Uhhhhhhhh…..no.

This takes a high level of climbing skill. Duh. This climb in China is rated 5.14 D. That’s a pretty high level climb. High level climbs demand….high level skill. I’m afraid of heights. I don’t even want to get up … Continue reading

At least I can fix it fast…

If everything works out (?), I’m going to buy a Neon from a guy I work with. I’m buying it for my eldest son to drive. It’s a cheap car. My youngest son isn’t old enough to drive….so….I hope that … Continue reading

Anthony Bourdain….RIP

Here’s a guy who could be a real hard case. Here’s a guy who softened while being treated kindly by people who, moments before, had been strangers. That was the impression I had of Anthony Bourdain. When you watch any … Continue reading

date night

A date night is a rare thing for us. We don’t get to go out as “adults” very often. We’re a pair….a team…but the team always has a bunch of little participants who make trips out kind of interesting sometimes. … Continue reading

Running 100km through the Blue Mountain – 100 Reasons – Ultramarathon Documentary

I finished my 9.5 hour mail route in only …ummmm….9.5 hours yesterday….so I got home earlier than I usually do. That mail route is my ultramarathon. They say that sitting for long periods of time kills you, though, so it’s … Continue reading

right up your nose….

I had a hard day at work today. It was hard…so I was looking up “paradise videos”. If you can’t see paradise where you are, then maybe you could figure out something by watching YouTube videos. Here’s Little Jimmy Dickens … Continue reading

Look at this! 1954 Ford F150….restored….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUlpE93IW0Q This is a nice restoration. Built on the frame of a more recent vintage Suburban. Running gear was from the Suburban, too. Lots of nice woodworking…but that’s what this guy does for a living at his Preszler Woodshop. I … Continue reading

our next vacation

Here’s the place where, for an undisclosed admission price, you can walk over 6 miles of trails through this huge collection of junked cars. NOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD VACATION FOR MY FAMILY! Forget a fine museum or zoo…..miles … Continue reading