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August 8, 2008

Weekend warrior

The Lady Washington, a tall ship replica out of Grays Harbor, visits Anacortes with sister ship Hawaiian Chieftain Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10. The vessels will operate out of Cap Sante Boat Haven, offering dockside tours as well … Continue reading

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October 22, 2007

Balloons a la Brian

No, you didn’t miss a local balloon event. This incredible photo of several dozen hot air balloons came to me via email, compliments of son-in-law Brian in Albuquerque. While we’re struggling with windstorms, the sun is shining in New Mexico, … Continue reading

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August 31, 2007

Jazz concert

The Brian Kirk Quintet entertained a Friday afternoon audience gathered at historic Causland Park. Kirk, pictured here, was joined by Steve Alboucq (trumpet); Jon Hamar (bass); Brian Kent (sax) and Chris Morton (piano). What a wonderful start to Labor Day … Continue reading

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April 29, 2007

Grad dad

We were out of the country Saturday, traveling to Abbottsford, B.C. on the occasion of son-in-law Brian’s graduation from Trinity Western University. Pictured here are Brian, Kirsten and Hallie, born just five weeks ago. Despite the challenges of a new … Continue reading

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March 25, 2007

Baby Hallie

Daughter Kirsten and husband Brian welcomed little Hallie into the world Saturday, March 24, 2 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. Brian went into “father mode” immediately, even taking the opportunity to be involved in baby’s first bath. I … Continue reading

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December 12, 2005

Sidney adventure

Kirsten and Brian paused for a photo in the Anacortes terminal of the Washington State Ferries system just before taking off on a British Columbian adventure. The newlyweds were bound for Anacortes’ Sister City Sidney, then for Victoria, doing the … Continue reading

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September 2, 2005

Mountaintop view

I didn’t lose a daughter … I gained a son who counts photography among his many talents. Brian took this photo of Mt. Rainier during a pre-wedding hike in the North Cascades. Given his gracious permission to do so, I’ve … Continue reading

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