Yipes, it’s a late on tonight. A big day. Three dams and approx. 400 miles. Started in Mobridge, SD. (Left my pillow behind in the motel — not a good start) Then missed the first turn. From hwy 12 to hwy 83. But I …
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It’s a Dam Big Country — Day 4
From Roundup, MT to Mobridge, SD. Not much happened today. I got up. I had breakfast at the local diner. Sat at the counter and talked to the locals. Two of three had family in Seattle and environs. Funny old guys. …
Read MoreIt’s a Dam Big Country — Day 3
A late start this morning. First up the Canyon Ferry dam about 20 miles southeast of Helena MT. The lake behind it is huge and full of boats and fishing and stuff. From the ‘front’ it’s not a very impressive dam. To reach …
Read MoreIt’s a Big Dam Country — Day 2
There were no dams today. There’s a fabulous one on tap for first thing tomorrow but my plans to shoot at sunset were overwhelmed by my need for dinner, a shower, and sleep. What there was today was US 12 which …
Read Moreit’s a big dam country — day 1
I’m out to prove that it’s a big dam country. This morning started out rainy in Duvall. Made the first route call based on which dam I wanted to see. Grand Coulee, very cool, very big, but I’ve Seen It. So …
Read MoreTGIF — The Keys to a Broken Lock
A 3‑D piece that I started in a workshop. It sits on the edge of a shelf. I don’t like the photo, but I wanted this out before I had to leave town. I’ll properly catalog this when I get back.
Read MoreFunny Faces
Just for amusement value. This is what life looks like around here in the spring. Click on the photo to embiggen. Really, it’s worth it. I’ll wait… And here he is looking a little less goony.
Read MoreTGIF — Pierced ‘Single Tree’ Ring
The ring I was working on for JM1 at Pratt is finally done. The shiny grey-black on the top of the ring is liver of sulfur patina heavily worked with a brass brush. I got as little of the LoS onto …
Read MoreGarden Report
Happy Mother’s Day weekend. Gardening season now begins in earnest in Pugetopolis. We did our part to add to the mayhem. Beginning with some additions to the kitchen garden. A couple of serrano chiles, four basils and an even dozen …
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