Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
How did you break your collar bone?
And no...this story is not about me...though there is some resemblance
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Even More Colours and Scenes From Guaymas, Mexico...Part Seven
The varied shapes and textures of Guaymas ( why-mas )
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| A true "Road Warrior" |
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| I would love to see inside that little house |
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| Brightly coloured store...just like here...when the school bus dropped the kids off...into the store they went to buy sugar snacks |
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| This guy was posing in exchange for pocket money |
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| Hillside homes |
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| Colourful laundry in a dusty courtyard |
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| Big green tree and a tiny green hut...with matching red flowers |
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| that's a large family...or they do laundry for others |
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| Cranes down by the industrial area at the docks |
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| A main street "Serdan" |
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| Hotel Ana...That was a fun and interesting place to stay...if you are into luxury...this isn't for you, don't even think about it. If, on the other hand...you are on a budget, and don't mind a bit of adventure....maybe speak a bit of Spanish...go here |
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| Cadets from the nearby Mexican Naval base |
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| Hotel Ana across the way...half a block up the alley is an upholstery shop owned by a great guy named Mario. He speaks excellent English and will bend over backwards to help you...with whatever you require |
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| This fella was only too happy to help with directions |
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| Tall building on a small lot |
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| just for the colours and textures |
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| The yard needs a bit of work, but the cell reception is good |
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| Maybe that's Jim Morrison |
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| Near the downtown in early evening |
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| Guaymas isn't all dirt roads and brick houses |
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| Afternoon lie down for the dog on a hill |
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| The TAP bus station in the distance |
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| Innovative shade |
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| Heading back to the hotel in the evening |
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| Hand line and net fishermen |
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| Wiring outside the Hotel Ana...I'm sure that most of it is legal in some form or another |
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Wortherseetour Part 3...
Most people think of rainy weather conditions when I mention The Netherlands, and they are right. But this week they are wrong, its like sunny summer weather with a temperature of about 30 degrees. Really nice, people go to the beaches, have a drink downtown, go have some outdoor fun... But not me, not this today after work. I edited the last shots from Worthersee. Although the amount off pictures turned me down a little, the quality is really good! Because of the perfect weather conditions and nice cars on the last day at Worthersee, I managed to shoot the best pics from the 8 days I was there. So check them out in the Gallery, it wont take long. There are just 39 shots. But that’s ok, that means you guys can go back enjoy the sun with a cold beer. Just like I’m going to now!
Grz.
Grz.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Old JCB Excavator....and the stories to go with it
I went on a short day trip with an old Sunshine Coast buddy yesterday. When I say old, that means that we have known each other for around 25 years or so. Old... has nothing to do with the fact that this guy is approaching 80 years old, and drives a SUV on bad days, a BMW convertible on nice days, and owns a 300 horsepower boat.
I met him back in the days when I was building marine structures, boathouses, docks, a floating store...and the such. I met this fella, when he approached me about building a set of boat ways on his waterfront property. We seemed to get along from the get-go...and away we went from there.
We both live in Vancouver now, but his boat stayed on the coast, in a marina boathouse. ( I'll get to the JCB story in a minute )
My friend paid a local guy to start the engines once a month over the winter. One motor decide not start a while ago. Calls to the marina ( and mechanics situated there ) went like this. "We only work on Mercury motors, nothing else"
And...outside mechanics are not allowed on the docks.
Nice...very neighborly.
An attempt is made by the mechanics at the marina to get it going.... covering the basics of a "no start" situation. to no avail. Not for free mind you...for good sized chunks of cash.
So to get the boat fixed, it has to be taken out of the water and trucked to a marine repair shop somewhere else. From the look of things ...it's likely an electronic component that fizzled...so not a big ticket repair. The boat will get a bottom cleaning and paint while it's out...so all is not lost.
The JCB ...finally
On the way to the boat, we past an ancient JCB excavator. This particular one used to be owned by my uncle Harold Pearson, of Pearson Land Clearing.
Harold used to be logger in days gone by, and when he thought that the timing was right, he got into the local land clearing biz. His son, Barry started the original gig, by hauling around a 450 John Deere cat on a Diamond T deck truck. Harold got into owning a lowbed ( 427 gas-pot Chevy Cab-over ) and a couple of 450 Deeres. When it became obvious that excavators were the way of the future, Harold set about to look for one. A deal presented itself in the form of a nice used JCB excavator with low hours...buried up to the floorboards in a golf course wetlands... that was under construction. For sale...as is where is.
A deal was made, a rescue operation mounted...and soon enough the prize machine was trucked up to the coast to start it's new life. It served it's purpose for many years, and made Harold a good living, until the time came for the tired old thing to be replaced by a 200 Hitachi.
Here's the photos from yesterday. If I goofed on the details of the JCB story, and you know the facts better ...send me a note..or other stories to go with it.
And here is the boat from the story....it will be for sale after the engine repair and bottom painting. 20,000 dollars. With forward cuddy cabin, sleeps 2, head and bait tank.
I met him back in the days when I was building marine structures, boathouses, docks, a floating store...and the such. I met this fella, when he approached me about building a set of boat ways on his waterfront property. We seemed to get along from the get-go...and away we went from there.
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| That would be me...back in the late 80's...early 90's building a boathouse for a 55 ft Fleming motoryacht...the photo was taken by my dad |
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| Building curved docks...back in days gone by |
We both live in Vancouver now, but his boat stayed on the coast, in a marina boathouse. ( I'll get to the JCB story in a minute )
My friend paid a local guy to start the engines once a month over the winter. One motor decide not start a while ago. Calls to the marina ( and mechanics situated there ) went like this. "We only work on Mercury motors, nothing else"
And...outside mechanics are not allowed on the docks.
Nice...very neighborly.
An attempt is made by the mechanics at the marina to get it going.... covering the basics of a "no start" situation. to no avail. Not for free mind you...for good sized chunks of cash.
So to get the boat fixed, it has to be taken out of the water and trucked to a marine repair shop somewhere else. From the look of things ...it's likely an electronic component that fizzled...so not a big ticket repair. The boat will get a bottom cleaning and paint while it's out...so all is not lost.
The JCB ...finally
On the way to the boat, we past an ancient JCB excavator. This particular one used to be owned by my uncle Harold Pearson, of Pearson Land Clearing.
Harold used to be logger in days gone by, and when he thought that the timing was right, he got into the local land clearing biz. His son, Barry started the original gig, by hauling around a 450 John Deere cat on a Diamond T deck truck. Harold got into owning a lowbed ( 427 gas-pot Chevy Cab-over ) and a couple of 450 Deeres. When it became obvious that excavators were the way of the future, Harold set about to look for one. A deal presented itself in the form of a nice used JCB excavator with low hours...buried up to the floorboards in a golf course wetlands... that was under construction. For sale...as is where is.
A deal was made, a rescue operation mounted...and soon enough the prize machine was trucked up to the coast to start it's new life. It served it's purpose for many years, and made Harold a good living, until the time came for the tired old thing to be replaced by a 200 Hitachi.
Here's the photos from yesterday. If I goofed on the details of the JCB story, and you know the facts better ...send me a note..or other stories to go with it.
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| These are the first photos on the blog that come from my Android phone. The current owners have attached this I-beam to the bucket for quick grading on a yard improvement project |
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| The cab design and low-profile rear deck looks like it would give great visibility. Interesting counter-weight design. |
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| A little patch work here and there. |
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| Fiberglas engine cowling |
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| that's one tired old machine |
And here is the boat from the story....it will be for sale after the engine repair and bottom painting. 20,000 dollars. With forward cuddy cabin, sleeps 2, head and bait tank.
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