Started out surveying for the state of Georgia. Mapped some of all the interstates in GA. All of I-185, from LaGrange to Columbus, most of I-95 in SE GA. Lots of other projects. For those that know spagheti junction, I mapped it. Got tired of the dope heads that worked with me, would have easily failed drug tests today. Worked at Panola Mt. State Park, GA. Ideal gig. Free room & board. Lots of visitors on the weekend and I was Yogi the Bear. Everyone would share there grilled creations with me.
Left and went to Bible College for a semester and ended up getting married, graduated, etc. Opened a bicycle shop in 83 since we were expecting and didn't want to leave the area. Loved it. Got Westgate Park BMX track built which is still up and running 25 years later. Started Southern States Freestyle Associaltion. Did lots of events all over the Southeast. Met lots of kids. Staged/promoted lots of 10 speed races, tours, fund raisers, was an USCF official, was assistant to the Race Director for the Tour de Trump in 89. Put on a couple top amature races in Dothan area. blah, blah, blah,... Economy turned south, kids bought video games and quit riding bikes in 1988. That was my most fav gig and would still be in it today, but.
Went back to swinging a hammer, which I had done part time with my dad over the years. Learned a thing or two from him and another fellow I worked for.
Do everything from changing out the flapper in your toilet to custom homes.
I do very little complete home building because of gov't regulations. Have to have a homebuilders license, and sorry, they already have more control over me than I care to share. Most don't even build anything anyway, they sub it out and man o' man, some of the crapola I see.
I also sell and service water conditioners/filtartion systems, get the lead, chlorine, and other toxins and poisins out.
Other non occupational interests, Vol Firefighter 21 years, Captain 15 years, instructor 15 years,
Fund Raiser for different charities.
Stormrider - (always there after the storm) disaster relief, damage assesment for years, recovery and cleanup, chainsaw training, getting nominated this evening for disaster relief coordinator for the Henry County/Judson Baptist Association.
Love to ride the Valk.
Currently a delegate from Alabama to the Southern National Congress which will be meeting this weekend at Cheaha State Park.
www.southernnationalcongress.org I'm bringing the groceries for 125.
Chainsaw training, April 09
The homeowner escated injury by hiding in the tub. This was the aftermath of the 07 tornado that hit Enterprise, AL among several other communities. Chris and I helped cleanup in several areas.
Here's a couple projects. I do a lot of the work on these and usually have one or two helpers.
I built this one from the ground up.
Inside at the landing for the stairway. Custom trim with 39 cutouts representing the 39 arches in and outside this house.
