tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post5478947189831070736..comments2010-03-14T17:46:23.791-07:00Donaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856info@runningandrambling.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-22369293057116304702008-02-05T18:04:00.000-08:002008-02-05T18:04:00.000-08:00We had 5th grade camp out in the redwoods and it was the same... each camper had to kiss a banana slug. I just always thought it was something the counselors did to get a rise out of 10 year olds?<BR/><BR/>Love all the pictures... they're making me all nostalgic (I grew up around Monterey and then Napa). When I was 5 or so I asked my dad how the cows could stand up straight on the hills and he told me their left legs were shorter than their right ones. Supposedly I believed him and he still loves to remind me ;)<BR/><BR/>Keep taking those pictures!My Life &amp; Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05773926028026104968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-86515341454185892042008-02-05T13:44:00.001-08:002008-02-05T13:44:00.001-08:00dude, i love the pics! i had caterpillars drop on my head on an eighth grade field trip out there...angie's pink fuzzyhttp://www.breakingthetape.com/onepinkfuzzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-83514757469820415412008-02-05T13:44:00.000-08:002008-02-05T13:44:00.000-08:00dude, i love the pics! i had caterpillars drop on my head on an eighth grade field trip out there...angie's pink fuzzyhttp://www.breakingthetape.com/onepinkfuzzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-82178958267742410222008-02-05T09:03:00.000-08:002008-02-05T09:03:00.000-08:00No suggestion on the camera... sorry, I've been considering a little one to carry on runs myself so I'm interested in the responses you get... <BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW - I love the photos you've posted recently. And you're right, your kids look just like their mom. :) tee heeMakitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05070039626057590271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-79638115312630106422008-02-04T21:30:00.000-08:002008-02-04T21:30:00.000-08:00size/cost/type of camera depends on application. if you are pro, you get a pro camera. If you want blurry images, of that guy's license plate when he cuts you off, cameraphone does fine.<BR/><BR/>In this case, I'm inclined to think you have the right instrument - these pics are great! I want to go running there now - so, job well done.the Dread Pirate Rackhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06758895507726373202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-28001485032694568922008-02-03T19:42:00.000-08:002008-02-03T19:42:00.000-08:00not much to complain about with those photos. Cows are more stupid than Mr. Gump.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11692284050637212115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-33728075692169407372008-02-02T16:49:00.000-08:002008-02-02T16:49:00.000-08:00donald..<BR/>loved the photos, especially of elsie the cow and of the whomping willow tree in winter. promise to drops us a photo of it when it is at full bloom..<BR/><BR/>camera?? i am a techno goober so i would not be much help.<BR/>jealous of the great and beautiful areas you are able to run in/through/around<BR/>thanks for the listing on your blog watch...honored to get that from top endurance blog-guytriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-26483895671040721422008-02-02T16:32:00.000-08:002008-02-02T16:32:00.000-08:00Okay, so I haven't actually kissed a banana slug, but have been with people who have. From what I hear, it's just good luck. Didn't know about numbness! <BR/><BR/>I did find an awesome song about banana slugs though:<BR/><BR/>The Banana Slug Song<BR/>(Sung to the tune of "Twist and Shout")<BR/><BR/>By Steve Van Zandt and the Banana Slug String Band<BR/><BR/><BR/>You know I love my baby, ...(love my baby)<BR/>Love the way she hugs. ...(way she hugs)<BR/>But people don't understand it, ...(don't understand it)<BR/>She's a banana slug ...(banana slug)<BR/><BR/>Chorus:<BR/>Ba na na slug<BR/>Banana slug - Ba-na-na-na-na-na-na<BR/>Banana slug - Ba-na-na-na-na-na-na<BR/>Banana slug - Ba-na-na-na-na-na-na<BR/>Banana slug<BR/><BR/>She just got one foot,<BR/>She ain't got no toes.<BR/>She hangs out in the forest,<BR/>To help it decompose.<BR/><BR/>Chorus<BR/><BR/>The way she wiggles her antenna,<BR/>You know it gives me such bliss.<BR/>C'mon, c'mon, c'mon banana slug,<BR/>won't you give me a kiss.<BR/><BR/>Chorus<BR/><BR/> <BR/>The way she slides through the forest,<BR/>You know she looks so fine.<BR/>C'mon, c'mon banana slug,<BR/>Won't you take off your slime.<BR/><BR/>Chorus<BR/><BR/>Some folks say that she's gross,<BR/>But I won't hear that jive.<BR/>'Cause without my baby,<BR/>The forest might not survive.<BR/><BR/>Chorus <BR/><BR/>So...that's pretty cute :) I did see a huge one wednesday. Maybe next time I'll go test it out and see what happens!<BR/><BR/>On the other note, nice to see photos :) Can't help you on a recommendation, but hope someone recommends a good one!Addyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256451142660464796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-17621492696283190882008-02-02T10:05:00.000-08:002008-02-02T10:05:00.000-08:00Donald,<BR/>I'm replying to your comment on my blog here because every time I reply in gmail I get a delivery failure.<BR/>==<BR/>Sharkfest is the same day as WS-100! I will swim in the morning, go home and shower, toss some stuff in the car and head for Auburn. You will be miles along the trail by the time I'm out of the water and then I'll see you when you get to ALT!<BR/> <BR/>What a great day June 28 promises to be.21stCenturyMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-83159631335759245512008-02-01T20:35:00.000-08:002008-02-01T20:35:00.000-08:00Canon PowerShot A400, it's not the smallest camera in the world but it's light, robust and fits into an Ultimate Direction running vest pocket. 3.2Mpix, video option and x7 zoom, check out my blog, all my running pics and video are taken using it. It's about 3 years old now so you can probably get one cheap on eBay.<BR/><BR/>PS love the cows, Happy Cows come from California! I love smiley cheese!Who is SLB+?http://www.blogger.com/profile/16841289199998319545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-13985320458083825662008-02-01T14:09:00.000-08:002008-02-01T14:09:00.000-08:00The pictures look great . . . especially the close up of the cow!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07217423305510565454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-82994336633578733212008-02-01T11:56:00.000-08:002008-02-01T11:56:00.000-08:00Very pretty scenery! I don't have any advice on the camera - I have never carried one either, but I think I'll start bring my cell phone (probably should for safety anyway) which has a decent camera.jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-82736356755181133362008-01-31T17:34:00.000-08:002008-01-31T17:34:00.000-08:00Great pictorial tour! I am technologically challenged and rely on other peoples technology in order to spice up my blog on occasion with pictures. I look forward to seeing more of the sights in your area.robtherunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-71925463712075270752008-01-31T17:25:00.000-08:002008-01-31T17:25:00.000-08:006th Grade Science Camp up at Mount Hermon in Santa Cruz...on the hike, we were instructed to rub our fingers on the slime and then put it in the middle of our tongues - it gives it a little bit of a numb feeling - more like the tingling when feeling is coming back than actually going numb. Apparently they've stopped this practice at camp due to parasites that the banana slug might harbor. Nice. I did it at camp and unfortunately taught my kids about it before I found out about the parasites. Random fact - raccoons take the slugs to a river/pond to rinse the slugs of before eating them.<BR/>Camera - I bought my son a Nikon Coolpix point & shoot for Xmas last year - it's small and takes pretty good pictures....just has a slow lag after clicking the shutter. Think was only like $119. It was 5 megapixels - you can get 6 mp on eBay now for $70.<BR/>Anyway, always enjoy pictures of home.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149421442906405380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-34067682246417169632008-01-31T16:37:00.000-08:002008-01-31T16:37:00.000-08:00You know Eric dropped our old one on a trail run, lens down. Bummer. We have a new one, he takes it on most runs - iit's a Nikon Coolpix S700(I know nothing about it, except how to use it, I'm reading the name from the front). I don't think it was particularly cheap though.Backofpackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-47302883479195770472008-01-31T12:21:00.000-08:002008-01-31T12:21:00.000-08:00First of all I found several videos of the Mamas and the Papas singing Monday Monday and Mama Cass was dead long before youtube was born so keep looking!<BR/><BR/>Casio makes a very nice starter digital camera. They have one model that needs an AC charger (no double AA batteries) and is quite thin. It has big screen and takes great pics. Cost carries them. Or - there's always eBay!21stCenturyMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17988908.post-63301780236747454692008-01-31T10:46:00.000-08:002008-01-31T10:46:00.000-08:00I have been using the Kodak V550. Small and light enough I can attach it to my handheld water bottle using cell phone belt clip holder that I found at a marathon expo. Low light pictures don't come out so well, but daytime is OK. It is a couple of years old, so I am sure there are better and smaller things out there.JohnFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05661494071791041485noreply@blogger.com