Four years ago I abandoned my post in the professional world (something I could have done more tactfully, but it was time), packed up my 1971 Volkswagen Bus and headed off to Alaska. I arrived in Alaska October 1st of 2009, got a job working sled dogs and started this blog in November. I was […]
Welcome back to freewheelings.com
Hey, I kept this blog up for a year while in Alaska and have been pondering on what to do with it now that I’m back in the lower 48. You’ve probably noticed it has been two months since I have posted anything. It’s been a busy couple months, but I have reached a conclusion. […]
Land Ho!
After three and a half months at sea working a fishing vessel I am pleased to report that I am back on dry ground. It’s been a long summer and tons of hard work, fun and quick sleep. I look forward to putting together my experiences and getting this blog back on a regular schedule. […]
Blog on Hiatus
As you may have guessed by now I have very limited access to the Internet and we do little but sleep and work on the boat. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to put the blog on hiatus until I hit the mainland again. All is well and I look forward to telling the tale once I’m […]
Curling Demystified, Finally – Behind the Scenes Photos
I haven’t got to see much of the 2010 Winter Olympics this year as a result of my lack of television ownership, but I did get to see curling this evening and Snowboard halfpiping last week. My brother is out in Vancouver working the curling event for NBC so I did feel a bit obligated […]
My First Dollar From freewheelings.com
It has long been a tradition that local businesses and start ups frame their very first dollar and post it on the wall. I say why not maintain that tradition even though both the wall and, actually the dollar are both virtual. Here is a screenshot of the very first dollar (thankfully adjusted for inflation) […]