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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!

And………………….Back To Summer, Maybe ?

By Troy Posted on June 25, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

The Cafe’s first two weeks after the build is experiencing record sales, and support from the community is very encouraging. While the staff are settling in at the cafe, I decided to check out the spit for interesting sights. First, …

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The Honeymoon Is Over

By Troy Posted on June 18, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

Earl has decided that I shouldn’t be trying to grow tomatoes indoors. He quietly uprooted one plant and “trimmed” the other while I was on the computer just ten feet away. They were going to move outside onto the deck …

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The Grand Reopening

By Troy Posted on June 14, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

Like I said earlier, the whole staff has pitched in to make the Wild Honey/City Bear Bakery put on a new look. Kathline painted a bear over the entry. And Drew is doing I’m not sure what to the back …

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Equipment Rolling In

By Troy Posted on June 11, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

Dry wall is up and mudded and we’re ready for flooring. Then the new equipment and all the old equipment that is still useable. That is a walk-in refrigerator in the corner. It is super insulated and draws less current …

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Prep Kitchen/Bakery Framing Week Two and a Half

By Troy Posted on June 6, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

Last week left off with walls in and old roof torn off. The roof wasn’t scheduled to be replaced but, as we suspected, when we got into it the old roof had to go. Of course, then the rains began. …

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Prep Kitchen/Bakery Framing Begins

By Troy Posted on May 13, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

I’ve done a lot of remodels but this one has been the most “interesting”. The framers arrived along with their first materials package. It has been interesting to see how materials and techniques have changed. Week one, framing. The existing …

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Wild Honey Gets A New Prep Kitchen/Bakery, Slowly

By Troy Posted on March 14, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

The Wild honey desperately needs more space in the kitchen and The City Bear Bakery needs to move out of Melody & Scott’s kitchen into a commercial kitchen. The plan is to build a prep kitchen/bakery onto the rear of …

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New Bathroom

By Troy Posted on March 3, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

Getting a little tired of the last “busy” time for Earl. Around 8:00 each evening Earl needs his last “busy” (that is the command allowing him to relieve himself) trip to the lawn. In the winter it involves putting on …

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300 Lbs of Epoxy Poured in 90 Minutes

By Troy Posted on December 28, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

Homer makes boats. A while back I showed you some of the Bay Weld shop where they make outstanding Aluminum boats. Their largest was a research vessel for Arctic seas. Last week I was able to visit the wood/plastic shop …

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Tis The Season

By Troy Posted on November 24, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

The slip and fall season. I had my first ice related fall a few weeks ago. One of those slow motion falls that begin when you put one foot down and it (or the other foot) doesn’t stay where you …

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