tower/faucets and a reverse osmosis system. #YouDoTheMath
Or drop $100 on a Drinkmate Carbonation Maker (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K1C3KK?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAAXCx) on that online website marketplace.
Deep Dive into bubbly Learning
The Origins of Soda Water (https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history/origins-soda-water) - 1874, Joseph Priestley's home in Leeds happened to be next to a brewery which gave off plenty of vapors. He became interested in these "airs" as he called them, particularly in the one that was responsible for the bubbles in beer. This "fixed air" he recognized as the same gas that made certain naturally occurring spring waters effervescent. Priestley combined sulfuric acid and chalk to form carbon dioxide, although he of course did not recognize the gas. He collected the gas in a pig's bladder and found a way to use it to carbonate water. He was awarded the Royal Society's prestigious Copley Medal for his publication on "Directions for Impregnating water with Fixed Air." Soda water, as the fizzy stuff was called, became very popular. But John Nooth, a Scottish physician, complained that the use of a pig bladder imparted an off flavour to the water, and to solve the problem, developed a glass apparatus for carbonating water. This found widespread use in shops and homes. The soda boom had begun.
2018 Quartz piece on How Seltzer took over America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJrq4-Jn4Y&t=1s
BUBBLES IN THE BUBBLE https://qz.com/1364156/the-only-people-more-obsessed-with-sparkling-water-than-millennials-are-venture-capitalists/ “The only people more obsessed with sparkling water than millennials are venture capitalists“
2017 Bon Appétit (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpMy0Fg74eXXkvxJrtEn3w)’s Brooklyn's Last Seltzer Men | I Got a Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agAkMbk20y4
A century ago, New Yorkers got their fizzy water from the thousands of seltzer men that delivered to the five boroughs. Alex Gomberg is a fourth generation seltzer man and, as Brooklyn's youngest, he's trying to keep the business alive.
2016 Great Big Story’s The Last of the Seltzermen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6xDt2RwR7Y
Gomberg Seltzer Works is the last seltzer company in New York City. It's been around since 1953, fills up 3,000 bottles and has seltzer deliverymen attend to their customers in the New York area. There are eight seltzer men at Gomberg, who are all pretty entering old age. This is a story about the remaining few dedicated to the craft of old fashion seltzer.
Find us on the Web
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Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
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Randy Rhoads, Kirk Hammett
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It is that season, where cowboy hats and flannel are dawned as we go about Lynden to see food and farming's finest has produced here in Whatcom County. But first, your dynamic PNW podcasting duo are out on location at the constantly expanding Waypoint Park to record this episode. Two out of three seagulls agree, this is a fun episode.
That intro reference: (Studio outtake from the 1983 (Born in the USA sessions?) available on The Essential Bruce Springsteen album)
Where are we? - Granary Avenue & Laurel Street
Listener Feedback- #Watchfam and a good ol' fashion on the mic wrist check
Shout out to Tom, faithful listener of the podcast. Made Chris aware of LIV watches (https://www.livwatches.com/), “...Although a little spendy, the designs are really cool.” Tom said.“ I relate to Orange and appreciate the classy portrayal of the color.” Chris is a fan of LIV GX1-A Stealth Gray with a waxed leather bracelet. “Swiss Made, Swiss Sellita Caliber SW200-1, 3-hand automatic with date.
Dual High Grade Sapphire Crystals with anti-reflective coating for a superior look, maximum resistance to scratching, and superb clarity.“ All on a sesame-seed bun.
AJ says check out Oak and Oscar: https://www.oakandoscar.com/ for a more subdued offering in a similar colorway.
Northwest Washington Fair, August 12-17.
Website (https://nwwafair.com/) for more information.
2019 Grandstand/mainstage lineup: Demo Derby (Mon), Lynden PRCA Rodeo (Tue and Wed), Larry the Cable Guy (Thu), Mark Chestnutt (Fri), Cheap Trick (Sat)
Wednesday 8/14 - Military Day - Complimentary Gate Admission for all active duty, retired and veteran military personnel and their accompanying spouse and children, plus a special evening flag ceremony.
The Ghost of Fairs Past
Chris - Sequim’s festival experience back in the ‘80s... and a visit from Uncle Ted at the 2007 Lynden Fair
AJ - Kistap + Old school shooting gallery= friendly rivalry of marksmanship.
Lynden Fair - Current Top 3 highlights
Chris:
- Turkey Leg
- Live Music stages
- Artwork
AJ:
Artwork
Kiddoes
*Rodeo and they support staff
If we ran the Lynden Fair...?
Chris
- Healthier choices for “fair food”
- Allergy med dispensary
AJ:
*Link up how the final product that got those blue ribbons are made.
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
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When Chris comes back with an idea, your PNW podcast duo runs with it. What if our city of subdude excitment had a community pledge- what might it include? Tune in to hear what AJ & Chris came up with for our little city by the Salish Sea.
The Bellingham Pledge
Bend, Oregon is onto something...
Recently starting on July 1, Bend offers “on-demand, app-driven transit service to the public (https://www.visitbend.com/listing/ride-bend-free-shuttle-service/)” in summer until Labor Day from 12-8pm Sun-Wed and 12-9pm Thu-Sat.
- Download the Ride Bend (https://cascadeseasttransit.com/ride/ride-bend/) app.
- Summon one of three dog-friendly vans equipped with bike racks that seat up to 11 guests. One van is also ADA accessible.
- Take Ride Bend to your desired location within the service area, usually the perimeter of town.
Printed on the side of these shuttles is The Bend Pledge (https://www.visitbend.com/the-bend-pledge/):
- I VOW TO BE A RESPECTFUL GUEST IN BEND’S INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES.
- I’LL MAKE MY OWN MEMORIES, BUT NOT MY OWN TRAILS.
- I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE WITH FIRE DURING DRY SUMMER MONTHS AND WITH ICE ON SLICK WINTER ROADS.
- I WON’T RISK LIFE OR LIMB (HUMAN OR SAPLING) FOR MORE LIKES.
- I’LL BE FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS, BECAUSE THAT’S THE BEND WAY.
- IF I CAN’T FIND A PARKING SPOT, I WILL NOT INVENT MY OWN.
- WHEN PLAYING OUTSIDE, I’LL PREPARE FOR SHIFTS IN WEATHER AND RANDOM EPISODES OF MAGIC.
- I’LL PACK IN REUSABLE CONTAINERS AND PACK OUT ALL MY TRASH.
- I WILL USE MY TURN SIGNAL OFTEN AND MY CAR HORN SELDOM.
- I PROMISE TO LEAVE BEND BETTER THAN I FOUND IT.
Bellingham Pledges?
The City of Bellingham has a We Scoop Pledge (https://www.cob.org/services/environment/stormwater/Pages/scoop-poop-promise.aspx).
And the “I’m In for climate action now!” climate action pledge (https://www.cob.org/services/environment/climate/Pages/Climate-Action-Pledge.aspx) (kind of- its more of an incentive )
...but not a community-based pledge.
We’ll go first. Presenting The Bellingham Pledge
- I will pick up discarded trash and put it in a garbage can because in Bellingham we don’t wait for someone else to do something.
- I will allow a driver with an out-of-state license plate to merge in front of me as two lanes become one on Bellingham city roads.
- If I have the financial means, I will pay for my for my coffee in the drive-thru window and the person behind me, because that is the Bellingham Way.
- I will allow someone carrying only a few items in their hands to go ahead of me and my full cart in the grocery store checkout line.
- I will park my vehicle toward the back of a parking lot to allow my fellow residents and guests of this city to park in closer spots.
- I will listen more and talk less. (especially in public coffee houses!)
- I vow to take life at a more subdued pace, to be present, and respectful to all walks of life.
- I promise to support sustainability; starting with my actions first.
- The outdoors is a place for us to show the best part of what makes us human; not a place to show our disregard to the ground we all live on or waters we live by.
- I promise to do more on two legs, or two wheels, before raging behind the wheel of four wheels.
- There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes...and maybe pointless umbrellas.
- If I believe that children are our future; then give the vow to give the grace and patience to the mom (or dad) who has a handful with their little one (as opposed to just scoffing and eye-rolling)
- I will subscribe to the Bellingham Podcast because I love this city of subdued excitement and I love AJ and Chris.
Whose job is it, anyway?
This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.
watchfam podcast from a different point of view
https://tennandtwo.com (https://tennandtwo.com/category/podcasts/)
“Greetings ya’ll from Nashville, Tennessee. We are most humbled that you have found your way here to this new podcasting adventure that we are embarking upon and hope that you will continue to follow us along this journey. Forgive us, where are our manners? Our names are Kat and Katlen and we are Tenn & Two. Simply put, we are two Tennessee women exploring the exciting world of Horology.‘”
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://chrispowell.co/)
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On this episode, your PNW duo talk about their WTFEDC - "Whatcom Tech Friends Every Day Carry" that is. With all the culling they've been doing, they figure they should hit on some of their gear that made the cut.
Show Notes Links (drink!)- 40&20 that means you https://soundcloud.com/40and20
Chris
- iPhone XR
- Modded SKX007 on my wrist.
- AirPods
- Keyring with Pangea Designs Pickpocket Alpha (https://www.pangeadesigns.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PP-ALPHA) and Kingston Mini 64GB DataTraveler USB drive
- Columbia slim wallet (https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Leather-Magnetic-Minamalist-Wallet/dp/B004ARW8PY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=columbia+mens+slim+wallet+magnet&qid=1564064389&s=apparel&sr=1-3)
In Chris’ GoRuck GR1
- Cargo Works Utility Folder (https://www.cargo-works.com/products/utility-folder)
- iPad Pro 10.5 with Smart Keyboard
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Notebook/pen
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Cocoon GridIt: FourSevens Mini LED, Gerber MultiTool/Knife combo
- WD 256GB SSD external USB drive (https://www.amazon.com/256GB-Passport-Portable-Storage-WDBKVX2560PSL-WESN/dp/B07C4TLLJL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wd+256+gb+ssd+usb&qid=1564064834&s=gateway&sr=8-3)
AJ
In my pocket/wrist/ears
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iPhone SE- yup
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SKX031 - from restore project to a mark II project
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Watch strap talk here : https://ajbarse.com/from-office-to-trailhead/
*Shout out to Zulu Alpha Straps https://zulualphastraps.com/ -
Rowkin Accent Micro https://www.rowkin.com/rowkin-ascent-micro
COFFEE
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Klean Kanteen Insulated Cafe Cup (16oz)- Pine, and that Cafe cap 2.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEY55OL7RvA
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Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VGGVQCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3IQoDbJECX628
Pack it to and from:
* Pacsafe Camsafe V17 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack (discontinued)
* New version https://www.pacsafe.com/camsafe-x17-anti-theft-camera-backpack/15801.html?dwvar_15801_color=100&cgid=#q=camera⟨=default&start=1
- REI Monorail Sling 19L (also discontinued) https://www.rei.com/product/827993/rei-co-op-monorail-sling-bag
Something that caught our eye:
AJ
- “Rope Bag Collection” - beware they are quite colorful
https://kavu.com (https://kavu.com/) _Seattle based
“Our formula for living and working is simple —
KAVU is also an aviation acronym for “clear above visibility unlimited,” when there isn’t a cloud in the sky and you can see to the horizon. That limitless feeling is our guiding philosophy and the attitude we bring to all we do. It means treating every day like it’s special, and then getting out and doing whatever invigorates you and makes you smile. That’s a KAVU Day. And we want you to have as many as you can. KAVU clothing is an expression of this approach to life.“
Chris
- Mable bamboo-handle toothbrushes, 2-pack - https://www.brushmable.com/collections/packs/products/copy-of-mable-brush-x-2?variant=48620218951
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co
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Continuing the Community Connections Conversations, Chris sits down with longtime Bellingham resident Heather Simpson, founder of She Leads Me, a Bellingham-based collective of women... who empower women... in the realms of leadership and growth both in their professional and personal lives. Also a fellow podcaster!
Show Notes Links (drink!)
- She Leads Me Website. (https://sheleadsme.com/)
- She Leads Me Podcast. (https://sheleadsme.com/podcast/)
- Upcoming August Connections events in Bellingham and Oak Harbor (http://sheleadsme.com/events/connections/).
- Upcoming Nourish event (https://sheleadsme.regfox.com/nourishretreat) in October.
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co
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We are back! Back from the 4 July holiday (USA)...and rerecording this 124th episode; as even the most experience techs run into technology gremlins after dark. On this episode, as local campaign season is in full bloom, your dynamic PNW podcast duo decided to take center soapbox as fictitious mayor of Bham.
AJ Update
- Wag more, bark less
- Mental North’n it in the North Cascades
- Travel as a parent- you just go and do it
- watch modding projects, like : https://ajbarse.com/timelord-time-lapse-7s26-modding/
- One year and 26.4 lbs later: the lifestyle change to my diet because of my son’s medical issue-
Chris Update
- Recuperating from taking the Red Pill in online privacy and security
- Slow Carb diet - down 10 pounds
- Fasting from Surveillance Media
- Unique 30+ character password for every online account? Check.
If I were Mayor of Bellingham
*AJ: *
- Cascadia Day- a City holiday for all businesses.
- City subsidized EV bicicyle program to get more suburban folks who work in town to commute by bike and get through the hills of our region.
- Affordable high speed internet (ISP) that is a city utility not private entity.
- Property tax incentive- bringing more eco-power to residential areas and thus strengthen Bhams sustainability (and growth impact) factors.
Chris:
- Bellingham School District - teachers and staff - Pay raises and professional development opportunities across the board
- Economic incentives for Bellingham businesses to adopt a local non-profit
- Increased funding for Mental Health programs for all Bellingham residents, not just for homeless folks
Plus...
- Tickets issued for parking facing out of angled parking spots
- Tickets issued for dual-tire trucks parking in 1 (or 2) compact spots
- Subsidized funding for more dedicated veteran parking spots in front of city businesses... coming after disabled parking spots, of course.
- Citywide ban on “oonce-oonce-oonce” techno music in coffee shops, restaurants, and retail establishments.
Find us on the Web
AJ: ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co
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If you’ve recently moved to Bellingham, or are wanting to check things out to see what all the buzz is about zip codes 98225, 6, 7, and 9... this show is for you! Whether you are a young professional, fully-entrenched in family life, or are getting out of the rat race of metropolitan life, let AJ and Chris be the first to welcome you to Bellingham! We’ve got a boatload of places to go and things to do here in this wonderful town of ours.
AJ has a Clarification from last week’s episode:
25:40 in- whats the show pops- Here come the brides (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_Come_the_Brides)
-Here Come the Brides is an American (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States) comedy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_comedy) Western (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_(genre)) series from Screen Gems (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_Gems) that aired on the ABC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Broadcasting_Company) television network from September 25, 1968 to April 3, 1970. The series was loosely based upon the Mercer Girls project (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercer_Girls), Asa Mercer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Mercer)'s efforts to bring civilization to old Seattle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle) in the 1860s by importing marriageable women from the east coast cities of the United States, where the ravages of the American Civil War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War) left those towns short of men.
5:00 in - Bellingham: WA, SC, MN, MA, but NO MAINE
Thanks, AJ’s mom!
New to town: College graduate, young and solo 20-something? AKA THE FRESH BREW
(Correction)The Racket - https://www.facebook.com/theracketbham/
The Ruckus Room - https://www.ruckusbham.com/
Temple Bar - http://www.templebarbellingham.com/
Le Chat Noir - https://www.blackcatbellingham.com/
Hana Teriyaki - https://www.yelp.com/biz/hana-teriyaki-bellingham
Cafe Rumba - http://caferumbabham.com/
* Salsa Nights at Cafe Rumba 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month, 9:30pm-midnight! Starts with an intro lesson, followed by the best mix of Latin music. $4 cover, all ages, beer/wine available for 21+
Fairhaven Runners - https://fairhavenrunners.com/
Vital Climbing Gym - https://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/bellingham
* Whatcom Mountain Biking Club - https://wmbcmtb.org/
New to town: 30-something family with a couple of kids? AKA THE GRIND
- Lake Padden Dog Park
- Whatcom Farmers Co-Op https://www.chsnw.com/
- Fairhaven Park/ splash pads for the kids
- Upper Whatcom Falls Park
- Pump track
- COB is looking to build other pump tracks in our Mountain Bike cult town- Birchwood park (https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article229586334.html)
- Derby Pond (under 14 dedicated fishing hole)
- Vegan/allergy friendly
- Soy House
- Wild Oat Bakery
- Perch & Play Indoor Playground & Cafe - https://perchandplay.com/
- Summit Trampoline Park - http://summitbellingham.com/
- Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - https://www.bellingham.org/press-releases/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema-2019-summer-movies-in-the-park/
New to town: 50-something who sold their home in California or Seattle and bought a place up here AKA
- Aslan Depot - https://aslandepot.com/
- Archer’s Alehouse - https://www.thearcheralehouse.com/
- Primer Coffee / Elizabeth Station - https://www.elizabethstation.es/
- “What a 7-Eleven would be like if there was one in the Shire.”
- Keenan’s at the Pier - https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/washington/the-chrysalis-inn-and-spa-bellingham-curio-collection-by-hilton-BLITTQQ/dining/index.html
- Woods Roastery on Lakeway - https://woodscoffee.com/location/woods-roastery/
- Bellingham Farmers Market - Downtown Saturday AM, Barkley Village Wednesday PM - https://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/
- Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series - Thursday evenings - https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts/
Where do you go when “you gotta get a guy?”
- Watch/clock repair - Time Concepts - https://www.yelp.com/biz/time-concepts-bellingham
- Plumbing - Favinger Plumbing (full disclosure - AJ's wife used to work there) - https://www.favingerplumbing.com/
- Tech Coaching - Chris Powell - https://www.chrispowell.co/
- Photography - AJ Barse - https://ajbarse.com (https://ajbarse.com/)
- Tool rentals and everything for Home Improvement - Hardware Sales - https://www.hardwaresales.net/
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All around this wonderful town, there are lots of people working hard to make this city shine. You probably pass by folks in the produce section of the grocery store, or are in front of them in line at your coffee shop.... people that are making a positive impact on the community, that’s what AJ and Chris keep an eye out for. Tune in and find out more on this episode of the BhamPodcast.
Women in leadership - Meg Weber
Instructor, IDEA Institute at WWU - http://idea.wwu.edu (http://idea.wwu.edu/)
Current Board Member, Pickford Cinema
Former owner of Internet access company, former Executive Director of TagNW, member of the tech levy committee for that 1 to 1 project with the Bellingham School district that brought students convertible laptop/tablet devices for their coursework.
Masters in Cinema, University of Iowa.
MBA, University of Rochester
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In this episode your PNW dynamic duo pick up where they left off last episode unwrapping, exposing, compartmentalizing, and declassifying stereotypes... pertaining the Pacific Northwest. So fill that sticker-filled BPA-free water bottle, and enjoy listening to this second part of this stereotypical Bellingham Podcast with your dad on this Father's day weekend.
- Shoutout to WatchMedicine for the idea
https://www.instagram.com/watchmedicine/
Picking up where we left off :
The 'people' of the Republic of Cascadia
Tattoos are as personalized as our coffee drink of choice
We have to specify which Vancouver we're referring to. Not as much confusion with Portland, since the one in Maine doesn't count.
Food
- Eco Friendly/ Co-op loving/ gotta know where our food comes from
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Portlandia : Colin the chicken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G__PVLB8Nm4
*Shout-out to 40and20 podcast: https://soundcloud.com/40and20 -
Residents have a Masters Degree in Beer Snobbery: https://www.movoto.com/guide/wa/washington-stereotypes/
- Coffee Snobs
- “Green” shops
- Willingly waiting 45 minutes for brunch
- Cream Cheese Hotdog (Seattle Style dog) - https://thetakeout.com/the-cream-cheese-slathered-hot-dog-is-seattle-s-second-1798256832
Fashion
- Umbrellas not welcome
- Washington sunglasses stat article
- 1993, Seattle buys more Ray Bans per capita than any other city. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19930127&slug=1682158
- Hipster/Lumber-sexual/Beards
- Vintage culture
- Flannel
- Fleece
- North Face/ Eddie Bauer
- Athleisure
- Socks and Sandals
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If you're like AJ and Chris, you know the difference between an Affogato (espresso poured over ice cream or gelato) and a Macchiato (espresso with a lil' bit o' foamed milk) and a 5.6% IPA and a 8% Blonde. You get decision fatigue when choosing the right fleece to wear, and you've had enough with the term Hipster. On this episode your PNW dynamic duo is unwrapping, exposing, compartmentalizing, and declassifying stereotypes... pertaining the Pacific Northwest. So put on your toque, and grab your sticker-filled BPA-free water bottle, and chug-a-lug while driving your VW bug to go hiking with your pug and avoid the slugs this is a stereotypical Bellingham Podcast.
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Shoutout to WatchMedicine for the idea
https://www.instagram.com/watchmedicine/ -
PNW stereotypes
- Unfriendly? https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article230924168.html
- A funny rundown; https://www.movoto.com/guide/wa/washington-stereotypes/
- How Pacific Northwest are you? A quiz: https://brainfall.com/quizzes/how-pacific-northwest-are-you/
- Chris is only 57% PNW, womp womp.
- AJ- 87%
Culture
- The Republic of Cascadia
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The proposed country or region largely would consist of the Canadian province (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_and_territories_of_Canada) of British Columbia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia) and the US States (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state) of Washington (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(state)) and Oregon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon). Including all parts of the bioregion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioregion), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascadia_(independence_movement)
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Tech! (thanks california)
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Mountain biking/running/kayaking/hiking
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Mountain biking practically a cult
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Dogs friendly businesses and dog parks
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PSA PICK UP POOP!
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Meet the Suburu Outback - the unofficial utility car of the PNW
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Unless it is a microbus (closer you get to California)
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4-Way Stop conundrums
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Preppers (https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-american-redoubt-prepper-movement-20160827-story.html) and Tiny homers (https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/may/02/tiny-house-notion-legislators-advocates-for-afford/)
- 2019 SB https://wacities.org/advocacy/News/advocacy-news/2019/02/04/tiny-homes-bill-receives-a-hearing
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SB 5384 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5384&Initiative=false&Year=2019) would allow counties to establish a process to authorize tiny house communities outside of urban growth areas or limited areas of more intense rural development if the county finds that there is a shortage of affordable housing within a “reasonable distance from urban services.” The bill also defines tiny houses, including those with wheels, and tiny house communities.
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Sasquatch
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https://zapatopi.net/bsa/
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Accents? “the longer a region is settled, the more accents it will contain (though some linguists argue (https://www.citylab.com/life/2018/04/why-city-accents-are-fading-in-the-midwest/555152/) that local accents are dying out because of geographic mobility)” https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/pacific-northwest-english/
- King 5 News 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uh9AH0aRdY
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“Low back vowel merger” Professor Evans - UW
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Tattoos
TO BE CONTINUED....
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Feel like your wireless bill is a bit high? Chris and AJ do another cellular MVNO roundup. Want to hear about some other options on cellular carries that use the same network you are currently use? Tune in and see if any of these might save you some coin in that monthly budget.
Chris going anti-Prime
He and wife didn't renew annual Prime $120 fee. Continuing with base Amazon account: $5/shipping, 5-7 business days.No more Wile E. Coyote Acme company delivery.
MObile PHone Carriers
The Big 4 - AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint.
Funny math, Multiple distractions on website. (Netflix, Hulu, Tidal, Amzn Prime, emojis, dancing people having fun with their phone)
Leasing Phones - $30-$50/month, 24-month contract = $720 to $1200 for a phone. And that's on top of your data plan.
Nice to see “global roaming” included on some carriers. #Canada
Nice to see “flat fee” (?) on some carriers.
MVNOs
Ting
US Mobile
Cricket - Chris' family: 5GB LTE data per line, 2GB speeds after 5GB quota reached. No additional overcharges. $40+$30+$20 = $90 out the door.
Mint Mobile
Google Fi
Boost
Virgin Mobile
ATT Go
net10
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Our continuing series two of Word of Note; takes this inspiring quote and runs with it as AJ and Chris unpack ways to become more aware of our inner strengths, harness our abilities, and unleashes it on the world. All that an more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
bhampodcast
A memorable experience this week for Chris:
Lighthouse Mission - New Life Program (https://www.thelighthousemission.org/stories-and-info/stories-of-hope/new-life-program/) - Graduation Ceremony (See Episode 114 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/114-actual-4-11-19-2-20-pm) for an interview with LMM Executive Director)
A yearlong discipleship and recovery program. The men who enter the New Life Program typically come with deep wounds from their past which led to addictive behaviors and unhealthy relationships. These men are immersed in community living, which includes service to their peers around the Mission, they attend 10 classes each week, receive counseling, and Bible-based reading and homework. All this is done within an intentional community with each man connected with a local church. This New Life program aims to help these men find healing from the wounds of the past and helps them reconcile with the people they care about.
Congratulations to Robert, Jess, Dave, and Darrell - 2019 New Life Program graduates!
IKIGAI - From Okinawa
iki= life
gai = purpose
How do we pronounce it in 'Murca? Icky-guy.
How do the French describe Ikigai? Raison d'etre
What's our reason for getting up in the morning?
Chris - Helping provide a comfortable life for my beautiful wife and daughter
AJ -
From Dan Buettner's book, Blue Zones (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426209487/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0):
Make three lists... Your values, things you like to do, and things you are good at. The center of that three-circled Venn diagram is your Ikigai.
Another approach:
- What do you love? (passion)
- What does the world need? (mission)
- What are you good at? (vocation)
- What can you be paid for? (profession)
From the 2017 book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143130722/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0), some mindsets to follow:
- Stay active and don’t retire
- Leave urgency behind and adopt a slower pace of life
- Only eat until you are 80% full
- Surround yourself with good friends
- Get in shape through daily, gentle exercise
- Smile and acknowledge people around you
- Reconnect with nature
- Give thanks to anything that brightens our day and makes us feel alive.
- Live in the moment
How to Ikigai | Tim Tamashiro | TEDxYYC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk-PcJS2QaU
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No tin-foil hats required. On this episode, one of the PNW subdued duo has been diving into the dark and light side of the web in search for something more secure with their online life. What would it take for more secure email? Or how about more secure messaging? Or how about a private digital hypertube for all your data that even Elon Musk would appreciate? Meanwhile the other half of the duo...is just taking in the hygge of the analog life. Wanna find out more? Tune into this 117th edition of the #bhampodcast.
Shout-out to AJ & Chris' Moms
Where Chris used to be - Tech Life
- Chrome - Web browsing
- Gmail - personal email
- Google - all searches
- Lastpass (https://www.lastpass.com/) - Password manager, one fairly-strong password for many online accounts
- Apple Messages - SMS communication with all phone contacts
- Bank Debit/Credit Visa card - online payments
The big question: Why change things up?
1 - Tired of my email, web browsing, calendar appointments, photos, and search requests being stored by the big G.
2 - The data profile Google has on me is extensive. I want to reclaim some privacy in my personal life.
3 - I want to create a barrier between my online life and my family's financial resources.
Where Chris is now - Tech Life
- Firefox - Open-source browser, all the add-ons that I used to use with Chrome, no data profiling
- ProtonMail (https://protonmail.com/) - one personal account, other personal/freelance domains forwarded to it, with numerous aliases
- Private Internet Access VPN (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/) - easy to install on all operating systems. $80 for two years, about $3.50/month for private encrypted web browsing.
- Startpage (https://www.startpage.com/) - Anonymous Google search results. Masked IP number, location, browser, and operating system... And a lot more.
- DuckDuckGo (https://duckduckgo.com/) - Alternative web search site. No personal information collection, stored search history, trackers, ad targeting. Just a search result. With over 12,000 shortcut bangs.
- Bitwarden (https://bitwarden.com/) - unique masked email address and a unique 25+ character password... For every online account. Passphrase generator FTW.
- Signal (https://signal.org/)/Wire (https://wire.com/en/) - Encrypted communications
- MySudo (https://mysudo.com/) - Family/friends phone number (migration in process), non-family/friends number (retail, online)
- Blur (https://www.abine.com/) - Many masked emails, messages forwarded to one personal account
- Privacy.com (http://privacy.com/) - Linked with funding source, masked debit cards, spending limits, one card per online account.
Meanwhile- how does AJ reboot his digital life....Analog + Hygge = Spring/Summer Time
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AJ and Chris have another “Word of Note” episode and they go Danish. Its a word that relates to a previous episode in the Word of Note series. And they are back on the town recording on location, drinking coffe and surrounded by foliage? Want to know where you can get a good cup of coffee while looking for that perfect plant? This.... Is the Bellingham Podcast.
Where we at?
BabyGreens Plant Shop & Cafe - https://www.plantshopbaby.com/
1201 Cornwall Ave #103, Bellingham, WA 98225
lykke
Remember the Little Book of Hygge
(https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Hygge-Danish-Secrets/dp/0062658808/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38GGTBS2BQ8XK&keywords=little+book+of+hygge&qid=1556814881&s=gateway&sprefix=little+book+of+hygge%2Caps%2C500&sr=8-1)? There's the Little Book of Lykke (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Lykke-Secrets-Happiest/dp/0062820338/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AST4G95Y3HQD&keywords=little+book+of+lykke&qid=1556814902&s=gateway&sprefix=little+book+of+lykke%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1)
Also in an audiobook from Libro.fm. (https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780062842961)
Loo-ka (with the k with a slight g sound)
https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780062842961
Author: Meik Wiking
https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com
The Lykke life: Six pillars of happiness
(https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/mind/lykke-life-six-pillars-pf-happiness-found-across-globe/) - UK Telegraph article
- Togetherness
- Money
- Health
- Freedom
- Trust
- Kindness
March 20, the date that the United Nations has declared to be the International Day of Happiness (http://www.un.org/en/events/happinessday/).
World Happiness Report (UN)
https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2019/
World economic forum
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/03/these-are-the-happiest-countries-in-the-world/
Happiest Countries in the World List
2018**
- USA...18th
2019
Finland t 1
Denmark. 2
Norway . 3
USA...19th (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-happiest-countries-united-nations-2019/index.html)
“The United States came in 19th place, dropping one spot since last year and a total of five spots since 2017.”
How can us PNW'ers learn from the Danish Lykke in our part of the world
Happiest country (well competes for the top slot).
What we have in common:
- Winter we tend to retreat indoors- that why Hygge
- Also why they have a high respect to architecture and space
- Slow down. Why so busy?
- The outdoors- nature therapy?
- Bibliotherepy. Outside. Hammock. Book.
- Take the scenic route-
- Science has shown that productive thinking is in hanced with the outdoors.
- Forest Bathing - Shinrin-yoku. Japan has 48 “forest therapy” trails to get what the Telegraph coins, “Outdoorphins” (?)
- Work life balance
- Family life
- Trust (at the center of their culture)
- Anti-Consuming : why minimalism is kinda viewed with them
- Buy something you can use and appreciate for many many years. Quality over quantity.
- It's all about experience: see Hygge
- Buy memories: not things. Spending on making memories retain value where things may not
- If you have to buy something have it link to a happy memory
- Connecting with people IRL
- Be kind! Be “flink” friendly and kind (genuine friendless)
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We are back! And "Chris' bit" ..or Community Connection (work in progress) has yet another executive director this time with Bham's very own Lydia Place, and we catch up as we get back into the spring of thing (ok I tried to keep up the pun from the episode). All that and more, on this episode of the Bham Podcast.
Lydia Place
https://lydiaplace.org/
We are off the mic this week as Chris flies in from parts unknown, but be sure to check back next week as we get back on the mic. Chris has another interview with a local non-profit coming soon!
Like audio books? Like supporting your local bookstore? Check out Independent Bookstore Day: April 27 on Libro.fm (not a sponsored bit- who doesn't like free things) https://libro.fm/ibd for details.
On this episode (the actually episode 114): Chris interviews Hans Erchinger-Davis, Executive Director of Lighthouse Mission Ministries to spotlight the long-time Bellingham non-profit
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Chris and AJ are back and getting back into the swing of things! And now it's TIME (get it?) to tackle a topic near and dear to Chris' heart...Productivity! But not in a way you're probably used to; it can even come with a side of bacon! Interested? Tune into this reuniting episode of your PNW loving, minimalist practicing, and horological speaking podcast aficionados. And...if you wait until the end, you might even discover they can carry a tune in a bucket?
Yes- AJ botched the EP number in the recording
Analog Explorer wrap-up: interviews with DanC21cy, ToxicNatos, EA8, A_Diaz, and BuyingOnTime
IHOPProductivity
Sunday at 10:30 am - 9 people ahead of me on the waiting list. Was seated in 8 minutes.
Wait staff was hustling, seating people, drink requests, serving food.
Subtle Nuances to make the chaos manageable:
- Set utensils up away from little ones by parents to avoid grabbing forks
- Waitstaff walked around with a tablet to track where patrons were in their meal, unserved, halfway done with their meal, finishing up
- Only served half-full bottles of ketchup. Less waste, less mess
- Immediately set kids menus with only two crayons (red,blue) on the table after being seated. Less mess, immediate attention focused on the kids menu activities
- Food was served in 7-8 minutes. Borderline fast-food timeframe.
- Waitstaff avoided gender mistake by calling our niece “kiddo”
- No screens at tables for kids to zombify themselves with as opposed to Red Robin. Drawback - can't pay at table. Could be advantage for preventing destroyed tablets from kiddo abuse. One place to pay for your meal. Drawback - buttload of people waiting in the same area where you're paying and exiting.
Potential drawback to high efficiency:
- Customers will get used to this quick service and expect it from other (slow food?) restaurants when taking the family out to eat
Shameless Plug for next week's episode 114
Chris interviews another Executive Director of a fabulous Bellingham non-profit
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Meet Jared of Buying On Time. He is known online for passion for Bulova watches, the founder and owner of the vintage sales & restoration of watches on the site Buying On Time, and friend of ours in the #watchfam.
BuyingOnTime on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/buyingontime/
BOT on the web
https://www.buyingontime.com/watches
The Analog Explorer:
www.theanalogexplorer.com
Meet Alena; a watchmaker in Seattle, a lover of cars, a avid PNW adventurer, and friend of ours in the #watchfam
_a_diaz_ on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/_a_diaz_
Seattle Watchmaking
https://www.instagram.com/seattlewatchmaking/
The Analog Explorer:
www.theanalogexplorer.com
Meet Eric of EA Leather Goods. He is known online for his bespoke leather craft, his custom leather watch straps, and for being a good friend of ours in the #watchfam
EA8 on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ea8/
Where to get a check out EA8's leather craft
https://www.instagram.com/ealeathergoods/
The Analog Explorer:
www.theanalogexplorer.com
Meet Terry of ToxicNatos, a name well known in the community for his killer NATO style straps and a friend of ours in the #watchfam
ToxicNatos on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/toxicnatos/
Where to get a ToicNATO
https://www.toxicnatos.com/
The Analog Explorer:
www.theanalogexplorer.com
Meet Dan (@danc21cy), a watch collector in the British Military, and a friend of ours in the #watchfam.
Dan:
https://www.instagram.com/danc21cy/
Elliot Brown
https://www.instagram.com/ebwatches/?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=11pl1w5gywvvy
Holton 354 Project
https://www.pageandcooper.com/watch-brands/page-and-cooper-collabs/
Zulu Alpha Straps:
https://www.instagram.com/zulualphastraps/?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=kf4j3f8msf6n
The Analog Explorer:
www.theanalogexplorer.com
AJ Barse
www.ajbarse.com
The Bellingham Podcast
www.bellinghampodcast.com
Coming soon a Bellingham Podcast mini-series on the #watchfam. Check back to the podcast feed this weekend for the first episode.
A post is up on the backstory of this mini-series: https://ajbarse.com/analog-explorer-bellingham-podcast/
And is supported by The Analog Explorer, www.theanalogexplorer.com.
We have two words for ya: Watch straps! AJ and Chris are surveying the landscape of accessories for your timepiece. Tune into this fun BhamPodcast watchstrap roundup.
WatchFam
Analog Explorer X Bham Podcast mini series
Utility vs Style
Categories:
- Nylon (for the rugged type or casual)
- Casual
NATO/G10 style strap
Why you should save your money and DON'T just buy a cheap NATO
- Nylon weave and thread count; rough
- Hardware - do you trust that that tang is going to keep
- Stitching - will it hold
Learn more! The Fascinating and Humble History of the NATO Watch Strap (https://gearpatrol.com/2017/12/06/icon-nato-strap/)
Leather
Horween Leather Company (https://www.horween.com/) - One of the oldest continuously-running tanneries in the US, since 1905
artisan leather that works particularly well as a strap material for both vintage and new watches.
Bham Podcast Strap ROUND UP
“The Goods” List
ZuluAlphaStraps
https://zulualphastraps.com/
MAAAker
https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNj3pn0Kc/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNj3pn0Kc/)
StrapCode (https://www.strapcode.com/collections/seiko-skx)Not just NATOs, metal bands, too.
worn and wound ADPT strap (https://windupwatchshop.com/products/adpt-strap) Pronounced “adapt” - All Day Purpose and Terrain
EA8 Leather goods (https://www.instagram.com/ealeathergoods/) Instagram Page
Toxic Natos (https://www.toxicnatos.com/collections/watch-straps/products/seat-belt-watch-strap-toxic-shiznit?variant=41949269069)
Erika's Originals (https://erikasoriginals.com/) (Chris is keeping an eye on the Black Ops MN strap - all black, of course)
Haveston (http://haveston.com/hav041a2.html) The Carrier A2 Strap - “Alteration-2” is an original design, but an homage to the 1943 US Navy tri-color camouflage scheme from carrier-based aircraft from WWII.
Crown and Buckle (https://www.crownandbuckle.com/chevron-adjustable-night-forest.html) Chevron straps, a hybrid between Perlon and NATO straps.
BlueShark Alpha slim; https://www.blusharkstraps.com/collections/alphaslim
The Watch Steward (https://www.thewatchsteward.com/)
Uncle Seiko (https://www.uncleseiko.com/)
ANNOUNCEMENT: Analog Explorer X Bham Podcast mini series
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Chris goes out on assignment for Bham Podcast to spotlight a long-time Bellingham non-profit; the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC). Tune into this interview on location with Moonwater, Executive Director of the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center.
- E.D. Since 2005, 14 years. Lead instructor for the WDRC's 40-hour professional mediation training.
- 2014 Bellingham-Whatcom Chamber of Commerce's non-profit of the year
- 2017's Whatcom Women in Business Professional Woman of the Year
- Supervises a staff of 12 that serve thousands of people a year
Upcoming WDRC events:
March 6 - Open House and Ribbon Cutting
March - Parent-Teen mediation training
April 20 - Annual Bellingham Bay Bocce Tournament
April - Understanding Conflict workshop
On the heals of an episode on where our attention goes when we are bored, Facebook turned 15, and a book on Digital Minimalism was released. Chris and AJ talk about what your data (bored or otherwise) says and can cost you, and some ways to go about changing that.
Listener comments from Ep 109
“I have found my book to read to escape boredom and utilise my time to continue learning! #bhampodcast” Richard Vinhais (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1532386451/ref=sr_1_2_twi_har_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549583739&sr=8-2&keywords=discovering+time#): *Discovering Time: stories from a collector community -via Danc21cy (http://instagram.com/danc21cy/)
AJ
Via Molly Wood; “Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of the payments and processing giant Square. He's got a startup called Invisibly that's part micro-payments where you pay for individual articles and part ad tech where you, the reader, can earn free articles by trading more data.”
- FEB 5 Episode https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443930/future-tense
- His startup (launches “whenever it is ready”_) : http://www.invisibly.com/
- Plugin called Passport: http://www.invisibly.com/passport/
- (this reminds me a lot of Brave Rewards (https://brave.com/creators/) sans tokenization )
Art of Manliness : Cal Newport (yes he is on our Libro.FM reading list) “Digital Minimalist”
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/digital-minimalism-cal-newport/
Messaging
Social
I agree with Newport, I'm not opposed to a social internet, but rather a filtered social network that is a business.
Chris
Search without Google
- start.duckduckgo.com (http://start.duckduckgo.com/) - a search engine that doesn't track or share any of your information. Plus bangs!
Email without Gmail
- Protonmail (https://protonmail.com/) - secure email based out of switzerland, free account available
Messaging without FB messenger, Android Message, iMessage...or Slack
- Signal (https://www.signal.org/) - free group, text, voice, video, document and picture messages to anyone in the world. End-to-end encryption.
- Wire (https://app.wire.com/) - Secure messaging, file sharing, voice calls and video conferences. All protected with end-to-end encryption. Free for friends/family use
Resources for stopping trackers
- Firefox Multi-Account Containers (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiHmYLgrKXgAhU6JDQIHbxmCZsQFjAAegQICRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Faddons.mozilla.org%2Fen-US%2Ffirefox%2Faddon%2Fmulti-account-containers%2F&usg=AOvVaw3AurZSwyv--ObOUrs-lOEJ)
- uBlock Origin - Available for Chrome (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm) (for a limited time) and Firefox (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/)
- Privacy Badger - Available for Chrome (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) and Firefox (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-badger17/?src=search)
- Brave (https://brave.com/) ( their new video (https://vimeo.com/282341981))
Helpful websites
- Switching.social (https://switching.social/) - ethical, easy-to-use and privacy-conscious alternatives
- Privacy Heroes (https://privacyheroes.io/) - privacy-focused online services on a mission to defend Internet users from surveillance, hacking, and censorship.
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It's shunned by society, yet necessary for the creative process. It's something we endured so much as youngsters, and never seem to experience as grown-ups. Am we boring you yet? If so, GOOD! We're going to explore the life changing magic of boredom and if and where if belongs in our daily life.
What's on wrist:
Big shout out to watchfam and friend of the show @ea8, for sending us two absolutely killer handcrafted watchstraps.
https://www.instagram.com/ealeathergoods/
https://www.instagram.com/ea8/
“I am a one man shop making bespoke leather goods, mostly watch straps. See something you like or have an idea hit me up on @eA8” (https://www.instagram.com/eA8/)
How we dealt with boredom as young chaps
AJ
- Probably why I find clarity in the outdoors...as an only child in growing up in the sticks you have three options:
- Fish
- Hike (Mountains)
- Horse
- ...and if none of that helped your boredom, or if you dare say that to your father, then a magically option (or secret menu) number four got created. Hammer in hand...there was always something to be built (probably why my personality is always geared towards tinkering). https://youtu.be/pJDiumlmVZU?t=898
Chris
Growing up in Sequim, only child, multiple-mile bike ride away from friends
- Watched a LOT of TV
- Built spaceships with my huge Lego collection.
- Read many sports magazines
- Organized my sports cards. By year. Numerically.
- High school - learned electric guitar
Places to be bored around Bellingham and Whatcom County
AJ-
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Whatcom Falls :trail system (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjViq65xJPgAhWLA3wKHc-8DEwQFjAAegQIChAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cob.org%2Fdocuments%2Fparks%2Fparks-trails%2Ftrail-guide%2Fwhatcom_falls.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2C5uSydvGO0x7n68FCPdVu)
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Big Rock Garden https://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/Pages/big-rock.aspx
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When a photog feel boredom
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(Analog Explorer) Analog photography- now with a vintage (1981) Canon AE-1P https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_AE-1_Program
Chris
- Taylor Dock
- Tom Glenn Common
- Fairhaven Village Green benches
Boredom in the 21st Century
- Bored and Brilliant (https://www.amazon.com/Bored-Brilliant-Spacing-Productive-Creative/dp/1250124956/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549057614&sr=8-1&keywords=bored+and+brilliant) - Manoush Zomorodi
- The Power of Boredom (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Boredom-Essential-Meaningful-mindfulness-ebook/dp/B01LZ53UQI/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1549057683&sr=1-10&keywords=boredom) - Mark Hawkins
- The Science Behind How Boredom Benefits Creative Thought (https://www.fastcompany.com/3042046/the-science-behind-how-boredom-benefits-creative-thought) - Fast Company
- How Being Bored Out of Your Mind Makes You More Creative (https://www.wired.com/2017/01/clive-thompson-7/) - Wired
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Henry David Thoreau once said, “Goodness is the only investment that never fails," and your PNW duo say “When you invest in yourself, you'll never feel bankrupt.”
This week Chris and AJ are talking about ways to contribute in various ways to your internal savings account with some solid Bham returns on investment.
AJ
- Do more, social media less, and more time 'Doing'
*www.analogexplorer.com
Chris
- Physical - Gym workouts are sacrosanct. They are not subbed out for another event.
- Internal/Financial - Weekly food shopping on weekend, Meal Prep Sunday with my wife. Buddha Bowl lunch containers.
- Mental - Sunday afternoon/evening - upcoming week calendar plan. Put myself first, schedule the important.
- Professional - Meetings are scheduled only with myself. Process what haas happened internally, think about nothing, allow ideas to bubble up and write them down.
Social Investment - Finding A new “familiar” place in 2019
Food
Mix Restaurant (http://mixrestaurants.com/) - second location in Barkley Village
Filling Station (https://fillingstationnw.com/) - second “burger joint” in Bellingham, this time in Sunnyland
Vitality Bowls (https://vitalitybowls.com/locations/bellingham/) - Coming soon to the Barkley Monstrosity
Drink
Herb's Cider (https://www.herbscider.com/) - Tasting Room downtown on Bay Street
Blue Koi Coffee Lab (http://bluekoicoffee.com/news/blue-koi-coffee-lab) - Coming soon to Cornwall Avenue (tea, too. Customers will give input on what to keep and what to get rid of)
Chuckanut Bay Distillery (https://www.chuckanutbaydistillery.com/) - Coming soon to Cornwall Avenue
Big Love Juice (https://www.biglovejuice.com/) - State Street in the Herald building (Cold-pressed and hot-steamed juices, smoothies, and... 3-day bundles for some beverage planning or detoxing?)
Fitness
Bellingham Yoga Collective (https://www.bellinghamyogacollective.com/) - Coming this spring to the Granary Building, third floor
Metal Yoga (http://www.lauraorsoyoga.com/current-offerings.html) - The Shakedown on State Street - January 27 at 6pm - $10 (Laura Orso Yoga)
Not So Breaking News - Shameless Plug
Bellingham Alive - Five Faves: Bellingham Podcasts (https://northsoundlife.com/lifestyle/fave-faves-bellingham-podcasts/)
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On this episode, Chris talks about The OVN Experience, AJ hits on eperincing the mountain from a childs point of view, and the PNW podcast duo talk about SIHH and answer questions from Instagram. All that and more on this episode of the #bhampodcast.
- OVN woodfired pizza in Fairhaven (http://www.ovnwoodfiredpizza.com/)
- Healthy ingredients from local partners like Carne, Ferndale Farmstead Cheese Artisans, and Twin Sisters Creamery
- Blues playlist at a comfortable decibel level.
- Some of the best waitstaff in Bellingham. CP approved.
- TIE-IN to Young Fam Question - First Monday of every month, 4:30-8:30 pm. All-you-can-eat Neapolitan-style pizza with the famous green/red coaster. $14 per person, 6 and under eat free. Salad bar included.
AJ
- Mount Baker for families and wee ones
-Hardware Sales; https://www.hardwaresales.net/
Comments and questions from Instagram
SIHH ; 29th SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE
- MB&F + L’Epée 1839 MEDUSA https://www.mbandf.com/en/machines/co-creations/medusa (https://www.mbandf.com/en/machines/co-creations/medusa) CHF25,500
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Resence Type 2 ecrown https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-17/ressence-type-2-watch-mechanical-meets-smart-tech-at-sihh CHF 42'500
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Moser Swiss Alp- https://www.wired.co.uk/article/swiss-alp-watch-concept-black-apple-watch (https://www.revolution.watch/sihh-2019-back-to-business-for-h-moser-cie/) £274,852
What to do when drizzling:
- AJ - In the PNW...we don't melt so do what you would normally do. But with a wee-one, indoor activity center like a kiddo gym
- CP - Don a hoodie and your hiking shoes, then go for a walk along the many trails in Bellingham.
- CP - Pursue the quiet to read and think - Village Books, Bellingham Public Library, Henderson's Books
Family resources for young fam relocating to Bham
AJ
- Perch and Play
- North coast Gymnastics
- Look for a FB group for the neighborhood you are moving to
CP
- Cascadia Weekly (http://www.cascadiaweekly.com/) - New issue every Wednesday. Find out what's going on around town that weekend.
- Bellingham Farmers Market (http://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/downtown-market/) - April through December
Magnum vs MacGyver?
- CP - Stringfellow Hawke from Airwolf
Instagram Shoutouts:
@onetoomanywatches: https://www.instagram.com/onetoomanywatches/
@watchmedicine : https://www.instagram.com/watchmedicine/
@thatsamoeri: https://www.instagram.com/thatsamoeri/
@buyingontime: https://www.instagram.com/buyingontime/
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On this episode, Chris and AJ take this second week of the new year to dive into a transparency pool. Airing what is on their minds for 2019, and what they are personally looking forward to trying in the coming year. As opposed to episodes past on their New Year resolutions, your PNW hosts talk about the trends they are trying to make as a habit, or a habit to try to buck for 2019. And they hope everyone listening, just has goals for 2019 that make them...just a little bit happier.
Chris
- Real-time, face-to-face visits with people. Discussions, sharing ideas, listening, and understanding.
- Using the tech you have - the end of the new shiny $1,000 flagship smartphone.
- Deliberate attention to reading printed materials - longer than 140 characters or seven-word headlines.
2019 Trends we hope to see less of
Chris
- 5G - turbocharged cellular wireless for our home. It ain't ready. Let's move on with other important things.
- Stream-of-conscious life logging - Stop sharing with us what you're having for dinner. Every night.
2019 Ambitions
Chris
- Intent - Before I fire my missiles at you, what did you mean by your email? What message were you trying to communicate with that comment in that meeting earlier today?
- Grace - I set standards and goals way too high for myself. Instead of getting depressed and beat myself up, I'll tell myself it's okay.
- Investing in myself - Exercise workouts are sacrosanct. They are not subbed out for another event. Meetings are scheduled with myself. Process what haas happened internally, think about nothing, allow ideas to bubble up and write them down.
AJ
- Analog Explorer Vol 2
- The Analog Explorer “MNMLST Edition” now available https://ajbarse.com/product/vol-1-epub/
- SKX031s (Supercharged mod and restoration complete), and the appreciation of Seiko and the mod community.
- Shout out to SeikoParts for the SuperCharge Crown Mod: Midsize. https://seikoparts.wordpress.com/
In short, 2019 is look at the passion around horology and the value any device brings for him. Oh, and of course spending more time with family, friends, and photography.
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We are back from holiday! Be sure to check out the January Edition of Bellingham Alive- you might want to check out their "Fave Five." On this episode: What Digital Hygge is and isn't, and for $100,000 Lifewater dollars would giving up your smartphone help you find it? Chris' took on the non smartphone phone experiment...how long did he last with a non-smartphone and what effects did it have on him? Find out this and more on this inaugural 2019 episode.
Recap of Hygge (Hue-guh): A Danish term describing “...a feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life.”
Digital Hygge - How can we increase comfort with our computers, our phones, our tablets?
Social Media everywhere?
Cancel Subscription creep
Eliminate Notifications except for VIPs
Delete apps you aren't using on your phone. You can always reinstall them.
- on iOS you can Offload Unused Apps to Cloud feature
Organize apps - frequently used, or one menu for all?
Email - Archive everything before January 1. Still searchable.
Set phone to vibrate - Decide when you want to respond to people. Regain control of your availability.
AJ's digital as a tool for minimalism
- Kindle
- OmmWriter
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AJ is back on the mic, but still with a chest cold and cough that lingers. But your PNW duo has four stocking stuffers, three bad jokes, two reflections looking back on 2018, and one fun-filled podcast with nothing but holiday cheer.
Housekeeping- Bham Podcast Website- New look; same site: bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)
Last minute stocking stuffing
Hide & Drink watch roll
https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-Watches-Handmade-Hide-Drink/dp/B079LLPCBR?pd_rd_wg=pKzU5&pd_rd_r=a3114394-5bdb-4c91-9c28-a4ac7719fec3&pd_rd_w=NYfrD&ref_=pd_gw_wish&pf_rd_r=N49CSNMZDQQMK65SCB14&pf_rd_p=51143653-d574-5e14-a08c-77ccfb46e5ba
* $18
Instax SQ6
* https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Square-SQ6-Instant/dp/B07CW3LYZY/ref=sr_1_13?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1545427910&sr=1-13&keywords=instax&th=1
* About $100
GreenLunch Bento
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716B2ZFK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* $30
Timex Timemachine
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YTYJ6NA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* About $20
* $10 replacement warrantee https://www.timex.com/kids-worryfree/kids-warranty.html
Brandless.com (http://brandless.com/) - $3 an item! You pick: Food, Household/Kitchen, Beauty/Personal Care, Stationery. Carefully curated, high-quality products. Simple, fair prices. Community informed (they listen to their customers), Positive acts of kindness (already donated 3 million meals to Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, from sales of their products)
Creswell Boggs (http://www.cresswellboggs.com/) - Downtown right-ventricle of Bellingham. My go-to place for unique. Greeting cards, fridge magnets, many miscellaneous gifts that mean more than a thoughtless gift card to you local house of caffeine.
Muji Stationery (https://www.muji.us/store/stationery.html) - Simple, low cost, quality products. From their website, “This is what I really want” expresses both faint egoism and discord... MUJI’s goal is to sweep away that slight dissatisfaction, and raise the level of the response, “This will do” to one filled with clarity and confidence.
Donate to worthy Bellingham Non-Profits - Lydia Place, Lighthouse Mission, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, Engedi Refuge Ministries, Cascade Connections, Blue Skies for Children, and Skookum Kids.
Analog Explorer Update
- AJ- The Analog Explorer ; Second printing through Blurb www.theanalogexplorer.com (http://www.theanalogexplorer.com/)
Bham Podcast + Village Books + Libro.FM
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- Chris and AJ Playlist - https://libro.fm/playlists/bhampodcast
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AJ and Chris are off the mic this week to take some R&R and recoup from rounds of germs that are floating in the holiday air. But Chris brings you a small "tidings" of comfort and joy...
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On this episode not only are we on location in the "Writers Penthouse" of Village Books, but also this episode was made is in partnership with our very own Village Books, and Seattle based Libro.FM!
We have our FIRST long distance interview, AJ has some talk time with Mark Pearson, the CEO and founder of Libro.FM. And Chris and AJ sit down in the Writers Corner of Village Books and talk with two of the three co-owners of Village Books (Paul Hanson and Sarah Hutton) in Fairhaven.
New to Libro.FM? That's ok, tune into the episode to find out why they are on AJ and Chris' "the goods list." And- they are offering a promo for BhamPodcast listeners
* 3 for 1 Audiobooks
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* Receive 3 audiobook credits for $14.99 during your first month of membership. Choose from over 100,000 audiobooks all while supporting Village Books. After your first month, you’ll pay $14.99 for one audiobook per month.
AND
We even have a special BhamPodcast reading list with Libro.FM! Check out OUR recommendations for some good reading/listening.
https://libro.fm/playlists/bhampodcast
Village Books: https://www.villagebooks.com/
watchfam
Be sure to check out what was on wrist during our interview with Village Books (Sarah is part of the #watchfam) - there is indeed a wrist shot- instagram.com/ajbarse
The Analog Explorer; Volume One
Read about AJ's all new 20 page photographic magazine, The Analog Explorer!
Now available on the Blurb bookstore! www.theanalogexplorer.com
Connect with us:
AJ
Instagram @ajbarse
ajbarse.com
Chris
Instagram @mnmltek
chrispowell.co
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
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Tis the “Season of Less?” Chris is back with his silky baritone voice. AJ & Chris are looking at letting go of various software, media content, and streaming services. Meanwhile, looking at new independent content creators. Heat up some peppermint tea and settle into your sofa. It's time once again... For the Bellingham Podcast.
Housekeeping
Thanks to everyone who have reached out to the show, we have seen your messages.
Shout-out to 40/20
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/40-and-20/id1440949708?mt=2
New look same site: bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)
Information diet - Chris
- Not much TV show consumption, or movies.
- YouTube - carefully-curated channels subscribed to
-
Tasty, Frog Leap Studios, Marques Brownlee, and PostModern Jukebox
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Not much news consumption. Once a day AM check Google News algorithm.
- New Podcasts finds - ZigZag, The Future of Cities, Mozilla IRL
Information Diet - AJ
WildthingPod
The Ground Up Show
Watchfinder & Co
Hodinkee Radio
40and20 Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/40-and-20/id1440949708?mt=2
Home Wireless Changes for Chris
- Requiem for Apple Airport Base Station.
- Enter Google Wifi mesh netwo
Holiday Shopping - A counter-cultural mindset
- NotMinimalism but anti-hoarding.
- “The things you own, own you.” Papa Roach - Between Angels and insects (?!)
- The power of saying “no”. The notion that you gotta have X to 'be in the game'
- Matt Jacobson (https://pca.st/episode/ade50ef2-7b8e-4fa1-8966-8978f6f27ff6)
- Matt D'Avella (https://www.youtube.com/user/blackboxfilmcompany)
Cutting the streaming cord
- AJ - Pandora cancelled, Netflix to be canceled January?
- CP - Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Ebay, Paypal, and Apple Music - all under consideration of getting cancelled
- Take one day a week and say NO to the TV or mindless flipping through instagram
- “According to the university of sussex (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/5070874/Reading-can-help-reduce-stress.html), reading a book for as little as 6 minutes is enough to lower stress levels by more than 68%”
- Listening to music reduced the levels by 61 percent, have a cup of tea of coffee lowered them by 54 per cent and taking a walk by 42 per cent.
Analog Explorer Update
- AJ- The Analog Explorer SE- Sold out! Second printing through Blurb (out by time of recording)
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Thanksgiving station break- Chris away from the mic due to illness. AJ on the mic with some seasonal recommendations during this (US) holiday season.
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Welcome to season 5 of The Bellingham Podcast! For episode 101 we are coming back to the topic that got us going from the start; gear
Thanks to everyone who has been contacting us with regards to sponsoring an episode. Chris and I are going through each of the emails and we will be chatting more about that soon, should anything pan out.
Travel to Vancouver: RedBar YVR
- Watches
- WatchFam - Ryan, Dan the Man, Sean, Sherlock, Phil, Greg, Brian, and many others
- The venue - Rule #3 of RedbarCrew
Gear Report
Chris
Analog
- GoRuck GR1 backpack
- Cargo Works Utility Folder
- Baron Fig Mastermind Mini dot-grid notepad
- UniBall Signo 0.38 pens
- Seiko SKX007 Modded with ToxicNatos straps
- Columbia Slim Wallet
- Keys, with Titanium PickPocket Alpha Keychain Pocket Clip
Digital
- iPad Pro 12.9 - Cargo Works sleeve
- iPhone 6s+ in a Magpul Field Case
- Aukey 20000 mAh portable charger, 3 USB ports
- WD 256GB external SSD
- WD 4TB external USB drive
AJ
- PackSafe CamSafe travel bag
- Building the SKX031
- Camera Nerd
- Rokinon 24mm F2.8
- Lensmate thumbs up
- Lumo
- Ello Camper Mug
The Analog Explorer SE: https://ajbarse.com/preorder-ae-vol1-se/
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On this 100th episode of the Bellingham Podcast, AJ and Chris have a very special guest- the Mayor of Bellingham, Kelli Linville.
Office of Mayor Kelli Linville - https://www.cob.org/gov/mayor
Thanks to everyone who subscribes and listens to the show!
This is our big thank you listener episode! After 98 shows, AJ and Chris are very thankful to be able to be doing what they do: having a conversation on the mic about stuff that interests them and the community in which they live. Thank you EVERYONE for listening and supporting the show. And stay tuned for Episode 100- with an interview with a very special guest.
Where we at?
Barkley Village Woods Coffee, overlooking Bellingham's movie monstrosity, 3008 Cinema Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226
Not looking for advertisers, but open to “show supporters” : with a BhamPodcast twist.
Chris - The face in the mirror
What's next?
- Instagram quotes with a side of mnmltek
- Newsletter to book
- Still teaching tech classes with WCC ComEd
Chri's Thanks
- to the God that I worship
- My beautiful wife
- My amazing daughter
- Woods Coffee staff
- Lettered Streets Coffee
- Camber Coffee
- Primer Coffee
- The Union Coffee
- Tony's Coffee
- Patrick Rhone
- Erica from Art Wood in Fairhaven
- Crypto Nick Hill
- Katie Thomas
AJ's Thanks
What's Next
-
NewWatchAlert- restoring a vintage Seiko (thanks Nick)
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
* The Analog Explorer volume 1 magazine gets announced; www.theanalogexplorer.com (http://www.theanalogexplorer.com/)
Thanks to:
- Wife, son, and family
- Erika (Erika's Original)
- TBWS- Mike and Kaz
- Terry (Toxic Nato)
- Nicki (Found Leather)
- Dan in (was) in Cyprus (danc21cy)
- Dan in (was) in Japan (RisingSunSailor)
- KNKX / NPR (Geoffrey Redick, producer)
- Nick (Orion Watches)
- KMRE
-
WatchFam
- BuyingOnTime
- EA8
- Roldorf
- AJ's Patreon patrons
- Becca (listener and patron)
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/) or @mnmltek on most social media
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
Listen
If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk
Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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Nidhamu (Discipline) AJ and Chris wrap up the common theme across the last three miniseries in this final episode in the" Words of Note series".
What the heck was that sentence Chris said? “It is important to have discipline in your life.” - in Swahili!
What is Nidhamu? (https://en.bab.la/dictionary/swahili-english/nidhamu)
From the Swahili Wikipedia (https://sw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nidhamu) - “A (https://sw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mtu) disciplined person is the person who does what needs to be done to achieve his or her goals and society (https://sw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamii).”
Dictionary definition - the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
Discipline brings stability and structure into a person’s life.
Internal discipline involves Self-restraint. The ability for an individual to have self-restraint allows them to behave in a consistently stringent and controlled manner. It gives you the power and inner strength to overcome addictions, procrastination and laziness and to follow through whatever you do.
External discipline pertains to to societal norms, such as following the law.
Chris - The face in the mirror
To eliminate options, stick to a singular set of choices, makes my daily walk easier.
- Wardrobe
- AM breakfast
- One watch
- One route to work
I won't be stopping at the donut shop on my commute to work for my morning glazed old fashioned. It's not an option. I'm sad about it, but I'll continue on my way to work
AJ
Traffic: https://www.amazon.com/Traffic-Drive-What-Says-About/dp/0307277194
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
Listen
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Talk
Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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Manan
AJ and Chris are continuing their Words of Note series with one that you might not be familiar with, but it gives you a chance to think...and reflect: An exploration of Manan
KNKX - A Walking Tour of Bellingham (http://www.knkx.org/post/walking-tour-through-downtown-bellingham)
Special thanks to Geoffrey Redick, producer of KNKX's All Things Considered
Shout-out to KNKX for hosting a “KNKX Connects to Bellingham” even last week at the Mount Baker Theater, including a live broadcast of All Things Considered. Won't be the last time we see them up here in 98226.
GetOut
Fifth annual ArtNight (http://www.whatcomtalk.com/2018/10/15/support-local-artists-and-schools-at-springhill-suites-annual-artnight-fundraiser/) - Thursday October 25, 5:30-8:30pm. Springhill Suites lobby. Bringing the local art scene to hotel guests and the community. Free admission (it's in the hotel lobby!) with appetizers, drink specials from their Chuckanut Lobby Bar and live music.
Disclaimer Time!
What is Manan? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manan)
Originating from Gaelic roots, Manan is "a new beginning " or "morning ", a "new day" or "opportunity". It insinuates a positive feeling towards an opportunity, or fresh start.
From the Indian Sanskrit language, there are three steps to self-realization:
- "shravana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shravana_(hearing))" i.e., careful listening to the teaching of the Vedanta (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta)
- "manana" i.e., repeatedly and deeply reflecting on or contemplating what is learned from those teachings
- "nididhyasana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nididhyasana)" i.e., becoming completely absorbed in contemplation that no other thought enters the mind.
Reflection isn't just for mirrors
- Notice the negative patterns in your life
- Focus on the bigger picture
- Come to grips with worrying about things out of your control
- Face your fears
- Define happiness on your own terms
- Make decisions based on your moral compass or conscience
Reflection vs. Introspection vs. Rumination
Reflection is thinking about yourself, your actions, the way you behave. What the mirror sees.
Introspection involves an examination, or an exploration, of your mental and emotional state. Soul searching. A deeper, more personal form of reflection.
Rumination can be negative. Often it occurs when you're in a place of stuck, ruminate, chew on it, kick an idea or situation around.
Rumination vs. Self-examination - in other words, an introvert's typical evening
Warning: taking reflection/introspection/rumination/self-examination may amplify negative thoughts in your head.
Take a shot of mindfulness tonic during tough reflection sessions. Combat the “lizard brain” or the harmful inner narrative
Chris' optimal environment for reflection
- I-5 through Skagit County
- Cruise control set to 75 mph
- Loud hard rock music playing loudly through the car stereo
- Thoughts just pop in my head...
- When not in the bullseye of my attention, my brain's auxiliary process works itself out.
AJ's Recipe for Reflection
"The Mountain Doesn't Care" vs Motorcycle Zen
"On a motorcycle, you can't really think about more than where you are. There's a freedom that comes with that - from stress, worry, sweating the small stuff. " Laurence Fishburne
Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/laurence_fishburne_871071
Kevin Rose Instagram quote mention:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAhCpinMRv/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
Listen
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Talk
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Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement, is the second topic Chris and AJ cover in their Word of Note mini series. Not from a design standpoint, or how to make a better product; but from the perspective for how anyone can seek out change small changes for their personal good. All that and more, and your favorite PNW aficionados are four episodes away from their 100th!.
From Toyota's Blog (http://blog.toyota.co.uk/kaizen-toyota-production-system): “Kaizen (English: Continuous improvement): A philosophy that helps to ensure maximum quality, the elimination of waste, and improvements in efficiency, both in terms of equipment and work procedures. Kaizen improvements in standardised work help maximise productivity at every worksite. Standardised work involves following procedures consistently and therefore employees can identify the problems promptly.”
5 S's from the Design World
- Sort (Seiri) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)#Sort_(Seiri))
- Set in order (Seiton) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)#Set_in_order_(Seiton))
- Shine/Sweep (Seiso) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)#Shine/Sweep_(Seiso))
- Standardize (Seiketsu) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)#Standardize_(Seiketsu))
- Sustain/Self-discipline (Shitsuke) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)#Sustain/Self-discipline_(Shitsuke))
Fujifilm's Frequent Firmware Updates, from PetaPixel (https://petapixel.com/2013/04/29/fujifilm-constant-improvement-and-the-philosophy-of-kaizen/): “The idea is that Fuji releases these updates so often because they strive for constant improvement in their cameras even after they’ve gotten them in your hands. Every company (well maybe not all of them… (https://petapixel.com/2013/04/24/a-brutally-honest-review-of-canons-new-rebel-t5i-the-t4i-on-placebo/)) strives to improve with each generation, but Fuji isn’t scared to improve in-between — “It was ‘right,’ now it’s ‘more right.’”
Chris' current Kaizen - Data clutter stored in the cloud
One chunk of data when time permits
- Digest, learn, and delete
- Rename and categorize for future reference
Aj's current KaizeN
Diet maintenance, plant-based
Minimalism in progress. Living with less, nut not Kondo-ing your life (tie-in with Ep. 97 - Kon-Mari/Elimination)
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Summer has taken its last curtain call, and autumn brings that desire to be warm and cozy. Are you wanting to experience...“a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” The Danish folks have a term for this: It's called Hygge. AJ and Chris talk about what makes up Hygge for them here in the PNW as part of their new mini-sieres "A Word of Note."
What is Hygge?
From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygge).
Who has talked about Hygge?
From Vice News (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl74ybpyNLk). ”Also been called Socializing for Introverts.”
A Danish native. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hZ-5dTUpgk) “A better and more relaxed version of yourself.”
From the Today show (https://www.today.com/health/what-hygge-little-book-hygge-explains-danish-secret-happiness-t109084), if you want a happy, vapid, feel-good look at Hygge that has no retaining substance to it.
The Little Book of Hygge (https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062658807/the-little-book-of-hygge/) available from Harper Collins.
Chris' version of Hygge
- Quiet serenity with nothing on the calendar.
- A clean organized space.
- A glass of seltzer water.
- Low light. Two candles, one of them scented with a non-gagging aroma.
- Low Volume Music, e.g. Tor Lundvall - A Dark Place (https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Place-Tor-Lundvall/dp/B0787J4K1G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538062121&sr=8-4&keywords=tor+lundvall) #GhostAmbient
Breaking News: You can have Pumpkin Spice ~whatever~ all year round.
AJs version of Hygge
- A vibe seen in his photog: wrapped up in Patreon Skookum updates pounding out on a typewriter
- Saturday mornings before everyone gets up.
- Journal + Coffee+ Quiet= Mental Reset
- Methodical coffee, hand grinding the beans et al.
- And yes, his watch. #pnw001
- OmmWriter https://ommwriter.com/
Where in Bellingham/Whatcom County can we find Hygge?
Chris finds Hygge at:
Hana Teriyaki
Village Books - Third Floor
Rustic Coffee in Fairhaven
AJ finds Hygge at:
“The Mountain doesn't care...” = Mental North
Looking for cafes that have this vibe for a little respite when traveling
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
Listen
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Talk
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Chris and AJ will be back...and with a new mini-series that they are working on. Words!
Stay tuned and tune back in in two weeks.
The last episode of the 5 part mini series by AJ and Chris on the PNW State Of Mind. This time, your PNW duo is looking at bookending diet, with exercise and how that reoccurring theme of finding your inner discipline has been woven into each of the episodes in this mini-series.
On this episode -
The primer:
- There isn't one- dovetails back to the first episode in this mini-series
- Rejoin the DGR : https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse
Health and fitness
@Chris - DIY Walking Route for your 'hood
Activities that doesn't require being the Hulk or the Flash
- walk, and I mean everywhere. From parking in the back 40 at the grocery store, to walk to your nearest village.
- gardening
- see our previous series on The Urban Hiker's Grandtour!
- hit the pool
AJ
Side story: Was never big on running as a kid, hated it actually. Now being in the woods- there's my incentive.
Keep a log. Keep accountability to yourself
- Argus- https://www.azumio.com/s/argus/index.html
- Fitocracy- https://www.fitocracy.com/
- Strava- https://www.strava.com/
- Nike- https://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nike-plus/running-app-gps
- See if your business uses https://www.limeade.com/
Hardware fitness trackers
- Yes the Apple Watch if that is your jam
- Analog watch lovers, that want more the business casual look:
- FC E-strap https://frederiqueconstant.com/e-strap/ $250ish
- 20mm and 22mm varients
- 7+days of battery
- Alpina e-strap
- 22mm
- $120ish
- Just use your phone IMO
- Game-a-fy the ways that work for you
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
Listen
If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk
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AJ and Chris got our mind on our money and our money on our mind. This week we look at part 4 of our PNW State Of Mind Series and we are looking at finances, debt, and ways to keep the Benjamins in our wallets.
The primers:
- What are you subscribed to these days...and how much does it cost each month? https://www.popsci.com/check-app-subscriptions
- Chris' family tech subscriptions = approx. $25/month. Chris' personal nerd subscriptions = approx. $25/month
- “The staggering environmental footprint of all the food that we just throw in the trash” Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2018/04/18/americans-waste-about-a-quarter-of-the-food-they-buy-and-the-environmental-consequences-are-staggering/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.851c16e482db
- “Our data suggest that the average person in the United States wastes about a pound of food per day,” said the University of Vermont’s Meredith Niles, one of the study’s authors, along with researchers at the Department of Agriculture and the University of New Hampshire.
Dollar Discipline
Buy it now, pay for it later - 9.99% APR, 14.99% APR, etc.
Spartan Season - Not the 300 kind
Where does the Benjamin go?
Chris
- Mint app (https://www.mint.com/) - online money tracking portal from Intuit
- YNAB (https://www.youneedabudget.com/) - You Need a Budget
Season of Frugality - Is this even possible with the holiday shopping season 2.5 months away?
AJ
- Amazon is too easy?
- Add it to the cart and DON'T buy it for 24 hrs. If you see it there tomorrow and you still feel YOU NEED whatever it is, then buy it.
- Meal prep for the family:
- Buy Me A Pie ap (https://buymeapie.com/)p and DON'T shop while hungry/hangry
- Argus (http://www.azumio.com/s/argus/index.html) (again) for fitness but also eating habbits...how many coffees again did you have today?
- Gas guzzling (and how a little red motorcycle helped the gas crisis)
- Road Trip app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/road-trip-mpg/id298398207?mt=8)
Books & Media:
The Financial Diet - Website (https://thefinancialdiet.com/) and Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw)
https://thefinancialdiet.com/
Dave Ramsey - Debt Snowball Method (https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/how-the-debt-snowball-method-works)
Rejoin the DGR : https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse
Shout out to The Adapted Eye: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dixeyk/
Discipline
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
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We're playing around with work-life balance and how we can keep it in balance. How much social media takes up our time? Are all those notifications at work making you work better? And on that commute, do you work more time than you are paid? Listen to AJ and Chris talk about the 8-8-8 method of looking at time in your day; 8hrs of work, 8hrs of play, 8hrs of sleep. And how time is being balanced in the US, UK, and France...all that a more on this episode of The Bellingham Podcast.
The primer: Aug- Forbes : Why You Should Limit Your Time On Social Media
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2018/08/30/why-you-should-limit-your-time-on-social-media/#65f6e11b9146
- “In a study last year (https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/12/hard-questions-is-spending-time-on-social-media-bad-for-us/), Facebook found that heavy users of the site have worse mental health, and that it can impact users' mood.”
- A study from the University of Pittsburgh (https://www.upmc.com/media/news/levenson-primack-smsleep) found that adults visit social media sites for an average of 61 minutes a day and visit various social media sites on average 30 times a week, and that it impacts sleep”
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” - Confucius
“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark” - John Muir Son of the Wilderness: The Life of John Muir (1945), page 331
“I work and work all day, but lucky me, my work is my play.” - Ted Nugent (?)
Where does the time go?
Chris
- “Eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest.” - Robert Owen, New Lanark textile mill owner, 1817 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Owen).
AJ
- _“Logged off: Meet the teens who refuse to use social media” The Guardian published Aug 28 _
- “Generation Z has grown up online – so why are a surprising number suddenly turning their backs on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat?”
- https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/29/teens-desert-social-media
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“One 2017 survey of British schoolchildren found that 63% would be happy if social media had never been invented. Another survey of 9,000 internet users from the research firm Ampere Analysis (https://www.ampereanalysis.com/) found that people aged 18-24 had significantly changed their attitudes towards social media in the past two years. Whereas 66% of this demographic agreed with the statement “social media is important to me” in 2016, only 57% make this claim in 2018. As young people increasingly reject social media, older generations increasingly embrace it: among the 45-plus age bracket, the proportion who value social media has increased from 23% to 28% in the past year, according to Ampere’s data.”
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France bans smartphones in schools
- “More that 90% of French children between the ages of 12 and 17 had mobile phones in 2016, up from 72% in 2005, according to French telecoms regulator ARCEP (https://www.arcep.fr/uploads/tx_gspublication/Barometre-du-numerique-2016-CGE-ARCEP-Agence_du_numerique.pdf).
- https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/31/europe/france-smartphones-school-ban-intl/index.html
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2018/07/31/france-bans-smartphones-school/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.591f02805654
- “The ban on smartphones as well as other kinds of internet-connected devices, such as tablets, applies to schoolchildren between 3 and 15 years of age, and was passed by lawmakers on Monday. French high schools, or lycées, with students 15 and older, will get to choose whether to adopt the phone ban for their pupils.”
- :”Our increasing dependence on smartphones has given rise to the term "nomophobia," or "NO MObile PHOne phoBIA" (https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/30/health/smartphone-addiction-study/index.html) -- the fear of not being able to use your cell phone or other smart device. One survey from the UK showed that 66% of respondents have some form of nomophobia and 41% of those respondents said they had two or more phones in order to stay connected.”
Books & Media:
Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manua (https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Equals-Freedom-Field-Manual/dp/1250156947)l - Jocko Willink, former Navy SEAL
Rejoin the DGR : https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse
The Power of Habit (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business-ebook/dp/B0055PGUYU/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1535728032&sr=1-15&keywords=discipline) - Charles Duhigg (Cue, Reward, Routine)
Discipline
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
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AJ and Chris take a deeper dive into the PNW State of Mind series. This episode looks at our mindset and habbits, a Journey to the Center of the Mind! Mindfulness, sleep, meditation, and the mentally behind hitting the jackpot on social media.
AJ
- Follow up from last week.
- Mentioned but ran out of time to talk about tried/using Zero fasting app:
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8
- Tried Soylent : https://soylent.com/
- Out of geek/biohacker culture...and now going main stream: Walmart
- https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/11/17226868/soylent-walmart-meal-substitute
Mindfulness? Mediation? Sleep?
Chris
- Sleep
- How to leverage our internal circadian rhythm to get better sleep
- No screens (or bright light) at night
- No caffeine, alcohol, or sleeping pills
- Colder temps
- Stay on schedule
- Wakeup routines, tech to help wake up or track sleep
.
What AJ is trying:
- Social media- what's that?
- “You're All Caught Up” https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/02/instagram-do-not-disturb/
- Rethink “social media” as Forums- NOT as what it once was promising.
- Kids with a little too much screen time issue?
- iOS hack for parents: Guided Access Mode (under accessibility)
- This has been a round for a LONG time (iOS 6), but surprised that more parents with retired iPads and kids don't know it exists
- http://osxdaily.com/2012/09/25/enable-guided-access-ios/
- Oak (https://www.oakmeditation.com/) - Meditation and breathing app from Kevin Rose
What Chris is trying:
- Headspace for iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation/id493145008?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android) - Freemium app, co-founded by a former Buddhist monk
Books & Media:
*Netflix: *
Books:
- Why we Sleep (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=why+we+sleep) - Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker
Podcast:
- Classical Stuff You Should Know: https://www.classicalstuff.net/
- Art of Manliness: The Adventure of Silence: https://pca.st/67Qj
- Sleep with me: https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com (http://castbox.fm/u/5673246)
Apps
Habit building?
- Streaks by Crunchy Bagel https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/streaks/id963034692?mt=8
- Productive app for iOS - http://productiveapp.io (http://productiveapp.io/)
Discipline
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
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AJ and Chris dive in to an all new mini-series called the PNW State of Mind Series. Taking a bird's eye view of something often neglected, but highly critical to our well-being: Our health! The duo talk
Chris
- Wrapping up the hiking season, and changing my mindset in approaching food
- Requiem for a personal newsletter
Primer: Published Aug 8: NYT OP.Ed.
The Toll of America’s Obesity Beyond the human suffering, diet-related diseases impose massive economic costs.
By David S. Ludwig and Kenneth S. Rogoff
Dr. Ludwig is a pediatrician. and Dr. Rogoff is an economist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/opinion/cost-diabetes-obesity-budget.html
Diet discourse, views and opinions
- Whole30
- Ketogenic
- Paleo
- Slow carb diet
- Intermittent Fasting.
- Slow Food- Carlo Petrini (Italy)
- “Slow Food was started by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in the 1980s with the initial aim to defend regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slow pace of life. In over two decades of history, the movement has evolved to embrace a comprehensive approach to food that recognizes the strong connections between plate, planet, people, politics and culture.
- Our approach is based on a concept of food that is defined by three interconnected principles: good, clean and fair.
- GOOD: quality, flavorsome and healthy food
- CLEAN: production that does not harm the environment
- FAIR: accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for producers
.
What AJ is trying:
- Eating healthy- not as a diet.
- Eating “Culturally and Traditionally”
- Son with allergy issues, means some things can't be in the house or used in cooking; adapting what goes on the family plate.
- RECALIBRATE that sweet tooth.
- Have tried/using Zero fasting app:
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8
- See books + Argus app + Netflix as reference.
- Yes weight-loss as a result for the last month, but went into this for the mindset of better wholistic diet health; not as a diet.
- Observations from traveling abroad, and borrowing from Japan; BENTO
Books & Media:
- Mindless Eating: https://www.amazon.com/Mindless-Eating-More-Than-Think/dp/0345526880
- “This book will literally change the way you think about your next meal. Food psychologist Brian Wansink revolutionizes our awareness of how much, what, and why we’re eating—often without realizing it. His findings will astound you.”
- Omnivores Delima - https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/0143038583/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534452217&sr=1-1&keywords=omnivores+delimma
- Michael Pollan- “
What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food.”* * - In Defense of Food - https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Food-Eaters-Manifesto/dp/0143114964/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534452286&sr=1-1&keywords=In+Defense+of+Food
- Because in the so-called Western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients, and common sense by confusion--most of what we’re consuming today is longer the product of nature but of food science. The result is what Michael Pollan calls the American Paradox: The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we see to become. With In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new (and very old) answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: *"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." *
Netflix: BBC Food Delicious Science https://www.netflix.com/title/80204401 2017: 3 episodes
- “ TV presenter Michael Mosley and botanist James Wong explore the physics, chemistry and biology inside every bite of food we eat.”
Apps:
- Want an analog option? Try a food journal
- Argus: Calorie Counter & Steps by Azumio Inc. http://www.azumio.com/s/argus/index.html (iOS and Android)
Meal Prep
Blue Apron (https://www.blueapron.com/) - monthly subscription-based delivered-to-your-door whole meal kit
Dandelion Organic (https://www.dandelionorganic.com/) - Healthy produce brought to your door for a budget-friendly price, right here in Whatcom County
Shopping the outside perimeter of a grocery store
Discipline
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast
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Chris is back from his professional travels and wraps up this is part five of five of The Urban Hiker's Grand-tour series. On this episode, AJ talks about his Mental North while being atop Winchester Mountain. How Barkley Villiage now has a subdued farmers market every Wednesday in August. And Washington States historic (replica) seafaring tallship The Lady Washington. And if you have been missing Chris' 80's nestaliga, he pumps up his jam and goes all 1989 on us- all that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
Chris
The latest hike to #GetOutThere - there isn't one, he is back from travels and a trip around the sun
AJ
Winchester Mountain- Twin Lakes wa https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-lakes-2
Access to this trail head is by way of Twin Lakes Road, or Forest Service road 3065. In the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest areas an annual or daily Northwest Forest Pass is required.
NEW Barkley Village Farmers market http://barkleyvillage.com/events/
Lady Washington https://www.historicalseaport.org/ships/lady-washington/
-History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Washington
New Gear
Yi Dash Cam- $50 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C89GCHU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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We are still off the air for another week- look for our fresh new episode the weekend of August 11- until then, take a listen to this pics that we recommend if you are new to the show or playing catch up...
Thanks!
AJ & Chris
We are off the air for two weeks- look for our fresh new episode the weekend of August 11- until then, take a listen to this pics that we recommend if you are new to the show or playing catch up...
Thanks!
AJ & Chris
The Urban Hiker's Grand Tour continues! We hear the latest hike to #GetOutThere - Chuckanut Ridge Trail (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/chuckanut-ridge-trail), lower ridge trail in Larrabee State Park territory from Chris. And AJ sheds some light on hiking around some of our Washington State Lighthouses...AND a birthday! Also, we will be off the air for two weeks, rejoining you all August 11.
AJ
The lead in:
Washington State Parks Foundation- guest writer: https://waparks.org/pacific-northwest-lighthouse-adventures-with-wspf-photographer-aj-barse/
Resource:
LighthouseFriends.com (http://lighthousefriends.com/) - think the WTA of Lighthouses “This site includes photographs, directions, histories, and GPS coordinates garnered while personally visiting every lighthouse in the United States and nearly every lighthouse in Canada.”
A_dmiralty Head Light, Fort Casey, Whidbey Island (Origionally named Red Bluff Light http://www.historylink.org/File/5710 _
_Point Wilson Light (Port Townsand)http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=108_
_-Fort Worden_
Point Wilson's first lighthouse was built in 1879 by the United States Lighthouse Service (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Lighthouse_Service) as a companion to the
Admiralty Head Light (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiralty_Head_Light) built some 18 years earlier on the eastern side of Admiralty Inlet. A square wooden tower projecting from the roof of a two-story, Cape Cod–style keeper’s quarters held a fixed fourth-order Fresnel lens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresnel_lens). The station also included a fog signal building with 12-inch, steam-powered fog whistle.[5] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Wilson_Light#cite_note-histlink-5)
High tides and stormy weather occasionally took their toll on the sandy beach (http://www.lighthousefriends.com/ptwilsontw2.jpg) on which the tower was built. In 1886, a picket fence, 5 feet high and 440 feet long, was built across the low part of the spit to catch drifting sound and build up the area where a breach seemed likely.
The current lighthouse was completed in 1914, but the original lighthouse, minus its tower, continued to serve as a residence (http://www.lighthousefriends.com/PointWilson_1916_dwelling.jpg) for the keepers. The new lighthouse (http://www.lighthousefriends.com/PointWilson_1916_cg.jpg) features a forty-nine-foot concrete tower, built in an octagonal shape to reduce wind pressure, which projects upward from a fog signal building.
The station was automated in 1976- remains in the hands of the U.S. Coast Guard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Coast_Guard), while the grounds are managed by Washington State Parks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_State_Parks).
Admiralty Head
http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=31
1988 flashback
Movies - Die Hard, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and They Live
Music - Rap hits the mainstream with NWA, Public Enemy, and a cast of thousand OGs
News - NAFTA genesis, Dukakis/Bentsen v. Bush/Quayle in presidential election, CDs outsell vinyl for first time in history
Sports - Redskins d. Broncos, Dodgers d. Athletics, Calgary winter olympics featured the Jamaican bobsled team (Cool Runnings)
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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The Urban Hiker's Grand Tour saga continues! This time, AJ and Chris share about their travels chasing waterfalls, and lakes. A listener voicemail clears up the name on Chris' unnamed trail he talked about a few episodes back. And the Chris takes the wayback machine to 1987.
The Outbound Collective; https://www.theoutbound.com/hiking
Another (more visual) resource to scout your next trail.
Adventures - Stories - Gear - Events
Sort by: Hiking, Photography, Chillin, Camping, Swimming, Backpacking
[VOICEMAIL]
Chris
The latest hike to #GetOutThere - Fragrance Lake (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/fragrance-lake)
AJ
Waterfalls:
- Tumwater is a city in Thurston County- http://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/about-tumwater/history
- When the City was founded in 1845, it was named New Market. By 1863 the city was known as “Tumwater”, the Chinook jargon word for a waterfall.
- Tumwater, known as “Washington’s First Community,” was the starting point for further American settlements at Olympia, Seattle, Whidbey Island, and other points on Puget Sound. It was from Puget Sound that the movement to divide Oregon grew, resulting in the creation of Washington Territory in 1853.
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Tumwater Falls Park: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/tumwater-falls-park
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a one-half mile scenic loop trail along the Deschutes River and three cascading waterfalls
- A playground will occupy kids, and in September and October, watch the fish ladder, where silvery salmon make their way upstream into the ponds of the fishery.
- Multnomah Falls (Or)- fun fact over 2 million visit the falls by each year
- http://www.oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_falls
- 30 mon outside portland
- 611 foot tall roraring cascade of awesomness
- According to Native American lore, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe
- At the bridge thats a 69 foot drop
- The bridge is named for Simon Benson, a prominent Portland businessman who owned the falls in the early part of the 1900s. Before his death, Benson gave Multnomah Falls to the City of Portland, which later transferred ownership to the USDA Forest Service.
- If you are looking to drone- DON'T
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=30026
1987 flashback
Movies - Good morning, Vietnam, Dirty Dancing
Music - U2 Joshua Tree, La Bamba, Never Gonna Give You Up (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0)
News - Iran-Contra investigations, world population was only 4.3 billion
Sports - Giants d. Broncos, Twins d. Cardinals
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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AJ and Chris continues with their Urban Hiker Grand Tour, while going back to 1986 going Mach 2 with their hair on fire. From Spokane, to Lummi Island, and a hidden trail here in Bellingham- it is time to kick the tires and light the fires for this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
Chris
Coming soon to Bellingham...a new hiking trail with a spectacular view of Bellingham Bay. Your trail scavenger hunt starts at Lakeway Drive. Go up Puget Street, left on Consolidation, right on Racine. Your journey starts at the dead end of Racine. It's not stroller-friendly, and it goes uphill for a while, so be aware. This not-quite-manicured urban trail crests at this view with a lot of harvested tree limbs littering the ground:
Follow the dots from this weekend
This weekend Chris had a couple of hours free to himself, so he curated his ultimate 80s pop/rock playlist. Over 200 songs. From the days of his youth. Lots of those songs happened in 1986. This is Episode 86. So what happened to Chris and AJ in 1986?
Chris 8th grader. Top Gun and Ferris Bueller were the top movies. Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet and Madonna's True Blue were top albums that year. Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl, the Mets beat the Red Sox in the World Series, and The Oprah WInfrey show launched on TV.
Chris' favorite songs from 1986:
Larry Greene - Through the Fire (Danger Zone and Take my Breath away were overplayed on MTV)
Eddie Money - Take me Home Tonight
Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Because the video was so cool)
AJ
Back from Spokane, WA- scaled the Bowl and Pitcher (cover shot)
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/riverside-state-park
Lummi Island
http://www.lummi-island.com/
Ferry ( USCG T Class (99 x 44.1ft with 7ft draft)
* * Built in 1962 for the Hales Pass crossing - replacing the 6 car Chief Kiwina.
8 min crossing- $20 (two people) - 39 runs, 20 cars a ferry
- Smaller than the (now retired) WSDOT MV Hiyu (H-Class) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Hiyu
- SR 409 lower Columbia River Ferry : Wahkiakum Count “Oscar B” 23 cars: http://www.evergreenfleet.com/countyboats.html (http://www.evergreenfleet.com/countyboats.html)
- WA Ferry Vessels by Class: http://www.wsdot.com/ferries/vesselwatch/Vessels.aspx
- Long running politics over this little boat and short run https://lummiislandferryforum.wordpress.com/
Beach Access:
http://www.lummi-island.com/here/beach-access
Hiking:
Baker Preserve/ Lummi Mountian (3mi- RT) https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/baker-preserve
https://www.summitpost.org/lummi-point-lummi-peak/695388
Lummi Peak Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/lummi-peak-trailLummi
Peak Trail is a 6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail - A trail rises to a high cliff on the western face of Lummi Mountain. At the end of the Baker trail, there is an overlook on WDFW land that provides spectacular views of Rosario Strait and the San Juan Islands.
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
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AJ and Chris hike onward and upward with their month long theme of venturing out, this time talkin about getting out the house...and hiking around, even if you got a young'un with a stroller, or you're one of our respected elders with a walker. Welcome to the Bellingham Podcast; Urban Hiker's Grandtour ...
This just in...
The Bellingham Podcast now on iHeart radio (thank you editor staff at iHeart). So we are pretty much now available on every major (and minor) podcast network short of Spotify....ahem, Spotify....
WTA: Washington Trails Association
- https://www.wta.org/
- WTA began in 1966 (https://www.wta.org/our-work/about/history) as Signpost magazine and has grown into a diverse community of hikers speaking out for trails and wildlands.
Hike it Baby!
Hike it baby (non-profit)- a #hashtag (Instagram), group, and movement to inspire more parents who like the outdoors to continue to adventure: https://hikeitbaby.com/
* Majority of events are free/ donation $10 a year
Urban Hiking Grand Tour
Chris attacks Hannegan Pass - and lives, barely.
Hannegan Pass and Peak (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/hannegan-pass-and-peak) - “The first couple of miles have a very gentle grade - enjoy views of Mount Sefrit and the Nooksack Ridge, as well as the sounds of Ruth Creek running below... The grade increases around mile three, launching into switchbacks at Hannegan Pass camp, which continue all the way up to Hannegan Pass... The trail up to Hannegan Peak begins with steadily graded switchbacks that weave through forest and beautiful alpine meadows with views of Ruth Mountain that improve as you climb. And climb you will - with 1,000 feet of elevation gain in just over a mile, this is by far the biggest push of the hike...”
Other places to hit
- Arroyo Park (https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/interurban.pdf) - Miles of beautiful with inclines and declines and views of Chuckanut Bay.
- Northridge Park trail (https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/development/projects/northridge-park-2008-12-03-pub-meeting-trails.pdf)- Half-hour walks quiet serenity among trees up on Barkley HIll.
- Cordata Park Trail (https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/cordata.pdf) - Start at West Horton Road, enjoy less-than-a-mile beauty between Cordata Parkway and Aldrich Road.
AJ
Kiddo Park'n
- Star Park (Ferndale) {playground about 12,000 square feet}
- http://www.cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/parks-and-recreation/star-park/
- Million Smiles (Lynden)
Daytime Adventures:
* Tennant Lake (next to Hovander - Ferndale)
* Fragrance Garden/ Viewing Tower/ Wetlands (with accessibility accommodations)
* https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlifeareas/whatcom/tennantlake_park.php
- Ebey Landing Bluffs (Whidbey Island) [Discover Pass] around 6mile roundtrip/260ft elev. gain
- https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ebeys-landing
- There are two ways to access the Bluff Trail ...
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
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On this episode, AJ and Chris record from the great outdoors- live from the unofficial Truckbed Studios of the Bellingham Podcast. Yes, you read right- your two PNW loving technologists do a test run using a slightly different podcasting setup while recording on location. Chris gives the rundown of outdoor urban activities in Bham. AJ talks about taking a walk, without nosediving into your mobile device. And the two of them vent about minimalism and how they feel about the over connected nature humanity is having with that smartphone in your pocket.
Outdoor markets. Local merchants, food vendors, and live music, oh my!
- Bellingham Farmers Market - Saturdays at the Depot Market Square (http://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/). 25th anniversary!
- Fairhaven Farmers Market - Wednesdays this summer at the Fairhaven Village Green (https://www.downtownbellingham.com/night-market/?rq=commercial%20street). New hours are 3 to 7 pm.
- Commercial Street Night Market - Every Friday night this summer (https://www.downtownbellingham.com/night-market/?rq=commercial%20street).
- Birchwood International Market - In the old Albertsons parking lot Last Friday of every month this summer (https://sustainableconnections.org/events/birchwood-international-market/). June 29, July 27, August 31, September 28.
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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Happy Fathers Day everyone! On this episode, Chris and AJ are prepping you for your summer road trip'n adventuring here in the PNW as summer seems to be here to stay (finally). This episode has recomendations for some new reading, listening, and watching as well as a quick tech recap of Apple's WWDC , but not in a techie kind of way.
Apple
Apple's WWDC was two weeks ago, we are not a news show (but if we were we'd do it better) but here are a few things to keep an eye out for if you are an Apple aficionado.
- iOS 12- Fall 2018“More power to you.” (https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/)
- Facetime 32X at once
- Adressing performance issues all the way back to iPhone 6 era hardware
- More privacy features in your face
- the continuation of dropping “i” from their products = Apple Books
AJ
- Screen Time- Apples “initial public offering in the Attention Economy"
Chris
- Workflow aka Shortcuts for automation
Listening
AJ
- Outside Magazine (https://www.outsideonline.com/podcasts) “Science of Survival”
- Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/podcast/
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watchfam: Roldorf Cafe (https://shop.roldorf.co/blogs/the-roldorf-times/the-roldorf-cafe-podcast-e01), The Grey Nato (https://soundcloud.com/thegreynato), Two Broke Watch Snobs (http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/), Worn and Wound (http://wornandwound.com/podcast/), On Time (https://soundcloud.com/ontimepodcast), Unwound (http://5by5.tv/unwound)
Chris
- Seth Godin's Akimbo (https://www.akimbo.me/)
- Micro.Blog's Micro Monday (http://monday.micro.blog/)
- Washington Post's Retropod (https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/retropod/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.a9633748d173)
Watching
AJ
- Watchfinder & Co. (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder)
- Analog Insights (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsIPHfiX6UpomrXTrdq67Q) Jules, Greg and Max
- Mattias Burling (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder) “Tech and What Not”
Chris - Documentaries
Reading
AJ
-
Robert Kurson's (https://www.audible.com/author/Robert-Kurson/B001JS286Q) “Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon”
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(https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Gigi+Pandian)Gigi Pandian (https://www.audible.com/series?asin=B00S5BXWCO&ref=a_search_c3_lSeries_1_5_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=WXFWCY2B9FS66A3MQ03M&)“the Accidental Alchemist” book 3 “The Elusive Elixir”
Chris
- Steven Pressfield's (https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/)“The War of Art”
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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We are back from our station break, and we have a packed episode with a trifecta of PNW American makers! Meet Terry of ToxicNatos (with a killer intro to our episode), Nicki of ::found:: Leather Goods, and Erica from Art Wood. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast
Intro - Terry of ToxicNatos (thanks Terry!)
“We believe in beautifully designed, functional products. ToxicNATOs strives to deliver the highest-quality straps, with exceptional hardware, chamfered-durable holes and soft yet long-lasting webbing. No need to look any further we also provide watch repair, and watch accessories to fulfill your every need.
Terry believes that they”are you personal "shopper”” If you are having issues figuring out what works for your watch, whether it be spring bars/straps/watch repair he can help you find out the best solution within your means.
Proud to be a veteran owned, small family business based in beautiful sunny Colorado Springs.”
Websites: https://www.toxicnatos.com (https://www.toxicnatos.com/)
IG:https://www.instagram.com/toxicnatos/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMM8KHrqx0ejH7D3Nn9eqGw
Chris proudly wears - ToxicNatos Shiznit BlackOut with 1.4mm thick herringbone weave nylon and Toxic Rogue BlackOut Admiralty Grey with 1.4mm zuluz weave nylon.
Found Leather Interview
Nicki Lang; FOUNDer and owner of ::found:: Leather goods
“Found Leather Goods is a Pacific Northwest leather goods company handcrafting unique leather bags and accessories using thoughtfully procured, high-quality leather and durable hardware. Each piece is designed, cut, and sewn in our 100+ year old studio in the Fairhaven district of Bellingham Washington.”
“We believe that Makers and Artists create more than just goods—We can create good with the work of our hands. ” (http://www.trouvemag.com/journal/into-the-woods)
“The human spirit longs to be inspired by beauty. Our brains are thirsty for creativity. And if our community (global and local) thrives on supporting small-batch makers, then in that act of commerce and connectedness, our hope is that you, too, will be able to lean more fully into your own pursuit of beauty and imagination.”
https://foundleathergoods.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/foundleathergoods/
Email :nicki@foundleathergoods.com
Phone: (206) 920-9784 (tel:2069209784)
Location:
1000 Harris Ave. Studio #14
Bellingham, WA 98225
Semi-regular studio hours:
Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9am-2pm-ish
or by appointment
Artwood Interview
Erica Hume, manager, “The Glue”,
Artwood is a cooperative gallery located in the heart of Bellingham's historic Fairhaven district.
“Each piece in this inviting woodworking gallery is designed and made by an individual artist. Your senses will be delighted in the graceful lines of a rocking chair, the smoothness of a chair arm, the tones of a wooden ukulele, or the scent of an aromatic cedar box.
The work of Artwood's 8 active woodworking members (http://artwoodgallery.com/artists) and about 90 other artists and crafts people are represented here, fine woodworking complemented by items in a variety of other media.”
Website: Www.artwoodgallery.com (http://www.artwoodgallery.com/)
Email: artwood@qwestoffice.net
IG: https://www.instagram.com/artwood.gallery/
Hours
Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
Location
1000 Harris Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-1628
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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A week away from the show out of observance of Memorial Day (in the United States)
Chris episode recap: tune into Ep. 75 "MNMLSM"
AJ episode recap: tune into Ep. 76 "A PNW State of Mind" (with special intro by #watchfam @danc21cy)
From the both of us on the Bellingham Podcast, thank you to all our active and retired service men and women, and especially who have given their life in the service of our country.
Episode 81 - Week of May 20 2018
On this episode: The roads less traveled
Get your motor running, whether it's gasoline or electric, and head out on the highway, or in my case State Route 542. AJ and I share some worthwhile jaunts to take when ya just wanna get outta town for a spell or just take a weekend cruise. PLUS... an award-winning photographer strikes again, Stay tuned, y'all. This is the Bellingham Podcast
Favorite Summer Time drink...that isn't Coffee
- Chris; a Thai Basil (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012605-thai-basil-bliss) cocktail... When you want a refreshing drink-drink
- Crush basil leaves and pineapple chunks. Add this to a shaker with some ice. Drizzle some simple syrup, a couple shots of tequila (depending on how bad your day was), and add a squirt of lime juice. Shake it, don't break it, and strain it into your glass. #Consume
- AJ; San Pellegrino (http://www.sanpellegrino.com/us/en)+ Pok Pok Som (https://pokpoksom.com/)
- “Pok Pok Som drinking vinegar is a refreshingly sweet and tart, fruit and vinegar-based beverage handcrafted in Portland, Oregon using quality US-made organic cane vinegar and fresh whole fruits, herbs and spices – no artificial flavoring.”
Head East... And North
Chris - Everson-Goshen Road, Head east on SR542 on the Mt. Baker highway
New Grounds Espresso (https://www.facebook.com/NewGroundsEspresso/) - at the Smith Road roundabout
Enjoy the farmland and Wide Open Spaces. Also enjoy the lack of stoplights and traffic.
Turn left on Van Dyk road, enjoy Samson Estates Winery (http://www.samsonestates.com/home) - Ever had a Chocolate WIne Truffle (http://www.samsonestates.com/chocolate-wine-truffles/)?
Take Hannegan back to Bellingham, because Meridian is nuts.
AJ - Road Trip North Bound!!
Fort Langley, BC
“It has a population of 3,400. It is the home of Fort Langley National Historic Site (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Langley_National_Historic_Site), a former fur trade (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_trade) post of the Hudson's Bay Company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson%27s_Bay_Company). Lying on the Fraser River (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_River), Fort Langley is at the northern edge of the Township of Langley.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Langley
Tourism to the park: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/langley
- Fort Langley Wine Co http://www.thefortwineco.com/visitwinery.html
- Ghost of the Bogs (White Cran Wine)
- “ Our wines are 100% grape free and are made from local British Columbia fruit.”
More Accolades for AJ
2018 Essence of Bellingham (https://www.cob.org/news/Pages/features/City-announces-2018-Essence-of-Bellingham-winners.aspx) Photography awards
Best of Subject: Things/Nature, People/Playing, and People/Working
AJ's blog : https://www.ajbarse.com/photography/essence-of-bellingham-2018/
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
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Chris and AJ just take an episode to talk about their moms. Chris talks about how his mom set him on the career path that he has today. AJ talk about how his 'hip' mom introduced him to the Internets. And both of them talk about how technology can help make more family time. Wherever you are in the world, this episode is dedicated to all the moms out there and thank-you for all that you do for your kids and family.
That kind of computer Chris talks about:
The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6VjsVwRXYk
That kind of word processor AJ talks about:
The Brother Word processor
https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/2hea8k/my_brother_wp3410_word_processor/
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
Listen
If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk
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Meet the Mod Squad!! AJ & Chris have anther #watchfam episode, diving into the subculture of watch collecting known as modding the Seiko SKX007. AJ talks about the ins-and-outs of watch modding and making. And Chris has a quick tech tip for those “We've been hacked - Change your passwords now” alerts. If you get into this episode, read AJ's humble horological full write-up on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad !
Housekeeping:
New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.
Resources on the SKX and DIY modding:
Nicholas Hacko-http://www.clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/chapter7.html
Nick of Orion Watches- https://orionwatch.com/how-to-mod-your-seiko/
Li Wang (http://wornandwound.com/author/li/)- Worn and Wound - http://wornandwound.com/watch-modding-101/
Jack Forster (https://www.hodinkee.com/members/JackForster)- Hodinkee - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watch
Anatomy of a watch (and easy-o-metter level to mod):
Read about AJ's take on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad
---Entry Level Zone----
case back
bezel
* bezel insert
-----More Advanced Zone----
dial
crystal/chapter ring
* day/date wheels
Info on the Seiko 7s26
https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7S26
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“The 7S26 family was introduced in 1996 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=1996) as a mainstream automatic watch movement, replacing the Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) in many cases.”
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“It is almost totally different from earlier Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) series calibres, though it does continue the "Magic lever (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Magic_lever&action=edit&redlink=1)" bi-directional winding design. Rather than using a dedicated winding bridge to locate the lever, the 7s26 family locates it with a brass bushing on one side and the rachet wheel on the other. The keyless works (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Keyless_works&action=edit&redlink=1) have been relocated from the top plate to the bottom plate, making it easier to service these components from the back plate rather than removing the entire works.”
Chris Mods
Who to check out
DLW https://www.dlwwatches.com/
Ebay seller - watchtimeco http://stores.ebay.com/watchtimeco
Bay Engraving (Bellingham) http://www.bayengraving.com/
Toxic Natos! https://www.toxicnatos.com/
AJ Mods
Who to check out
Crystaltimes Horology https://crystaltimes.net/
One Second Closer https://one-second-closer.com/ (ebay- http://stores.ebay.com/One-Second-Closer)
Interested in mods- see AJ's full write up!
http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad
Carson Loup: practical loop to help see what you are modding 4.5x is a good starter : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012H11CQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Connect
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Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
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If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
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For the last couple episodes we've been talking about spring cleaning and minimalism. Now, AJ & Chris talk about what gear they are eyeing, or have been using lately, to fill a little bit of the newly freed up space. It is the annual spring-cleaning gear episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
Podcast Logistical Housekeeping:
New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.
Voicemail by Rising Sun Sailor: Dan https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/
Bose+Hush https://hush.technology/
Chris; TrafficCam
https://traffickcam.com/about
What Chris is eye'n: The Life of One
One phone (iPhone 6s+), one computer (iPad Pro 12.9), one notebook, one pen, one LED light, one multitool, one pocket knife, etc.
AJ Gear
- Peak Design field pouch https://www.peakdesign.com/product/bags/field-pouch/
- Uniden iWitness (accident cam) https://www.uniden.com/shop/automotive/1080p-25fps-dash-camera-with-g-sensor-viewing/
- Get organized! Epson LW-300 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M88B3AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Save coin on tape with Label Queen https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PCZJ16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Carson optics- LumiLoupe Plus 11.5x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PDPFZT8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Carson LumiLoupe Plus specs https://carson.com/products/lumiloupe-plus-lo-10/
Light Table- A4 Ultra-thin Portable LED Light Box Tracer USB Power Cable Dimmable Brightness LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad for Artists Drawing Sketching Animation Stencilling X-rayViewing : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26S3VY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What AJ is eye'n
- The James Brand: Elko or Country: https://thejamesbrand.com/products
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
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If a Facebook post is made, and no one reads it, is it likable? Feel sold down the timeline river with advertisers? Yeah, we're gonna talk about the Cambridge Analytica thing. But hang on now, it's AJ and Chris' take on the issue- we're not your typical tech pundits. Plus, a shout out to a local favorite Fairhaven business- because nothing beats the smell of fresh crafted leather. All this on the 77th edition of the Bellingham Podcast.
Local shout out:
Found Leather Goods: https://foundleathergoods.com/
So, what about that whole privacy on Facebook thing....
“Late on Tuesday, Facebook announced (https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/04/new-privacy-protections/) the first steps it is taking to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR (https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/4/5/17199754/facebook-europe-gdpr-mark-zuckerberg-data-privacy), a new privacy law out of Europe designed to make sure users know and understand the data companies collect about them and consent to sharing it. Set to be enacted on May 25 (https://www.vox.com/technology/2018/4/18/17251480/facebook-privacy-scandal-changes-europe-gdpr)”
How Facebook explains how their ads work- regardless of GDPR you can restrict what advertisers get advertised to you..sort of:
https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
Explainer
https://www.facebook.com/ads/about/?entry_product=ad_preferences
Quickly you can see if FB knows if you are an Apple user or not, a parent or not, a conservative or not, etc.
Chris' Micro Blog
Mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) - Free/paid service. Very similar to Twitter with timelines, @ posts, and following people.
The mnmltek microcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-powell/id1372855072?mt=2) - on iTunes or your podcast app of choice. Just search for “Chris Powell”
Wordpress
AJ's Wordpress ; www.ajbarse.com
Want a Twitter like Wordpress; p2 has you: https://p2theme.com/
Want a Facebook that isn't: check out this article that has 15 themes that give you a central timeline all to yourself https://www.sourcewp.com/facebook-timeline-style-wordpress-themes/
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
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The Bellingham Podcast has a special intro from Dan all the way from the island of Cyprus! Chris geeks out for a second episode on the topic of Minimalism. And AJ brings more math to the minimalists mentality physics; what has more value, the object or the memory it brings?
Dan, Imagery Intelligence Analyst for the British Military is a listener station in Cyprus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus) , part of the #watchfam and avid adventurer (including climbing things) . Instagram: @Danc21cy https://www.instagram.com/danc21cy/
Check out his interview with Two Broke Watch Snobs (TBWS) “*Ep. #75 - Talking Vintage Military Watches With @danc21cy” http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/ep-75-talking-vintage-military-watches-with-danc21cy/ *
Military Watches and Special Projects
https://www.bremont.com/military-watches “Working in line with Bremont’s core principles, the Bremont Military and Special Projects Division create exclusive bespoke watches for military personnel and also specialized communities and private organizations and corporations.”
Bremont Solo : solo project is for all qualified Imagery Intelligence analysts who work in the British military across all services British army Royal Air Force and Royal Navy including our reservists.
IKEA square metre challenge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MkdZZSr_iY&index=4&list=PLHun-iScV4C8nhxsqwn0A1NkXljC8Hrob)
Chris' bedroom office renovation
Project 333
https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/
Uniform-a-fy your business attire
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a10441/why-i-wear-the-same-thing-to-work-everday/
Buy the best- cry once mentality
https://lifehacker.com/when-it-makes-sense-to-buy-quality-instead-of-saving-mo-1689373996
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
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This episode is probably one of Chris' favorite topics: Minimalism! AJ talks about how his recent tech purge has made him appreciate "space" and how "stuff's" value isn't as great as the value of having "space." Listen to this a more practical side to minimalism, on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
How to help the mental hump of getting rid of stuff:
The Minimalists Game (https://www.theminimalists.com/game/)
Star Trek TNG - Minimalist quarters (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHgGYW7-Oto)
Money makers?
- Amazon Trade-In: Get Paid for Your Used Items (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiUwITAn6vaAhUCWqwKHdnDDrEQFggpMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAmazon-Trade-In%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D9187220011&usg=AOvVaw2rTOwsv5xxyPHYUPAyyav6)
- Ebay https://www.ebay.com/
- Apple
- iPhone Trade-up - Apple (https://www.apple.com/iphone/trade-up/)
- Mac Trade-up - Apple (https://www.apple.com/mac/trade-up/)
- iPad Trade-up - Apple (https://www.apple.com/ipad/trade-up/)
Recycle
- Washington State Department of Ecology- Recycling the bigger things in life
- https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Electronics
- CTA
- https://www.cta.tech/Consumer-Resources/Greener-Gadgets/Recycle-Electronics.aspx?zip=98226
Donation opportunities - Worthy sources right here in bellingham/Whatcom County
Lighthouse Mission Ministries (https://www.thelighthousemission.org/)
Bellingham Public LIbrary (https://www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org/)
Bellingham Food Bank (https://www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/)
Foothills Food Bank (http://www.foothillsfoodbank.org/) - Food Desert (http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article58519543.html)
Lydia Place - Wise Buys (https://wisebuys.org/) Thrift Store
Engedi Refuge Ministries (http://www.engedirefuge.com/)
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
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Happy Basel Fools Day watchfam! On this episode AJ & Chris give their PNW view on the Basel World watch show. If you are into horology or watches, you'll want to check out this episode as it is dedicated to the PNW watchfam.
Note: at time of recording for our national and international listeners
1 CHF (Swiss Franc) is equal to 1.06 USD
1 Euro equals 1.24 USD
Observations:
Finally! Watches are going back to mortal sizes, 36mm, 39mm, 41mm
- https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/longines-legend-diver-36mm-hands-on
- http://wornandwound.com/baselworld-2018-introducing-the-oris-divers-sixty-five-bronze-bezel-in-36-and-40mm/
Day one and the two GMT's the broke the watchfam internet:
- Worn and WOund Podcast from Baselworld http://wornandwound.com/the-worn-wound-podcast-baselworld-2018-day-one-does-not-dissapoint/
Adventure Time on your Wrist
- Rolex
- GMT Master II Stainless (Pepsi) https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-gmt-master-ii-steel-new-video
- priced (https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-gmt-master-ii-pepsi-126710-blro-steel-jubilee-bracelet-calibre-3285-baselworld-2018-price/) at *CHF 8,800 *
- Tudor
- Black Bay GMT Stainless (Pepsi) https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor-black-bay-gmt-new-video
- Price (https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-black-bay-gmt-pepsi-bezel-79830rb-baselworld-2018-price/) is set at CHF 3.700 on the bracelet and CHF 3.400 on the strap
- Black Bay Fifty-Eight
- A classically-sized 39mm with new version of Tudor's manufacture movement https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-introducing
- Price: $3,250 (leather or fabric) $3,575 (steel)
- Breitling
- Navitimer is redefined and in the vein of the brands new branding
- The Breitling Navitimer 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/breitling-navitimer-8-unitime-43-hands-on
- $8,140 on the leather strap and $8,520 on the steel bracelet
- Blancpain
- *Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel (https://www.deployant.com/new-release-blancpain-baselworld-2018/) *
- “This annual calendar fully accounts for all the irregularities in the length of months except for February, thus requiring adjustment only once per year at the end of that month.”
- new caliber, the 6054.P, based upon Blancpain’s in-house twin-barrel 1150 movement
Smart and Hybrid
Jean-Claude Biver On The Future Of The Connected Watch (VIDEO (https://www.hodinkee.com/videos/jean-claude-biver-on-the-future-of-the-connected-watch))
- Frederique Constant
- pre-Basel announced (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/frederique-constant-hybrid-manufacture-smartwatch-introducing) a hybrid smartwatch (Price: $3,495- $3,795)
- Alpina (link (https://www.fratellowatches.com/alpinerx-outdoors-watch-by-alpine/))
- goes crowd source on Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/536565656/alpinerx-the-most-beautiful-outdoors-smartwatch) - AlpinerX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3m2i61ZBUg
- Early Bird Pricing: 530 CHF
- At time (https://monochrome-watches.com/alpina-alpinerx-launches-on-kickstarter-and-its-selling-like-hotcakes/)of recording $635,586 pledged of $52,325 goal
- Sequent (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma/posts/2144318): remember they are supposed to be shipping April 2018
- “Speaking about production, we would like to inform you that we are getting ready for assembly. Firstly around 100 pieces should be assembled to see if everything is ok and right after that it will go by hundreds.”
Neo Classics
- Tissot
- Antimagnetique Heritage 2018 Handwound (link (https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-new-handwound-tissot-antimagnetique-heritage-2018/))
- Slim, classic, reasonably priced, 50m water resist, 43mm case,
- Price 1000 Euro
- Oris
- Pointer Date Heritage https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/oris-pointer-date-heritage-introducing
- now available in either 36mm or 40mm case size
- Price: CHF 1,550 (strap), CHF 1,750 (bracelet)
- NOMOS Glashütte
- Tangente Neomatik 41 https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/nomos-glashutte-tangente-neomatik-41-update-introducing
- 40.5MM
- Price: $4,100
- 41 mm, height 10.5 mm https://www.deployant.com/new-release-nomos-autobahn-for-baselworld-2018/
Seiko
- Seiko
- Tide and Time video “8 of the best eiko watches from Basel 2018” (4 minutes)
- https://timeandtidewatches.com/video-8-best-seikos-basel-2018/
- Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Re-creation SLA025 Limited Edition (LINK) (https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-year-of-the-diver-seiko-prospex-at-baselworld-2018/)
- Hi-Beat 6159 diver 36,000 bph automatic movement.
- Monocock case (everything loads through the crystal)
- Limted to 1500 pieces approximately *$5,400 *
- Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation (6R15)
- http://wornandwound.com/baselworld-2018-introducing-seikos-newest-group-of-prospex-divers-refs-spb077-and-spb079/
- black-bezeled SPB077 comes on a stainless steel bracelet with a diver’s extension
- $1,050
- blue-bezeled SPB079 on silicone dive strap
- $850
- Other Seiko mentions
- Seiko Turtle “Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean” a partnership with Fabien Cousteau (https://www.fabiencousteauolc.org/) and three new pieces to support his Ocean Learning Center 450 Euros.
- Grandseiko 20th anniversary of the 9S https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/grand-seiko-sbgh267-anniversary-introducing $6,300 (limited to 1500 pieces) 39.5mm
- “Green Marine” update http://wornandwound.com/baselworld-2018-seiko-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-the-ref-6159-7001-with-two-hi-beat-divers-ref-sla025-and-sla019/
Just cool
$118k The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic (VIDEO) breaks all record- including that SIHH Piaget concept watch we metioned https://www.hodinkee.com/videos/bulgari-octo-finissimo-tourbillon-automatic-new-video
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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Hey watchfam! We have a horological Nor'Wester coming Seaforth from Vancouver in the form of a collaboration between Roldorf and Halios. Top of the morn'n to ya. Chris and AJ talk about how they tackle the morning. Facebook fatigue, we have three helpful hacks to help disconnect your 'analytica'. And the little social network that could, Vero, wraps up our tech addiction recap. All that and more on this 73rd edition of the #bhampodcast.
Quick correction on Episode 72
AJ's reminiscing on pinball: The Racket- not the Ruckus Room regarding Pinball tournament
Ruckus Room (https://www.ruckusbham.com/) - 1423 Railroad Avenue
The Racket (https://www.shakedownbellingham.com/blog/) - 1220 N State Street
Local horological news #WatchFam
Yes, Baselworld (http://watchville.com/) is going on as we speak- AJ will have thoughts next week when the tradeshow is over. But locally, Roldorf + Halios join forces for a collaboration watch https://instagram.com/p/BgqS7XblsZj/
- Fixed bezel only,
- available in either DLC or SS case,
- ETA 2892-A2 movement
- This is one of two dial options (the other will feature a creme centre)
HALIOS https://halioswatches.com/
Jason Lim
Roldorf & Co. http://roldorf.co/
Jason Gallop
“Time In the North” blog article with pics https://www.ajbarse.com/travel/time-in-the-north/
AJ; parts in route for additional modding to the SKX (more on that later)
Morning Breakfast Experiment
Chris' Acai Bowl at Robeks http://www.robeks.com/
Morning walks with the dog
AJ - Avocado toast (long before it was a hipster thing)
Kamira or Bialetti Coffee to go
Helpful Hacks
*Facebook fatigue? *
- How to download your facebook (https://www.facebook.com/help/302796099745838)
- For the record, my backup was just under 500mb
- Vero (https://www.vero.co/) weighs in on digital addiction...sort of https://www.vero.co/usageinfo
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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Chris and AJ take flight from their remodeled website nests, and using opposite platforms. AJ Ducks Down North from Bham to Westham as Chris goes soars South for a daddy-daughter gameapalooza. Chris also has a helpful hack to make those pesky Windows windows obey you in a snap. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
Wonderful Web Remodels (SquareSpace and Wordpress)
Ajbarse.com (http://ajbarse.com/)
A special thanks to all the Patreon patrons who have helped support Every Moment Has A Story and my photography.
chrispowell.co (https://chrispowell.co/)
Local Travel
Westham Island (Delta BC) and Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary https://www.ajbarse.com/travel/bham-to-westham/
Helpful Hacks
iOS users. Settings>Control Center>Customize Controls>
- Add functionality like video record anything on your device with “Screen Recording” and “Do Not Disturb While Driving” and Apple TV Remote
The life-changing magic of WindowsKey + Left arrow, WindowsKey + Right arrow.
Hidden Mac OS version of the above windows trick "macOS Sierra: Focus on apps in full screen or Split View" https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25072?locale=en_US
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)
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AJ and Chris ask a rhetorical, yet impact question: Why is this still a thing? Plus, now that the cold weather and flu season is subsiding, where does one go to rejuvenate? We're talkin' self-care options around Whatcom County. And we'll throw in a couple hacks to brighten your weekend... All that and more....
Sorry for the late posting of this episode!
Topic - Why is this still a thing?
Chris:
- The Bachelor
- A $1,000 phone...with a notch...that comes with only 5GB of cloud storage data
- Loud music in public meeting places
AJ:
- Vehicles as they are now. Super high tech, nobody seems to understand how they work anymore, and we want autonomous driving yet we are afraid of autonomous driving. Oh yea, and they still run on gas- where is my hyperdrive car? Mr.Fusion Car?
- Electronic/Appliance/Automotive repair costs and/or the inability to have things serviced!
- Twitter (or Social Media as we know it in general)
- How to delete your Tweets? https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/8/16991396/how-to-delete-twitter-history-tweetdelete
Why isn't this MORE a thing?
AJ
- E-ink display technology
- The mentality of owning something for LONGER than 4 years.
- Documentary recommendation: Consumed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N48vzMnuo9I&feature=youtu.be)a look at anthropological/evolutional psychology
Chris;
- Genuineness and transparency among your “friends”
- Signing bonuses and multi-million dollar contracts for teachers
Local
Where do you go for self-care?
Chris:
- Chappaz Massage (https://www.chappazmassage.com/) - Sycamore Square in Fairhaven
- Hana Teriyaki
- Northridge Trails
AJ:
- Mount Baker Wilderness (The Mountain Doesn't Care)
- Magdanlena's Creapery http://www.magdalenascreperie.com/
- Motorcycle= GO
- Chuckanut
- Sea to Sky Highway
- Anywhere with water
Helpful Hacks
iOS users. Settings>Control Center>Customize Controls>
- Add functionality like video record anything on your device with “Screen Recording” and “Do Not Disturb While Driving” and Apple TV Remote
The life-changing magic of WindowsKey + Left arrow, WindowsKey + Right arrow.
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)!
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Listen
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AJ and Chris go on a $24 adventure, it's a rail trip! As they head from BLI to YVR by way of American train; find out on this episode how Chris finds an analog heaven full of paper. AJ meets a master timelord. And they both talk about "the wall of tea," all that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
- What can $24 round trip get you...how about an over 2hr delay.
- Cold and wet Vancouver
- Taxi it if you are trying to get from downtown to Grandville Island
- Because remember- when NOT in the USA and you DON'T pay for international data- one can't simply just Uber.
- Gradnville Island
- Paper Ya! http://paper-ya.com/
- Grandville Island Tea Company https://granvilletea.com/
- Over all good eats
- Art district vibe- lots to do
- Water Taxi/Bus for tourists.
- Roldorf and Co http://www.roldorf.co/
- Travel App Advise
- Maps.Me https://maps.me/
- Amtrak App
- Kayak (for itinerary online) https://www.kayak.com/
- Blenz Coffee
Tech that caught our eye;
Light Phone 2 https://www.thelightphone.com/
Local
Fairhaven Food Fest https://www.fairhaven.com/events/
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)!
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Talk
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AJ and Chris return to the unofficial "Bellingham Podcast Test Kitchen" to revisit making a good cup of espresso cappuccino coffee at home. This episode is about Analog Coffee 2.0 : Could you craft an cappuccino at home and without a lot of fancy and expensive equipment? Here is a breakdown of what AJ uses every [work] day for his morning fix, saving cashola in the process.
- *Diguo Premium Manual Coffee Milk Frother Foam Maker Stainless Steel Foamer, 400ml (Black) (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Z1EBRM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) *
- Copper Plated Coffee Grinder by Clever Chef (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VKUQQQ6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- KAMIRA Moka Express 1/2 Cups Stovetop Espresso Maker, (https://www.amazon.com/KAMIRA-Express-Stovetop-Espresso-VALENTINES/dp/B01EI9AJDQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518809330&sr=1-1&keywords=kamira)
Awesome Mug: Sea206 https://sea206.com (https://sea206.com/)
Tony Coffee https://www.tonyscoffee.com/
Cafe Venezia https://www.cafevenezia.it/
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek. OR on Apple News (https://apple.news/TWOw28h-fRa229KO3HghIfg)!
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A while ago, AJ and Chris arrived at the intersection of digital and analog and this episode talks about the endeavors they are starting as look back at the basics. Chris with capturing moments scratching pen to paper to archive and sort his day. AJ perusing his alchemy of time and light with analog photograpy and capturing his son growing up. All this and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.
Chris
Bag. Paper. Pen. The dedicated workweek
- The Bag - Everki Venue XL (https://www.everki.com/products1/messenger-bags/venuexl-premium-rfid-mini-messenger-fits-ipad-pro-12-inch-surface-pro-macbook-12-inch-detail) - Only the essentials
- The Paper - Pitch Black note book (https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/pitch-black-note).
- The Pen - Staedtler pigment liner 308 (https://www.staedtler.us/en/products/ink-writing-instruments/fineliners/pigment-liner-308-fineliner/)
AJ
The last two episodes for AJ have widened his technological swath looking at 'technological dependency.'
Coffee (next episode). Camera (this episode). Watch (a lot of episodes). The good and simple life
Film isn't dead after-all? A vintage Olympus 1972 OM-1 in hand, he is shooting film?
- OM-1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympus_OM-1)
- Quicksilver Bellingham (http://quicksilverphotolab.com/)
- Shout out to The Adapted Eye for the OM-1 https://www.flickr.com/photos/dixeyk/
Connect
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation
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Talk
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On this episode Chris and AJ have an open, and live, discussion for anyone who just feels like they need to get off the social media grid. In a world where everything is so interconnected, and everyone YELLING opinions, on this episode your two hosts give some subdued approaches to getting your digital self prepped and off the grid.
Website builders
SquareSpace
Wix
Weebly
Zoho
Wordpress
Newletters
Tiny Letter
Mailchimp
Messaging
Signal
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Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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On AJ's most subdued episode ever, he rejoins Chris after getting over a highly contagious virus that kept him away from the podcast last week. Chris is at the helm of this episode, as they hit on the iPhone X being X'd out? Local eats and drinks in Bellingham to help getover the last hump of winter, and bringing back Unscripted Insights to get to know a little more about Chris and AJ.
Topic
Commentary - short-lived New Shiny?
Apple reportedly plans to discontinue the first-gen iPhone X later this year (http://bgr.com/2018/01/22/iphone-x-apple-discontinued-2018-iphone-lineup/)
Bellingham - Three New-Ish NEighbors
Bellingham Cider Company (https://www.bellinghamcider.com/). Ten different ciders + Ten beers. 205 Prospect Street by the Whatcom Museum. New for the waterfront district.
The Rickshaw (https://www.facebook.com/rickshawbellingham/) - Healthy Thai/Asian/Fusion restaurant. 131 State Street. Biggest bowl of Pad Thai in Bellingham.
Blue Abode Bar (https://www.theblueabodebar.com/). “unique liquor, cocktails that feature local and international distilleries and house-made ingredients, mocktails, local beer, cider, wine, coffee, tea, light food menu, desserts, TVs, local artwork, games, group runs, and more” in Barkley Village next to Mod Pizza.
Tech that caught our eye
Chris Powell - MoviePass (https://www.moviepass.com/) - $10/month subscription. One ticket to see a movie at the Barkley Monstrosity, Pickford Cinema, and/or Pickford Limelight. “With MoviePass there are no blackout dates. See a new 2D movie every day, even on opening night” iOS/Android app, and credit card comes with account.
Chris Powell - DuckDuckGo privacy browser app for iOS and Android (https://duckduckgo.com/app) - one button clear-your-history goodness. Plus, it's free!
AJ-
New YouTube channel I'm watching “Analog Insights” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsIPHfiX6UpomrXTrdq67Q
Maximilian Heinrich: http://www.maxplusone.net/
Connect with us
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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This episode is dedicated to the #watchfam, as AJ and Chris go from technologists to analog explorers.
SIHH in Switzerland : Bonkers watches
The A.Langr & Sohne “Triple Split” first ever and only watch to do so. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/first-take-sihh-2018-a-lange-sohne-triple-split
Piaget (Concept) redefines “thin” and Apple got nothing on this 2mm movement. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/piaget-altiplano-ultimate-concept-watch-hands-on
HYT H20 Fluid thinking of time https://www.deployant.com/sihh-hyt-h2o/
Ressence (Concept)Type 2 Self Setting mechanical watch ECrown. https://ressencewatches.com/watches/type-2
Topic
- Chris - FitBit Force 2 + SKX combo?
-
This intersection of analog and digital has been cancelled due to fundamental showstoppers. Minimalism prevails.
-
AJ - “Bellingham Bay”+ “Kraken” project = The reference PNW001
-
16 months later- THE watch that AJ's been horologically toiling over. Three prototypes later; is this the machine that will keep time on all those moment and stories he chases? http://www.ajbarse.com/blogs/category/Watchmaker/
- S/o to @ea8 (https://www.instagram.com/ea8/) @buyingontime (https://www.instagram.com/buyingontime/) on instagram
- The goal was to make a swiss powered watch made here in the PNW Bellingham Wa as a gift for my new born son.
- First proto was on wrist- but had an untimely (pun intended) demise due to a broken bit. And too Tudor homagey
- Second proto used a 3d printed movement ring. Smaller NOS skindiver case- but just didn't have the appeal I was looking for. No screwdown crown, acrylic crystal, by directional bezel.
- Third time is the charm. Taking all that I learned from the first two attempt and taking the best of them.
- Swiss movement SW200-1
- 5atm test case (but give me a closer dial and lighter case)
- Screw-down crown
- Dome crystal
- Tudor “Snowflake” hands
- German printed dial with full graduated seconds and half seconds and dual texture dial face.
- USA based leather Jeffersonville, Indiana
- Screw in Panerai style buckle
- Seiko diver spring bars
- Toolwatch app- https://toolwatch.io/ handy for checking your watch's accuracy
- 8Past10; a micro social network for watch enthusiasts https://www.8past10.com/profile/5864175634b3061858e698be
Erika's Originals MN strap
- “Mirage” Lume Centerline
- New MN straps is engineered especially for Erika's MN
- “The material is produced by a large petrochemical company in Germany. After showing the prototypes at Wind-Up watch fair last October in NYC I decided I should really produce them. The material is not a dye but the lume is part of the core material that is used for the twine. This is why you can wear and use your lumed MN Strap just like any other MN Strap and dive, swim, shower with it without it loosing its luminosity. It has an expected lume life of around 4 years when exposed to daylight on a daily basis.”
- “My Mirage MN™Straps are made from grey elastic parachute webbing and tribute the pilots of the Mirage delta wing jet fighter past and present. They are available for 20, 22 and 24mm lug width watches (24mm available in January). The MN™Strap is made from nylon wound and woven natural rubber that regulates moisture, adjusts to your wrist effortlessly and is widely considered the most comfortable all-season watch strap available. All MN™Straps are double saddle stitched by hand with the finest French linen.”
- More colors available in a few weeks (both with different centerline options) in 20, 22 and 24mm- numerous requests from Panerai lovers…)
- very dark navy blue “Trident”
- sand “Sahara", .
- And introducing MN Straps for the Apple watch soon
- “Apple Watch ...will have the same hook and micro adjustment slider as my regular MN Straps. Its will just be a two piece strap because the sensors that are located under the watch. It comes complete with premium Apple watch strap adapters. Strap size is 24mm for the 42mm Apple watch and 22mm for the 38mm (ladies) Apple watch.”
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Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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All the fuss is about the recent buzzwords: Cryptocurrency, Meltdown, Spectre, and the blackout letters C.E & S. Plus, AJ and Chris will unpack what we pack when we take a weekend getaway.
Oh yea...CES is going on
Despite a power outage for two hours (https://www.ktnv.com/news/ces-goes-dark-as-las-vegas-convention-center-loses-power)... Thanks to heavy rainfall. In Las Vegas.
From the news ”Meltdown and Spectre”
Via Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-intel-researcher/how-a-researcher-hacked-his-own-computer-and-found-worst-chip-flaw-idUSKBN1ET1ZR
Via NYT
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/business/computer-flaws.html
And yes, Apple https://www.cultofmac.com/521595/nasty-cpu-flaw-also-present-iphone-ipad/
Topic Interview -
Another look at Crypto...but this time through a 20-something’s eyes. Interview: Nick + Cryptocurrency. What does life around it look like in the real world IRL for someone who stays in the know about all the different coins 24/7.
What do you take with you on a weekend getaway?
Chris Powell takes
- Mobile phone with TouchID disabled, all cloud-based apps deleted.
- Entering the 6-digit PIN code makes me want to access my phone less
- Tablet with pre-downloaded content
- 5-port charger
- A notebook, a pen, and a paperback book
AJ
LESS is More
Timbuk2 Navigator (in Small) for my wife and myself https://www.timbuk2.com/navigator-duffel-bag/592.html
Case Logic Reflection bag + Sony Alpha body + 3lens max= more shooting than hauling gear you DON'T use. https://www.caselogic.com/en-us/us/products/camera/shoulder-bags/reflexion-dslr-ipad-small-cross-body-bag-_-flxm_-_101_-_anthracite
* Wife+Baby+Me= The diaper bag.
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Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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Resolutions! Chris and AJ go for more of the UnResolutions
- 12 physical books to read in 12 months. 12 Linux distros installed on his burner laptop. 12 months of life-logging with a Leuchtterm 1917 Bullet Journal. 12 themed months. January's theme: #Exhale.
AJ - Adding a new flaire to his journal- as he brings a little Philately (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philately) to his journaling from around the world (that word brought to you by Chris Powell's Random-Factoid-House-O-Trivia )
[Renovating your online house]
Chris Updating passwords in the new year? USE THIS TRICK TO SAVE LOADS OF TIME AND ANGST WHEN UPDATING PASSWORDS (http://chrispowell.co/use-this-trick-to-save-loads-of-time-and-angst-when-updating-passwords/)
AJ Holiday season is the PERFECT time to “Unsubscribe” from those pesky emails you forgot you signed up for throughout the year. Then, as Chris mentioned before on the show, roll up the ones that you do want to keep tabs on (the ones with those digial coupons you love to use once in a blue moon) and use Unroll.me...
Special Guest! 13 min interview of Bellingham realtor Katie Thomas of the Muljat Group. (http://www.muljatgroup.com/office/1132/agent/34666)
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Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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We are back from holiday! Happy 2018. On this second part of a two part episode we rejoin our conversation on the recap of 2017 topics as we see how they roll into 2018. Yes, some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the political headlines from the core topics. And what we see for this year.
Lifestyle Brands
- Rise and fall of Blue Apron
- Uber eats, Fredmyer, Amazon Fresh (and their acquisition of whole foods), et al.
- News and Social Media's love triangle with politics, fatigue & frustration
- We chatted quite a few times on the fatique of being Glued to your device- but for 2017 one last tip....how to help get out of the “echo chamber” as we call it- or Bubbles as this TED talk discusses about.
- TEDWomen2017 “Free yourself from your filter bubble (https://www.ted.com/talks/joan_blades_and_john_gable_free_yourself_from_your_filter_bubbles#t-544384)s”
- “Joan Blades and John Gable want you to make friends with people who vote differently than you do. A pair of political opposites, the two longtime pals know the value of engaging in honest conversations with people you don't immediately agree with. Join them as they explain how to bridge the gaps in understanding between people on opposite sides of the political spectrum -- and create opportunities for mutual listening and consideration (and, maybe, lasting friendships).”
- From that John Gable's AllSides engine: https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news
Trends that wrapped up 2017
- Cord cutting to a la carte ...right in time for the net neutrality debate again.
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Unshackle the topics (see 2018)
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Cryptocurrency? What?
- Bitcoin
- Ethereum
- Litecoin
- BlockChain in 2min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r43LhSUUGTQ
- Companies offering ICO (http://fortune.com/2017/12/13/indiegogo-initial-coin-offerings-ico-cryptocurrency/) : “Initial Coin Offering”
*Blockchain implications: TED talk "How the blockchain will radically transform the economy | Bettina Warburg" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RplnSVTzvnU
Trends we see into 2018
- Net neutrality debate to continue
- Pay for the content you want
- Depending on how things pan out- up tick in illegal acquisition
- Streaming services making content
- Unshakle the topics of Net Nutrality (by way of the communicaiton of bits and 1, 0s) being treated fairly and equally. And the topic of more accessibility in rural America.
- “The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations” .https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview (https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview)
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The issue that has everyone on the web talking https://www.fcc.gov/restoring-internet-freedom
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Cryptocurrency
- ICO or “Tokenization” https://go.indiegogo.com/blog/2017/12/indiegogo-ico-cryptocurrency.html?referral_code=igghome
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/outofasia/2017/11/27/three-reasons-why-the-ico-market-is-cooling-down-but-crypto-and-blockchain-are-here-to-stay/#50450c2a33f4
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Female Empowered Travel
- Conde Nast Traveler :Women who Travel: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/women-who-travel-a-podcast-by-women-for-everyone
- From a closed FB group of 30,000+ https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhotraveltheworld
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- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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We will be on holiday until 2018. On this first part of a two part episode we recap of 2017 topics. Yes some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the politics headlines from the core topics. And what we see for next year?
Top of the show: A big shout out all of our listeners in helping grow out this show.
Part 1 Topics:
Podcast hightlight bits?
AJ- MN history (https://youtu.be/iN29nu9kI5g?t=17m46s) and Eddie Bauer History (https://youtu.be/t7_058R7I1E?t=11m30s) clips
Chris- Five Rules for Computer Techs (https://youtu.be/cmJo9hJ8upY?t=1m55s) and PNW Sandlot (https://youtu.be/hdWNEZvVqVs?t=15m21s) clips
TrunkTech
Prestone Windshield De-Icer (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/prestone-4666/chemicals---fluids-16461/de-icers-17307/windshield-deicer/as247/4666559) - Yellow Spray Bottle - about $5
Magnetic Windshield cover (https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Edges-Windshield-Snow-Cover/dp/B075QGJSPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513102786&sr=8-1&keywords=windshield+cover) - Save minutes of scraping in the morning - $23
The main topic
Trends from 2017
- Crowd sourcing on a high
- Kickstarter/IndiGoGo a palooza
- Patreon finds its stride
- Athletes getting hit hard.
- What is the state of the entertainment value of things like the NFL
- Fast food vs Eat at home
- BlueApron Online
- Fred Meyer Clickist
- Uber Eats Delivery
- Parity with Organic vs non-organic
- Lifestyle Brands TO BE CONTINUED
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Have yourself a maker & giver Christmas. We'll share some ways to joyfully give back to some little Bellingham kiddos worthy of your generosity. AJ talks about #watchfast, his endeavor in leather making, and Seiko's end of year announcements. And "you're kill'n me Smalls!" AJ & Chris chat on the merits of Facebook for businesses ...and now messenger for kids? Stay healthy this holiday season!
Wrist Check
Remember that SNK807 AJ is #watchfasting witha leather strap- did he forget to mention that is a strap he made by hand.
- 2017 was a “makers” Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
A 2018 Powell Pivot?
Chris Powell Associates has been active for 6 years. Time for a change to better reflect my services?
Facebook Business page?- say what, yes Chris just say that.
Speaking of Facebook - Where is future going with social...
- Facebook announces a way for under 13 years olds to use Messenger (under supervision of mom/dad) https://messengerkids.com/
- COPA (because AJ forgot)
- “Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was a law in the United States of America, passed in 1998 with the declared purpose of restricting access by minors to any material defined as harmful to such minors on the Internet.”
Small Fries
Play Santa this season and give generously to some worthy non-profits in Bellingham that help out the little kids.
Lydia Place (https://lydiaplace.org/) - “Every family deserves a home”
Bellingham-based non-profit serving families since 1989. Housing case management, parenting support, behavioral health counseling. Partnering with Bellingham property management and housing authorities in ending homelessness one family at a time.
Blue Skies for Children (http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/) - “Raising hope and self-esteem in young hearts and minds”
Sponsors children in programs to enrich their lives; sports, dance, swimming, martial arts, music, art lessons. Support for school trips. Back-to-school backpack program.
Skookum Kids (http://www.skookumkids.org/) - “Caring for foster kids in Whatcom County”
Volunteer-staffed facility to care for children transitioning into foster care. They work with caseworkers to find the right long-term solution for these kids. They work with foster parents and “respite care” providers. This year they bought Perch & Play on State street and use it to host events like Foster Parents night out.
Tech That Caught our eye
- Seiko announces “baby Turtle” (http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/)SRPC35K1, SRPC37K1, SRPC39K1, and SRPC41K1 divers & “Night Divers”
- The 200-meter rated case measures 42.3mm and features a crown at three o’clock,
- Seiko’s 4R35 caliber: hacking, hand-winding, 41 hours of power reserve & beat rate of 21,600
- AJ “Is this the replacement of the 20 year old SKX?
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- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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Technology, watches and EDC gear that's built to last, let's get this party started! This is the Bellingham Podcast! New Watch Alert! AJ with a SNK807...and a hand crafted strap? #WatchFast
Op-Ed
Chris
- **Moving to the rebel alliance that is MVNO - JUST SAY NO TO LEASING
- Rufurbished iPhones (https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/iphone) - Starting at $470
- OnePlus Android Phones (https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-64GB-ROM-A3000-Factory-Unlocked/dp/B01MXR13TZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1512145020&sr=1-2&keywords=oneplus+3t) - Starting at $425
- Google Pixel Android Phones (https://www.amazon.com/Google-Unlocked-Smartphone-Carriers-Wireless/dp/B01M0DMG3W/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1512145110&sr=1-1&keywords=google+pixel+phone) - Starting at $480
- Cricket (https://www.cricketwireless.com/) Wireless. Dollars and sense.
A touch of prepp’n
Gear every PNW person should have during the stormy season. The power can, and usually does, go out around our holiday season. Most of us have backpacking gear waiting in the wings, but for those who are not avid outdoor enthusiasts here is some recommendations under $150
AJ
- Camp Stove (remember do NOT use propane indoors= carbon monoxide).
- UPS (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for that entertainment center/network router- doubles as battery backup for your mobile phone
- Led flashlight
- Eneloop (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ1Q6QY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (rechargable battery setup)
- Know a HAM radio operator in your area?
- REI - dehydrated foods #justAddWater
Chris
- Indoor oil lamp (https://www.amazon.com/Lamplight-110-Chamber-Oil-Lamp/dp/B002YHPVWO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512145586&sr=8-3&keywords=indoor+oil+lamp) - Burns up to 25 hours, $20
- Lamp oil (https://www.amazon.com/Lamplight-Ultra-Pure-Clear-Lamp-Oil/dp/B005CBWIMK/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3CTA1S4Y1TG0TN9091HW) - $14
- LED Headlamp (https://www.amazon.com/GRDE-Zoomable-Headlamp-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00NIOCZIK/ref=pd_sbs_468_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AY48S50DYGP3BPY9P8H4) - $24
Happy Holiday Hibernation -
AJ
WatchFinder & Co (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder). on YouTube “Experts from Every Angle” series; a blend of watch history and review in a brief under 5-10min ep
California Typewriter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l53MPBjCDpY)
Chris
- Watch This - Bombshell - The Hedy Lamarr Story (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6752848/)
- The world's most beautiful woman was also the secret inventor of secure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS communications, but her arresting looks stood in the way of her being given the credit she deserved—until now.
- Watch This - Minimalism Documentary (http://minimalismfilm.com/)
- How to How might your life be better with less?
- Hear This - Gary Hoey - Ho Ho Hoey: Complete Collection (https://www.amazon.com/Ho-Hoey-Complete-Collection/dp/B0000CD5JU/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1512144594&sr=8-1)
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- Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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This week, AJ and Chris have some sources of happy if you are having the holiday blues...or if you are in need of cash-ola for those holiday upgrades.
Sources of Happy Around Town:
Villagebooks.com (http://villagebooks.com/) - Continuous high-quality events
Pickfordcinema.org (http://pickfordcinema.org/) - “More than movies”
Around the Internet:
WhatcomTalk.com (http://whatcomtalk.com/) - Positive stories about people and businesses around Bellingham and Whatcom County
Where do you go to convert old gadgets to new cash-ola
This came from a comment I had said to me “oh yea, I have one of those [and the rummage through a drawer - and takes it out and clearly it is dead and hasn't been used in months]”
Gazelle (https://www.gazelle.com/)
Amazon Seller (https://sellercentral.amazon.com/)
GameStop (https://www.gamestop.com/trade)
ebay (https://www.ebay.com/)
CraigsList (https://bellingham.craigslist.org/)
OfferUp (https://offerup.com/)
Apple Trade Up (iPhone) program (https://www.apple.com/iphone/trade-up/). For Mac products (https://www.apple.com/mac/trade-up/)
Tech That Caught our eye
- Hurry Slowly (http://hurryslowly.co/) - A new podcast about how you can be more productive, creative, and resilient through the simple act of slowing down.
- OnePlus 5T (https://oneplus.net/5t) - a $500 flagship phone, 6-inch screen, virtually no “bloatware” added. If Chris had to purchase an Android phone...
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- AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
- Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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Get your motor running, and head out on the highway! We're talking about technology and whatever comes our way. In this case, as AJ gets back from Kansas a coffee oasis, and tech that caught our eye.
Android auto vs Apple CarPlay
* Android phone hardware make it lag
* Ok Google actually pretty useful
* Maps. Ya know it feels dated to me but has better data and calling out directions.
* Apple where the hell is the app support! -No Google Maps with CarPlay
* Maps rock shows even speed limits
* Better ui idea
Coffee oasis (because there isn’t a coffee house on each corner out here)
* Reverie Coffee roasters. You are the goods. Vibe: think StumpTown kind of
* Il Primo (just rocks literally vintage screams and Linkin Park yo! )- uses the competition’s beans (Spice Merchant) Vibe: think Black Drop.. kind of
Tech That Caught our eye
- Not really tech- but a cool youtube video
- Adam Savage and Vsauce's Michael Stevens Geek Out Over Watches
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=57&v=U5rlLL7cOtw
- Savage buys a modded SKX to look like his planet ocean WHILE Omega had it in the shop.
- ASUS VivoStick (https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VivoStick-TS10-B017D-Intel-Z8350/dp/B01EZGYV9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510342007&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+vivostick) - Worth a look if you're looking to upgrade an old computer on the cheap, or get a simple computer setup for kids and older folks. $120 online.
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- AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
- Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
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Breaking news! We are now available on TuneIN Radio!
AJ and I have some public service announcements for the better of society. Also, AJ discovers a beautiful needle in the watch world haystack...from overseas! And I wax nostalgically about a long-lost customer service technique that simply doesn't exist today.
NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF THE PODCAST FEED/OFF THE AIR UNTIL NOVEMBER 12
TuneIn Link: https://tunein.com/radio/The-Bellingham-Podcast-p1055694/
Op-Ed SoapBox
A PSA to Photographers : Avoid updates to any ANY software while in the middle of production. Even if it LOOKS like it is a harmless patch- just don't update EVER when you have stuff on the line.
- AJ's 1hr long horror story with Adobe support, and what the future of Lightroom means to those who (once) had perpetual license vs mandatory Creative Cloud.
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If I wasn't a tech...this could have ended really poorly.
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What AJ's looking forward to (more on this to come on his Patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse)) ;
- Skylum (Formerly Macphun) Luminar 2018
- https://macphun.com/blog/macphun-is-becoming-skylum
- https://skylum.com/
- Phase One's Capture One Pro
Public Service Announcement to Everyone using their mobile phones in public -
A Primer for Technology Etiquette
If you are at a restaurant or a coffee shop with someone, and simply must have your phone on the table, show the person you’re with that you actually have a slight bit of interest in being with them. Set your phone to vibrate and face down on the table.
If you are talking on your mobile phone while the checkout clerk is ringing up your food items at the grocery store, you are automatically despised by the aforementioned clerk, as well as everyone else in line behind you.
If you choose to take a call in a public place, and slouch down lower in your chair to “have a more private” conversation, your efforts will be futile; we can still hear your conversation, because we’re still two. feet. away. from. you. Get up and move to a place where people can’t hear you.
The longer it takes you to swipe through the thousands of photos on your mobile phone to find the picture you want to show us, the less we are interested in seeing this photo.
* If you decide to take a selfie in public and make a pouty fish-face with your lips, or flip your hair around and strike that pose you’ve seen from those beautiful people you follow on Instagram, you waive your right to not be gawked at or laughed at by everyone around you. Zoolander called, he wants his “ridiculously good looking” photo poses back.
Topics
Chris' - Counting Change
Your total is $12.22. You give the clerk a $20 bill. The clerk looks at the change due on the digital register screen, and says like a parrot, “Seven dollars and 78 cents is your change.”
It USED to be, at least when I was in a job that required me to give change back to customers, that I would count the money back to them. The customer owes $12.22, they give me a $20 bill, and I hand them their change, then dollars, saying, “78 cents makes thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, and Twenty.” sigh
Purpose Built History: MN Strap
Monochrome has an article on the back history: https://monochrome-watches.com/strap-review-cool-marine-nationale-strap-erikasoriginals-perfect-dive-watches/
- “ The relation between French Navy “Marine Nationale” [ and the 'nageur de combat” - special forces?) and Tudor can be traced down to the late 1950s.”
- “...when delivering the French Navy, Tudor was sending only “heads” and not entire watches, so without the strap. Frogmen and members of the Marine Nationale usually found their own way to create straps...”
- “In the 1960's the parachute elastics had a red centerline, in the 1970's they had a yellow centerline”
- “...be aware that the Snowflake hands were a specific request of the French navy, for an improved legibility. Finally came the blue snowflake dial Tudor Marine Nationale, with blue dial and bezel – ref. 9401 and 94010.”
- Tudor's own history page regarding the MN Snowflake https://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/article/tudor-history-submariners-military-watches
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“Marine nationale divers were known to have used parachute belts to make watch straps...The elasticity of this material made the watch comfortable to wear and allowed easy adjustment over a diving suit.”
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ENTER Marine Nationale Strap (Erika's Origional MN™strap)
- Vintage MN™Straps € 60,- (redline)
- (€ 75,- with Black DLC coated hardware • € 85,- with solid Bronze hardware).
- Original MN™Straps € 50,-
- (€ 65,- with Black DLC coated hardware • € 75,- with solid Bronze hardware).
- https://www.erikasoriginals.com/history-of-the-mn-strap.html
- The Marine Nationale
- “The French navy - the Marine Nationale - has been long known for the outstanding watches they issued to their combat- and on board divers. Among these are divers watches from Tudor, Doxa”... etc
- Comfort and fit The MN™strap is made from Latex braided with Nylon. Nylon (designed as artificial silk by DuPont in the 1930's) All MN™straps are 100% hand stitched with French Linen thread.
- The tech angle: “A picture of the Doxa with the prototype of the strap ended up on Instagram and immediately afterwards I received requests from New York, Paris, Stockholm and Singapore.”
- NOS webbing Erika has contacts with the TAP, French Airforce, and gets her hands on rolls of new old stock Marine Nationale parachute braid in 21 and, very rare, 22mm “Never used but stored for over 40 years.”
The Watch that broke the internet...and records
* The Paul Newman : Record $17.8-million (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/paul-newman-worlds-most-expensive-wristwatch)
* Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239, known as the "Paul Newman" owned by legendary actor Paul Newman sold for $15.5-million, plus buyer's premium of 12.5%, for a final price of
* $17,752,500 at a Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo auction
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Take two guys, and throw 'em in 40-some degree weather and rain. What do they wear? And what do they carry their stuff in? Find out the answers, and a whole lot more...NEXT...This is the Bellingham Podcast...
Podcast Updates-
AJ did a few Fall cleaning of the feed, you can now updates to the website and look and feel of the show. You can now find us by searching for “The Bellingham Podcast”, and our show is available as Seasons in iTunes
Topic - Apple Airpods - The Cadillac of headphones?
Pros:
- Great sound quality
- Easy to connect (pair) with my phone, tablet, personal laptop, and work laptop
- Quick-charging
- Fits my ears
Cons:
- Not noise-isolating (I still have to deal with conversations and room chatter)
- The price
- White earrings?
Topic - What are you wearing and carrying this fall?
Chris:
- Carhartt heavyweight hooded jacket
- Levi's Jeans
- Columbia boots
- Mechanix gloves
- Carhartt legacy gear bag, legacy travel kit
- Rugged travel bag and toiletry kit
AJ:
A little PNW trivia:
- Eddie Bauer was a real person (http://www.eddiebauer.com/company-info/company-info-our-founder.jsp).
- Born and raised in the state of Washington, he was a husband, a father, a businessman, an innovator and a true outdoorsman. Eddie Bauer was born on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands in Washington (1899).
- 1920- Brand was founded.
- 1936- He created the "Skyliner," the first quilted goose down jacket in North America, a design he would patent in 1940 thus... kind of sinching the status of the guy who invented the puffy jacket.
- 1942 He began producing garments and sleeping bags in support of the war effort. In the middle of the military garment label sewn into each of these products were the words, "Eddie Bauer Seattle U.S.A." At the end of the war, soldiers from all over the country wrote to him based on that label. "Where can I get more of that down stuff? You saved my life!"
- And in 1945 He published the company's first catalog, "Eddie Bauer Alaska Outfitter," selling garments and sleeping bags insulated with goose down.
- Eddie Bauer died at the age of 86 on April 18 1986
AJ's Picks:
- Eddie Bauer - MEN'S MICROTHERM STORMDOWN VEST “First Accent” http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/mens-microtherm-stormdown-vest/38832205?showProducts=111&sizetype=&size=
- PNW Flannel - usually acquired every few years visiting a Eddie Bauer outlet
- For the rain atop that Eddie Bauer vest: a blue REI Elements (discontinued unfortunately) https://www.rei.com/
- REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.- founded 1938; Lloyd and Mary Anderson founded REI in Seattle, Washington, in 1938. The Andersons imported an Akadem Pickel ice axe from Austria for themselves and decided to set up a co-operative to help outdoor enthusiasts acquire good quality climbing gear at reasonable prices.
Tech That Caught our eye
AJ: AfterShip (https://www.aftership.com/) app : 100 shipments per month :
- Access 428 couriers
Connect with us
- AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
- Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
Listen to us
- If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk to us
- Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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PSAs, not PDAs in Tech -
Five rules for dealing with computer techs (https://medium.com/@mnmltek/five-rules-for-dealing-with-computer-techs-4d8af81a1d78):
- If a computer tech is working on your equipment for free, food and drink is a mandatory payment.
- Just because you see your tech around town doesn’t mean you can automatically ask them a question about your computer problems.
- Don’t expect your old equipment to be able to run the latest and greatest software.
- When a computer tech tells you a potential solution to your computer problem, do not say, “No I don’t think that’s it.”
- Do not antagonize, tease, or talk down to a computer tech.
Shopping - Avoid the late-November rush
Tech Addiction:
It is interesting to see a subset of people, mostly close to tech, gravitating towards the days of the iPhone 1. The days before apps.
- Black Mirror actress Rashida Jones: “Nosedive” episode released back in fall 2016
- More from the front lines of addiction...that is is the digital age: https://journal.thriveglobal.com/rashida-jones-on-smartphone-life-i-cant-anymore-1f3b6ad96331
Alternative connectivity:
- Lightphone: https://www.thelightphone.com/
- Runcible: http://mono.hm/
- Punkt: https://www.punkt.ch/en/products/mp01-mobile-phone/
- Apple Watch Series 3
--Kevin Rose: https://www.kevinrose.com/
AJ's view: really likes the principle behind Monohm- would like to see tech change towards a more natural (look and manufacturing materials) and ability to repair or upgrade by modules (see PhoneBlocks (https://phonebloks.com/) and ARA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Ara) project reference) or the Fairphone (https://shop.fairphone.com/en/)
- PhoneBlocks blog keeps good tabs on activity in the Movment: http://blog.phonebloks.com/
- All devices from smartwatch to phones.
- RePhone Kit (about $60 usd kickstarter)- what if our phones were opensoruce and modular...http://blog.phonebloks.com/post/130486707708/rephone-kit-an-open-source-modular-phone-by
Tech That Caught our eye
AJ:
- ReMarkable eInk tablet. https://remarkable.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook%2Binstagram&utm_campaign=Prospecting+-+AL+-+Smartly&utm_content=Prospecting+-+AL+-+Smartly+-+US+and+CA+-+Video+Post+-+Video+-+Screen+-+20+sec+-+Film+5+-+Hard+selling+-+1%3A1&utm_id=59d7b49ab5fbbc5b9205869a
(Watch spotting: SKX) lol
One ding against it- NO Browser- touting a distraction free experience.
35k sold
Shipping November- $599
Connect with us
- AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
- Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
Listen to us
- If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk to us
- Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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On this episode: AJ and I are seeing RED as the leaves are turning ORANGE and YELLOW. The GREEN grass is getting wet from all the rain which is giving us the BLUES. If you're feeling down about the fall season, stay tuned for some colorful conversation! Let's get the party started. This is the Bellingham Podcast...
Topic - How do you beat the PNW fall-blues...as the leaves turn orange...and die
Chris I drive. Hannegan Road to Lynden. Lake Whatcom Boulevard to Alger. Chuckanut Drive to Burlington. Mini-road trips with quiet music to stare at a different screen. My vehicle's windshield! I also do a fall possession purge. Clothes I haven't worn for a while, unnecessary tech cables, accumulated books and magazines. All donated or eliminated from my home.
Topic - 24-Hour Staycation
Chris AM visits to Rustic Coffee in Fairhaven, Rocket Donuts on Holly Street, and Caffe Adagio on Railroad Avenue (not in that order.) PM visits to Village Books, a Taylor Dock walk to Boulevard Park, and the Filling Station. All in Fairhaven. Highlight of the evening is a big bowl of Pho at Soy House on Holly Street and a movie at the Pickford Cinema. Maybe a Thai Basil Daiquiri No.2 and an everything plate at the Temple Bar to bring the day in for a landing.
AJ is still in his remodel- and has a we-one so his 24hr staycation is a bit shorter
Unscripted Insights
Chris : The UN calls AJ- who would he fly to and to a once in a life time photoshoot with?
AJ : Face your fear- what would it be and what would it take?
Connect with us
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse or follow on Twitter/Instagram @ajbarse.
Chris: bit.ly/quietchris or follow on Twitter/Instagram @mnmltek.
Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
Listen to us
If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk to us
Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, start up your engines! We hear from AJ's Distinguished Gentleman Ride in Vancouver BC. Chris talks about how he helped someone run, and ran himself, the 5K of the Bellingham Bay Marathon.
Topic - 2017 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Vancouver
- DGR- AJ passed his funding goal, and the DGR passes 4.5million in fundraising - THANK YOU sponsors https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse
- The dress code of DGR...and dapper attitudes. This is not your token motorcycle dudes in leather.
- Watch Spotting: the “one only's” were out in full force on riders wrists. From Panerai, to Omega, to even Seiko.
- Interview with one of the hosts/founders of DGR Vancouver
- On my wrist....Frederique Constant (Limited Edition) Moon Phase (Reference FC330RM)- adorned by a WatchGecko (Geckota) handmade Italian Leather strap from the UK https://www.watchgecko.com/new-coloured-stitching-simple-handmade-leather-strap.php
Topic - 2017 Bellingham Bay Marathon
BBM - Chris ran a 5K with 300+ folks, finished in 37'52”, 177th overall, 83rd out of 126 males, and 8th out of 12 in his age bracket.
Chris rocking a new Toxic Nato- and now in his favorite color(shade) BLACK OUT. https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/toxictwofold-black-20mm-only-special-edition
Tech That Caught our eye
Chris:
- iOS 11 “Driving Mode” - customizable auto-text reply when driving.
AJ
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All American watch strap ADPT All Day Purpose & Terrain strap- to best of W&W knowledge= it is the only all American made nylon watch strap https://www.adptstraps.com/ $42usd 420D nylon
Connect with us -
AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
- Chris: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
Listen to us
- If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
Talk to us
- Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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Recorded LIVE on the streets of Bham, at Camber Coffee http://cambercoffee.com/
On this episode, we are talking about alternatives to the mainstream operating systems and...this comes out of a recent rant AJ had with a few folks
“If you don't like something- don't buy it! Companies owe you NOTHING unless you are a shareholder” Just in time for school to start up! Forget Hi I'm a Mac, Hi I'm a PC- what about the other offerings in OS out there.
Canonical Ubuntu:
- Other distros based off this (and Dabian) that gives different looks and functions
- Ubuntu “Certified” hardware- turn key approach https://certification.ubuntu.com/desktop/
Elementary OS; https://elementary.io/
Endless OS; https://endlessos.com/home/
- Made for developing countires but also has hardware: https://endlessos.com/our-computers/
Chrome OS; for those who don't mind Google and have web-based needs (https://www.computerworld.com/article/2893364/chrome-os/is-chrome-os-right-for-you.html)
Tech That Caught our eye
How about NOT the new iPhone (https://www.apple.com/iphone/). If you like it - great. If you don't- great. Does it really matter- nope.
- Only thing to note out of the whole announcements; Apple now has 8 iPhones to choose from. SE, 6, 6+, 7, 7+, 8, 8+, X. So, to everyone on the internet...stop hating on something you don't have buy if you don't want to.
Poloroid Originals: https://us.polaroidoriginals.com/?rfsn=550557.16c7b
Unscripted Insights
Chris
AJ
Connect with us
- AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) both are @ajbarse.
- Chris: Twitter/Instagram/Medium.com as @mnmltek
- Quiet Conversations newsletter: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris)
- 100 Tech Tips - An ongoing project: www.100techtips.com (http://www.100techtips.com/)
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
Listen to us
- If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)!
- Thursdays at 9 am
- Saturdays at 1:30 pm
Talk to us
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- Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail!
- Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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Recorded LIVE in the Dori's Coffee. Chris and AJ go cover how the podcast has evolved the last 50 episodes. The show topic picks up at 18min. Thank you everyone SO much for supporting BPM and the Bellingham Podcast! Strike up the band, pop those champagne corks, everybody have fun tonight, and everybody Wang Chung tonight! This is the Bellingham Podcast...
Best of BPM
- Episode 1 - March 1, 2016 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bpm-tech-episode-1) - Dawn of the personalities!
- Right off the bat, we were hammering the point of tech security - mobile PIN codes
- More of an “interview” feel, Chris hadn't taken his witty clever pills back then, but showed signs of transparency and genuineness in his battle with clutter.
- 5 questions? Really, Chris?
- We hadn't gotten our intro and outro mojo working yet.
- Episode 18 - November 6, 2016 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bpm-tech-episode-18) - Emergence of the disdain for the new shiny
- Macbook Laptop “Touchbar” and Microsoft Surface Studio > Used car prices
- Episode 20, November 20, 2016 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bpm-tech-episode-20-20-20-passwords) - Online and On the Airwaves with KMRE 102.3 FM
- From longform to a 30-minute format
- Best of Bellingham via I-5 exits, best of Bellingham via districts
- And we made a VIDEO podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g6mZnkl87c&index=2&list=PL5vCt68i9VF3OCXqTY-PBL9xN9Qvh7LdU), too!
Tech That Caught our eye
Spinn (https://www.spinn.com/): “Quality Coffee made easy” ?
- PREORDER alert. 2ND BATCH SOLD OUT – 3RD BATCH SHIPS EARLY 2018
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$299-$599
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Meanwhile; Remember SEQUENT (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma) they needed CHF 80k...3,981 backers pledged...drum roll
- CHF 1,043,330 that is 1,081,216.92 USD
- Looks to be shipping January 2018
Unscripted Insights
Chris
AJ
Connect with us
- AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) both are @ajbarse.
- Chris: Twitter/Instagram/Medium.com as @mnmltek
- Quiet Conversations newsletter: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris)
- 100 Tech Tips - An ongoing project: www.100techtips.com (http://www.100techtips.com/)
- Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations
Listen to us
- If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)!
- Thursdays at 9 am
- Saturdays at 1:30 pm
Talk to us
- 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH)
- Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail!
- Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.
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Dori's Coffee (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwioicLbsJzWAhWqxFQKHTEuCEsQFggnMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdoriscoffeeshop%2F&usg=AFQjCNHf3g6D10mNOP5bwAm-edK5B610mQ)
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This week, Chris and AJ have a live "studio" audience from the Building Bridges conference 2017! For more on what they talked about in their session, check out their presentation notes http://bit.ly/bb2017podcast and a VR ready 360 video clip from their session http://bit.ly/bb2017ajchris360!
-AJ & Chris give their thought wrapping up what they saw in the two day conference.
--Skills over software, technology education for the coming apocalypse | Kevin Dixey | TEDxWWU Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8gkhidrUI
Stay tuned next week for the full show, when Chris and AJ rejoin after travels!
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