Thursday, April 27, 2023

10 Years On Youtube

Don't Put Your Head On My Shoulder      Sink Me In A River Of Tears    This Could Be The Best Place Yet     But You Must Overcome Your Fears    Oh In Time    It Could Have Been So Much More    The Time Is Precious I Know     In Time    It Could Have Been So Much Worse   The Time Has Nothing To Show     Because     Time Wont Give Me Time     And Time Makes Lovers Feel     Like They've Got Something Real      But You And Me      We Know We've Got     Nothing But Time     And Time Wont Give Me Time 


Culture Club

Kissing To Be Cleaver 1982


UTAH:

Spun a quick day trip over to eastern Utah and so thankful that I did. We are talking about popping colors across the arid desert landscape. Vividly Beautiful 



Sparky was in full on sniff mode and simply happy to be happy. Dogs are so dang cool. And check out them expressive eyebrows. Best Day Ever 



Something special about Spring Time in the Desert. There is always something spectacular around every corner. The desert temperatures were perfect and almost no wind to speak of. Keep Dancing  

ACTIVITIES:

Throwing plastic is still on my radar. My body mechanics are less than desirable because I have yet to discover my release point. The distance of my drives are increasing but sometime I let go late or sometimes I let go early. 


And just what is the future of this YouTube channel?? Totally tripped me out that I hit the 10 year mark with 739 uploaded videos. Obviously a majority of those videos are time lapses. 2013 feels like a life time ago but I still feel so young at heart.


I clearly lack boasting the subscribe feature because I happily sit at 150 subscribers after 10 years. What really cracks me up is after uploading daily weather time lapse videos averaging about 10 views per upload, a short disc golf video racked up 230 views in two days. What The Flock Of Seagulls 


Anyway, I think that I will stick with what makes me smile. Capturing Mother Nature and Throwing Disc. My passion is definitely body work but my list of hobbies are astronomical. If we were all independently wealthy, oh, the things we could accomplish. Travels, Adventures, Donations, And Simply Being Available 

WORKING:

Speaking of not living a lavish lifestyle, working a lot these days. Here are a few jobs that I recently tackled and should not have been attempting after all now that I ponder my work. 


Fire Marshall Bill made an appearance and busted us on multiple infractions. A majority of them were electrical issues because of the older 1970's style of wiring or the improper use of extension cords.  


The before and after photos are here above and below. Part of me was living ground hogs day because just one year ago I was pulling this style of wires for Bill's handyman garage work that was far from code. Anyway, saved the company thousands of dollars by retrofitting and bringing our junction boxes up to code. A bid came in from an electrical company at $3,700. I of course, cost the company about $180 for my 8 hour job. 


In the photo below, near the top there, you can just make out the old ( originally orange ) yellow extension cord that was used for these overhead lights. This job required retrofitting the old fluorescent tubes with new LED lighting tubes. I then climbed around on those Red I Beams to hardwire those suckers and pull out all those old faded extension cords. Yeah Me 


My favorite phone call was from a subdued gal quietly over the phone sharing with me that there is a small problem in the pump room. A Problem??? How about a flipping disaster and nobody thought to shut the Phuc-N thing off. Yup, burned up the pump by allowing it to run completely dry. Classic 


And of coarse nothing matched up to the new pump so a whole plumbing issue was at hand. Why couldn't they be compatible??  WHY ?? The joy of modern technology and old style of making it work to get by. Another all day of trips to True Value and measuring and cutting and priming and glueing and cursing at inanimate objects. But no BLOOD !! All these jobs with these girlie hands and reframed from scrapping my knuckles or smashing my fingers between tools and tight spaces. Let's Count, Yes, 10 Digits Still 


Another job I took on and I can't stand this manual labor crap. An irrigation pipe wasn't properly winterized and the 2 inch PVC Pipe cracked. So digging and digging and replacing and 30 trips to Home Depot later, the plants have water. Oh Joy  


I leave you with my last project and I can't thank my Realtor Friend enough for these simple upgrades and repairs. Two new hung doors and two coats of fresh white paint. Really dresses up the place I would say. Its really amazing how just a little cosmetic work and a some elbow grease brings up the value in a big way. 


I will have to mention that I was knocked out when she informed me that this place would be hitting the market at $230,000. This house is far from a quarter of a million dollars. Just like my place is really far from three quarters of a million. That's Some Expensive Paint 

KAFM:

Well the staff at the station are still utterly useless and posses zero abilities for outreach or growth in general. The blind leading the blind for sure. Staff couldn't even get their Sh*T together to promo the Spring Fund Drive which is currently taking place. The photo below speaks volumes. Day 6 of the Fund Drive and only $6,000 and the drive ends tomorrow afternoon Friday the 28th of April. Pathetic 


This text to my buddy blew my mind. The bigger conversation should be why the Mesa Theater is NOT on board with KAFM. The Mesa Theater has hosted a number of KAFM events and is a flipping music venue. Why are we not partners here??? And I just love how that DipSh*t Program Director openly admits that she wasn't listening. Grammar Of Inspiration  


Last Sunday during the Fund Drive, here is the schedule. The Admiral quit because of the ED over a year ago now. He is a defense attorney here in town and pulled his underwriting as a direct result of this conversation with the ED. Judy quit last summer because of a run in with the PD and also pulled her funding. And during the fund drive, a "substitute" for the 9pm time slot. Again, this was a day for fund raising for the non profit radio station. FUNDING 101 

YARD:

Here is one of those jobs that I really do not want to take on. Just because I am good at it, DOESN'T mean I wanna do it. And these here rocks are only becoming heavier as I age. Working Smarter 


But I am the biggest fan of removing sod. There is absolutely no reason for growing grass in this desert. There is NO reason for growing grass at 4,700 ft / 1430 meters in elevation. There are so many alternatives and styles without wasteful water consuming grass being involved. Been researching the art of laying out astroturf as a replacement. Fingers Crossed 


And now for the real game changer. After breezing through Consumer Report articles and what nots, I pulled the trigger and made the purchase. And Beyond Stoked 


I decided on the Makita 18V push mower and weed eater. The weed eater was an after thought because that sucker was only $180 ( originally $240 ) if you bought it that day. The machine only and does NOT come with a charger or a battery. That's totally fine because I already have two chargers and 6 batteries now. I passed on the 40V battery mower because all my tools are powered by the 18V. The technology and gearing ratio these days makes the 18V perfect for me. I mowed three yards on one charge last Sunday. This means that I eliminated three gas powered mowers and three gas/oil mix weed wackers from the equation.  Nice 

BIKE NIGHT:

The Friday before the Earth Day weekend carried the theme of Birds, Bees, & Beatles. So obviously The Dude and Ronda rocked the bees knees outfits. I playfully swung the Lady Bug costume and remained in charter for the entire evening. Captain Pollinator 

I just fail to properly articulate how meaningful these Friday Night Bike Nights are for me. I find my self in a muddy waist deep holes performing grunt work mid week and I count off the days until Friday Night. Best distraction ever!! Climbing around on ladders and dripping sweat from every orifice and quickly remind myself that tomorrow is BIKE NIGHT. I mean look at this photo below. You would never know how sh*tty the work week was ??  Check Out Those Faces 


I absolutely love dressing up anyway but then meandering around the mean streets of GJ with 150+ fellow cyclist is magical. The common goal for the group is pure and genuine fun.  F-U-N  FUN 


And Mother Nature paints with precious Hollywood style backdrops of ominous clouds with cascading dreamy waves of excitement. We ring our bells, we share adult beverages, and giggle along as we all slowly creep around town. Bike Nights So ROCK


Last Friday's theme was Earth Day. What does that mean??? 


It means that our group of 10 threw on wigs, added flowers to our bikes, and spewed entuusasuim. We picked up three exchange students from Candida and my buddy Nate's wife appeared with a delightfully homemade head dress there. That would be four new riders we brought to the tribe. I sent out this photo below to my usual texting group and their response was , Dr Seuss Theme Night ??? 


Again, Mother Nature provided a gorgeous sunset and I could have spent the whole night time lapsing those rolling clouds over this sleepy little valley. Tomorrow's theme is Lord Of The Rings and picture me with one eyebrow raised. Lord Of The Rings 


How ya like my Earth Day attire??? So I am proud to say that I screen printed that shirt with the earth on it back in about 2007 or 2009. And yes, I also tie dyed that sucker as well. I was selling these shirts while on tour with The Cheese back in 2010 or so. The Panic crowd wasn't a big seller at Red Rocks but The Cheese folks ate it up for sure. I also added in battery powered lights there under my shirt to add to the Earth Day Themed Bike Night. It Works 

GOALS:

  1. Enjoy Yard Work Again
  2. See Greatness In Others 
  3. Feed The Frequency 
  4. Ride Like The Wind 
  5. Share Positivity 
  6. Embrace Warp Speed 

Time Is Flying On By Because I Am That Busy,

Cheers 

49 comments:

  1. Gran reportaje, con buenas fotografías. Te deseo mucha suerte en tu proyecto.
    Saludos.

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    1. Obrigado pelas amáveis ​​palavras - Que bom que gostou do relatório - Adoro tirar fotos do meu mundinho

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  2. ...what a colorful bunch for bike night!

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  3. You've been busy and also having a good time it seems. All photos are good and enjoyed seeing them.

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    1. Thanx For Always Checking In - You Made My Day - Big Hugs

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  4. Hello,
    The days go by so fast when you keep so busy. Love all the beautiful wildflowers and sky images. Sparky is a cutie. Bike night, looks fun and colorful. Take care, have a great weekend!

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    1. So True My Shadow People Friends - The Flowers Are Going Like Crazy These Days With More On The Way - Sparky Is A Classic - Wish You Could Attend A Ride With Us - Looking Forward To The Weekend

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  5. Took a bit of a break from "Youtube" there for a bit... you got a dog??? That's great news, I could tell how much you missed having a dog.

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    1. It Is Refreshing To Take A Much Needed Break - Always A New Perspective On The Other Side - I Really Miss Training With A Dog But I Am Not House A New Dog There My Brother Man - Only Walking Others - Thanx A Million For Checking In As You Have Been Missed - Stay Strong

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  6. The desert blooms were so pretty. Who would think that stuff would grow in the desert? Well, certainly not us Bostonians. 😺Bike rides look like fun. You look quite fetching in the ladybug costume. Have an amazing weekend.

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    1. Yes They Are - The Rides Are A Blast And Friday's Ride Was Rather Surprising In A Big Way - Tonight Will Be So Amazing

      You Rock CJ ,
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  7. Dearest Travis,
    Wonder where my long comment went...
    You have been quite active again and yep, those wiring jobs being done without considering any safety or code—they are tough to correct 'later'.
    But you did well!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. I Know How You Feel And I Still Have Trouble Commenting On Sites - But Thank You For Your Extra Efforts - Love Hearing From You - Chasing Our Tails 101 - Big Hugs My Dear

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  8. Tolle Bilder, wirklich eine Reise wert. LG Romy

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    1. Freut mich, dass Ihnen die Fotos gefallen - Alles Gute im Monat Mai

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  9. Happy Friday too =) Thanks a lot, I love my new stuff.

    Great post =) Utah looks really beautiful, I love the nature pictures. The work sounds interesting.
    Have a fabulous weekend too. Cheers

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    1. Utah Does Have Its Pockets Of Beauty - Thanx For Checking Out All The Imagines - The Weekend Is Flying By But Stellar

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  10. Bike night sounds great. It's good to be out and about with friends and having a whopping good time. It's always nice to read your latest and viewing your photos. Happy week, Padre. Ride like the wind!

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    1. Its Beyond Great And Includes Everyone - Thank You For Continuing To Stop By Mr Bill - All The Best In May

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  11. Wow, Chip and Joanna Gaines have nothin' on you, lol. Seriously, you are quite the handyman. I feel like you aren't charging enough!

    I do love how you embrace the holidays. Your Earth Day costume is so festive. Too bad you aren't a trail runner--there were some awesome costumes at my race last weekend. Stay hoppy!

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    1. That Damn Exchange Of Energy - i.e. $$$$$ - But You Are Right - Love Dressing Up For Any Occasion - The Boy Dog And I Wore A Many An Outfit For Runs Back In The Day - Still Miss That Boy - Big Hugs My Friend - Big Hugs

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    1. So Nice To Hear From You - All The Best In May - And Yes, Very Hardy Plants They Are

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  13. I absolutely love desert flowers! And I so agree with you about not growing grass in a desert climate.

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    1. Fantastic Amy - And The Desert Floor Is Blooming

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  14. Wonderful captures all! Good to know that you are busy and time is flying! Cheers!

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    1. One Foot In Front Of The Other There Magic

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  15. Love the crazy Earth Day wear! Yes, that dog has such an expressive face. We just watched a documentary show about dogs last night and it talked about how they know to "connect" with us using their faces and eyes. Smart critters! Bravo on the repairs/installations, even if they're not your favorite job.

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    1. So Smart And We Learn Something New Every Day My Brother - Just Ask Olga Girl

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  16. So... 10 years on youtube... why didn't I checked you there too? I have an youtube channels but I am using it only to watch and listen, never uploaded a video, will look up for you. As for fund raising, most of the time they are a disappointment because often people don't care about other people anymore...
    Wish you luck with your goals! Stay strong and keep doing all the good things you are doing whatever nay be the outcome!

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    1. Thanx For Checking In And For Letting Me Know - Thanx For The Encouragement My Dear - Seeking The Best Possible Outcome

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  17. I'll check you there!!! Such a beautiful face, super cute dog!

    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  18. Congrats to hitting a milestone 10 years on YouTube. It amazes me what gets views and what doesn't. My neighbor posts the dumbest thing and can get 2000 views. Yet quality content gets hardly any sometimes. Baffling.
    Good on you with your handyman skills saving others money. That electrical bid is ridiculous. Glad my hubby is handy or we'd be in the poorhouse with all of the electrical we had to fix when we bought our house.
    Have a great weekend, Padre!

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    1. Totally - And I Am Amazed But What Folks Comment On Or Like While Watching My Videos - Hubby Has Skillz For Sure - Hows The Colorado Frontstrange Kid Holding Up These Days

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  19. Oh I love the Earth Day attire

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  20. Popping colors in the dry desert landscape... exciting... and the rocks, I would like to see.
    Yes, stick to what makes you smile. Definitely useful for you and for others... the ladybug costume is a hit... oh yeah earth day with lights is awesome... I'm super excited for Lord of the Rings. you will show Yes?
    I share positivity!

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    1. Wish You Could Gaze Upon These Rock Formations With Your Own Two Eyes - Stay Positive My Dear

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  21. Hello!
    Very interesting post and I like your photos!
    Greetings from Poland!

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    1. Thanx And Welcome To What Else Is Possible - I Appreciate You

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  22. Beautiful photos from the desert. The bike party must have been great 🤩!!!

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    1. Love The Desert - Love Bikes - Love To Play Dress Up

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  23. I come here to see how you are and I discover you are on Youtube for over 10 years now. It must be quite challenging to keep creating for 10 years, creating good content also.
    Nice to see you that every time you do great things, keep on going my friend!

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    1. You So Rock My Dear - Thank You For That Vote Of Confidence - Sure Do Love Time Lapses

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  24. Oh, Travis,

    I still cannot comment on your blog, no idea what´s wrong. With Chrome I could now on others but not yours (I usually use FF, not a chance).
    My thoughts on your post this way hence:

    Culture Club... oh, sooo long ago!
    Beautiful desert-colors. Glad you took pics only. We saw it in Australia´s Outback Signs, signs, signs, "don´t pick wildflowers". We stopped to take pics and saw people picking them. They spoke German. We did "hide" our nationality and moved on. I think today I would tell them off.

    Hey... we are young. 2013 is just ages ago, that´s all.
    Yes, I agree. When I was out of work I could do soooo much! Let´s simply stay young for all the retirement years.
    And be careful with those 1970´s electrical thingies - they are old! Haha...
    The socket looks shocked. Ours look so boring and the Aussie ones kinda sad...
    Why can´t we even change a "light bulb" in a car no more... you need to go to the garage. Why do I have three different USB cables and why do we have different sockets - life would be too easy and cheap otherwise...
    You do a lot of different jobs, that´s great. I do now, too - after 16 years of more or less the same...

    Sad when a good thing is not advertised enough. Braunschweig is a master at that, too.

    Agreed. Some places need stones not grass and loads of water when not really available...
    Captain Pollinator .. .wonderful! Come warmer weather I´ll plant wildflowers.

    Oh, I so dread to ride my bike. I feel so unsafe (with helmet on, certainly, but anyways) - am afraid to slip and fall. So much for "being still young"...
    Well said, "adult beverages"... made me laugh.
    Cool shirt. Here they just put out the lights for an hour on Earth Day, wow, that so helps.
    To goals and cheers
    Iris

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  25. Pleases Me That You Appreciate The Culture Club Jam - The Desert Offers One Magical Landscape - Absolutely And How I Love Those 1970's Machines - I Am Smiling Because You Are Laughing

    Big Hugs Iris

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