Bought a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens (paid 112.00 dollars) on ebay and I’ve been testing it out. Currently I’m shooting with a Nikon D60 that was introduced in 2008. You can purchase these cameras cheap on the web. This Nikon D60 only had around 4500 shutter clicks. I paid around 120.00 dollars for a … [Read More...] about Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens and Nikon D60 camera test.
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Alley cat mountain bike trailhead in Crossville, Tennessee USA.
There is a little gem of a mountain bike trail tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of Cumberland … [Read More...] about Alley cat mountain bike trailhead in Crossville, Tennessee USA.
Small town fair in Tennessee, USA.
What is it that attracts people to small town fairs? Fun? The fun consists of carnival rides, food, … [Read More...] about Small town fair in Tennessee, USA.
Oldest African-American church still operating in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
If you ever pass through the small town of Pikeville, Tennessee you will find this church sitting about a quarter mile outside of town. Ask how to find it, because it sits on some back road. I’ve passed by … [Read More...] about Oldest African-American church still operating in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
I tried to save you my friend
Unfortunately you passed away before my eyes. Riding my bicycle one day I came across you in the road. I thought you were just stunned and placed you in the bushes out of harms way. The next day I came to check on … [Read More...] about I tried to save you my friend
100 dollar bike adventure. Schwinn old school.
Well I was looking for a used road bike and I had a budget of around 500.00 dollars. Though I did not want to part with that money (cheap charlie!) One day I was dreaming in a bike shop. Checking out the latest in … [Read More...] about 100 dollar bike adventure. Schwinn old school.
Turtles need our help.
So far this season I have rescued 5 turtles crossing busy roads in Tennessee. By rescue I mean placing them on the other side of the road in the direction they were heading. That makes me feel slightly good, but … [Read More...] about Turtles need our help.
Smoky Mountain Newfound Gap Road.
Driving through the Cherokee reservation in Tennessee after attending a week-long course at John C Campbell Folk School. I stopped at McDonald's for a cup of coffee and a value meal chicken sandwich. Entering … [Read More...] about Smoky Mountain Newfound Gap Road.
Cheap DIY folding sleeping pad.
Name brand folding sleeping pads can cost a lot of money. Make your own fast and cheap. Forget perfection. Supplies you need: Monkey math (your brain) Cheap blue camping sleeping pad Razor … [Read More...] about Cheap DIY folding sleeping pad.
G-4 ultra-lite backpack kit quick review.
Though I have fantasies about tromping through the wilderness naked with a bowie knife clenched between my teeth and sleeping in trees. Gear is good. You can buy a kit online to make your own G-4 backpack for … [Read More...] about G-4 ultra-lite backpack kit quick review.
Bilgy tent tarp kit quick review.
Light weight backpacking is the craze and its expensive. You have two choices to get into the fad? Either drop the cash or attempt to make the gear yourself. First lets be real. If you are a beginner (like … [Read More...] about Bilgy tent tarp kit quick review.
Thoughts on Janome Magnolia 7318 sewing machine for making your own lightweight backpacking gear.
If you decide to make your own lightweight backpacking gear you will need a sewing machine. After reading many sewing machine reviews I decided on the Janome 7318. You can pick these sturdy machines up for under 250 … [Read More...] about Thoughts on Janome Magnolia 7318 sewing machine for making your own lightweight backpacking gear.
Murdered trying to save the rain forest.
Lets save the rain forest. Sounds nice and easy. Right? Well in reality some people that live in the jungle in Peru die trying to save their home in the rain forest. Edwin Chota was one of those … [Read More...] about Murdered trying to save the rain forest.
Adobe village in Santa Catalina, Peru. Plus chickens in fashion.
The long winding road up to the village. Though no hobbits live here, the village of Santa Catalina has that feeling. The feeling of maybe I'll run into a hobbit. Quaint adobe homes with odd doors and unorthodox … [Read More...] about Adobe village in Santa Catalina, Peru. Plus chickens in fashion.
Medicinal hot springs Collpa, Peru.
Do you believe in the power of healing mineral water or maybe you just like sitting in a nice hot bath. Either way Peru offers many hot springs to try and they say Collpa's water is the best for healing your sick … [Read More...] about Medicinal hot springs Collpa, Peru.