Summer of Boarding

Throughout this year I have been taking a lot of Boating trips to Milerton Lake, My buddy John and I were going out prob once or twice a week all summer long. It was great fun. Wakeboarding has been so much fun to do. We have had so many fun experiences. Anywhere from wakeboarding 2 people off of the boat. So much fun to have two people on boards at one time, spraying each other with water, Jumping the wakes one right after the other. Its also a lot easier to learn tricks when you see what to do right in front of you.



We also had fun jumping off the boat Seal Team Style boat doing 20-40 mph along the water and jumping off. I did that until I got a concussion one time and I said that is good for me for the summer. Another day we went out and I hit the water so fast and so hard that my eye was litterally swelling out of its socket. John took a look at that after boarding for a while and told me to close my eye. Next thing I knew John was pushing my eye back in to place. That was a really weird day for me. We kept on boarding though, I figured if I can still see straight with one eye, I could still drive the boat for John. We are still going out, just not as often with the cold weather.
"Fun with the little guys at the lake"

Ive also joined GB3 and have been going to the gym regulary in the afternoons. It feels great to workout. Ive lost 18 pounds so far. Lets see how many more I will go.



Oh and the latest adventure was last Wednesday for Veterans day we went shooting, We figured its what they would want us to do. We brought out the big guns. A .40 cal and a .45 handgun. a 12 gauge shotgun, a .308 and a Mini 30 We had a blast up at redinger Lake. After awhile at the lake we decided to change things up a bit and go shoot an old bath tub. We got out there and John heard some sort of groaning noise it sounded like and some scurring in the bushes so he got the rifle and went out there, trying to figure out what it was. Came to a area of thick bush so he turned around told me to get a gun and follow him and keep an I out to the side. We got about 10 feet from this bush and we heard a growling purr. At that point we both decided since we still couldnt see it but could hear us and it could see us that it was time to back away slowly. We also told the girls to get back in the truck. Once at the bottom of the hill and next to the truck we both looked at each other and decided it was time to get a look at the little fella.
So both of us got rifles and loaded them and had extra rounds with us, and then got our handguns in our holsters and went to the other side of the area on a flat top basically same height of the hill we were on and we were looking for the furry little guy wherever he might be. We got closer than we wanted but at about 20 feet I could hear it breathing though its nose, John a little later got it in his scope. It was a nice little mountain Lion with its head purched up on a manzanita bush, looking at us. About a minute later we heard another one prob no more than 30 feet from us and it was moving so we decided to just leave and let them be before one of us get mauled or worse one of the girls gets mauled by it.
This shot is from 150 yards shooting clay pigons got them every time (so fun)


People in the ward keep saying that John and I together are hazardous to our health. One of us always gets hurt or something crazy always happens when we are around each other. We were watching Sahara with a group and we were like that is totally us, something always is happening when we are together fooling around. So far I have got two concussions, one of which I blacked out after biffing it in the lake, a swollen eye that was popping out of socket (which John so kindly pushed back into place for me), our little mountain lion adventure, fun times at tollhouse rock and rock climbing and many many more that I cant remember in detail.

Its Getting cold here once again

Well as you can tell I dont really update this Blog very often. Lots going on and I'm staying mighty busy. I can not believe that it is already Novemember once again and getting close to Thanksgiving Day once again. I dont know what I am going to do this year since I am not going to go home for it. I have been thinking of going to the Beach that morning, or going to the mtns and going for a nice little hike of sorts. We will see. All I know is I dont want to be at my bachelor pad for it. I want to be somewhere. I have had a few Thanksgivings alone and dont want that anymore.

So just a recap of whats been going on in my life, I still have been going to the lake and going Wake Boarding. I dont think that will last too much longer with the cold weather and the cold lake.

I started going to the gym between 3-5 days a week and have lost 10 pounds in about 3 weeks, and have gained more muscle which is great and have tons of energy now.

I have recently been hired as the Pilot for Grand Ville homes. I think it will work out great for me. It is kind of a trip thinking that I am the only pilot and that it is all up to me how the flight goes. There safety is in my hands. Crazy!

Summer Is Here

Well,

Summer is here. Months have gone by since I have updated this. This summer has been quite the eventful one. I have been trying to promote my flight school with a new website, which will be up and running in a few days www.fresnoflightschool.com . I have also had a radio ad playing for the last month or so trying to get my name out in the community.

Just recently I got back from the great land of Utah, Where I was able to go to Bryce Canyon for a family reunion and reunite myself with cousins who I have not been able to see in many years. I forgot how much fun they were to be around and how much I have missed them. I hope in the future we can do more camping as a family like we had the opportunity to recently.

I stay quite busy between my three callings that I have. Between being sunday school president, Stake audio visual specialist, and on the emergency response team, church keeps my life busy.

I am also in the process of aquiring two aircraft for the flight school. By doing so I will be able to teach the new LightSport program. This program allows virtually anyone over the age of 17 to fly an aircraft alone or with one other person. This program requires only half the time, and the aircraft are much less expensive to operate allowing me to rent them for much much less to my customers, and in this ecomony that will make a big difference in the flying community.

In December of 08' I moved out of my little apartment into a gigantic house with a friend of mine. I am finally back into a house with a very nice and BIG kitchen. Just the way I like it. I look at this house and see so much of what I would like in the next house but this one does not have everything I want. It does have the sweetest master suite I have ever seen. The walk in closet is bigger than the other bedrooms :)

Today is drawing to an end. This past week I have only been able to acomplish maybe 1/2 of what is on my list so I am waking up early tomorrow to start the day off fresh and on the go, This way I can hopefully get this weeks goals done before thursday.

So long, and enjoy the freedoms that we all have here in america as our independance day draws closer.

Oh what a day

Oh what a day,

Which was a monday by the way!!

Monday I got up put my stuff in the car and I was off to Arizona. As soon as I got out of fresno the fog set in, visibility of around 200 feet id say. But that doesnt stop cars from slowing down. never has probrably never will.
It was a nice drive believe it or not to Arizona. It went by faster than I had expected, much due to the fact that I had an awesome intense suspenseful audio book to keep me company. It was London Bridges by James Patterson. (great book, listen to it every time I make this trip.) these books are what makes road trips bearable.

Anyways I stopped in Barstow and ate at In&Out burger. Really wasnt hungry but there wasnt much for many miles so deicided you know its past lunch and you only have had a bagel today, so i decided to eat. Later that evening after the sun had gone down I stopped at a small town called seligman stuck out in the middle of nowhere. Well being the smart person that I am after going on the round about trying to find my way back to the highway, got on going the wrong way. I didnt realize this till I saw the Los angeles in x amount of miles. So I thought to myself "this is not right" (you know in that mind thinking deep sounding voice in the back of your head)

Then I thought shoot when can I get back going on the other way. It wasnt for another 20 miles that before I had the oppurtunity to turn around. So I got to pass seligman twice yesterday.

As I passed through Flagstaff and up through Lake Mary Rd. I was able to be the only car traveling on it. The stars were so bright and illuminated the night sky with brilliance. I wanted to get out and look at the stars but I was in shorts and it was a woppin 28 degrees outside and I really wanted to get to my parents house, so onward I pressed. As I arrived the junction of Lake Mary Rd and Highway 87 there was a lovely Elk in the Middle of the rd. Just decided to stand there for another 30 seconds or so as i waited for him to move. Never saw one in person. They are quite big. Wish I could have got to my camera faster!

After about a twelve hour drive I safely rolled into my parents driveway. It felt great to get out of that seat.

When I woke up this morning I was greeted with breakfast which consisted of toast and boiled eggs. Then the next activity was my dad and I checking out the christmas lights. So we set those up which took a bit and two trips to Home Depot. It was a good day with the parents.
I just wonder what tomorrow will have in store for us!!
One thing is for sure must make pies for thanksgiving and play horse shoes with my padre!!

A long journey ahead

Well here it is Sunday and I am getting ready to depart to Arizona to what hopefully will be a great Thanksgiving with my family. It better be great cause a 12 hour drive alone is no fun. There is one good thing that I have in my arsenal to keep me going and that is my two most favorite books on tape. It has made these trips to Arizona bearable. Those are "Prey" by michael crichton (who just died on November 4th i believe it was. He was battling cancer. Also "London Bridges" by James Patterson. Those two books have kept me entertained for many many hours on these road trips, so much so that the radio only stays on from when I leave till i get onto the 99 and out of Fresno!!

There are a few new developments with My business plans. We now have 4 students willing to pay cash for all there training up front, thats 37,000$ per student, which makes my partner and I very happy. We have been working closely with the dealership of a light sport aircraft that has more technology in its cockpit than any flight school in the area, if not california. He has been very helpful with our planning of the flight school. We also have been working on a newer development of creating either a skypark, where people can land and taxi there aircraft to there own personal hanger attached to there houses, or a fly-in bed and breakfast. We know the owner of the area we wish to build on which already has a runway which is old but wouldnt take to much to get it to look new. The runway is there so all we would have to do is to resurface.

Things are always the Darkest Before they go completly black.

Life is going alright right now. I have many ideas swarming in my brain, wish I could A. Draw, so many of my ideas are things that are drawn not written.
B. Wish I had a place to build these things that I wish i could draw. All in time I guess right!

A weekend at the Millers

About two weeks ago I was able to go up to the Millers house (my adopted family) and spend a little bit of time with them. It was a peaceful afternoon. Here is a few pictures detailing a normal weekend at the Millers! Its a little slice of heaven that I can call my home away from home. A place where I almost always feel peace in my heart when I can't anywhere else.

Well as we drive up the driveway we must be sure to watch out for the Train that might be crossing (I love there silly signs)

Ahh yes the parking lot, be sure not to park on the very right spot, the farthest from the door, its a handicap parking only spot :)

Finally to the front of the house, This in itself it so nice to see. Even though its only an hour away, it takes you away from the world from the city life. to where all you hear is the wind as it flows through the tree.

As we see Summer is now gone, The leaves are changing, the water is now cold, and the air is quite brisk. Wake up in the morning and get bundled up and ready for the day, bring out the hot chocolate and wait for the first Snow to hit the Mile High Floor

As the day progresses on we make our way to the Climbing wall and try the different routes (they are really hard and challenging) atleast to me they are, Chase and Sam just scurry right up like it was nothing.

We make our way after climbing the wall and go sit by the fire pit, but since there has been no rain we just let it sit there with no fire lit, but come middle of winter its fire time.

Once rested from our climbing we will make our way into the shop and work on anything from Welding and Metal work to Wood work. And lets not forget the working on bikes or jeeps. They are a must!
Such fond memorys of installing all this equipment. Ive been able to learn so much along the way. Helped install the benches the lighting, and the crane which will be in a later picture, and much much more!

Once done with a long day of work and play there is nothing like coming up to the loft above the shop, where we will put a movie up on the projector, sit back, and relax for the remainder of the night, with drinks and popcorn ready for us.

That is a weekend at the Millers.
Its a weekend of fun, excitement, relaxation, and a joy of being up in the middle of the forest, with picture perfect mountains that can be seen from the living room window.
Stars that are bright and clear in the night sky.

Its been awhile

Well I figured since I haven't written here for awhile I thought I would throw a few things up here. Gene (my boss) and I went fishing up at Shaver Lake last week. We decided we wanted to go, so we packed up the boat with the rods and reels gassed it up and we were off.

It was a pretty successful day if you ask me. Started off a little slow but we were catching them pretty good by around 10:00 AM. We almost caught the limit for the two of us but we were shy just a few fish. Before this I had not been fishing in nearly 12 years! It was a lot of fun, in fact we are already planning the next trip.