Where I could, I converted to and use digital music in a FLAC format. FLAC is a Free Lossless Audio Codec. There are other options available, but FLAC is non-proprietary option. Of course, technology keeps moving forward and there are continually evolving options, so the best choice yesterday may not be the best tomorrow.
An absolute favorite of ours, Duke's Seafood has 7 locations around the Puget Sound, with our go-to restaurant located on the Tacoma waterfront on Ruston Way. This location has great patio seating in season and indoor tables and booths most with wonderful views over the Tacoma waterfront.
This time of year is Florida Stone Crab Season. The season has generally run from mid-October to mid-May every year. In 2021, the season officially runs from October 15, 2021 to May 1, 2022, a slightly shortened season. The two weeks shaved off at the end of the May is meant to protect the overall stone crab population and to ensure ongoing viability of the industry. As an additional note that shouldn't impact the consumer, the minimum claw size limit was also slightly increased.
Sailing by Point Defiance in the South Puget Sound will usually yield a view of masses of harbor seals. This is especially true as the evening gets near and the seals huddle together on the beach for the night. The waters around Point Defiance create significant tidal movement and are good feeding environment for the seals, making for abundant opportunities for sightings.
It is not at all unusual to see bald eagles throughout Puget Sound, but once in a while, you get a particularly nice sighting. This was in a neighborhood tree when the sun was just right for a beautiful image. Enjoy.
The album was apparently pulled together through remote sessions - a sign of the Covid times, but also a sign of the power of technology and the ability to create collaborative success across the miles. The current band members are Ian Paice, Steven Morse, Ian Gillan, Donald Airey and Roger Glover.
