Lost Drafts
Going through the site for some Fall cleaning and found a draft I never revisited, until today. Oh well, thought I’d send it out there anyway. This one is over one year old. I’m still looking for Diamond Willow. Went …
Author: Troy
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about.
7/7/2020 edit:
As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master.
I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank.
Thank You!
Staying Fit
Seems like no two photos of the spit from this location are the same. It’s one of my favorite spots to watch the sunrise and see yet another unique view of the spit. When I showed you some of my …
Boats
I heard myself answering the usual “How long have you lived in Alaska” question with this. “I’ve been an Alaskan all my life. I just didn’t know it until I moved here”. Actually, as you know, it took moving here …
Gee But It’s Good To Be Back Home
The trip was all good, if a bit long. After the VHPA reunion Amy and Spencer drove to KC to bring me back to Lakewood for some catch up time. I met up with the DeJeans and went to Golden …
VHPA
B/227th AHB, First Cavalry Division. The “Good Deal” Company’s 50th reunion (for our part anyway). Phase one of reunion tour complete. It was rough duty as usual and I don’t have any photos of the gang except Goose. I’ll welcome …
Moving The Cat
The whole view from my deck. Yesterday the Homer High boys soccer team pitched in and got the bulk of my stuff up to the new condo. Today I finished it up and moved the cat. You can move the …
CRUISE CONTROL
Have you ever gotten two traffic tickets in less than an hour? For the same exact violation? On the same road (50 miles apart)? In Alaska? As Han would say,”It’s not my fault”. You see, my car was made last …
Travel
Got two more reunions to go so I’ll squeeze in some grandkid time in between. These photos have nothing to do with that; they are just old favorites of mine that I just got digitized. This is how you …
Welcome to the Grand Reopening
Sorry this took so long, I’ve been fighting with photos. Friday was the first day of business at the Wild Honey Bistro since the remodel. Meet the staff. First the owner and brains behind the concept. Melody, formerly known as …
I Survived!
It was touch and go for a while but I survived two runs at Alyeska. At that point my muscles said, ” If you try one more run, we will revolt”. Actually, they refused to do my bidding in the …