diversions
Notes from the shop — process, tools, and the occasional opinion.
September 13, 2011
Raised Bed Garden
After suffering complete failure (due to climate and critters) with our 4×4 gardens last year (click here for a picture), we wentall out this year…
September 1, 2011
Sassafras Floral
After years of nagging, my sister Sarah is allowing me to upgrade their flash-based website (that I built) to modern standards. They’ve got some…
August 19, 2011
Off the Grid
Update: Off the Grid is now Off the Air. All the stuff that was being posted there is now being posted here. No need…
August 17, 2011
Paper Airplane: Cobra
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X34CGZ5UZoQ] With a 4-year-old boy in the house we make a lot of paper airplanes. This is one of our favorites.
August 10, 2011
D300 outta commission
After sending in my favorite lens for repair a few weeks back, I’ve now had to send in the body as well. All told…
August 5, 2011
Natural Spider Killer
Here’s Kari’s chemical free, essential oil based spider killer spray. We use it to keep our annual Hobo Spider infestation at bay. ESSENTIAL OIL…
August 4, 2011
Brewing: Negra Cerveza
Getting back on the home brew bandwagon. After a successful IPA this spring, it’s time to try it again with a Mexican style dark…
September 24, 2010
Park City Over the Air TV Reception
Our family has never been much for watching TV - we've seemed to get by ok with watching movies on a laptop, and now…
March 30, 2009
Shane McConkey 1969 – 2009
I got to meet Shane as a lift op in Crested Butte one year during the U.S. Extreme championships. It wasn't an extended meeting,…
January 20, 2009
Historic Day
What a difference 8 years make. 8 years ago, I and much of the country was feeling down and depressed and fearful of the…