Monthly Archives: August 2009

Wild Strawberries, and Murder

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Hoag

While foraging around for strawberries in an overgrown, dilapidated greenhouse complex on Vashon Island yesterday, I ran into some friends that were filming a micro-budget horror film. It was a bustling, animated production in the middle of a forgotten wasteland, … Continue reading →

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The Kids are Alright

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Hoag

A couple of weeks ago I drove out to Priest Lake to spend some time with my family. Among other things, we talked about gardening, Pete Seeger, the huckleberry season, and gardening. I love these folks.

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The Unexpected

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Hoag

Just Riding Along on the Interstate 5, headed South at mile marker 156. The exit to Interurban avenue is coming up, and I’m planning on taking the 518 to Seatac for my last drop of the day. I notice a … Continue reading →

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DIY 1968 BSA Starfire fork tools

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Hoag

These special fork tools are actually available from British distributors on ebay, but so easy and fun to make yourself! I had to hack apart a fork cap nut in order to use the large diameter, special-english-threaded section, which I … Continue reading →

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Ancient Secrets of Bicycle Wheelbuilding

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Hoag

It makes no sense to build a wheel by hand anymore. However, the inefficient time-wasting of custom wheelbuilding reveals some of the things that I love about bike repair: the patience, the unrewarded triumph of everything coming together, and colored … Continue reading →

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The folks at home.

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Hoag

L’Âge d’Or: The Mad Scientist: The Young Turk:

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