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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Horst Waterbike Restoration – Pontoons Repaired
You may recall that in June I retrieved the rusted, discarded remains of what turned out to be a 1950s Horst Waterbike. Today I picked up the tiny aluminum pontoons …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Wheels Laced, Trued, and Engine Side Covers Painted
Embarrassingly, it’s been more than 2 years since I’ve posted an update on the 1966 Honda CL77 project. Since May 2018, we moved to a new home and we’ve been …
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