Author: Jeffrey Kontur

Off-the-cuff / USA

Dog taught himself how to crack open and eat hazelnuts!

Homer is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever I’ve been housesitting just outside Portland, Oregon. He has somehow taught himself how to eat hazelnuts! This short video shows him cracking them open, eating the nut inside, and leaving the shells behind.

Off-the-beaten-path / USA

Volunteering with Bunnies… at the Salad Bar!

I have been doing a little bit of volunteer work for Bunnies in Baskets. They are a charity that bring therapy bunnies into places like senior centers, hospitals, etc. In this video, the bunnies have been invited to a salad restaurant for a photo shoot and promotional event. We set...

Facts & Trivia / Nature / USA

Columbia River Gorge and some of America’s Tallest Waterfalls

The Columbia River separates Oregon and Washington. It has repeatedly been called western America’s most important river. Along the river are a number of impressive waterfalls. Several of these are quite readily accessible just off Interstate 84 and US Highway 30. And of course some high quality photos.

Activities / Modes of Transport / USA

Snoopy vs. The Red Baron

Although Joseph is a small town in a relatively remote area and has only a small airfield, they drew a surprising number of planes. Including four old WWI biplanes. Despite what was supposed to be a formation fly-by of F-15 fighter jets from the Oregon Air National Guard, it was...