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The Preston Pond loop is located off of Notch Road in West Bolton, Vermont. It's roughly 4 miles of Vermont-sytle single-track which begins at the parking area and loops around by Lower and Upper Preston Pond.

The video footage was shot over two different rides. The video ends with a 40 MPH ride down Notch Road (on the West Bolton side). The video is accompanied by the song The National Anthem from the album "Kid A" by Radiohead.

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I have been posting one photograph for each day that passes. I call this project "Things I Saw". It began on January 7, 2008.

The video is a collection of the all the photographs from the Things I Saw galleries up to the end of June 2008. The video is accompanied by the song Weird Fishes / Arpeggi from the album "In Rainbows" by Radiohead.

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"The Stream" has been being constructed since 2001. What was once a mosquito and litter infested, sometimes stagnant, overgrown Vermont mountain stream has been transformed into a play area for my kids.

The Stream has two hand crafted waterfalls, seven bridges, a fort, a swing, walking paths with railings, stairs and path guides, rock walls and stump seating. It has been dug out by hand as well as by shovel. It has been widened, dug deeper and more narrow to allow for constant flow, and embankments created to prevent spring-thaw caused overflow. The Stream reconstruction project has been maintained by me! Michael McKennedy

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This is the 6th gallery of the "Things I Saw" photo gallery project. 1,029 images were shot during this month. This gallery is made up of 30 of those images.

The project began ago (January 7, 2008). I have been posting one image per day on this page. At the beginning of each month I post the previous month's images in gallery form.

All photographs were shot in and around the West Bolton, Jericho, Richmond - Burlington, Vermont areas.

All photographs were shot and edited by Michael McKennedy (hey that's me!).

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I took a mountain bike ride yesterday up around the Preston Pond Loop here in West Bolton, Vermont. It's a teriffic ride! I strapped my camera to the handlebars and shot some video footage. View the visually enhanced ride set to the song Bodysnatchers by the musically superior band called Radiohead. You won't see any moutain bike crashes or injuries. (I usually try to avoid crashing on my moutain bike, but, sometimes a quick launch over the handlebars can really wake one up!)

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Ari & Kai's Game Planet is a place where you to can pretend that you are inside the brain of Ari and/or Kai and you are viewing their favorite choices of online kids video games!

You will find links to games on sites like NeoPets.com, WebKinz.com, Nick.com etc...

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The one, the only, Barb McKennedy is 30(ish) - okay, not exactly 30 but I don't want to be the one to post her age. I don't need the wrath of Barb upon me :)

The date has passed but she loves gifts! Go ahead, send her one anyway - I dare you! Or, you can send her a happy b-day via email.

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148K - Great car but needs some work. 5 speed, power windows, doors and locks. 5 door hatchback. Struts, arms, coils, speed sensor, and clutch cable replaced in April-May 2008. Has a few minor rust spots. Asking $1200 or best offer. Sold as is. Please call 802-434-6539.

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June 10, 2008 - a storm rolled in. I caught this short video clip of a lightning storm.

This video was shot with a digital camera. There are 3 of the same clip "strung" together so you don't have to keep rewinding - although that would be pretty simple to do!

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This is the 5th installment of the "Things I Saw" photo gallery project.

1,241 images were shot during this month. This gallery is made up of 31 of those images.

All photographs were shot in and around the West Bolton, Jericho, Richmond - Burlington, Vermont areas.

All photographs were shot and edited by me.

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West Bolton, Vermont + a map + some markers (not the kind you draw with) + photographs = the map you will see if you click on the image of the link below which reads "See The Map". I guess that I could have linked the text in the last sentence (or any text for that matter) but instead I am going to force you to click somewhere else.

Playing around with Google Maps and images. This will be one of those on-going projects. The plan is to load this map up with as many images of West Bolton, Vermont (and possibly beyond) as I can shoot. I do realize that this seems like a good idea at the moment but I also realize that this might be one of those "projects" that fades away on the priority list but only time will tell.

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This is the 4th section of the "Things I Saw" photo gallery project.

1,104 images were shot during this month. This gallery is made up of 30 of those images.

All photographs were shot in and around the West Bolton, Jericho, Richmond - Burlington, Vermont areas.

All photographs were shot and edited by me.

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I once had time, well, more time than I have now.

I have a little bit of time. Just enough to write these words.

4:30am - wake/work, 8:15am leave for work, 5:00pm leave work, 10:30pm sleep, 4:30am wake/work, 8:15am leave for work, 5:00pm leave work, 10:30pm sleep, 4:30am wake/work, 8:15am leave for work, 5:00pm leave work, 10:30pm sleep, 4:30am wake/work, 8:15am leave for work, 5:00pm leave work, 10:30pm sleep, 4:30am wake/work...

Keith McKennedy (left)... last seen December 2007 - do you know this man?

If you see this man on the street make sure you go up to him and give him money! You too can make a difference in one man's life by giving away lots of your hard (or not so hard) earned money! He doesn't care for coins but will gladly accept anything but pennies. He really prefers cash. Go ahead, change a life today!

Okay, so he is not missing at all but I (I mean he) could sure use some money!

Or if you prefer...you can send me the money...and I swear, it will not get to him!

Footnote: (for Keith only - this means that YOU should not read any further!) -- Keith don't forget - I want 50% of all profits! I accept cash only! and I expect you to drive to my house to deliver it personally!
Donations submitted using the button above will not go to Keith at all. I will keep the money. Just remember, it's the thought that counts! Right Keith?

Update: April 10
I received an email tip yesterday...Keith might possibly be in Kansas! This is the text of that transmission:

"I realize the search has been long and hard, and I know the family, has , not slept, many a night, wondering, where is keith. So, after a long time deciding, if this is the right time, I've decided, "YES" I said, Yes. So, here it is, I'm in ..m..kj'klm.kj'n lk hold on it's breaking up, I'm in ...24ttgsvp ieu,,,,wsi...wait...awai twat....m.hold on, dagnabbit,.nklduio ,,, KANSAS. Please send fake money,,, to mic. So, now you all know, good luck with everything......Peace out!"

This email came from someone named Damon but I think that it might be a plea from Keith himself! The only thing that throws off this theory is that Keith did not typically use the phrase "peace out!". We are pursuing this lead now but in the meantime, don't forget to send money to Mic and thanks for to all who have donated thus far! Without your support our mission to find Keith would be futile.

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This is the 3rd section of the "Things I Saw" photo gallery project.

1,084 images were shot during March 2008. This gallery is made up of 31 of those images.

All photographs were shot in and around the West Bolton, Jericho, Richmond - Burlington, Vermont areas.

All photographs were shot and edited by me.

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After 14 years of being the worlds greatest lapcat, Tirra "Bones" McKennedy passed away March 13 in his West Bolton home.

"He was very comfortable when he went; lying in the living room with his family by his side. He took one final gasp for breath and his body just shut down, it was a peaceful death. Tirra will be missed more than anyone could know!", explained Mic.

"Tirra has seen it all. He was there when Barb and I began dating. He moved to Vermont with us. He watched as we learned how to raise two kids. He was a wonderful family member and friend. Until the next time T-Bones! Say Hello to Misty for us!" - Mic, Barb, Ari & Kai

Tirra "Bones" McKennedy 1994 - 2008

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