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Yosemite and Mono Lake

pixelwacko — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:38:56 +0000

We drove across Tioga Pass on Friday, surprised to find some snow still at 9,000 ft. The thunderstorm and hail eventually subsided by the time we made it down the eastern entrance on our way to Mono Lake. Saturday, we had a quick breakfast at the Curry Village before our Vernal Fall hike. The mist was [...]

Field Recording: The Birds of Coyote Point

pixelwacko — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:46:59 +0000

Coyote Point is a regional recreation area south of the San Francisco International Airport. This file was recorded in the Eucalyptus Picnic Area on Memorial Day, 2009. Recorded with a Sony PCM D50. The Birds of Coyote Point

Cowbells Baby!

pixelwacko — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:45:31 +0000

I would like to thank all of you who so generously supported my first ever charity ride, the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure in Napa Valley. Special thanks goes out to my wife who helped me send the word out, took care of the logistics and planning. After watching Pacquiao’s amazing fight with Hatton last [...]

The King's Sardines

pixelwacko — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:19:50 +0000

Last night as we were wandering around the aisles at Walmart, I was tempted to try this different brand of sardines. At about 3.75 oz they cost a little more than the typical brands that we get at less than $2 a can but still much cheaper than if you get them elsewhere. The labeling [...]

Ride Log

pixelwacko — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:42:53 +0000

2009.03.25 Distance: 23.96mi Time: 2:06:05 Av: 11.3 mph Mx: 23.5 mph – HR Avg: 86% HR Max: 99% Tm in Zone: 0:12:20 Alameda Creek Trail 2009.03.24 Distance: 23.95mi Time: 1:59:39 Av: 12 mph Mx: 23 mph – HR Avg: 87% HR Max: 99% Tm in Zone: 0:12:20 Alameda Creek Trail

Support Kyo in Tour de Cure!

pixelwacko — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:58:50 +0000

Friends, This May 3rd, I will be participating in my first ever cycling event in the ADA’s Tour de Cure in Napa Valley, California. Please support me and the ADA by making a secure online donation on this page. Your contributions will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes. Thank you very much! -kyo-

Kyo on Manila Bulletin, Picture Perfect

pixelwacko — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:32:32 +0000

I would like to thank Yugel Losorata and the Picture Perfect staff of the Manila Bulletin for a generous 4-page cover article in its January 13 issue. Special mention goes to Edwin Loyola and Ronald Jayme for making this feature happen! Portait photo from Auey Santos of Photograffiti.net. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

Postcrossing 2008

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Rediscovering Napa Valley: The Silverado Trail

pixelwacko — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:09:56 +0000

Time Lapse Photography Videos

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Check out Ron Ching's Eclectic 2.0. Shot with a Canon 40d and a Rebel XT.
Eclectic 2.0: Earth, Water, Sky from Ross Ching on Vimeo. ... another one by "framerausch":

Facebook Launches HD Video

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Cool beans! Facebook now supports HD video sharing up to 720p (1280x720). Image quality can compete with Vimeo too. Here are a few from my profile: San Francisco Holiday Scene Parol Lantern Parade, San Francisco '08 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge Thing 1 and Thing 2 -kyo-

Now Here's A Crazy Idea …

pixelwacko — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:50:51 +0000

Now here’s a crazy idea. Yesterday, my long ambitious journey up Yosemite’s iconic landmark begins. On the weekend of the summer solstice in 2009, if all goes as planned I will attempt to hike up this famous 17-mile trail with anybody who is interested to come along. My agenda are twofold: first, cross this item out of [...]

Patio Refinishing Project

pixelwacko — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:33:32 +0000

In celebration of our recently finished patio table refinishing project, we’re doing a retake of last week’s barbecue pork ribs at Kathleen’s birthday party. This time around I get to “kick it up a notch” with a spicier rub to my liking and added some mustard into the barbecue sauce. It was finger-lickin’-fall-off-the-bone yummy! -kyo-

California Academy of Sciences Reopens

pixelwacko — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:12:20 +0000

The Living Roof Flickr slideshow here. This fall Saturday morning, San Francisco celebrates the return of California Academy of Sciences inside Golden Gate Park. This 10 year project features a planetarium, a natural history museum, a 4-story rainforest and a 212,000 gallon replica of a Philippine Coral Reef mostly based from Anilao, Batangas. ABC 7 on Friday night [...]

Hungry Driver

pixelwacko — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:19 +0000

It’s always a blast to find some long lost friends and relatives on Facebook. This time around, I was delighted to find my previous boss from my very first job at an Internet Service Provider in Manila. He writes about good food found around the beautiful archipelago that is the Philippines. Check it out! -kyo-

Hmmmmm…..

pixelwacko — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:24:38 +0000

Review: New Balance MT 460 RB

pixelwacko — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:51:06 +0000

About two weeks ago, WorkaholicRunner asked me what my thoughts were on this pair of running shoes. In the interest of full disclosure, I have not owned many running shoes in the past 10 years. During that time the last 3 activity shoes I’ve bought before I started to go to the gym were hiking shoes [...]

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency

pixelwacko — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:13:18 +0000

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency

Finally! Our Grapes are Fruiting

pixelwacko — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:08:02 +0000

After three years, the two little vines we got from a nearby nursery is finally bearing fruit. The green one is the Thompson Seedless and the red one is a variety named Black Emerald. We picked a bunch of the black emeralds and they were crisp and sweet. The kids enjoyed them. The Thompsons are nice and plump already but not quite there yet in sweetness.

Dale Chihuly at the de Young

pixelwacko — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:17:02 +0000

Went to see the Dale Chihuly show at the de Young last Wednesday. Photos on Flickr: