Refreshments At Hops N Drops

The "Spiked Root Beer" at Hops N Drops in Maple Valley, looks as good as it tastes. The restaurant also offers non-alcoholic coctails (often referred to as mocktails), as well as great food dishes. 

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around Garage Cover

Another fun video cover by the Middle Age Dad Jam Band, with Jackie Tohn as guest singer.  I think they pull this off real well. 

 

Ichiro Statue Broken Bat

 Rick Rizzs shows off his professional chops when the freakest of freak accidents occurred duiring the unveiling of the Ichiro statue at T-Mobile Park. Rizzs was quip to make a quip as the cover somehow caused the bronze bat to break.

The incident went viral as it indeed was an embarrassment for the Mariners organization.  It may have been good luck though.  The team snapped a five game losing streak and has, at this writing, won two games from arch rival Houston. 

 

Bob Dylan Appearing On Johnny Cash Show

At the time, I was unfamiliar with Johnny Cash, whose TV show ran from 1969 to 1971, so I missed this episode. I did not really know about Bob Dylan either, but his appearance on a network prime time variety show, could only have shown his respect for Johnny Cash. 

 Cash, widely considered the king of country music at the time, is now remembered as a cultural icon. 

 

Christine Falls--Rainier National Park

 This waterfall is amazing.  Christine Falls, at first I thought it was "Prestine Falls".  But if is indeed, a sight to behold in the Rainier National Park. 

You can find out how it got its name by clicking here.

 

Touring The Mountain

Mount Rainier from the Henry Jackson Lodge.

Trees Of Patrick's Faire

One of the great things of Maple Valley, the tall evergreens give it the rural feel 

This picture barely does it justice as the giant trees of Patrick's Faire Park are visible from two blocks.