Ann Arbor skatepark after ACL

The Ann Arbor skatepark is really a well designed public space.  It is also a supurb skatepark with something for anyone. 

the sunday morning scene was very relaxed with many many older skaters on all manner of longboard, shortboards, ripsticks, and what is commonly known as a skateboard. 

Almost a full year after blowing out my ACL i skated ok. The terrian took some getting used to. Kinda tweeked my "bad" knee a lil. I took the pads off and watched, not wanting to get jacked up because my backfoot/leg was wonky.

Mildly rad with potential for future radness. I'll settle for that.

first skate sesh since ACL

wow. need to get my chops back.

upjohn skatepark got a facelift, that was nice to see.

CB 450 sc Nighthawk 1986

         A common first and often last grasp at radness is owning a motorcycle.  I have owned this for about 8 years and it has been a project from the start. I have had some really good runs on this bike, which is why i continue to pour energy into it, with the hope for its complete resurrection.

A 1986 Honda CB450 Nighthawk SC......California.  The Cali model has this charcoal canister that is part of the tank vent,  

I recently spent quite a bit of money bringing the bike back up to ride only to be stymied by some mystery issue that pops up at 15 miles or so. 

dark fishing spider

DIY Concrete Rocket Stove

fun little project.

Used the plastic bucket and quickcrete method. 

paying the price of radness

send a note w your address- free 

Light hiking after ACL surgery

the family took a trip to Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana.  It is a real gem of the midwest and should not be missed.  

it is also perfect hiking with kids.  Tons of low key adventure. 

I used treking poles for every hike to take a load off my knee. The surgeon was not hyped about me taking a hiking trip. 

there is always danger to taking your life into your own hands. The old growth forest and sandstone canyons were gentle on my knee..especially w the poles.