08.27.22: Camping at Silver Lake
08.27.2022 Cian and Sir Thomas Leif camped out at Silver Lake Campground and hiked Seven Sisters.
12.11.25: The Nooksack River Rises
A photo/video timelapse music video of Day 1 of the Nooksack River 2025 (12/11/25) flood in West Sumas, Washington on 2nd street west of the tracks. From the start of the flood to its recession, the wildlife seeking dry ground, lumber pallets floating down the street, our building becoming an island, the US/Canada border closed, and the Coast Guard airlifting three neighbors across the street. Photography/Videography by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media. Music: The Nooksack Rises | Suno | Rowan | Techno Tink Media. https://technotink.net/adventures/?p=7954
12/11/25: Rabbit Island in Sumas on 2nd
On December 11, 2025 while impacted by the Nooksack River flood of 2025 ... we watched as our building on 2nd street became its own island, completely surrounded by flood waters. Soon enough, wildlife began to scurry to the island for refuge, the most of which were bunnies. It was heartbreaking to see them struggle, but they all seemed to make it ashore.
12.11.25: Daring Airlift Rescue Sumas Flood 2025
On December 11, 2025 the Nooksack River crested at 150 feet, highest in its history. This caused a flood of magnitude in the Nooksack Valley, especially Nooksack, Sumas, Everson, Lynden, and Ferndale.
10.05.24: Archaeological Survey, Rest at the Hotel
Awaking early at the La Quinta Inn and Suites on North Academy, I hit the breakfast buffet then met with Brian in the parking lot. We headed off to the Air Force Academy to continue our pedestrian survey. Hot long day covering miles and acres, battling sun and wind as well as many historic trash scatters - the Survey was coming to an end.
10.04.24: Archaeological Survey, LaQuinta, Urban Tandoor
A quiet friday, I met Brian down below in the La Quinta Inn & Suites hotel parking lot after the breakfast buffet. We were off to the Air Force Academy to conduct our Archaeological Pedestrian survey, covering acres and miles for compliance. After work, I had a quick swim in the pool and rest in the hot tub, then walked next door to the Urban Tandoor Indian restaurant to meet my good friend Brigid for dinner.
10.03.24: Archaeological Survey
Continuing with the grind, I was up at the crack of dawn, slightly weary after catching up with friends last night dancing at Bar Standard. I met Brian in the parking lot of the hotel, and we headed off to the Air Force Academy to hike miles and acres in the sun, recording archaeological sites and clearing acreage for compliance.
10.02.24: Archaeological Survey, Pool & Hot Tub, Torchy’s, and Goth Night at Milk/Bar Standard (Denver)
10.02.24: Archaeological survey by day, followed by pool and hot tub, friends, and a trip to Denver for Goth Night at Milk Bar.
10.01.24: Archaeological Expedition – Wyoming to Colorado
10.01.24: Archaeology Expedition, Wyoming to Colorado: Adventures of Sir Thomas Oisin Rhymour Leif McGowan. Beginning of October Sir Thomas travelled across Wyoming, pitstopped at Hobo Hot Springs in Wyoming for a relaxing rest stop, then crossed into Colorado driving thru Denver and into Colorado Springs to prepare for his archaeological survey and catch up with old friends as this was once his old tromping grounds. Blog https://technotink.net/adventures/?p=7629 "Ashes & Echoes" gothic travel song by Rowan | Serentha | Thomas Baurley | Techno Tink Media | SunoAI, Oct 4, 2025.
Kingman to Tucson: A Rainy Road Trip to TravelCon 2025 (3.13.25)
03.13.25: Day 4: TravelCon2025: Kingman to Tucson, Living Desert Museum A long four and a half hour drive fighting rain, wind, and dust from Kingman to Tucson. Checked into hotel, prepped for conference, took advantage of free pass to the Living Desert Museum for an hour, then a quiet evening at the hotel.