Endless Afternoons
The afternoons in Alaska are long. Its great because you can get a lot of things done and take a nap between each chore. In fact, a...
Ship Creek Walkabout
The kings are beginning their run up Ship Creek, the winding tidewater slough that runs through the industrial heart of Anchorage. Both...
Ptarmigan Peak
I had an enjoyable mountain ramble up Ptarmigan Peak starting from Rabbit Lakes Trailhead. Hiked ~2 miles up Rabbit Lakes Trail, then...
Mat-Su Drive
Chickaloon bridge Mat-Su coal country. The high Chugach Peaks rise abruptly above the river all along the road from Palmer to Glenallen....
Excavation #3
Threw a track. To get it back on, you first raise one side of the machine by supporting it on the bucket. Unscrew one bolt to access the...
Excavation #2
At 9000 lbs, this "mini excavator" packs a lot of punch. The 16" bucket w/ claw thumb is awesome - super long reach, fully-articulating...
Homer & Nails
The RV crowd is tougher in Alaska. The Kenai in Spring. Some hippies become contractors, but few are able to fully leave the past behind....
Industrial Pipe Shelves
There are many ways to build industrial pipe shelves. In this post, I'll cover some of the design thinking I did for a recent project....
