Or perhaps this would be more aptly titled "Abbotsford, British Columbia."I crossed the border into Canada for the first time in seventeen years. It was quite a thing getting here. There's a little thing in the back of my head that has always doubted I'd make it here. But here I was. I got checked … Continue reading The Great White North? →

We all know that I'm not a fan of the modern courthouse, but this one isn't too bad. It's got an entryway that invokes the Palladian model, with Art Deco touches that make it more alive and flowing. It's catty-corner from a gorgeous piece of Art Deco that I originally thought might be an old … Continue reading 731. Bellingham, Whatcom County (WA04) →

Now that is a courthouse! Unambiguous, unapologetic, no question whatsoever. It is vastly superior to its southern cousins (thus far), at least from a courthouse perspective. I was able to acquire some local newspapers nearby, but not a chai latte (I am so basic sometimes) because the coffee shop in the store with the papers … Continue reading 730. Mount Vernon, Skagit County (WA03) →

The previous theme played itself out again. I had a little bit of consternation when I arrived. The county's business is conducted out of this building, and across the square from it ... ... is the courthouse, which you can tell by the sign that says, "Snohomish County Courthouse." It was simple enough to photograph … Continue reading 729. Everett, Snohomish County (WA02) →

Oh, Washington!This one really tore me to pieces. This is the county building where the administration actually operates from. If you have followed my opinions thus far, you can surmise my feelings about this building; if you have not, know that we do not approve. However, it is connected by the sky bridge on the … Continue reading 728. Seattle, King County (WA01) →

And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trodThe high un-trespassed sanctity of space,Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.Or some kind of crap like that.If I am not mistaken, that is Mount Rainier. I got quite a shot of it as my flight approached Sea-Tac. I didn't manage to get what would … Continue reading I Have Slipped The Surly Bonds Of Earth →

Time is running out.  In about thirty-six hours, barring some catastrophe I don’t particularly want to contemplate, I will be touching down in the Land of Apples and Evergreens.  The itinerary is set, and the routes and milestones are determined.  Some of the caches have already been chosen, though I have no doubt that a … Continue reading Like Sands Through The Hourglass →

I picked a cache yesterday based on an interesting requirement. I don't know how many of you have attempted to grab a cache in every degree around your home location, but I did. It's not something I'm chasing, but it does seem a little interesting. The north is well taken care of. It's not like … Continue reading Sweating The Small Stuff →

I hate to tell you all this, my lovely and dulcet readers, but I am, on occasion, a hack and a fraud. OK, maybe I'm not a fraud, but at the moment, I am definitely playing the role of a hack. Why? Because I failed the entire blogging thing in every way yesterday. I wrote … Continue reading The Horrible Truth →

I usually start doing my travel preparations three or four days before I'm slated to leave on a trip. I find myself in the position of doing a different kind of preparation this time. Anybody who has been reading this for a while has read that I'm going to the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Groundspeak … Continue reading Especially Early Pre-Gaming →