1987 Manitou Pontoon Boat Restoration
It’s been nearly 8 years since Dave sent me an email for a pontoon boat he saw on Craigslist. The 1987 Manitou pontoon boat was already on its second set …
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Winter Finally Arrives
With the temperatures finally staying below freezing, Enzo and I headed to the Seven Bridges park on Monday for a short hike. This is one of Enzo’s favorite places to …
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Breakfast in Siberia
Since acquiring the Dnepr MT-11 Ukrainian sidecar motorcycle from Graham last month, I’ve been looking forward to the learning how it handles in the snow. This morning, I awoke to …
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KMZ Dnepr MT-11
On July 28, Mary Jean sent me a text message with a picture, telling me that Graham just bought a Dnepr for his next project. I had never heard of …
KMZ Dnepr MT-11 Read MoreBalloons over Thayer Lake
As dawn broke on a beautiful Saturday morning, I heard what sounded like bursts of rushing air in the distance. The sound was unfamiliar, but was growing louder, so I …
Balloons over Thayer Lake Read MoreJennifer and Kristen in Alden
Deb’s cousins Jennifer and Kristen spent the weekend in Alden for some sunshine and relaxation. The Alden Classic Sports Car Show was held today, so we walked through the show after …
Jennifer and Kristen in Alden Read MoreThe ol’ ATC Gets a New Carburetor
Our ancient Honda ATC 90 3-wheeler has needed some help for a while. It hasn’t been run in a few years, mainly due to carburetor issues. The 36 year old …
The ol’ ATC Gets a New Carburetor Read MoreSummer Relaxation in Alden
For our annual July gathering in Alden, we’ve been blessed to have lots of friends and family come to share in the fun. So far, 28 people have participated, and …
Summer Relaxation in Alden Read MoreOld Paddle Boat Hauled to Alden
Like my larger pontoon boat, the story of this little pontoon paddle boat starts with my brother Dave browsing Craigslist. This past Monday, Dave sent an email, showing a little …
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Coyote at the Beach
A few weeks ago, the melting snow revealed a deer carcass by the beach next to the house. After a long search, I found the old trail camera, charged the …
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