For those who are new to the music of my friend Pat from the band Explone, here is a primer.

Holidays are here!

The holidays begin each year in earnest on the 23rd of December. That was the day that my son was born. I have always had a pretty relaxed Christmas tradition growing up. the family had things we did but there was little stress around it. These days there are all kinds of things we do and they take place all over the country. After my Julians birthday here in Seattle we are going to a party in Bellevue and then we all get on a plane to go to Louisville. talk about going a long way to see our family. We are scheduled to be in Kentucky on Christmas day. I hope we get there then as there is supposed to be a blizzard in our connection city that day but either way I will be happy Just to see folks.

Our Christmas this year will be chock full of friends and family with Riley being the big reason for our trip. Finally Julian and Riley will be able to hang out in Louisville for the holiday. I am really excited. We have several plans while we are there that I can't talk about yet in case the kids are reading. All of this will culminate in Riley's birthday one the 30th. After that, New years will be a small deal by comparison. I hear there will be roller skating and some kind of pizza or something like that!

We here on the Clarion wish all of you the best for a happy holiday. Spend your time meeting new people and enjoying company no matter where you are and who you are with.

Cheers!

Back home

Well the last time I went to the airport was the best. That was when I got to pick up my wife and our friend Harley and bring her back to the boat. It is interesting to me that there are people for whom the liveaboard life is just natural. It is for me and it is for her. I am so very thankful to have found someone that could get me thinking about doing this so easily. It has been a life change that is most welcome.

Now that carrie is back with us on the Clarion, it seems that things are "Back to normal." It feels like the boat is breathing easily again. Good feeling.

A day at Deception Pass

I created this piece as another test of the D300s but also because the day was just too beautiful at the park. This contains the full length song "I love the rain the most" by Joe Purdy. A great song for a beautiful day as the summer gave way to fall.

At the dock

At the dock from Thor Radford on Vimeo.

Here is a new video testing out the Nikon D300s that I shot yesterday. I rather like the way the camera shoots but I need a lot more time to get used to it to make good video. I figure it goes here since I shot all of the footage on dock 4 where the Clarion is moored. It is all about the place around my home.

The video of Carrie's and my trip to Japan for the eclipse of the century. This is nothing more than a glorified "How I spent me summer vacation" thing but enjoy nonetheless.

Yesterday on Lake Washington

Richard, Garth Bonnie and I got out on the lake again yesterday and had a fantastic day of sailing. Great day and great company. If only Carrie had been here it would have been perfect. Enjoy the short video. I sure enjoyed making it.