Drivel Starved Nation!
I have no idea where the time has gone, but the last 5 years has made quite a woosh! I wish I had a more interesting story to tell you, like my 5 year stint in the Gray Bar Hotel but here’s the truth;
Since 2018 when I handed the keys to BCTW to Harvey Industries, I set out to reinvent myself as a wildlife photographer. In that span, I have taken over 2 million images (the overwhelming majority are crap) but in this last chapter of my life, it has been very rewarding. I’ll share a couple of images at the end of this post.
Eighteen months ago, I gutted my two-car garage and I am pleased to share that for the first time in my life, I have a woodshop on premise. It took awhile but I am making things again. So between photography trips, and making stuff, I hope to publish at least two posts a month covering my experiences with 3D printing in the woodshop, my experiences with Shaper Origin, photography stories, and whatever else the muse suggests is worth sharing.
Currently, I’ve been busy in the shop working on several new projects, ranging from magician illusions to a new 7-day clock movement. I’ll share more on these in the coming weeks. Most of my photography journey has been spent in Africa but last summer I spent 3 weeks in the jungles of Borneo chasing orangutans and birds. It was the hottest place I’ve ever been.
Clearly I am not getting any younger but I still attend AWFS and IWF each year in the Bridge City/Harvey booth and thoroughly enjoy chatting with old customers. And their number one question is why did I quit my blog? I’m grateful for the interest so my answer is:
I haven’t!
Until next time, I hope you enjoy the following pics!
-John
He’s Baaaack!
Beautiful images! Your talent knows no ends…
Looking forward to 3D printing adventures after our last visit!
Stay well. Stay curious. Keep creating!
neil
I’m surprised you remembered your password. Or did you have to call Consuelo?
Good to see you writing again!
Michael
I did not remember my password! And I don’t remember you! 😀
Thanks Neil. 3D printing is mana from heaven for the woodshop!
Dude,
Just thought it was a rainy day in Portland and you had nothing better to do.
Great pics. Good to know amyloid plaque wasn’t the reason for your absence.
Did you pick 196 since it is the smallest candidate for a lychrel number?
Dave
Dave!
Good to learn you’re still alive and thinking! However, the first rule for comments to this Totally Awesome and Worthless blog is to avoid using three syllable words.
I’m old.
John
Post Portlandia Lives! Met you at shows and your old photographer was a friendly competitor of mine. Glad you’ve not been subsumed by the Borg.
Carry on.
Nice shots, especially the ’48 Ford hiding in the bushes. The open door is inviting you to take it home. Everyone needs a pet truck!
I TOTALLY agree about three syllable words, HOWEVER… Just sayind
Alex,
That was taken at Old Car City, about an hour north of Atlanta this past August before IWFS. Amazing place. Will blog about it in detail down the road…
Best,
John
Hi Jim-
Feldman is still shooting every now and then… And you?
John
🤣
John, great photography! Good that you are back to creating again, welcome back to the craft. Your creativity has left quite an indelible mark on us Bridge City Tool aficionados, particularly those of us who have sought after and, in many cases, acquired many of the legacy products of your genius. There is a large stable of us out there.
Great to hear from you John, I was just wondering what happened to you. Great pictures. Hope you stay well.
Gina Roberts
Thanks for the kind words!
-John
Gina!
Thanks for stopping by! Glad to hear you are still receiving my drivel!
John