After All Its Just Time

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Grateful Dead

American Beauty 1970 

GIFTING:

Rolling Holidaze ideas around my noodle , which you all might point out as a brain , brought me to my latest project. Landed on a random algorithm via YouTube and gave it a go. Prototype 1.0

Now , do I really have the spare time for these X-Mas gifts?? Oh boy , here I go. I started off with a pencil and began free handing a few sketched out designs. There was so much to learn about placement and cutouts. Kinda Cool Really 

One of my biggest hurdles right out of the gate was removing the under boards of the pallets. Removing the under boards allows the blade of the jigsaw to move freely. Without stability , a jigsaw becomes a flappy diving board type of reaction and borders danger really. Remembering to cut out the top portions of each tree last also took a minute. So after navigating through those minor hiccups , spitting out these little gems wasn't all that exhausting. I would hold the shop vac hose in one hand and use the jigsaw with the other hand. The second pallet went fairly smooth with these pervious steps figured out. 

Basically , started streaming Secret Agent first , threw on the ear protection next , sawing out patterns like buttery clock work , grinding down each tree with precious details added in , and before ya know it , I created a BoB Ross forest of happy little trees there my friends. And plenty of fire wood as well. So Thats Cool 

And yes , thanx to old covid , I still wear a mask all the time. I not only wear my mask at work or in the office but I wore it religiously while mowing the yards on my route this past Summer. And while sanding down these individual trees , my mask was a must. Like Second Nature 

I began staining these trees with two different tents of stain. My thought was adding a shading element to the trees and then I quickly became obsessed with all these color pattern options. Some of these trees only received the dark walnut stain down the left side and I began brushing under coats of stain and then only adding dark stain to the grooves and I clearly began to overthink this project like I always do. Phuc Me 

Then , reality hit. Once I drilled out the bottoms , added supporting dowels , lathered on the wood glue , assembled them all to the proper hand carved out pedestal , I just did not care for any of them. Isn't that flipping weird ?? Seriously , I just don't dig these. Not sure what it is but I lost my boner for these trees. 

So my next move , with the backyard full of vibes offered up by Secret Agent , back to whittling away on pallets I went. Now I am all about pushing the envelope of this jigsaw thang as my confidence soared. I picked up a new $10 metal grinding disc for going ape SH*T on details and I cant wait to begin to stain these new wave of trees. This 2.0 version has become fascinating I tell ya. The original learning curve helped tremendously and my creative juices were thriving once again. I even trimmed cutouts in my foam brush for adding extra details in all these nuances carved throughout these trees. I cant wait to start staining these.  Oh Baby 

YOUTUBE:

The poor old GoPro3 Silver ( the new GoPro13 is on the market ) just doesn't have the battery life that it once held. I go back and forth with this time lapse hobby of mine. Should I Stay Or Should I Go 

I mean , is it worthy of my time?? Should I still be building these clips? Here are the facts and why I am NOT building these video. Definitely not creating content for "my" audience. Yes, uploading these time lapse is actually my therapy. Creating these buggers scratches my itches and my itches only. 

As you can see , most folks click away within the first 30 seconds. I am well aware that folks only catch about 40% of the content. No Biggie 

And this stat below totally cracked me up. I was under the impression that SUBSCRIBERS were key to growing ones channel. According to this YT stat below ( less than 20% ) subs carry zero merit. So again , I am capturing these here time lapse videos for my own desires. Hopefully Mother Nature continues to showcase her beauty because I'll keep looking up. And for me , there is joy when I watch the final result. 

I am not creating content for the views obviously. Over a decade ago I was under the impression that views were my main focus for growing. These means I am not receiving any monetization for these time lapses and doubtful that I will ever meet the YT standards for receiving any $$$$$$$$. I am just capturing what I am capturing for the pure joy of it. Would be stoked to surpass the criteria of YT but my future in time-lapse videos is far from the all mighty dollars. 

But there are these tiny little byproducts that are captured that continue to inspire me. BIRDS !! That's right , birds in motion. These little snap shots bring smiles to my heart. So I guess , what I have discovered , I love birds. I do love time lapses but I just love bird watching. 

I take pleasure observing them along the banks of the Gunny or Colorado Rivers. You know that feeling , when you are by yourself , across your path fly's a Robin or A Red Tail or Crows squawking about or a happy little momma duck just doing her thang. Love It 

Or hearing Canadian Geese calling out to each other from those arrow shaped migration patterns. I so dig their arrow position and they so crack me up when one bird barks at the flock about LANDING SOON !!!!! Like let us all land right there because it is as good as the last patch of land or body of water. So what I have processed here in my noodle is that I guess I will just keep uploading until I stop uploading. So Deep Today , Classic 

And then YT sends this little tasty bone to chew on for awhile. Is This To Inspire

 

WHICH WAY:

The Dude & I added to the future of the Disc Golf World the other day. And that outing lead me to this blog post. Such as , what the flock of seagulls I am doing?? Better yet , what will I be shooting for ?? I have this little appetite for presenting you all with daily photos in 2025. But I sort of feel that by adding "daily" photos is really just a cop out. I mention this because writing a blog , updating today from what went down a week ago has lost its appeal. I truly don't believe that it is writers cramp or a stagnate situation by any means. It all boils down to the fact that I just haven't prioritized this blog like I once had. So maybe with daily photos , that might , just maybe , who knows , might spark interest in life sharing stories here with this blog. Not sure but we shall see how it all unfolds itself. Hopefully below is a moment in time that the grandkids will always remember. Hopefully 

Below was an interesting discovery. I played in this tournament down in Durango Colorado back in 2001. That tourney was pivotal as it would be my first and last ever podium. Yes , I placed third in that tournament in the Mens Open Category. It would also be one of my last tournaments because the guys I competed with or against were such dickheads. They basically took the mojo out of the game for me. I enjoyed competing , the companionship , the competing or competitive spirit of the game , and most of all , THE TRAVELING. But there was this shift from about 1997 - 2000's and I know that it stems from the all mighty dollar but still. So after that Summer of 2001 I never registered myself for another event. We obviously still play but we play for free and we only account for the birdies. I don't miss scorecards and I surely don't feel the need to prove myself. Plus , let's be honest here , the game has evolved and has definitely left me in the dust. Play On Boys & Girls 

So in closing , I will persist with the trend of uploading here and on YouTube. After all , as I keep this on the forefront of perspective , it is just a straightforward hobby. Sometime I do agree that this blog is sporadic at times. Just as this particular post was random as Sh*t. I have said it before and I will definitely say it again. Happiness is only real when it is shared. So I am looking forward to 2025 and do have great hopes that Mother Nature will hold on over the next four years. Life is chock full of surprises and let those adventurous dreams become reality. What did the janitor say went he jumped out of the closet?? SUPPLIES 

Keep It Simple ,

Cheers 

Moving Through Time And Space 2024

I Heard That You Were Talking Sh*t     And You Didn't Think That I Would Hear It     People Hear You Talking Like That    Getting Everybody Fired Up      So I'm Ready To Attack         Gonna Lead The Pack      Gonna Get A Touchdown       Gonna Take You Out    That's Right      Put Your Pom Poms Down  Getting Everybody Fired Up A Few Times I Have Been Around The Track      So It's Not Just Gonna Happen Like That     Cause I Ain't No Hollaback Girl      I Ain't No Hollaback Girl 

Gwen Stefani 

Love. Angel. Music. Baby 2004

DOGS:

We should start off with dogs , right? Allow us to simply ease into this entry. No Pressure , Just Try 

Scored with this job during Turkey Week. All paws up throughout this adventure of needs , wants , and feed me now demands. But I Dig It 

Doggie time is what you read about in romance novels.  They love me unconditionally and that is my peace. I truly love those special quick eye contact moments during meals or while a backyard whiz sessions is in progress. Animals Rule 

THANKSGIVING:

I went ahead a set some solid boundaries as my way of avoiding amateur status. Basically , gave the old oats , wheat , and barley a back shelf for the evening as my way of watching my P's & Q's. Boy , Did That Ever Pay Dividends  

Even if I elaborated , in the back of your mind you just might call BullSh*t. Wouldn't blame you but it is all true. 

Now I am still rocking the VEGAN gig but I really haven't shared it with anyone. Its not like anyone will ever ask in this newest Me Me I world. So the dessert that I prepared was this extremely simple Tofu silk carob pie. You wanna talk about mouth watering !! Simply set up a water bath for melting down the carob chips and then hit these two ingredients into a food processor with a lifting hint of vanilla extract. Easy Peasy 

My main offering was discovered in the YouTube world. I followed this recipe and what a treat. Roasted Brussel Sprouts with a light soy sauce, powered garlic , and powdered onions to compliment the roasted Tofu in Corn Flake Cereal for breading , the most whipping spicy sweet and sour sauce drizzled over the top , and garnished the plate with fresh pomegranate seeds , fresh cut rosemary , and diced green onions for extra color. 

With a wink towards the adults , shared with the kids that I was only thinking of them when I baked off these delicious Chicken Tenders. Classic 

I hosted a crafts night a few days prior to Turkey Day and forced everyone to create their own Pinecone Turkey for the table setting. Once the glue gun rolled out , all was in favor. You know , throw your bobber out there and start reeling them in. SH*t Fire 

DISC:

While Mother Earth is cooking our precious spinning ball , opportunities for throwing some plastic is acceptable behavior under these November conditions. Today , December 7th , we are approaching 55 F / 12 C for our high. Sunbathing Weather I Tell Ya 

Let's face it , throwing some plastic is all about walking with Loki and The Dude. It is all about being outside for some fresh O2. It's really all about hearing , sharing , and exploring ideas. It's refreshing and rather needed really. Attitude Adjuster 

My throws aren't improving what so ever because we simply never practice enough. We might have played a whole 3 times during the summer months and about the same in the spring. This October/November were banner months as we played probably 3 times EACH month. And yes , only keeping track of the birdies. The non mulligan birdies anyway. 

But throwing some plastic is time well spent. Noticing the Colorado River levels , that choice moment when a Bald Eagle quickly soars on by , and/or gaging the windy conditions that's rises eyebrows but just the same regardless. Outdoors Baby 

However , when a disc releases from your grip , you just know. When your drive off the concrete T-Pad follows your intended flight path , that sensation is pretty damn exciting I tell ya. When you watch your approach shot nearly dropping into the chains , hot damn!!! If you sink a putt that you know you have the skills for , Captain Jack. Throwing a free round of Disc Golf opens doors my friends. That is ALSO what it is all about. Opening Doors 

DECEMBER:

What a drag. Can't believe that December is already upon us and as you know , Not My Favorite. Seven flipping days in and I cant even count the amount of times I have shook my head in disappointment. 

Xmas tends to lead a downward trajectory and that's has been the case for years now. I shouldn't admit that but Phuc the commercialized Xmas deal. Let's just choose to focus on snowshoeing and random acts of kindness. 

Now I would not say that I am pointing any fingers here but ever since my finger laceration my phone receives daily spam text messages. Like an unreal amount. There are multiple times when I hear my phone but I don't even bother checking. The other day , first time in decades , I made the conscious decision to leave my phone on the dresser. I even had the fleeting thought of WHAT IF?? Sh*t , I just figure it out and I don't need to rely on this phone to navigate life. Talk About Freeing 

I traversed through life without a cell phone in my pocket for an entire day. I haven't been able to do that in years , if not decades. Countless times I grabbed for it , didn't actually need it , but the habit was there. Couldn't even imagine my headspace if I was on Instagram or CrackBook. What Am I Missing Folks 

I mean , Hey Frank??? These here spam messages are running rampant ever since I filled out all those Phuc - N forms in order to receive my 6 stitches. Coincidence 

So tonight is something that I do enjoy participating in. Tonight is the annual Light Parade on Main Street were just over 100 floats meander around town. I have actually rode on three separate floats over the 25 years. But most often it's me and a few of us walking along or riding or bike along the route. Tonight , I have over dressed my cruiser with LED lights , most likely a three gummy night , and will definitely mix up a couple of batches of very hot coco for my two red plaid thrums. Thrumusiss ? Thurmus X2 sis ? Thermoses ? Not sure about the correct grammar there. Ether way , I am still doing it wrong. In closing , will be mighty cheery while I ride my well lit beach cruiser long Main Street as a true renegade of the Holidaze Spirits. Picture An Ear To Ear Grin  

Oh Well. Just moving through time and space. Somedays I'm in complete control. Somedays I wonder more than I should. Somedays Are One Of Those Days 

Stay Spicy ,

Cheers 

Absolutely Spaced Out

Generals Gathered In Their Masses      Just Like Witches At Black Masses     Evil Minds That Plot Destruction    Sorcerer Of Death's Construction     In The Fields The Bodies Burning    As The War Machine Keeps Turning     Death And Hatred To Mankind      Poisoning Their Brainwashed Minds     Politicians Hide Themselves Away    They Only Started The War Why Should They Go Out And Fight    They Leave That To The Poor      Time Will Tell On Their Power Minds    Making War Just For Fun   Treating People Just Like Pawns In Cheese    Wait Till Their Judgment Day Comes    Yeah 

BLK Sabbath 

18 September 1970

BIKE NIGHTS:

Orange ya glad I committed to another season of bike night shenanigans with the tribe?? Unfortunately , no more bike nights for 2024.   Too Cold My A$$ 

By ending Friday Night Bike Nights , we lose an opportunity for a Turkey Night Ride , A Holidaze Xmas Ride , and the possibility of an exceptional New Years Eve Ride. This last ride of the season is always a kick to the gut and this particular ride was no different.   See Ya In 2025 

Will have to state for the record , 2024 bike night rides were one of the finer seasons for sure. The turn outs were well over 100+ participators for any given night. More than a majority of the time at least half of us dressed in costumes per that night's theme. The bicycle decorations were more pronounced than previous years. Personally , our favorite ride of the year was that first Friday in October as Tim from SD was an integral part of that night's festivities. And after all these years now , folks are finally showcasing BIKE LIGHTS!!!   So Groovy 

HALLOWEEN:

Our group theme for Halloween was carefully induced by an 8 year old. My grand nephew ( wearing the helmet in the photo below ) is completely obsessed with football. He currently plays flag football and defaults towards illicit NFL situations with every conversation. 

Many months ago when this theme was announced , during a bike night ride of course, not sure I was all that keen. Our group theme would be football players?? So I purposed a caper that Avery fancy's the football player get up thing and we all dress up as his entourage of cheerleaders. Hellz Yez 

And yes , we curated four separate cheers for when Avery and Iris rang random doorbells during Halloween's Trick & Treating. Oh yes , tricks were most definitely played during this All Hallows Eve. And Yes , The Dude & I stayed in character ALL night long.  Celebrating Our Youth 

One of the many highlights would be on the corner of a rather busy track home round about. A husband ( dressed in a purple velvet pimp outfit ) and the wife ( dressed in her warm slutty cat outfit ) were set up in their driveway with a table , music , and goodies. Well Lit  

They were politely offering cold brews to the adults , handfuls of Halloween candy for the kids , and were pretty quick with snapping off photos of trick or treaters. I casually mentioned to our group , " Follow my lead and be loud and proud." With everyone lined behind me by about two steps back , I rang out with my pomp pomps in hand ," We have a proper cheer for you!!" I began a simple cheerleading strut while calling out " Give Me A P , Give Me An I , Give Me An M , Give Me A P , Whats That Spell????? " We Have Spirit 

MARBLE:

So I am pretty rough around the edges when it comes to That Phuc'n Time Change. 

Behind the wheel of a larger automobile, the digital world becomes a blur. You see , Marble Colorado has zero cellular service and only the rich are plugged into the WiFi world. 

Unplugging for the time change is actually therapeutic for me. Living on Earth Time allows my body to adjust just fine and when I return to the Big City , All Is Well. 

Unfortunately , I should have stayed up there with my head in the sand. Seriously , I was under the impression that all would work itself out in a nice little package with a beautiful purple bow. 

My ballot was slipped into the box way before I boogied town as I am not into standing in lines period. I am a male and lines at True Value rock my world. I haven't patronized a fast food joint sense the nineteen hundreds and I would NEVER sit in my car at a drive through line up.   Oh Phuc That Noise 

Knowing I would be faced with a long day Wednesday , I passed on the TV World the night of the election. I hugged the pillow at something ridiculous like 7:30pm and knew that I would wake up with Harris as the new Prez O.  Devastated

Upon hearing The Donald won, completely dumbfounds me. Yes, I wanted to throw in the towel and conduct my own temper tantrums. The thought of calling folks to check in burdened me because I knew that I needed to reach out but who wants to hear more fear and doom and gloom? I knew that I should reach out and be the supportive friend but none of that hippie good human shit transpired. I didn't necessarily spiral until I discovered my mothers email subject HUMBLE AND THANKFUL with all those christian cult emojis in tow.   Sickening 

All that I can project from here on out are these simple rules. Be the better human. Keep in mind that I have community support. Walk the walk of the talk I talk. This is hopefully leading me to act a little more patient. Allow myself to offer a little more compassion. Continue to open doors to these useless pink TRUMP hat wearing women. Be thorough with projects and don't seek the corner cutting route. And most importantly , do good for as long as I can. After all , The Donald will be Nuking the Middle East here in about the next two years. When you're dead , you are dead. 

Enjoy The Time You All Have Left ,

Travis