Blast From the Past

I haven't seen one of these in years. I bet they do not make them anymore. They are probably too dangerous. I saw this in traffic and had to get a picture at the light. I sure hope this was not going to the dump. I would have begged the owner to give it to me and not toss it.

You just do not see them anymore.

I remember Peter going beserk on one of these. He could make these horses go. And sometimes it was not comfortable to watch.

Construction Job Just out of Absorkee

What a week. Hard grunting manual labor at its best. My legs hurt, my hands hurt and are full of splinters. Have not had too much down time. Peggy and I have found some time for some walks. And we were stalked by some wild varmints, although they did have a bit of a domestic look to them.



Here is where we have gotten to by Thursday. We did not get really started until 3:00 Monday. The lumber drop came late, and we have been working our tails off for most daylight hours. It is starting to take shape. And it is going to be a beauty.



Here is the view from the future guest house above the garage.

We arrived safe and sound at the cabin after a two day road trip. A nice stop in Coer de' Laine (sp??) Idaho. Peggy is the pokiest travelling campanion. I will have to see just what kind of time I can make next Sunday when I drive home alone for the 401 K audit, asssuming there is any money left, we folks way out here in Montana DO get the news from the big city, and I hear it is not good.



On my first day of fly fishing I caught a fish! We went into Red Lodge on Saturday. Peggy bought me a fly fishing rod and reel and 13 flys. I added a goofy hat and viola', I was a fly fisherman. I practiced some in the yard, tied a fly on and went down to the Stillwater just before dinner. I fished for about 30 minutes. I thought I had snagged again, but this time the snag was moving! After a small fight I landed a good four to five inch trout that must have weighed at least 8 ounces. I was so excited that I slipped and fell in the river during the fight, but managed to keep the pole up and out of the water. FYI, I am a catch and release fellow.


Nothing in the world nicer than taking your morning cup of coffee out on the deck facing east, and watching the sun come up over the mountain.