Family ties.
Lot’s of new things going on in FTW land lately. My son Matt has come on board to help out at the shop. He worked with me in the past after school or any time use of child labor was … Continue reading →
“this and that” tsk, tsk.
“My oh my, did you hear what he said next?” “I heard it but I don’t believe it” is what I said back to her when I walked out the door. I did believe it and I understood it. I … Continue reading →
The burden of love
Passion, desire, love and other words have special meanings to all of us. What image came before your eyes when you read those words? We seem to live in constant conflict with desires pulling us in all directions that, as … Continue reading →
ACUP in my new pants
Until a couple of days ago I hadn’t heard the expressions “You’re in Vermont, do as you want”. Pretty funny. I think it’s pretty much the same here as anywhere else in the states just at a different scale. Vermonters … Continue reading →
Coupons
I started a home-office clean up campaign. I don’t just mean picking up the dust bunnies hanging around the computer. I am talking about unfulfilled commitments in the form or coupons. Saving a little here and there makes a difference … Continue reading →
Yeti sherpa resoration.
Yeti was a fun place to work. Skip, who works with me at FTW also worked at Yeti. Skip worked in the paint department so he knows some things I don’t. I have seen a few rusty Yeti frames. Usually … Continue reading →
T-shirts
If I had some made, would people buy them? New T-shirts smell better than burning metal and far less packaging is required (you can’t imagine what a hassle bike boxes are). I like welding better than shipping though and have … Continue reading →
Totally random and Yeti era stem
If you have been paying attention, you may have noticed on recent previous posts some non-bicycle aluminum “weldments”. I have been working on the project with some fine young people that are some of the shining stars of the future … Continue reading →
WAR RAW
It the world of bicycle racing the time trial is known as the “race of truth” as there is nothing but the cyclist and the clock. You don’t have anyone to set your pace or get in your way. If … Continue reading →
The new steel
I love it. When I first started using the Columbus Zona tubes I just loved the feel of the material. I like all types of materials (prefer ones that are safe to touch) but going just one step further Skip … Continue reading →