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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 * “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.”* 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). *

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-substituteMindfulness? 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 RoseWhat 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 monkBooks & 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 WalkerPodcast: * 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)AppsHabit building?* Streaks by Crunchy Bagel https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/streaks/id963034692?mt=8* Productive app for iOS - http://productiveapp.io (

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 newsletterPrimer: 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. RogoffDr. Ludwig is a pediatrician. and Dr. Rogoff is an economist. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/opinion/cost-diabetes-obesity-budget.htmlDiet 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; BENTOBooks & 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 -

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. ChrisThe latest hike to #GetOutThere - there isn't one, he is back from travels and a trip around the sun AJWinchester Mountain- Twin Lakes wa https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-lakes-2Access 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 GearYi 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 #quietconversationListenIf 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.TalkGot 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.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

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.AJThe 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 (

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/hikingAnother (more visual) resource to scout your next trail.Adventures - Stories - Gear - Events Sort by: Hiking, Photography, Chillin, Camping, Swimming, Backpacking[VOICEMAIL]ChrisThe latest hike to #GetOutThere - Fragrance Lake (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/fragrance-lake)AJWaterfalls:* *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. * Tumwater Falls Park: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/tumwater-falls-park * 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 flashbackMovies - Good morning, Vietnam, Dirty DancingMusic - 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 billionSports - Giants d. Broncos, Twins d. CardinalsConnect*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 (

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. ChrisComing 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 weekendThis 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 TonightWang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Because the video was so cool)AJBack from Spokane, WA- scaled the Bowl and Pitcher (cover shot) https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/riverside-state-parkLummi Islandhttp://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-accessHiking:Baker Preserve/ Lummi Mountian (3mi- RT) https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/baker-preserve https://www.summitpost.org/lummi-point-lummi-peak/695388Lummi Peak Trailhttps://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...

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 yearUrban Hiking Grand TourChris 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 *

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 #quietconversationListenIf 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.TalkGot 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.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

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. AppleApple'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 BooksAJ * Screen Time- Apples “initial public offering in the Attention Economy" Chris* Workflow aka Shortcuts for automationListeningAJ * Outside Magazine (https://www.outsideonline.com/podcasts) “Science of Survival” * Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/podcast/* #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)WatchingAJ * 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 - DocumentariesReading 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” * (https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Gigi+Pandian)Gigi Pandian (

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 PodcastIntro - 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 InterviewNicki 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 #14Bellingham, WA 98225*Semi-regular studio hours: *Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9am-2pm-ishor by appointmen*t*Artwood InterviewErica 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:

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 2018On this episode: The roads less traveledGet 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 PodcastFavorite 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 NorthChris - Everson-Goshen Road, Head east on SR542 on the Mt. Baker highwayNew Grounds Espresso (https://www.facebook.com/NewGroundsEspresso/) - at the Smith Road roundaboutEnjoy 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 AJ2018 Essence of Bellingham (https://www.cob.org/news/Pages/features/City-announces-2018-Essence-of-Bellingham-winners.aspx)...