Mechanism
In 1967 I was eight. I wasn’t allowed to ride my bicycle anywhere near my home, which was on a steep road known as Lookout Mountain. I had a bike, a 20″ Sears Spyder, but it was pretty intimidating considering … Continue reading →
Waking up in Phoenix
Waking up in phoenix The yellow bolt darting across the walls refracted in into a pattern that made the room look like the inside of a lighthouse during a storm and was followed with a clap of thunder but made … Continue reading →
The cool of summer.
So I don’t keep up with my blog posts. It’s not like it used to be, with endless free time… wait a sec, I have the same amount of time I have always had, I’ve just been selfish. I … Continue reading →
challenges and choices
Of the many projects that flow into and out of our welding & fabrication shop, some of the projects closest to my heart are for customers who are physically challenged, passionate about their sports, fiercely competitive, and with the persistence … Continue reading →
onehundredpercent
When someone develops something new it almost always comes on the back of another innovation. Once something has been around a while we tend to take the original version for granted and begin to modify. Pneumatic tires over rubber, gears … Continue reading →
The Cowboy. A Christmas fiction story, just for fun.
I hated to take road trips when I was a kid but I liked the stops along the way, I liked to eat new foods and the chances to buy stuff. I wanted “girl watcher” glasses, as my … Continue reading →
Hey look I’m on TV
Here’s a short documentary made by Jake Gloss, not to toot my own horn but it is an excellent piece of work, Jake did an awesome job and is a true artist. But don’t take my word for it, have … Continue reading →
The king of storms
The first good summer storm of August arrived in full force and just a few moments ago Lanie and I were enjoying cocktails on the veranda when the winds whipped up and spoiled our party. It was calm as could … Continue reading →
Teaching June To Ride
Most of the time, kids are serious business to their parents. I have a couple of my own and I can tell you, it is definitely a serious business. It’s not unusual for me to teach kids how to ride, … Continue reading →
The next season
The sound of road salt being used as an abrasive against my beautiful rims grates against my nerves, like an old steel file on dried bones. I reach the bottom of my driveway, where the road changes from down to … Continue reading →