Family – Friends – Projects
Great weather, great company and great food. The July 4 weekend in Alden was a typical mix of sunshine, boats, and barbecue. Elise and James joined the fun this year, along …
Random Shots from the Holiday Weekend Read MoreHappy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. I’m spending Father’s Day sick, with a sore throat and lots of congestion. So, I’m not getting as much accomplished this …
Project Update: Engine back in Frame Read MoreLast week Doug surprised my mom with an awesome new kayak. It’s lighter and more streamlined than the ones we have, and the paddle is made of some exotic composite …
Kayak Fun Read MoreThe motorcycle restoration project took a few steps forward today. I finally got some time to disassemble the front forks. I’ve ordered new seals and dust covers for the forks …
Project Update: Forks Are Apart Read MoreWe had a busy but fun Memorial Day weekend in Alden. Joining us was Al and Maria Krasnicki and their kids and grandkids. Deb’s friend since childhood, Dawn Katovich, also …
Memorial Day 2011 Read MoreMy sister Stacey sent some great pictures of her kids, so I thought I’d share them with the whole family. Peyton is really growing up quickly, and little sister Aubrey …
Peyton and Aubrey Read MoreOn a beautiful Spring day at MSU’s Breslin Center in East Lansing, we attended Nicki’s Commencement Ceremony to celebrate her graduation. Nicki completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and …
Nicki Graduates from MSU Read MoreThe ’72 Honda restoration inched forward this weekend. Like any frame-up restoration, there were advances and setbacks. On the plus side of the ledger, most of the black items have …
Project Update: Frame Painted, Carbs a Mess Read MoreThe strong winds that swept through Northern Michigan over the past few days managed to topple a group of Aspen trees at the Merrick home, missing the house by mere …
High Winds, Fallen Trees Read MoreWith a short break in the Wintry weather, I was finally able to bring the ’99 Triumph Legend TT home to Alden, with the help of my good friend Al …
A Classic Marque for a New Rider Read More