Bellingham Podcast

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No matter the weather, at least the mics stay warmBellingham Winter Storm 2024- https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bellingham-residents-brace-storm-several-inches-snow-forecasted/G64T5EJFVRHV3NH4R7P5KFMRYQ/ Washington blizzard 1950 - https://www.seattlepi.com/local/weather/article/Tacoma-snow-storm-1950-video-archive-history-13533250.php * https://www.historylink.org/File/8079Health and WellnessChris- Whole30 | https://whole30.com/Whatcom County Mental Health- https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3294/Mental-HealthSAD- Seasonal Affected Disorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651 SAD and Seattle - https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/seattle-rainy-season-brings-on-seasonal-affective-disorder-heres-the-deal-with-sad/ DGR- Distinguished Gentilmea’s Ride Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems - https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/friends-and-family-members This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

Thank you all so much again for another year of supporting the podcast! After a few weeks of sickness, Chris’ sweet baritone voice is back in action just in time to punch out on 2023. From Chris and AJ of your Bellingham Podcast, we hope you have a happy holiday season, a fun and safe new year, and stay warm here in the City by the Salish Sea. Local Updates:Bellingham old Terminal Building fire* Cascadia Daily | https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/dec/18/community-rallies-around-those-impacted-by-terminal-building-fire/* City of Bellingahm | https://cob.org/news/2023/update-on-fairhaven-terminal-building-fire-2 * KING 5 news | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellingham/historic-bellingham-building-damaged-unstable-overnight-fire/281-bcd2be6d-b1f9-48aa-9d7a-47a77a4a67daGone Diving, our last remaining dive shop to be sold/ to close in 2024 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exciting-News.html?soid=1101457878512&aid=YLnw95jf7cIChris: A Charlie Brown Canvas Christmas AJ: Analog Explorer (Season

Happy Thanksgiving (USA), everyone! AJ’s dive to the HCMS Annapolis Chris’ Retirement Tech* Proton Mail | https://proton.me/mail* Signal Messenger | https://signal.org/download/Quality Assurance Chris- COF& https://colcofy.com/AJ - Amendment 21 (Hotel Leo) - https://www.thehotelleo.com/dining Thank you for reading The Bellingham Podcast . This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

We were offline and off-air for September due to scheduling. Sch-edu-ling, the latin phrase for “life got busy between working, dading, and living.” But Chris and AJ are back for October, or as AJ predicted Doc-tober. Adobe MAX 2023 session hosted by AJ VS203Made Under Pressure Podcast (coming soon)Guest hosted by the Analog Explorer | AJ to present Travelogue | October 19Details here Belling-home human interest mention * Bellingham’s CTK travel group stuck in middle eas* KOMO * KIRO* KING Quality Assurance Solitude * Reclaiming Conversation | Sherry TurkleSilence* In Pursuit of Silence Chris Hadfield* The Apollo Murders * NEW| The Defector This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Lightning strike fire | BellinghamTravel Dispatches:

On this July episode, pardon the clanks and extra noise filtering in the episode - we had a guest construction worker fire up a tractor as we started recording from….New “Scramble Nature Park” at Barkley VillageDiving in and around BellinghamCleaning up Lake WhatcomCleaning up Lake SamishPuget Sound Sea LifeQuality Assurance & New Gear* Bose - Quiet Comfort * SoundCore - Q45 Space* Wacaco - Picopresso* “Unreasonable Hospitality” - Book This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

In this May-June episode, as summer begins to ramp up in the PNW, are you thinking of visiting  Bellingham? Tune in to AJ and Chris' rundown of how to make your way up to the city by the Salish Sea and what to wrap up in your trip. Welcome to WhatcomTraveling to Bellingham* BLI - Mostly non-stop flights to Las Vegas, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, Los Angeles and the San Juan Islands. * Amtrak (King Station to Fairhaven)* Seattle Lightrail construction expanding north, south, east. * Airporter - Bellair Shuttles * Flixbus - Economical tickets from Bellingham to Seattle, eco-friendly, too!From Bellingham* Mount Baker Wilderness* Semi-ah-moo - A casual northwest seaside resort* Seaside BBQ & Live Music summer schedule* Theater on the Terrace - free family-friendly performances from Shakespeare NW - Saturday June 10 only* Vancouver/Surrey/ Lower Mainland* SquamishUniquely Whatcom* Taylor Shellfish Farms - Chuckanut * Larrabee State Park* Chuckanut Drive* Whatcom Falls/ Lake Whatcom * Mountain Bike mecca - Whatcom

Chris and AJ are back from travel and have more coming up. Be sure to check the show notes, or consider becoming a free subscriber, on Substack for link and photos. Observations traveling post-pandemic:* An economy ticket is just that … don’t expect to keep your overhead bag* “Juice- Jacking”- Powerstations and security concerns- bring your own plug* Real ID* “On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.”* Wa DOT* “Will DOL still offer standard driver's licenses and ID cards?Yes, we'll continue to offer standard driver licenses and ID cards that can be used by Washington residents to drive, or serve as identification. They don't indicate a person's residency, or legal status. However, beginning May 7, 2025, they will no longer be accepted as valid forms for ID for boarding domestic flights.”How do we travel?AJ* Gear * Cottopaxi Alpa 42* Tenba Tools Wrap* Retroid Pocket* SoundCore Q20+* AirTags* Manta Sleep Mask* iHome multiport USB-C

Coming soon, AJ and Chris give their observations of post-pandemic travel from Bellingham. Stay tuned to the feed or to KMRE 102.3fm or KMRE.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Shipwreck - Seattle TimesChris’ Analog Book Report - Three takeaways“…the objective of automation is clear - it is to relieve body and mind of the burden of labor.”Robert Hassan, Analog (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series) book“For those companies that went remote in the pandemic, the debts accrued by their surrender to digital continue to mount: a debt of talent and creativity, of ideas, culture, and the interpersonal ties that make a companymuch more than the work it does.”David Sax, The Future is Analog book“The analog businesses succeeding today, despite digital competition, are those that have been able to really create and emphasize credibility.”Arrigo Berni, The Revenge of Analog bookAnalog Tools - Fix, Make, Create, ExplorePrimerEarnest Elmo Calkins - OG homie behind planned obsolescence or consumer engineering thorugh consumerism and advertising circa 20sMaker* Sewing machine- Got a hole, need a patch?* Cricut machine* Drummel “rotary” tool Household stuff/toys* Chris’ ubiquitous screwdriver se

This marks 7 years of the Bellingham Podcast

Chris | The Cribbage Master, Double Solitaire ExtraordinaireAJ | The Geek and Gamer DadPlaces to go in the PNW for games/gaming (West, North, East) * Seattle/Bellevue | Mox Boardinghouse https://www.moxboardinghouse.com/* Spokane | Dragon Parlor Games - https://dragon-parlor-games-llc-624662.shoplightspeed.com/* Bellingham | Aegis Games (formerly Dark Tower) - https://aegislgs.com/ * Fairhaven | Cardhaven - “…place to buy cards, play games, and enjoy a full bar.” - https://www.cardhavengames.com/History of gaming (from the educator’s perspective) * Teaching rules, math, strategy, patience, focus, attention* History* The “rise” in popularity of “tabletop game” genera https://stonemaiergames.com/top-10-reasons-for-the-rise-in-popularity-of-tabletop-games/ * How old is old games? https://www.oldest.org/entertainment/board-games/ * Oldest still-played game | MancalaDeclutter your closet with games you DON’T play, and those childhood ones (Candyland isn’t as cool as you remember). #MinimalismClassic Games* Backg

Happy holidays everyone! Thank you so much to each of you for another year os support! Welcome to the final episode of 2022!Updates* Analog Explorer Podcast x Zulu Time podcast crossover episode 14* Podcast sponsor Anchor.fm* Thank you to AE Substack and Patreon paid subscribersNew in BellinghamRitual Records - https://www.ritual-records.com/* Previously Reported EM Closing after 17 years https://www.westernfrontonline.com/article/2022/06/everyday-music-closing Nomad Charcuterie and Wine - https://www.instagram.com/nomadbellingham/ * For the non-drinker who enjoys bitters : * Hella - https://hellacocktail.co/pages/bitters-soda COF& - 784 Kentucky St and on 1203 Cornwall Ave* https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2022/mar/02/the-roots-of-cof-bellinghams-new-colombian-coffee-shop/LOCUS - Where Coffee meets Beer “Casual, colorful cafe providing sandwiches, wraps & snacks, plus creative desserts, coffee & drinks.” closes around 8pm 120 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 https://locusofbellingham.com/* F

The Bellingham Podcast is a listener supported podcast. For full show notes with links, photos, videos, and more be sure to support AJ & Chris and consider becoming a subscriber to the Bellingham Podcast on Substack | BellinghamPodcast.Substack.com. The Chatter AJMeeting a GPO

Chris and AJ are back after a much…MUCH longer than anticipated break. The News |Episode 217 [for the month of October] marks the fist episode for the show moving to its new schedule, both in podcast and on KMRE 102.3 FM, as a now monthly podcast. After 6 years of being weekly, yes Chris and AJ still gregariously enjoy each-other’s company on the mic, but unfortunately work-home-life balancing isn’t as nimble as it used to be for scheduling even 3 years ago. So to keep an actual sustainable production schedule, the Bellingham Podcast will be a monthly show from this episode moving forward. Thank you, all of YOU! For all your continued support and listenership wherever you like to tune into us. What’s been keeping Chris and AJ busy and not podcasting? From AJ | Meet the CharlotteFrom Chris | Be A Canvas Insider This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Visku - An Icelandic word for wisdom.AJ’s Visku - for you!Philosophy | The Mountain Doesn’t Care. It doesn’t care if we live, if we die. If we summit, or turn around. And in the end, when we are all long gone, it will out live us all. SO, learn from that. Find your grounding wherever you are with nature. Finances| Stay within your means and perhaps evaluate the utility cost over timeHODINKEE Radio Episode 4: Om Malik Photography | Get your photos printed. Carry one in your wallet even (you might even be hip to do so, cool to be so retro?) Food | Evaluate not just what you eat, but WHY you eat what you eat. Chris’ Visku - it’s true!Parking in a grocery store parking lot - backing inAssuming other drivers will speed through the right lane and merge quickly ahead of you as two lanes become one. Visku gives us the ability to let them go ahead of you.Files on your computer | back them up or they never existed. Time-shifting your workday - 30 minutes earlierTwins- Pro tip, twin base guitars to hot swap between them

Aikoku - A Japanese word for grief, mourning, or lamentationA Proposed Playlist to Embrace your Inner MopeDavid Bowie - ChangesBob Dylan - The Times They Are a Changin’Elton John - Sad Songs Say So MuchBoyz II Men - It’s So Hard to Say GoodbyeLukas Graham - 7 Years Where are AJ and Chris experiencing Aikoku in Bellingham?AJMagdalena’s Creperie in Fairhaven - Aug 2, 2022 *Restaurant closed but: see this update*The pandemic has helped so many hit the trails | the Aikoku of this, is that so many now are out on the trails. Twin Lakes | Winchester Everyday Music - Closes mid-Aug 2022Chris Black Drop Coffeehouse - January 2022Fairhaven Pizza - March 2022Film is Truth - April 2022Uisce Irish Pub - End of August 2022 15 minutes to anywhere in BellinghamScheduling appointments with your doctor, vet, counselor, or other professional within one week’s time.Coffee shops playing music conducive for conversations or work/study, and staff who used their “inside voice” when chatting with c

Bellingham Farmers MarketsThe original on Railroad Avenue - Celebrating its 30th anniversary! | Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. [Chris’ early connection with the Farmers Market]Waterfront June 1 - Sept 14 | Wednesdays | 4-7 pm @ 300 West Laurel StBarkley Village Market | Thursdays | 11:00am -2:00 pm @ Barkley Village Green, 2215 Rimland Drivelunch, live music, and local vendors. Bring your picnic blanket and the rest of the family to enjoy the live music, check out the amazing food truck options for lunch, or shop the various local vendors all distanced for safe shopping and dining. Chris - International Man of (Traveling) MysteryTips for heading north of the border 🇨🇦🇺🇸ArriveCan is your homey - you don’t need their appA phone with multiple profiles, one for travel?The Essentialist’s tech travel gearGet ready for new travel requirements in 2023 (at least in Washington State) ID2023.com (may not work with VPNs…boo hiss)Another trip around the sunAJ back from NEA