Photo Of The Day

Kitchen, Refried

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:25:22 -0900

Our old kitchen was functional, but had issues. This year we decided to do something about it. This is the result.

A-Camping We Will Go

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:09:53 -0800

Just some photos Becca and I took while camping on our sixth anniversary. The precceding two posts where also taken on this trip, but I figured they waranted their own postings.

Thar She Glows!

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 12:23:06 -0800

Denali, as seen from across Byers lake. I think I may have a new favorite viewpoint.

The Loony Bin

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 09:55:49 -0800

Becca and I went camping at Byers lake for our sixth anniversery. In addition to some great views of Denali (more on that later) we managed to get fairly close to a loon - and captured these pictures.

The Case of the Book

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 09:04:49 -0800

Our latest woodworking project: a simple bookcase. Built for a friend who wanted something better than the generic walmart variety, it’s solid oak throughout except for the back, which is oak plywood. Can you see the goose and sparrow in the top back rail?

Rest (not-so) easy

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:22:47 -0900

In the continuing vein of building furniture for my older brother, Josiah, I hereby present to you his bed. Solid Alaskan birch, Full XL size, and using no screws or other hardware in assembly.

I'd Love a Seat

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:03:25 -0800

Josiah wanted a loveseat. Since exactly what he wanted wasn't readily available, Becca and I built this one for him. I actually think it turned out rather well.

Take a Bow, Rain

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:02:06 -0800

Lovely rainbow on the way home a few nights ago. I didn't have the camera set as well as I might have hoped, but these turned out decent enough. Enjoy!

Bunny Business

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:25:45 -0800

Caught this little guy hopping around the other day. I think I've caught glimpses of him before, but this is the first time I've managed to get a shot off. Enjoy!

Denali-HD!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:51:35 -0800

Driving home from Anchorage yesterday, Denali was out in all its glory. I had to plough through knee-deep snow to get these shots, but it was worth it.

Borealis-Aurora Borealis

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:52:44 -0800

I was out late last night watching a live performace of The Music Man, staring my twin sisters-in-law as a couple of the townsfolks. When we got out, we were greated with this. Not the greatest shots, I'm affraid. Maybe next time. Oh, and there was a moose too, although no pictures of that one. I love Alaska!

(Re)Finished!

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:19:36 -0900

We made the desk a while ago, but now that we know a bit more about finsihing, we decided to re-finish it in Garnet Shellac and semi-gloss poly.

Snow Birds

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:30:36 -0900

It snowed the other day. The Redpols didn't seem to mind though - they just happily dug fallen seeds out of the snow!

Otto, Man!

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:41:58 -0900

Well, Rebecca and I just completed another woodworking project, this one involving a bit of upholstery - an ottoman. Check it out!

Winter in Alaska

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:05:05 -0900

Ah, winter in Alaska. The snow gently covering the ground in a blanket of white, the frost in the air coating the trees in a glittering display of crystals, the ice on the …. windows???? This is what happens when you heat your house with wood heat and keep the curtains closed most of the time. Ooops.

Christmas in February

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:43:41 -0900

Ok, so these are a little late, but I've been busy the last few months. In any event, better late than never. Enojoy!

Please, please come closer...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:24:07 -0800

...Too close! A little too close! :-) The chickadees around here have no fear of man, apparently. Witness these shots that I took while standing on our porch, not six feet away from the feeder. Bonus points for identifying the quote.

Bonus!

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:26:40 -0800

While I am on the subject of the lawn, I thought I’d throw in a quick comparison of what it looked like when we got the place, and now after our hard work. I had forgotten just how bad it was! Click below for the full-size, un-cropped image. The preview is, unfortunately, low quality, so you do need to click.

A Lawn to Remember

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:29:22 -0800

There was just something about our back lawn this afternoon that made me want to grab my camera. So with no further ado, here ya go.

The Eagles are Coming!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:13:44 -0800

I caught these pics while Rebecca and I were down camping at Fielding lake. Not some of my best work, unfortunately - It was all I could manage to grab the camera, point, and shoot. I never had a chance to adjust the settings, so it really wasn’t set properly for high winds, high zoom, low light and moving target. Still, I got a couple of decent ones. Bonus points if you catch the title reference. Enjoy!