Bellingham Podcast

AJ and Chris continues with their Urban Hiker Grand Tour, while going back to 1986 going Mach 2 with their hair on fire. From Spokane, to Lummi Island, and a hidden trail here in Bellingham- it is time to kick the tires and light the fires for this episode of the Bellingham Podcast.

Chris

Coming soon to Bellingham...a new hiking trail with a spectacular view of Bellingham Bay. Your trail scavenger hunt starts at Lakeway Drive. Go up Puget Street, left on Consolidation, right on Racine. Your journey starts at the dead end of Racine. It's not stroller-friendly, and it goes uphill for a while, so be aware. This not-quite-manicured urban trail crests at this view with a lot of harvested tree limbs littering the ground:



Follow the dots from this weekend

This weekend Chris had a couple of hours free to himself, so he curated his ultimate 80s pop/rock playlist. Over 200 songs. From the days of his youth. Lots of those songs happened in 1986. This is Episode 86. So what happened to Chris and AJ in 1986?

Chris 8th grader. Top Gun and Ferris Bueller were the top movies. Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet and Madonna's True Blue were top albums that year. Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl, the Mets beat the Red Sox in the World Series, and The Oprah WInfrey show launched on TV.

Chris' favorite songs from 1986:
Larry Greene - Through the Fire (Danger Zone and Take my Breath away were overplayed on MTV)
Eddie Money - Take me Home Tonight
Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Because the video was so cool)



AJ
Back from Spokane, WA- scaled the Bowl and Pitcher (cover shot)
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/riverside-state-park


Lummi Island
http://www.lummi-island.com/

Ferry ( *USCG T Class (99 x 44.1ft with 7ft draft)*
* * Built in 1962 for the Hales Pass crossing - replacing the 6 car Chief Kiwina.
8 min crossing- $20 (two people) - 39 runs, 20 cars a ferry

* Smaller than the (now retired) WSDOT MV Hiyu (H-Class) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Hiyu
* SR 409 lower Columbia River Ferry : Wahkiakum Count “Oscar B” 23 cars: http://www.evergreenfleet.com/countyboats.html (http://www.evergreenfleet.com/countyboats.html)
* WA Ferry Vessels by Class: http://www.wsdot.com/ferries/vesselwatch/Vessels.aspx
* Long running politics over this little boat and short run https://lummiislandferryforum.wordpress.com/


Beach Access:
http://www.lummi-island.com/here/beach-access


Hiking:
Baker Preserve/ Lummi Mountian (3mi- RT) https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/baker-preserve
https://www.summitpost.org/lummi-point-lummi-peak/695388

Lummi Peak Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/lummi-peak-trailLummi
Peak Trail is a 6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail - A trail rises to a high cliff on the western face of Lummi Mountain. At the end of the Baker trail, there is an overlook on WDFW land that provides spectacular views of Rosario Strait and the San Juan Islands.



Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

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AJ and Chris hike onward and upward with their month long theme of venturing out, this time talkin about getting out the house...and hiking around, even if you got a young'un with a stroller, or you're one of our respected elders with a walker. Welcome to the Bellingham Podcast; Urban Hiker's Grandtour ...


This just in...

The Bellingham Podcast now on iHeart radio (thank you editor staff at iHeart). So we are pretty much now available on every major (and minor) podcast network short of Spotify....ahem, Spotify....

WTA: Washington Trails Association

* https://www.wta.org/
* WTA began in 1966 (https://www.wta.org/our-work/about/history) as Signpost magazine and has grown into a diverse community of hikers speaking out for trails and wildlands.



Hike it Baby!

Hike it baby (non-profit)- a #hashtag (Instagram), group, and movement to inspire more parents who like the outdoors to continue to adventure: https://hikeitbaby.com/
* Majority of events are free/ donation $10 a year



Urban Hiking Grand Tour

Chris attacks Hannegan Pass - and lives, barely.

Hannegan Pass and Peak (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/hannegan-pass-and-peak) - “The first couple of miles have a very gentle grade - enjoy views of Mount Sefrit and the Nooksack Ridge, as well as the sounds of Ruth Creek running below... The grade increases around mile three, launching into switchbacks at Hannegan Pass camp, which continue all the way up to Hannegan Pass... The trail up to Hannegan Peak begins with steadily graded switchbacks that weave through forest and beautiful alpine meadows with views of Ruth Mountain that improve as you climb. And climb you will - with 1,000 feet of elevation gain in just over a mile, this is by far the biggest push of the hike...”

Other places to hit

* Arroyo Park (https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/interurban.pdf) - Miles of beautiful with inclines and declines and views of Chuckanut Bay.
* Northridge Park trail (https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/development/projects/northridge-park-2008-12-03-pub-meeting-trails.pdf)- Half-hour walks quiet serenity among trees up on Barkley HIll.
* Cordata Park Trail (https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/cordata.pdf) - Start at West Horton Road, enjoy less-than-a-mile beauty between Cordata Parkway and Aldrich Road.

AJ

Kiddo Park'n

* Star Park (Ferndale) {playground about 12,000 square feet}
* http://www.cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/parks-and-recreation/star-park/
* Million Smiles (Lynden)

Daytime Adventures:
* Tennant Lake (next to Hovander - Ferndale)
* Fragrance Garden/ Viewing Tower/ Wetlands (with accessibility accommodations)
* https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlifeareas/whatcom/tennantlake_park.php

* Ebey Landing Bluffs (Whidbey Island) [Discover Pass] around 6mile roundtrip/260ft elev. gain
* https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ebeys-landing
* There are two ways to access the Bluff Trail ...


Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

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On this episode, AJ and Chris record from the great outdoors- live from the unofficial Truckbed Studios of the Bellingham Podcast. Yes, you read right- your two PNW loving technologists do a test run using a slightly different podcasting setup while recording on location. Chris gives the rundown of outdoor urban activities in Bham. AJ talks about taking a walk, without nosediving into your mobile device. And the two of them vent about minimalism and how they feel about the over connected nature humanity is having with that smartphone in your pocket.
Outdoor markets. Local merchants, food vendors, and live music, oh my!

* Bellingham Farmers Market - Saturdays at the Depot Market Square (http://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/). 25th anniversary!
* Fairhaven Farmers Market - Wednesdays this summer at the Fairhaven Village Green (https://www.downtownbellingham.com/night-market/?rq=commercial%20street). New hours are 3 to 7 pm.
* Commercial Street Night Market - Every Friday night this summer (https://www.downtownbellingham.com/night-market/?rq=commercial%20street).
* Birchwood International Market - In the old Albertsons parking lot Last Friday of every month this summer (https://sustainableconnections.org/events/birchwood-international-market/). June 29, July 27, August 31, September 28.



Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

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Happy Fathers Day everyone! On this episode, Chris and AJ are prepping you for your summer road trip'n adventuring here in the PNW as summer seems to be here to stay (finally). This episode has recomendations for some new reading, listening, and watching as well as a quick tech recap of Apple's WWDC , but not in a techie kind of way.

Apple

Apple's WWDC was two weeks ago, we are not a news show (but if we were we'd do it better) but here are a few things to keep an eye out for if you are an Apple aficionado.

* iOS 12- Fall 2018“More power to you.” (https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/)
* Facetime 32X at once
* Adressing performance issues all the way back to iPhone 6 era hardware
* More privacy features in your face
* the continuation of dropping “i” from their products = Apple Books

AJ

* Screen Time- Apples “initial public offering in the Attention Economy"

Chris

* Workflow aka Shortcuts for automation

Listening

AJ

* Outside Magazine (https://www.outsideonline.com/podcasts) “Science of Survival”
* Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/podcast/
* #watchfam: Roldorf Cafe (https://shop.roldorf.co/blogs/the-roldorf-times/the-roldorf-cafe-podcast-e01), The Grey Nato (https://soundcloud.com/thegreynato), Two Broke Watch Snobs (http://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/), Worn and Wound (http://wornandwound.com/podcast/), On Time (https://soundcloud.com/ontimepodcast), Unwound (http://5by5.tv/unwound)

Chris

* Seth Godin's Akimbo (https://www.akimbo.me/)
* Micro.Blog's Micro Monday (http://monday.micro.blog/)
* Washington Post's Retropod (https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/retropod/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.a9633748d173)

Watching

AJ

* Watchfinder & Co. (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder)
* Analog Insights (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsIPHfiX6UpomrXTrdq67Q) Jules, Greg and Max
* Mattias Burling (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder) “Tech and What Not”

Chris - Documentaries

Reading

AJ

* Robert Kurson's (https://www.audible.com/author/Robert-Kurson/B001JS286Q) “Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon”

* (https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Gigi+Pandian)Gigi Pandian (https://www.audible.com/series?asin=B00S5BXWCO&ref=a_search_c3_lSeries_1_5_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=WXFWCY2B9FS66A3MQ03M&)“the Accidental Alchemist” book 3 “The Elusive Elixir”

Chris

* Steven Pressfield's (https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/)“The War of Art”


Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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We are back from our station break, and we have a packed episode with a trifecta of PNW American makers! Meet Terry of ToxicNatos (with a killer intro to our episode), Nicki of ::found:: Leather Goods, and Erica from Art Wood. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast

Intro - Terry of ToxicNatos (thanks Terry!)
“We believe in beautifully designed, functional products. ToxicNATOs strives to deliver the highest-quality straps, with exceptional hardware, chamfered-durable holes and soft yet long-lasting webbing. No need to look any further we also provide watch repair, and watch accessories to fulfill your every need.

Terry believes that they”are you personal "shopper”” If you are having issues figuring out what works for your watch, whether it be spring bars/straps/watch repair he can help you find out the best solution within your means.

Proud to be a veteran owned, small family business based in beautiful sunny Colorado Springs.”

Websites: https://www.toxicnatos.com (https://www.toxicnatos.com/)
IG:https://www.instagram.com/toxicnatos/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMM8KHrqx0ejH7D3Nn9eqGw

Chris proudly wears - ToxicNatos Shiznit BlackOut with 1.4mm thick herringbone weave nylon and Toxic Rogue BlackOut Admiralty Grey with 1.4mm zuluz weave nylon.

Found Leather Interview

Nicki Lang; FOUNDer and owner of ::found:: Leather goods
“Found Leather Goods is a Pacific Northwest leather goods company handcrafting unique leather bags and accessories using thoughtfully procured, high-quality leather and durable hardware. Each piece is designed, cut, and sewn in our 100+ year old studio in the Fairhaven district of Bellingham Washington.”
“We believe that Makers and Artists create more than just goods—We can create good with the work of our hands. ” (http://www.trouvemag.com/journal/into-the-woods)
“The human spirit longs to be inspired by beauty. Our brains are thirsty for creativity. And if our community (global and local) thrives on supporting small-batch makers, then in that act of commerce and connectedness, our hope is that you, too, will be able to lean more fully into your own pursuit of beauty and imagination.”

https://foundleathergoods.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/foundleathergoods/
Email :*[email protected]*
Phone: (206) 920-9784 (tel:2069209784)
*Location*:
1000 Harris Ave. Studio #14
Bellingham, WA 98225

*Semi-regular studio hours: *
Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9am-2pm-ish
or by appointmen*t*


Artwood Interview

Erica Hume, manager, “The Glue”,

Artwood is a cooperative gallery located in the heart of Bellingham's historic Fairhaven district.

“Each piece in this inviting woodworking gallery is designed and made by an individual artist. Your senses will be delighted in the graceful lines of a rocking chair, the smoothness of a chair arm, the tones of a wooden ukulele, or the scent of an aromatic cedar box.
The work of Artwood's 8 active woodworking members (http://artwoodgallery.com/artists) and about 90 other artists and crafts people are represented here, fine woodworking complemented by items in a variety of other media.”


Website: Www.artwoodgallery.com (http://www.artwoodgallery.com/)
Email: [email protected]
IG: https://www.instagram.com/artwood.gallery/

Hours

Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm
Sun: 11am-5pm

Location

1000 Harris Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-1628

Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

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A week away from the show out of observance of Memorial Day (in the United States)

Chris episode recap: tune into Ep. 75 "MNMLSM"
AJ episode recap: tune into Ep. 76 "A PNW State of Mind" (with special intro by #watchfam @danc21cy)

From the both of us on the Bellingham Podcast, thank you to all our active and retired service men and women, and especially who have given their life in the service of our country.

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Episode 81 - Week of May 20 2018


On this episode: The roads less traveled


Get your motor running, whether it's gasoline or electric, and head out on the highway, or in my case State Route 542. AJ and I share some worthwhile jaunts to take when ya just wanna get outta town for a spell or just take a weekend cruise. PLUS... an award-winning photographer strikes again, Stay tuned, y'all. This is the Bellingham Podcast

Favorite Summer Time drink...that isn't Coffee

* Chris; a Thai Basil (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012605-thai-basil-bliss) cocktail... When you want a refreshing drink-drink
* Crush basil leaves and pineapple chunks. Add this to a shaker with some ice. Drizzle some simple syrup, a couple shots of tequila (depending on how bad your day was), and add a squirt of lime juice. Shake it, don't break it, and strain it into your glass. #Consume
* AJ; San Pellegrino (http://www.sanpellegrino.com/us/en)+ Pok Pok Som (https://pokpoksom.com/)
* “Pok Pok Som drinking vinegar is a refreshingly sweet and tart, fruit and vinegar-based beverage handcrafted in Portland, Oregon using quality US-made organic cane vinegar and fresh whole fruits, herbs and spices – no artificial flavoring.”


Head East... And North

Chris - Everson-Goshen Road, Head east on SR542 on the Mt. Baker highway
New Grounds Espresso (https://www.facebook.com/NewGroundsEspresso/) - at the Smith Road roundabout
Enjoy the farmland and Wide Open Spaces. Also enjoy the lack of stoplights and traffic.
Turn left on Van Dyk road, enjoy Samson Estates Winery (http://www.samsonestates.com/home) - Ever had a Chocolate WIne Truffle (http://www.samsonestates.com/chocolate-wine-truffles/)?
Take Hannegan back to Bellingham, because Meridian is nuts.

AJ - Road Trip North Bound!!
Fort Langley, BC
“It has a population of 3,400. It is the home of Fort Langley National Historic Site (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Langley_National_Historic_Site), a former fur trade (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_trade) post of the Hudson's Bay Company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson%27s_Bay_Company). Lying on the Fraser River (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_River), Fort Langley is at the northern edge of the Township of Langley.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Langley
Tourism to the park: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/langley

* Fort Langley Wine Co http://www.thefortwineco.com/visitwinery.html
* Ghost of the Bogs (White Cran Wine)
* “ Our wines are 100% grape free and are made from local British Columbia fruit.”

More Accolades for AJ

2018 Essence of Bellingham (https://www.cob.org/news/Pages/features/City-announces-2018-Essence-of-Bellingham-winners.aspx) Photography awards
Best of Subject: Things/Nature, People/Playing, and People/Working
AJ's blog : https://www.ajbarse.com/photography/essence-of-bellingham-2018/


Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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Chris and AJ just take an episode to talk about their moms. Chris talks about how his mom set him on the career path that he has today. AJ talk about how his 'hip' mom introduced him to the Internets. And both of them talk about how technology can help make more family time. Wherever you are in the world, this episode is dedicated to all the moms out there and thank-you for all that you do for your kids and family.


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That kind of computer Chris talks about:

The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6VjsVwRXYk

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That kind of word processor AJ talks about:

The Brother Word processor
https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/2hea8k/my_brother_wp3410_word_processor/


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Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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Meet the Mod Squad!! AJ & Chris have anther #watchfam episode, diving into the subculture of watch collecting known as modding the Seiko SKX007. AJ talks about the ins-and-outs of watch modding and making. And Chris has a quick tech tip for those “We've been hacked - Change your passwords now” alerts. If you get into this episode, read AJ's humble horological full write-up on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad !

Housekeeping:
New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.

Resources on the SKX and DIY modding:
Nicholas Hacko-http://www.clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/chapter7.html
Nick of Orion Watches- https://orionwatch.com/how-to-mod-your-seiko/
Li Wang (http://wornandwound.com/author/li/)- Worn and Wound - http://wornandwound.com/watch-modding-101/
Jack Forster (https://www.hodinkee.com/members/JackForster)- Hodinkee - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watch

Anatomy of a watch (and easy-o-metter level to mod):
Read about AJ's take on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad
---Entry Level Zone----
* case back
* bezel
* bezel insert

-----More Advanced Zone----
* dial
* crystal/chapter ring
* day/date wheels


Info on the Seiko 7s26
https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7S26

* “The 7S26 family was introduced in 1996 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=1996) as a mainstream automatic watch movement, replacing the Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) in many cases.”

* “It is almost totally different from earlier Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) series calibres, though it does continue the "Magic lever (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Magic_lever&action=edit&redlink=1)" bi-directional winding design. Rather than using a dedicated winding bridge to locate the lever, the 7s26 family locates it with a brass bushing on one side and the rachet wheel on the other. The keyless works (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Keyless_works&action=edit&redlink=1) have been relocated from the top plate to the bottom plate, making it easier to service these components from the back plate rather than removing the entire works.”


Chris Mods

Who to check out
* DLW https://www.dlwwatches.com/
* Ebay seller - watchtimeco http://stores.ebay.com/watchtimeco
* Bay Engraving (Bellingham) http://www.bayengraving.com/
*Toxic Natos! https://www.toxicnatos.com/


AJ Mods

Who to check out
* Crystaltimes Horology https://crystaltimes.net/
* One Second Closer https://one-second-closer.com/ (ebay- http://stores.ebay.com/One-Second-Closer)


Interested in mods- see AJ's full write up!
http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad

Carson Loup: practical loop to help see what you are modding 4.5x is a good starter : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012H11CQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

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For the last couple episodes we've been talking about spring cleaning and minimalism. Now, AJ & Chris talk about what gear they are eyeing, or have been using lately, to fill a little bit of the newly freed up space. It is the annual spring-cleaning gear episode of the Bellingham Podcast.

Podcast Logistical Housekeeping:
New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.

Voicemail by Rising Sun Sailor: Dan https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/
Bose+Hush https://hush.technology/

Chris; TrafficCam
https://traffickcam.com/about

What Chris is eye'n: The Life of One

One phone (iPhone 6s+), one computer (iPad Pro 12.9), one notebook, one pen, one LED light, one multitool, one pocket knife, etc.

AJ Gear

* Peak Design field pouch https://www.peakdesign.com/product/bags/field-pouch/
* Uniden iWitness (accident cam) https://www.uniden.com/shop/automotive/1080p-25fps-dash-camera-with-g-sensor-viewing/
* Get organized! Epson LW-300 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M88B3AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Save coin on tape with Label Queen https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PCZJ16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Carson optics- LumiLoupe Plus 11.5x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PDPFZT8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Carson LumiLoupe Plus specs https://carson.com/products/lumiloupe-plus-lo-10/
Light Table- A4 Ultra-thin Portable LED Light Box Tracer USB Power Cable Dimmable Brightness LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad for Artists Drawing Sketching Animation Stencilling X-rayViewing : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26S3VY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What AJ is eye'n

* The James Brand: Elko or Country: https://thejamesbrand.com/products



Connect

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)
*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversation

Listen

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

Subscribe

iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

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