Cascadian

www.metrokc.gov/parks Saw the sign today on my way in to walk my dogs. Big, bold letters. Yes, it's crap. Yes, there is free parking right behind the velodrome. And if they ban parking there, I'll open up parking in my lot, which is a 5 minute walk away. They can't make it illegal to walk to the park... ...can they? Man, I hate the New Economy...

"Marymoor Park will offer parking payment options to suit how visitors use the park. Frequent visitors, for example, will be able to purchase monthly and half-yearly passes at significantly reduced rates, rather than pay the $1 fee each time they park. A monthly pass will cost $20, a long-term pass of four months or more will cost $10 per month, and a six-month pass will cost $50. " So, it's $100 a year to walk my dogs and climb some... I think I'll park on the street behind the Velodrome.

Saw some snowboarders peeking over the cornice at the top on Saturday. A dog went over to have a look, and broke through. Unknown if the dog survived the fall into the crater. Leash those dogs at the top, or leave them at home...

Should have taken Pencil Pusher. He would have carried Judd to the top on his back. I've climbed with him - bugger is too strong for his own good. What did you wind up doing, Dave?

Do NOT try thrashing through the valley. Pain in the butt. I hear the forest ridge is better. Curious to find out...