Happy Easter
I thought I’d share a nice Easter photo of Daryl & Jacqi’s family. Thanks for the picture, Jacqi. The girls are getting so big, and look how tall Emily is …
Happy Easter Read MoreEngine is Ready
On this sunny day before Easter, I finished the 1965 Honda engine. It took me longer than I had expected, but the engine is now ready to be installed in …
Engine is Ready Read MoreReassembling the Engine
Today the ’65 Honda restoration project advanced a little bit as I started to reassemble the engine. To account for the previous wear, over-sized pistons were purchased and the cylinders …
Reassembling the Engine Read MoreMarch 17 – My Earliest Swim Yet
With Alden hitting an insane 81 degrees, I saw an opportunity to set a new personal record. My previous earliest date for a swim was April 17, but with this …
March 17 – My Earliest Swim Yet Read MoreShocking Development
With electric service restored in Alden, I’ve jumped back into the motorcycle restoration project. I’ve set a goal to have the engine put back together before the end of March, …
Shocking Development Read MoreBlizzard in Alden
With the power out for roughly 8 hours now and the fireplace maintaining a cozy 70 degrees, I thought I would post an update from my cell phone. A heavy …
Blizzard in Alden Read MoreWinter Riding
With a very un-February temperature of 39 degrees in Alden, the sun shining and most of the snow melted, I decided to take the little Honda CB175 out for a …
Winter Riding Read MoreRyan & Crystal Visit Alden
Ryan and Crystal took some time off work for a visit to Alden, bringing the dogs for some fun in the snow. There was at least 6 inches of white …
Ryan & Crystal Visit Alden Read MoreWinter Brewing
During the holidays, I decided to review my brewing log and was surprised to learn that I hadn’t brewed a batch of beer in 18 months. I’m sure that’s mostly …
Winter Brewing Read MoreA Project Within a Project
With the cold weather setting in and my wrist surgery just 10 days away, much of the motorcycle restoration project is on-hold for a while. I’m still making progress, though, …
A Project Within a Project Read More