The local roads department recently finished pouring a new sidewalk not far from where I live.

They cleaned up, added new top soil and grass seed.

This morning I went for a short walk.

An asshole had walked over the entire newly seeded s…

A customer at my leather shop wanted me to replicate her favorite belt.

I warned her that mine would be of much better quality.

Here is her “genuine leather” belt.

And the new belt, cut from a double shoulder…

I am a few years late to the bronze. Here is mine, brand spankin’ new. Will post updates as it ages.

Post yours, or some cool ones you’ve seen.

The tropic style Baltic strap made the buckle look and feel wonky. The bro…

There are several, and depending on your location in the world, model names vary. Throw in trucks, MCs and other vessels, planes, trains or spaceships if you like… associate by name or just because of your own experience.

I am wearing my FOIS today.

Last week when I wore it the crown worked well but I was getting a squeaky sensation while winding it.

Reminiscent of eating cheese curds many years ago when carefree and with younger arteries.

Same sensation this week. W…

Nice kind of busy today. I popped in to say Hi! to Archer. Then it was off to meet an old friend for lunch but he was late, so I did a lap at the nearby antique market.

A watch. Nothing fancy but for $8 I have a nice strap.

I am always …

I decided to leave the usual wallet and phone behind for an outdoor wedding this past weekend.

I brought only my driver’s license, VISA and some cash.

I used my Gruen pocket watch and wallet.

Just before the ceremony, the g…