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Murphy, And Sam,
December 18, 2019
# A morning walk #blogpost December 18 and we are enjoying the second measurable snowfall of the season. The first one did not last long - a sizable monsoon swept through last week and brought everything back to brown. Mr. Snow Balls died in that tragic episode. Alas - the snow this morning did not [...]
Trying it on for size
I have had this plank from my first days of milling. The first thing I did after setting up my saw in the mill was to practice on a large chunk of dead pine that was laying down behind the barn. The wood was dry and made for easy first cuts while I learned what [...]
Death of a Snow Man
A life cut short by the cruel fickle mistress that is winter in New England. - Here comes the SUCK We have not had much snow here on the coast and not nearly enough away in the mountains. When the opportunity to build Mr. Snow Balls came about the Goldens and I took [...]
I’ve got Chubby Buttons
I know it is controversial. Skiing, riding, cycling, climbing - doing whatever - with buds in freaks out some people. If this be you then now is a good time to click next. Last week was my first time out for the season. First time on the new planks and boots to boot. Oh, and [...]
Off to a good start
December 6 was to be my first day back on the boards for the 2019-2020 season. 236 days had passed since I took my ski’s off the last time at the same place - Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham notch NH. This year it was different skis I was stepping into and different boots as well. [...]
Snow Man
It's been a while since I made a snowman. I am guessing coming up on fifty years. Today the snow was perfect snowman snow. This occurred to me while I was cleaning up dribs and drabs from the storm the other day. Then it dawned on me that I should put the observation to the [...]
First plow of the year
December 3, 2019 will be the first time I had to plow this year. Now, I am not sure if that is early, or late but it seems / feels like it is just about right. I am not noting this for any particular reason other than it gives me something to write about. I [...]
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