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It’s Been Almost 5 Years Since My Last Post –WHY?
Drivel Starved Nation!
I have no idea where the time has gone, but the last 5 years has made quite a woosh! I wish I had a more interesting story to tell you, like my 5 year stint in the Gray Bar Hotel but here’s the truth;
Since 2018 when I handed the keys to BCTW to Harvey Industries, I set out to reinvent myself as a wildlife photographer. In that span, I have taken over 2 million images (the overwhelming majority are crap) but in this last chapter of my life, it has been very rewarding. I’ll share a couple of images at the end of this post.
Eighteen months ago, I gutted my two-car garage and I am pleased to share that for the first time in my life, I have a woodshop on premise. It took awhile but I am making things again. So between photography trips, and making stuff, I hope to publish at least two posts a month covering my experiences with 3D printing in the woodshop, my experiences with Shaper Origin, photography stories, and whatever else the muse suggests is worth sharing.
Currently, I’ve been busy in the shop working on several new projects, ranging from magician illusions to a new 7-day clock movement. I’ll share more on these in the coming weeks. Most of my photography journey has been spent in Africa but last summer I spent 3 weeks in the jungles of Borneo chasing orangutans and birds. It was the hottest place I’ve ever been.
Clearly I am not getting any younger but I still attend AWFS and IWF each year in the Bridge City/Harvey booth and thoroughly enjoy chatting with old customers. And their number one question is why did I quit my blog? I’m grateful for the interest so my answer is:
I haven’t!
Until next time, I hope you enjoy the following pics!
-John
