Moving to Phase One — My New Shop (the little empty one)
Even with all the risk today with just leaving the house, I could not pass on the opportunity to lease a small space in Monterey Motorsport. It’s really a series…
The Mercedes Benz 1500 Sprinter Cargo Van
A blank canvas for my home in 2021. Goal - visit and photograph every National Park in the western states (OK, maybe skip a few). This gas powered model is…
Reclaiming the Sand Dune – One of 17 Projects (not including Joby Aero)
When the Chinese investors dumped the M10 Aircraft and left me and 120 others hanging in Chino, California, I had to desert my first garden ever. I had tons of…
Summer Arrives in Monterey
The arrival of summer to Monterey Bay seems timed about perfect. Of course, we can expect cooler weather in June. I am still stuck at home, but the bike trail…
First Homemade Pizza in California
Martha Stewart’s recipe but: ¾ Caputo 00 & ¼ Whole Wheat Flour. 500°F for 15 minutes. Not bad for a first try - 550°F next time.
Two Month Wait to get Whole Wheat Flour
I am using Instacart Home Delivery from the local Lucky Supermarket. It is a bit pricey with tips, but there are so many kids out of work, it is one…
I Live on a Sand Dune
I moved into this new place knowing that the landscaping in the backyard would not be done until April. Well, I just found out that “new” construction is halted in…
The Slow Death of Fort Ord (from my bike ride today)
Demolition has begun on a major section of barracks at old Fort Ord. The asbestos-laden old dwellings had been an eyesore to the merchants (Target is across the street) or…