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Things in the Water

Things in the Water

I found myself exploring the shoreline around downtown St. Petersburg, Florida via a few rides today. I’m becoming increasingly comfortable with the fixed gear set up on my bike (it still needs a name). I first caught some children playing in the water off Vinoy Park, north of downtown. Then off to Rollin’ Oats for [...]

[ More ] April 29th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Outdoors |
Chillits 2007

Chillits 2007

Outside of Willits, California there exists a small private retreat where Chillits is held. I had the chance to go in 2007 with Calamity. Calamity was selected as one of the DJ’s for that year’s event. It was the second time I ran into a number of the people who were at the Field Day [...]

[ More ] April 29th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Music, Outdoors, Social Activities |
CW44 Crew Clean’s Up Clam Bayou

CW44 Crew Clean’s Up Clam Bayou

On Tuesday I had the chance to help EcoGuide and Kayak Nature Owner Kurt Zuelsdorf guide the crew from a local Tampa Bay TV station, CW44, through Clam Bayou in Gulfport, Florida. I’m not sure when the piece will air but I am confident that I am in several of the shots. It was a [...]

[ More ] April 29th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Outdoors, Social Activities |
Booker Creek Park

Booker Creek Park

Alligators and wildlife live among us here in St Petersburg. Booker Creek Park is only a few minutes ride from my apartment and is the playground for a pod of alligators. It’s a little alarming to experience them in the open like that for the first time. Knowing that they can and do injur people [...]

[ More ] April 23rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Outdoors |
Kayak Nature – Kurt Zuelsdorf

Kayak Nature – Kurt Zuelsdorf

Vote for Kurt in Creative Loafing Magazine’s top 5 of their 100 best Green Businesses and Individuals in the Tampa Bay area. www.cltampa.com/greenvote One of the best people that I met since moving to Florida is Kurt Zuelsdorf.  Picture part Crocodile Hunter, part Crocodile Dundee, with a touch of  environmentally motivated (and slightly ornery) character.   [...]

[ More ] April 22nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Featured, Outdoors |

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man in a powered parachute flying over palm trees with the sunset in the background