Whitney Marie Ho

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We have a new addition to the family! Whitney Marie was born on March 30th at 8:31 am, to my brother William and his wife, Melissa. By all reports, both mother and daughter are doing very well. I am so happy for them, and we are trying to figure out when we might be able … Read more

10K challenge

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Our housemate, Hans, set up this great little exercise challenge. Who can be the first one to do 10000 pull-ups, 10000 push ups, 10000 Ab Rollers (this requires one of those wheels with handles. Starting from your knees you roll out to full extension and then back in), and 10000 each of two other exercises? That's 50000 repetitions in all. Hans is maintaining a website with running totals for everyone who is playing.

Although we have little hope of winning, Tom and I have decided to join in just for the challenge of finishing the event. It's great motivation.

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Leconte couloir descent

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1000m vertical right in our backyard (sort of) View 41kb image I've been eyeing the Leconte couloir for quite some time, but I never took the time to hike up and see if it was really skiable. It's hard to get a decent look at it from the bottom, but yesterday I finally strapped my … Read more

Super Slab

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76 KB version While Tom was exploring the Leconte gully, Mary and I were exploring a route in the Serenity Crack area behind the Ahwahnee Hotel in the Valley. This was my first day of rock climbing in months, and I was psyched to do something new that was still well within my ability. It … Read more

New car

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Click to view 60kb version We finally broke down and got a new car after nine years (still keeping the other one though). Living in the country we finally decided we needed two cars. We miss being able to walk most places we want to go (work, groceries, movies, friends houses), but living here obviously … Read more

Neighborhood ski teaser

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View 31kb version We finally have some decent photo gallery software to put pictures up in a more presentable way if we ever get around to it. In the meantime, here's a little tease. We've had some wonderful ski days in the last month. This picture was taken about four miles from the house. It's … Read more

California Climate Warp

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The ski area near our house is reporting 28-30 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. That's on top of 12- 14 inches a few days before that, and the forecast is calling for additional snow accumulation today of another 12 inches. This is so much snow that they closed the ski area… who … Read more

Ski Photos

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Tom, Theresa and John at Dewey Point
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We've been doing a lot of skiing lately, and I keep meaning to put up some pictures of the beautiful places that we have been and the skiing that we have done.

This first picture is taken from Dewey Point, which is (at least so far) my favorite view of Yosemite Valley. In the summertime, most people drive out to Glacier Point (which also has a spectacular view), which means that Dewey Point is nearly deserted. For me, the feeling of solitude coupled with such magnificent scenery makes Dewey Point extra special.

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Valentine’s Day in Sacramento

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It's Saturday, but the 83 people gathered are dressed in their Sunday best. Speeches in Chinese. Grandpa Wu sits alone. The picture of his Valentine in the front of the room is surrounded by flowers. Out the window, I see floating above its broken tether a heart-shaped balloon. Theresa and I drive across town with … Read more

Interesting news day…

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Reading the news today, it just seemed too interesting to not make a few little notes on some intriguing stories:

    • rising obesity responsible for sharp climb in disability rates

     

      • herbal medicine fad destroying habitat

       

      • farmed salmon potentially dangerous to health

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