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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!

Memoriam (cont’d)

By Troy Posted on June 28, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

Anniversaries trigger memories, that they do. I’ve never been good with anniversaries. I’ve long ago given up feeling guilt over forgetting them. It (the guilt) doesn’t change the behavior of forgetting. After deciding to not accept the guilt it was …

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Alaska Life

By Troy Posted on June 26, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

Alaska, where carrying a weapon is mandatory, even when mowing the lawn.

One More Memoriam

By Troy Posted on June 20, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

“We all die, but we are not gone as long as we are remembered.” Don’t know who first said that but I think about it often. My generation is approaching the time when we will only exist as memories. One …

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Homer’s Boats

By Troy Posted on June 8, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

One of my favorite pastimes anywhere is walking the docks. It is an ever-changing boat show. Here are a few I saw today: First, what has got to be one of the nicest to come out of our local boat …

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New Accessories For The Wild Honey

By Troy Posted on May 16, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

Melody asked me to build a pastry display case for the counter top at the Wild Honey. She wanted it to hold two full baking sheets and have screen on top and back to prevent condensation on the glass and …

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Still Sliding Down That Slippery Slope

By Troy Posted on May 8, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

I recently decided to sell my bike and give up riding. It was not an easy decision. My excuse for not riding was balance issues; when deep down I knew it was because getting up the baby hill on the …

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The Black Hole We Call YouTube

By Troy Posted on April 23, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

I start my day sometime between 4 and 6 am, whenever it becomes obvious that no more sleep is going to happen on this particular morning. I do the bathroom bit, get dressed and make my bed. Walking into my …

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Stephen King Ice

By Troy Posted on April 10, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

Winter is not done with us up here. I had to make a “quick” trip to Anchorage a few days ago. It had snowed a little the day before but the roads were in good shape. There was good traction …

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More Wild Honey

By Troy Posted on April 2, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

Here are some more pics of  the new Wild Honey Bistro. No more inside seating. To go, or sit outside in the sun with temps still in the thirties. This doesn’t seem to bother too many Alaskans. They had me …

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Opening Day

By Troy Posted on April 1, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized

Yesterday was opening day at the new and improved Wild Honey Bistro. After shutting down before Labor Day last year, the Wild Honey reopened. Sporting a combination of a makeover and the same ( ever cheerful ) crew, the mood …

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