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.

rail to rail balance board: DIY "goof board"

3 months after ACL surgery and i am getting ancy.  I figured a relatively safe idea for fun and excitement would be a new balance board.  An obvious rip off of the " goof board " this DIY job is pretty fun.

i expect to use a larger diameter PVC pipe as i get better and as my leg continues to heal.  

I wrapped the pipe with some foam pre-tape and then a roll of athletic tape.  

being rail to rail is much more of a surfy/skate feel. 

mug quiver

 Now three months into the ACL replacement I find it hard to motivate myself to do the exercises at home.
When I get into PT I am making progress- just perhaps slower than optimal. Physical Therapists are like Dental Hygienists though..no matter how good you are doing there is always some tooth you could be flossing better.

The bike sits unused, and I make cup after cup of tea.  This is greatly facilitated by the little electric hot water kettle.  All this tea is being consumed out of a whole quiver of cups.  Much like the bikes and skis hanging in the garage- it is a hodgepodge that i have collected over the years.

Recycled Starbux ceramic mug. The lid sucks, but the sticker makes me keep it around.

" Big Daddy"- this makes enough tea to satisfy an army of Indians.  Excellent for hot co-co - a necessity for February Lake Michigan trips. 

This little number has nice curves. It fits nicely in the hand, good over all design. Tight lid that deals with being tipped over quite well.

The Work horse. If you are not familiar with Freedom Skate Shop in Madison, WI - They not only commission kick ass die cut stickers, they are committed to skateboarding - even for woefully poor skaters such as myself. 

The Kleen Kanteen with the drink top accessory is an awesome tea dispenser. Holds a ton, keeps it surprisingly warm and takes a beating.  

Finally, this little number below has been a companion of mine for quite some time. Found it while doing a Henderson Neighborhood Mid Night Ski Excursion (HNMNSE) one winter.. I picked out of a snow bank, tossed it in my bag..and it came home with me.  

The Telemark Tips sticker is kinda awesome.

clipboard stickers.