Nicki and Anthony in Alaska
At the end of June, 2021, before heading back to Oregon from Michigan, Nicki and Anthony visited some friends in Alaska for some hiking and camping. Nicki sent back some …
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Buggy Whip Socket Unearthed
Today I stopped by for a short visit to see Ken and Sherry. When I left, I drove to an old home foundation nearby for some quick metal detecting. It …
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More Clues from the Past
As March brought some warmer weather, I had an opportunity to do some metal detecting in the woods. I gathered my gear on March 20 and hiked half a mile …
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ATC 90 Running Strong
After a few months of work, the ol’ ATC 90 is back in action. This was not a restoration, but rather a series of long-overdue repairs needed to get it …
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Horseshoes from the Past
I thought I’d post an update regarding the three horseshoes I found while metal detecting in the woods behind the house. All three are now free of rust and have …
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A Pair of Shoes
Since we moved in to the new house a few years ago, I’ve been interested in learning more about the 33 acres of woods behind the house. I assumed that …
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ATC 90 Engine Work
The ATC 90 engine work continued today, focusing on the head. I took the carbon-caked valves to the wire wheel, which made easy work of removing the carbon. While the …
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The ATC 90 Gets Some Attention
For 4 decades, our Honda ATC 90 has loyally served the family, providing 4 season fun and utility for all ages. For the past few years, however, it’s grown harder …
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Metal Detecting at an Abandoned House
Today was chilly, overcast and occasionally rainy, so naturally I decided to spend some time outdoors. Ryan had stumbled on an abandoned house a few months ago while hiking. Yesterday, …
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A Walk Through Seven Bridges Nature Area
Today, Enzo and I had the pleasure of joining Nicki, Anthony and their dog Lily for a walk through nearby Seven Bridges Nature Area. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed the hike, …
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