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Spring in Happy Valley

4/12/2012

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With the arrival of spring It's time to dust off the list of out door projects that I'd like to tackle this year.
One of the first is to cover the structural supports to the enrty roof leading into the house.
 I originaly supported this structure with some log style posts out of natural wood, well those didn't last long.
So the plan here is to make my own log / tree style posts utilizing the concrete sculpting techniques I learned from Dan Sawatzky www.imaginationcorporation.com

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The first step is to get some strips of PT (pressure treated wood) attached to the lolly columns that I can then attach wire lathe to.
To accomplish this I used three vertical pieces of pt per post and wrapped those to the post with tie wire. Then I could staple the wire lathe to these strips of pt to assist in holding one end of the lathe while I wrapped it around the post.
I'll add branches etc. after the initial wrap of lathe I think this will make wrapping easier and when I screw the branch sections to the pt. it will help secure the lathe.

It's a wrap till next time.

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It's Moose Season

4/5/2012

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Now that my computer issues are resolved I was able to concentrate on getting some projects done.

The first out of the block was the completion of the Moose Tours Plaque that was a give away at the last Chamber after hours event.

I enjoyed working with Elwyn Weaton The owner of MWV Moose Tours, (Click the bold lettering to link to his site.)
 He came to me with a pretty clear Idea of what he wanted and I hope I was able to fulfill his vision.


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April fools

4/1/2012

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I've been dealing with some issues in the shop that have a tendancy to overwhelm the day to day progress of things. (no April Fools here)
Most of these issues stem around connection problems With my new Computer and the Multicam Router.
And they say ethernet connections are reliable.   I disagree.
After switching back to Serial connection I hope we finally have something that I can count on.
I have been able to get the first base coat of color on the Moose Tours plaque.
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    Donald A. Johnson

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    This is an on going story of my explorations into the artistic world,chronicling the process of this journey.    Highlighting my successes as well as my failures. I'll try not to focus on the failures, but they are what has taught me the most.
      I Owe the ability to take this journey to; My Mom
    (for she bred in me a drive and creativity required for this type of trip) My Incredible Wife and Children for their support, and to the world of creative people that inspire me everyday.
     One in particular is Dan Sawatzky (click here to meet Dan) This Guy has Changed the way I look at things. He is truly an artist and a Visionary with passion.

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