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Garden Railroad Progress: Spring 2022

May 30, 2022November 10, 2022

Snowmageddon as it has been called, left the garden in disarray. While most of the railroad survived the heavy snow and cold there were a number of places that needed repair. The log cribbing I built last year suffered only minor damage to the top logs. So far the biggest threat to the cribbing is […]

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Model Railroad Decals

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Garden Railroad, Gardening, Model Railroading

Railroad Construction Progress: May-July

May 30, 2021May 30, 2022
Garden Railroad, General Announcements, Humor

The Magenta Magnet

May 14, 2021June 15, 2022
Garden Railroad, Gardening, Model Railroading

Log Cribbing

May 2, 2021July 26, 2021
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Pandemic II

July 4, 2020May 30, 2022
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Pandemic I

April 14, 2020July 26, 2021
Garden Railroad, Gardening, Model Railroading

Winter Clean Up

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Garden Railroad, Garden Railroading, Model Railroading

Winter Projects

December 18, 2019February 18, 2020
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National Narrow Gauge Convention: 2019

September 21, 2019February 18, 2020

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In my time on the Earth I have learned talents including: Tech Wrangler, Explorer, Hiker, Camper, Gamer, Photographer, Historian, Researcher, Author, Webmaster, IT Professional.

I am prone to speaking my mind at the worst possible time.

Welcome to my corner of the internet! Come for the DIY projects, model railroading and research, stay for the rants.

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