Tag Archives: nature

August Decks

Posted on 08/24/2025 by Andrew Reynolds

The kitchen project is 99.9% done. Just waiting for one part that is still on backorder. We’ve been enjoying our new kitchen space. We decided to take a little day trip and drove down to see trees in the Sierra: … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged deck build, diy, home-improvement, nature, travel | 29 Comments

Kitchen Remodel — Week Whatever

Posted on 07/20/2025 by Andrew Reynolds

First, progress on the deck continues. Not as fast as I’d like, but afternoon temps have been in the upper 90s so I’ve only been able to work a couple of hours a day in the morning. I have removed … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged deck build, diy, garden, gardening, home, kitchen remodel, nature | 19 Comments

As The Forest Burns

Posted on 09/22/2024 by Andrew Reynolds

I live in the west. Cowboys, cows, range land and endless clear skies. Do you remember watching the TV show Bonanza? It’s just one mountain range to the west of where I am currently typing this post. Did you ever … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged car journey, forest fires, life, nature, travel, wild fire, wildfire | 22 Comments

New Year’s Day on Russian Ridge – The Reluctant HikerThe Reluctant Hiker

Posted on 01/02/2013 by Andrew Reynolds

Just posted this on our hiking website. We’ve been hiking every month – honest. I just haven’t been that good about writing it up. New Year’s Day on Russian Ridge – The Reluctant HikerThe Reluctant Hiker.