Ostwestkollaboration

Old and New

2008-09-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

this oil burning lamp provides light in a old log cabin tucked deep in the woods of kentucky. the light is a necessity when there is no electricity and little sunlight. it also serves a dual purpose of creating a quiet soothing mood.

here you see the lights of one of nashville's famous "honky tonks" reflecting on records of some of country music's big names.

en route to hood

2008-02-20T07:23:00.001-08:00

snow pack continues to build in the pacific northwest, much to the joy of those who find recreation in sliding in down hills w/ sticks attached to their feet. friday as the sun rises we're driving towards mt hood.. 45 minutes to the mountain, and and 90 to the lift.

killingsworth to i205 to i84

heading east.

a southern commute

2008-02-15T06:16:00.000-08:00

my commute looks a bit different than shannon's. i have a 20 minute drive to work as well. i can choose to drive through subdivisions, the highway, or a busy shopping district. i choose the subdivision, its much prettier and less stressful.

i drive through al gore's neighborhood every day on my way to and from work. i pass hundred's of multi-million dollar homes.

i also pass a cow pasture. i'm still in nashville, but i'm traveling on the very outskirts of the city. nashville is considered a "big city" in the southern part of the USA, but it still has a small town feel....and cattle.

i travel about 12 miles to get to my work. i pass about 4 churches during this short commute. this is very common in the south, there is a church on almost every corner. i also avoid traffic since i am leaving the city for work while most are coming in. you can see all the suburbanites headed in the opposite direction.

getting to work

2008-02-13T09:15:00.000-08:00

daily commute from ne portland to milwaukie's oatfield hill.. approximately 20 mintutes by car, one hour by bus... one point five hours by bike.. (yet to try that one.. maybe next week.. or not...)

stopped on the corner of 17th and 99e.

sun greets the day... this moment captured approx 40mph. fotography while driving.. perhaps not the most practical multi tasking endeavor.. but certainly safer than texting while navigating the streets.

ferrying from bainbridge

2008-02-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

there's a bridge to bainbridge as well, though few know of it.

Fun, Fire, and Religion

2008-01-28T06:30:00.001-08:00

What inspires a certain type of transportation over another?

For some, getting from one point to another is done by using the most fun mode of transportation. For these folks, a kayak or canoe will do the job.

For some, it is all for show. This member of the U.S. Army dropped in on a American football game to kick off the game with a little excitement, and fire.

This family chooses their transportation based on their religious practices. They are Old Order Mennonites, which means (among other things) they do not use technology out of concern for the environment and fellow man. They are peacemakers and pacifists and they strive to life as simply as possible.

Air, Earth, and Water

2007-12-23T21:49:00.001-08:00

This is an exact replica of The Mayflower. The Mayflower, according to American history, is the first boat carrying pilgrims from England to the United Sates. History tells us that it was a long hard journey on this boat, many were sick, and many died before landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

This is a float plane that carried me, a few canoes, and some friends to the remote wilderness of Ontario, Canada. They dropped us on the Dumoine River and we paddled our canoes 10 days through the wilderness back to civilization. It was a fun plane ride with a very French-Canadian pilot and a little motion sickness.

One of my favorite forms of transportation.

When will a car enthusiast ride a bus?

2007-12-23T19:23:00.001-08:00

mom and i visit my grandfather every year in nuernberg, germany. he always tells us, "take the bus to the ubahn when going down town.. it's fast, easy, cheap, and you need not worry about parking."

nevertheless we consistently drive. perhaps because in her earlier life she had to walk forever, and ride two streetcars across town to get to school. in this life in germany, however, she can drive. Though perhaps more expensive and stressful, driving provides ultimate control, the perceived independence from an outside schedule.

So what was it that inspired us to ride public transit for the first time in 25 years of visiting germany together?? jet lag, coupled with attending a birthday party in old town made riding the tram simply more convenient. We had an amazing experience. talked with a few people. one of whom was so amazed and perhaps inspired to meet a woman who was born in nuernberg, and actually moved to america.

Hostel

2007-10-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

Mountain Harbour Hostel, the nicest hostel I have stayed in stateside. It is the hayloft of a barn turned into a very nice living space. You can see one of the horses standing in the door. I think she gets to stay for free, or in trade of a few hours of riding...not a bad deal.

Bugs Life

2007-10-30T19:06:00.000-07:00

According to Bella, a home is a place that is bug-free. She doesn't like bugs because sometimes they bite and make her itch. So, she posted this sign on the front door to keep them away.

American Dreams?

2007-10-30T19:03:00.000-07:00

I don't think this sign was meant to advertise for this little shed, but it sure made me laugh.

houseboat hamburg habour

2007-06-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

in some of the arms of the Elbe-river, it's possible to live in a houseboat...

most of these places are in former industrial areas...

York, Hamburg, Northern Germany

2007-06-25T13:22:00.000-07:00

sunday afternoon balkony

Temporary Home...

2007-04-04T19:29:00.000-07:00

On the banks of the French Broad River -- North Carolina

In a tent, on the cliffs of Savage Gulf -- Tennessee

A home with a little more space.

2007-03-08T19:10:00.000-08:00

This is a replica of the home most astronauts live in when they travel to space. This small area includes a shower, a kitchen, sleeping quarters, an office, and a toilet. This replica is located in the NASA Space And Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

shelter

2007-02-24T07:55:00.000-08:00

we came across this stone shelter on the ridge leading to silver star mountain in the mt adams wilderness.

Creative Home

2007-02-12T13:56:00.000-08:00

This used to be a home for animals, a barn. Someone turned it into a home for people, a house. I have never seen anything like this, so I had to take a picture and share it with others. It's pretty neat to see how creative one can be when it comes to creating a home.

(This home is located in Cookeville, Tennessee)

Home.....less

2007-01-28T19:21:00.000-08:00

This photo was take by Chris at
http://chris.quietlife.net

This is a picture of two homeless guys in Nashville, Tennessee trying to stay warm by laying on a warm exhaust vent in the sidewalk. I'm not sure if they consider this "home" or not. And perhaps its the lack of home that makes it such a powerful picture.

home in the woods

2007-01-22T20:43:00.000-08:00

This is a shelter on the Appalachian Trail. This is a trail that runs from Georgia to Maine in the eastern United States. The trail runs well over 2,000 miles. Many people hike the entire trail each year. All along the trail people have built shelters, like this one, for weary hikers to stay in. These shelters serve as home to many tired souls and a few hungry mice.

This tree, located in the southeastern United States (Georgia), looks like it has been and could be a home to many different animals.

Our new theme....HOME

2007-01-22T20:41:00.000-08:00

Our new theme is HOME......what creates a sense of home or belonging? Is it a structure, a place, people.........?

International Market in Southeastern USA.

2007-01-08T20:46:00.000-08:00

This is a neat market about a mile from where I live. It's mostly Mexican, Asian, and Middle Eastern foods. They have quite the variety. I feel like I am in another county when I go there. They will even let you pick a live fish from the tank and butcher it for you. Pretty neat.

"Mountain potatoes" on the left....a few foods typically found in Asia.

Some yummy candy often found in China, Japan, and Korea. Pocky is very yummy!

These are some prickly foods often found in central and south american. The stuff in the middle is Aloe. They also have Aloe soda!

Costa Rican Supply Runs

2007-01-06T21:36:00.000-08:00

visited friends in Costa Rica who operate a bed and breakfast named montezuma gardens in Costa Rica. participating in their daily routine as we prepared for the coming high season in january, included the weekly supply run to the nearby town of Cobano.

the main market is called megasuper. a great place to purchase canned goods. (higher quality of fruit, vegetables, and carne are available at the small markets down the street.)

the bulk food aisle.

evidence of nestle's efforts to promote baby formula in central and south america. breastfeeding is currently "in" in the US, formula seems preferred in costa rica.

a nestle solution across the age continuum.

and onto the hardware store, traditional courtship grounds of the iguanan locals.

chihuahua awaits his owner at the furniture maker's shop.

2007-01-06T16:50:00.000-08:00

This is a small country store in central Kentucky. As you can see, they have a little bit of everything, in no particular order. There is even a cow from a manger scene...right below a box of raisins.

shopping in seattle, washington

2007-01-04T20:39:00.000-08:00

a 12 x 5 foot refrigerator houses specialty cheeses at this natural foods cooperative on capitol hill in seattle.

Supermärkte in Hamburg

2006-09-10T00:38:00.000-07:00

alcohol and useful equipement

bio wurst- bio sausages

Thommi mit seinem eigenen Laden
getroffen auf der Fähre im Hafen
am 8. September -

Thommi with his own supermarket-
met him on the ferry in the habour
at saturday, 8th of september

Introduction

2006-09-05T15:55:00.000-07:00

our first theme... super markets... where food and other goods are purchased for consumption.

unser erste Thema... das Supermarkt.. wo wir einkaufen Essen und anderen Sache...