No. 214 Saturdays Scott Firefighter Team and Tandem Combat Challenge in Everett, Washington

Recap of Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge August 24th, 2013
Port of Everett
Everett, WA



A brief morning drizzle started off the day in Snohomish County but by the start of the first Everett Firefighter Challenge the drizzle had stopped and the team, tandem and rally competition could begin.
Members of local Fire Departments, US Navy, Canada, Louisiana took part in the event.
Every year the Scott Firefighter Challenge hits the road with its carnival of trucks, equipemt and staff to over 20 cities. The competitors where in high spirits to show off their skills and speed on the obstacle course which includes obstacles they encounter every day of roll outs. Having been a Firefighter II and EMT-B, Unit Officer and 911 dispatcher for 8 years for my local volunteer fire department and city police back east it is still evident that the first responder community is alive and well no matter where you go in the US or abroad.
This being the first time the Scott Firefighter Challenge came to the Everett area may have been a reason that most of the crowds were made of family and friends of the competitors. The start of the Evergreen Fair, Boeing Gold Tournament along with the lack of word of mouth for this event kept attendance fairly low. So keep this event in mind for 2014 and come out and see your local Fire & EMS crews go head to head in individual, tandem and rally competitions on the 5 obstacle course which includes climbing a five-story tower in full tournout gear, dragging and hoisting a fire house, simulating forcible entry, racing around obstacles. The Firefighter Combat Challege motivates, identifies and celebrates America's "best of the best" firefighters.
See you next year. Here are some of today's burning faces

Layout of Course Challenge

The 5 Story Stair climb and hose haul

42lbs Five-Story Hose Haul

Forcible Entry 160lbs Sled Drive

75 feet charged 1 3/4 " attack line haul

100 foot Rescue Randy Mannequin carry 

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No. 183 Seattle Color Run 5K

The Color Run 5Km Seattle
Mother's Day May 12th, 2013
Seattle Center
website: http://thecolorrun.com

Packet Pick-Up
Seattle Center Pavillion 305 Thomas St. Seattle, WA 98109
Times: Friday, May 10th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Seattle Center Monorail will open early at 7:30am for The Color Run™
The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.




Start Window
The start to the Color Run is at 2nd Ave N and Mercer Street. Around 9am with waves going approximately every few minutes. Start planning out your day!

Course Map


Past Seattle Color Runs



Planning taking your camera to a Color Run??? 

How to Ruin Your (or Our) Gear in 5 Minutes (Without Water)

Roger Cicala is the founder of LensRentals and writes about recent rental returns  that have had issues with color dust getting inside Pro Lenses and Camera Bodies

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water

Worth reading if you do plan on being there. Might may save your $$$ Gear 
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No. 151 Gum Wall

The Market Theater Gum Wall
1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

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Located on the north end of Post Alley, underneath Pike Place Market, sticks the growing city and touristy attraction of the Gum Wall. Things started to stick in the early 1990s, when people, irritated that they had to wait in line to get tickets to the Market Theater, stuck chewing gum on the wall. At first, they would use the gum to stick small coins to the wall, but in time, the tradition of the coins disappeared, and the gum remained.
Theater attendants scraped the Gum Wall twice, but gave up in 1999, when it became a certified tourist attraction of Seattle. Now it is filled with thousands of pieces of chewing gum, of any color imaginable. And, as the wall grows, the chewing gum art becomes more sophisticated. You’ll find names written with pieces of gum, and symbols like hearts or the peace sign.
But, the Seattle Gum Wall is also one of the germiest tourist destinations on Earth. In a ranking made by Trip Advisor, it came in second place, after Ireland’s Blarney Stone.








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No. 142 Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market
1501 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101
website: http://pikeplacemarket.org/

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Among the most written and visited tourist sites in Seattle is the Pike Place Public Market. Established in 1907, the market is one of the longest operating markets in the United States. It receives over 10 million visitors a year. The multi-level market features fresh produce and meats on the upper level and over 200 other vendors through out the 9 acre complex selling artisan breads, cheeses and artwork.
Its popularity means that the market fills up very quickly with shoppers and tourists. There is limited parking through out the area so the best approach is to use public transportation, arrive or early or late in the evenings. It is a good place for street photography and people watching. The large crowds of people also attract the high prices of produce and meats. You can expect to pay 20% or more over the standard grocery chain, but then you are also paying for the atmospheric shopping experience. On the south end of the market you can see and hear the famous Pike Place Fish Market tossing seafood around in their "flying fish" stick.

Pike Place Winter scene David Irons

Morning Deliveries

Frozen Dungeness Crab

Seafood Monger

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