Mount Rainer a Majestic View

 White snow capped view of  Mount Rainer and Lake Washington from Seattle crossing the lake.  Jesse Tam, it's a shore l.5 hour drive from Seattle and great day trip or extend a longer stay and enjoy the park's programs. The mountain is a favorite place to explore and hike during most of the year with summer being the most crowded time of year.  Early spring and fall are the best times for those who prefer fewer crowds to enjoy the trails and views around visitor center at Paradise.    https://jesse-tam.blogspot.com/

Focus is the Key

Here's a good thought for today. Hard work is never easy, but things can get done with one small step at a time.  Keep the pace and focus with an open mind.  

The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles.  It may seems like a long road to travel, but reaching your destination and goal will be worth the effort.  Regardless of the pace,, continue to move forward and don't turn back. https://jessetam.wordpress.com/

 

Boat Show Celebrates 75th Anniversary

 It's fantastic to see the return of the Seattle Boat Show 2022, celebrating the 75th Anniversary this year from Feb. 4-12th at Lumen Field Event Center.  Jesse Tam, what a fun activity to bring the family and see the 400 different brands of the latest marine accessories and boats.  There will be a free shuttle to transport between Lumen Field and Bell Harbor Marina. Check out the discount 2 for 1 Tuesday. It's one of the largest event on the West coast for boaters.  

Don't miss this year's exciting attractions with a putt-putt golf course, Classic Boat Display, Women's Day, beer and wine nights, and more.  Tickets are availble online for purchase and to parking as well.  

Can't wait to check out the latest and semiars...here's the Seattle Boat Show Schedule:

Lumen Field Seattle

Monday (Women's Day): 11:00 am -- 8:00 pm

Tuesday (2 for 1 Tuesday): 11:00 am -- 8:00 p

Wednesday: 11:00 am -- 8:00 pm

Thursday (Dogs on Deck): 11:00 am -- 8:00 pm

Fridays (Wine and Beer Nights): 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Saturdays: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bell Harbor Marina

Weekdays: 11:00 am -- 5:00 pm

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nature's Laughter

 The waterfall is nature's laughter.  There is no better place to listen to the raging sound of Snoqualmie Falls.  Jesse Tam, only a short drive from Seattle is a favorite place to bring visitors to experience the beauty of nature's waterfall. During heavy rainfall, you'll be able to feel the mists as you walk along the pather and walkway surrounding the falls. Make an afternoon outing with a packed lunch and hike down to the lower falls along the trail and walk along the boardwalk to river below.  It's a trip that you can make year round and with all age groups.

Planning a trip on weekdays will be less crowded and fewer visitors.  Summer is always a busy time as we try to get out and enjoy the great weather. Parking is limited and more difficult during the weekends, plan your visit and walk further to reach the waterfall.  It's a great drive to get out of the city and escape to the mountains and outdoors.  Stay in touch https://jesse-tam.blogspot.com/  Thanks for reading.

Visit Skagit Valley Festival

Spring is here and another recommendation with Jesse is visiting the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.  A warm winter means the tulips will bloom a bit early for the second straight year. Enjoy the colorful blooms and fields with Tam and friends in Mount Vernon. The festival runs from April 1 through April 30 depending on weather conditions.  It is a destination event for the Pacific Northwest held annually.  

Every spring thousands of people tour and visit the tulip fields in bloom.  It is a short drive from Seattle and Vancouver, BC.  The fields are scattered throughout the Skagit Valley with many local events and activities throughout the festival.  The walking or biking tours are perfect day trip or weekend with friends and families. RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town with displays in gardens for visitors to view and photograph.  Bulbs and items are available for purchase at each location.

The festival is now 32 years and welcomes people across the United States and from around the world.  This is truly a places to visit for all ages and families during the month of April and spending time with nature.  There will be traffic on weekends and long waits on the road, so biking is a great way to view the fields.  A link for more information to festival  http://www.tulipfestival.org/
Parking maps and viewing times for preparing your trip and drive.  Enjoy the colorful blooms and takes plenty of photos.  You won't forget the sights of the fields.

Typhoon Advisory Soudelor

Typhoon Soudelor moved slowly with strong winds toward the island of Taipei, Taiwan bringing heavy rain.  Jesse Tam visited Taiwan with friends early spring. The island was under an extremely torrential rain advisory on the northeast side of the island expecting more than 3 feet of rain.  Businesses and schools were closed with warnings of strongest storm on the planet so far this year.  It will peak with winds at 180 mph (290 kph).

 It was expected to make landfall early Saturday local time, sweep across the island and continue toward mainland China.  Some train and ferry services were suspended, but flights were continuing to take off and arrive at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday afternoon.  Taiwan had been hit hard with typhoons and earthquakes in the past.   http://jessetam.com/  

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Seattle Seahawks Believe

Believe - Never Give Up

Watching the playoff with Jesse Tam and the 12's cheering on the Seattle Seahawks was a dream come true. The 12's looking for a chance to make plans to the desert in Arizona for a champion repeat. Seattle fans and team  filled with excitement for Super Bowl week.  http://jessetam.com/


 It was a nail biting 2 minutes  towards a tie with an unbelievable come back. Finally, things start to go our way with a fake field goal leading towards scoring a TD.  The on side kick recovered by our Seahawks player giving the team another chance.  Our 12's were still creating noise and earthquakes in the stands.  The team continue to fight on the field against the Packers, never letting up or loose faith in themselves.

Heading to overtime, Russell and the Seahawks continued the fight and kept their spirits and hopes alive by keeping the faith as a team and Never Gave Up - Believe!  What a wonderful journey as they entered another back to back year to Super Bowl 49. As Beast might think about the media and press, they write what they want to say. Ditto

During a conversation with Jesse Tam, he  reminded us to follow our dreams Never Give Up.  Strive to do the best regardless of what others may think, do or say Believe In Yourself

#True Believers 

 #Winners  #Champions  #Keeping the Faith

 #Dreamers  #Leaders   #Team Spirit   @Seattle

Champions

The 12's

A Time of Gratitude

Remembering other with Jesse Tam. November is a month of importance and gratitude as we celebrate Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, Daylight Savings, Elections and president,  All Saints Day, and for some people Black Friday. Jesse mentioned the family who welcomed him as a young 17 years old student and the memories. It is a time to remember the Veterans who had fought and served for our country. It is a time to give thanks for the people who had  reached out and made a differences.

Gratitude should be practiced and remembered all year, not just during the holidays or special times. We may have an abundance of fruits and vegetable in our gardens which can be donated to the needy or shared with others.  One of the members of my Rotary club make sandwiches and distribute them to the homeless.  Whether you are a student, single parent, president or an executive; we can all lead and lend a hand to those who are less fortunate or hit a low point in life.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them 

John Fitzgerald Kennedy - president

 Nature's beauty showing the changing colors of fall in the fields.
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Snake River in Idaho