by scott on February 12, 2010
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Torch Relay (Yaletown)
I woke up this morning to cheering and drums ans the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay went by the place I am staying – didn’t get any pictures then, but had another opportunity minutes ago to see it again in Yaletown, Vancouver on Hamilton Street at a friends apartment. Enjoy!
Olympic Concert Venue False Creek
Olympic Concert Venue False Creek
Streets are getting busy
Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Drake Street Olympic Torch
Olympic Torch on Drake
Olympic Torch Relay
Olympic Torch on Hamilton
by scott on February 11, 2010
Update: apparently these are not from Lake Michigan, but from the Arctic .. I have confirmed with various sources … too bad they aren’t
thanks everyone for the updates and correct info.
LAKE MICHIGAN ICEBERGS … Truly Awesome
Icebergs in Lake Michigan sometimes have stripes, formed by layers of snow that react to different conditions. Blue stripes are often created when a crevice in the ice sheet fills up with melt water and freezes so quickly that no bubbles form. When an iceberg falls into the lake, a layer of water can freeze to the underside. If this is rich in algae, it can form a green stripe. Brown, black and yellow lines are caused by sediment, picked up when the ice sheet grinds downhill towards the lake.
Lake Michigan Icebergs with sediment
Lake Michigan Iceberg with Sediment
Lake Michigan Iceberg with Sediment
Sediment within an Iceberg on Lake Michigan
Frozen Wave Pictures – Nature is amazing!
The water froze the instant the wave broke through the ice. That’s what it is like in Lake Michigan where it is the coldest weather in decades. Water freezes the instant it comes in contact with the air The temperature of the water is already some degrees below freezing. Just look at how the wave froze in mid-air.
Frozen Wave Icebergs on Lake Michigan
Frozen Wave Icebergs on Lake Michigan
Frozen Wave Icebergs on Lake Michigan
Frozen Wave Icebergs on Lake Michigan
Frozen Wave Icebergs on Lake Michigan
Frozen Wave Icebergs on Lake Michigan
by scott on February 11, 2010
Best duct tape story ever
During a private “fly-in” fishing excursion in the Alaskan wilderness, the chartered pilot and fishermen left a cooler and bait in the plane. And a bear smelled it. This is what he did to the plane.
Best duct tape story ever
During a private “fly-in” fishing excursion in the Alaskan wilderness, the chartered pilot and fishermen left a cooler and bait in the plane. And a bear smelled it. This is what he did to the plane.
Airplane attacked by a bear
Airplane attacked by a bear
Airplane attacked by a bear
Airplane attacked by a bear
The pilot used his radio and had another pilot bring him 2 new tires, 3 cases of duct tape, and a supply of sheet plastic. He patched the plane together and FLEW IT HOME!
Fixed with Ducttape
Fixed with Ducttape
Duct Tape? Never Leave Home Without It
by scott on February 11, 2010
Last night I had the opportunity to attend the second rehearsal of the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games .. here is a preview. Now I would have more, but was told not to take any more pictures or I would be asked to leave 
I didn’t get shots of the performers like I wanted, but here is a taste of who will be there:
Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado and Sarah McLachlan will be among the performers
Vancouver Olympic Committee CEO John Furlong criticized spectators for leaking details of Friday’s highly anticipated event. “I don’t think it’s classy,” he told media on Wednesday. … oppps!
Opening Ceremonies - Vancouver Winter Olympics
Opening Ceremonies - Vancouver Winter Olympics
Opening Ceremonies - Vancouver Winter Olympics
Opening Ceremonies - Vancouver Winter Olympics
Opening Ceremonies - Vancouver Winter Olympics
Opening Ceremonies - Vancouver Winter Olympics
by scott on February 9, 2010
Google is SkyNet
