Author Archives: Rich Conley

Gifts for friends, or mock bomb, Yemeni men in deep trouble

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Rich Conley

A common custom for Yemen travelers is to bring home gift items for friends and family.  Taping a bottle of Pepto to a cell phone for Uncle Mohammed might seem an unlikely thing for an American, but for a foreigner … Continue reading →

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Gig Harbor home temperatures reach 137 degrees

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Rich Conley

Saying that it is hot in Gig Harbor is stating the obvious.  “How hot” is something else.  At home we have wood deck that the beating sun incinerates during summer days.  The deck reflects heat against the side of house, … Continue reading →

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Paddling volunteers needed for invasive plant survey

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Rich Conley

Volunteers, using their own kayaks or canoes, are needed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help with the annual invasive plant survey on the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve in Grays Harbor County. The survey … Continue reading →

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