Pearl Jam in Vancouver

You never know when a band might call it quits. Celebrating their 20th anniversary.....that's a tempting situation. I just had to see them live if this happened to be the last chance.

As you might expect, loyal fans from both sides of the border filled the place. I have to say the wow part of the evening for me was when they performed "Alive"....everyone sang with Eddie and that was loud and clear, a very powerful moment.

San Juan island kayaking

Kayaking the San Juans is one of the great benefits of living in the northwest. We didn't spot any whales but did run into some seals and eagles.

Labor day weekend paddle

HW520 Bridge

It's been an odd summer season but this labor day weekend was true summer, indeed. I launched from the marina at Lake Union and made my way to the arboretum. The Montlake cut (bridge), with all the boat traffic, was as choppy as ever. Things calm down once you get to the arboretum and it becomes just a leisurely paddle through the park. As I got out and turned towards Lake Washington I stopped and watched the HW520 floating bridge for a little bit...many times I had either been passing through or stuck in traffic...always wishing I'd be on the water instead...well now I was...so I savored the moment. Heading back to the marina, I always pass by shipyards and that has always been a welcome treat for me, personally. No Deadliest Catch ships this time, though...used to always spot the Wizard...but not this day.

Ballard Bridge

Tugs, Lake Union

Arboretum