52-3 Weeks in the foothills

I tried to hike the trails again this week. Here is a picture that shows what the road is like. But it is not as good as M.C. Eshers, or this one, huh?

Here is a great view looking back in the valley. Where I am at is nice a clear, and cold. But back in the valley you can still see the smog.

52-2 Weeks in the foothills

I did not make it very far today. Mud stopped the travelling. However it was a great view of the county.
When I stopped the deer came out in droves. Here is one with one horn. This is the time of year they shed. My friend Paul Averett goes hunting for them.

52 Weeks in the Foothills part 2

Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Or in other words: Almost thou persuadest me to hike these hills once per week for a year.
Thank you Mike Jones

Shot Put

If I understand this correct, what happened here effects the rest of this season. Way to go Becca.

39' 5 1/4 "

Sleigh 2010

Aaron Nelson and Becca were very constructive during the Christmas break. Here they are riding the snow sleigh with packages ready for delivery to every girl and boy that was good during the year.

Which present is yours? These look good enough to eat.

Raquel took a break from baking rolls to observe the work. 

She was not ready for a Ride

Christmas picture 2010

Here is a normal family Christmas picture. See how everyone is smiling or at least showing something with their mouth.
What a joyful time of year. Thank you everyone for such a great time.

RedWeek 2010

What does this picture, -11 degrees and Gary, have in common? Please enter your comments.

Vivian Park 2010

Here is the day we hiked to Vivian Park.

I look good, don't I?

Ask this old house how to build a tool box

To build this tool box you first need to place plywood on top and bottom. Glue was applied, as was 1.5" screws.
















Here is the measurement to begin the sawing. The back of the box will be deeper than the front.













Here is where you start to saw. Yes, it needs to be cut all the way around the box the hard way, that is; with the grain of the wood






Here I am continuing to saw all the way around. By doing the cut this way, all corners of the tool box fit tightly into place. Notice: the big strong biceps I have. I also have great drops of sweat. Actual cutting time was only 1.5 hours.

Ask this old house how to build a tool box 2

Some helpers came by to observe quality workman ship










Here I am cutting the front doors










Some of the helpers relax by showing off in front of the camera.













 After the doors were cut, it is time to install the hardware. These bolts go all the way through the frame to secure the doors.

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After the hard ware is installed you can see the precision of how the door meets the box, perfect







Here is how the box will be hung on the wall. This piece is attached to the box...








... while this piece is attached to the wall. Then all you have to do is lift the box onto the wall hanger.

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Then add a little paint ...

Then we we are finished and can use the tools. Here I am applying a 'C-clamp' to the drill.

Couch

See a whole family fits on this couch. This was the day Bryan Nelson and family came up to church when Grandma Nelson gave a talk in church.

June 2010 TERT

Here I am at Aspen Grove Trail Head. For this week end I was TERT, (Timpanogos Emergency Response Team)

Yerke Sprinklers

Here is the monkey hose party. See everyone is having fun.
Christopher is helping also. He has a big smile.

Before look at the front yard


Two great engineers at work. Now where is this supposed to go?

The Dying Fisherman's Song

The Dying Fisherman's Song

'Twas midnight on the ocean,
Not a streetcar was in sight,
The sun was shining brightly
For it had rained all that night.

'Twas a summer's day in winter
The rain was snowing fast,
As a barefoot girl with shoes on,
Stood sitting on the grass.

'Twas evening and the rising sun
Was setting in the west;
And all the fishes in the trees
Were cuddled in their nests.

The rain was pouring down,
The sun was shining bright,
And everything that you could see
Was hidden out of sight.

The organ peeled potatoes,
Lard was rendered by the choir;
When the sexton rang the dishrag
Someone set the church on fire.

"Holy smokes!" the teacher shouted,
As he madly tore his hair.
Now his head resembles heaven,
For there is no parting there.

-- Author Unknown