Fort Amherst

Fort Amherst
Originally uploaded by The Tedster

Cassandra and I journeyed to Fort Amherst for the first time since being here. After turning the wrong way and going onto a highway in the opposite direction we eventually ended up in the right place. You would think we would know our way around especially after getting directions from google maps. Nope, downtown is still as confusing as always.
When we got to the lighthouse the ruins are all caged off because they are falling apart. It's still pretty cool though. Several paths for the east coast trail start there too. We could hike the 150 km to Ferryland if we wanted to. I don't think that will ever happen though.
We did see a small rodent creature running around though, it was pretty friendly. Seemed like it was fed by tourists. Cassandra thinks it might be a Stoat. My flickr page has more pictures.

Painting Rims

Painting Rims
Originally uploaded by The Tedster

This is an after picture. 3 Coats of primer+paint then 3 coats of clear coat. I also had to run to the hardware store to grab more paint in between. I'm thinking if we have another nice day I might do a quick spray of the inside.
Now all I need are winter tires.

Painting Rims

Painting Rims
Originally uploaded by The Tedster

I spent my Sunday afternoon spray painting some rims I got for the Matrix. This pictures shows the condition the rims were in when I got them, rusted and not looking very pretty.
I sanded, I washed I dried and then I painted. My back stiff and my trigger finger sore they came out nicely.

DIY Camera Jib

DIY Camera Jib
Originally uploaded by The Tedster

I'm pretty excited about having a new 7D Cannon camera. Not only will it perform better but it has some nice additional functions. Such as the ability to take video. I wasn't happy with just taking video holding the camera so I made a camera jib. I went to Home Depot got some aluminum and after a couple hours in the store figuring out the best way to mount everything I put it together at home. My drill was a very poor performer I must say though, the battery died about three times trying to drill 3 holes and my ability to drill straight in aluminum with a sad drill was lacking. Still It works well. At the moment my counter weight system isn't very good but I hope to make it better and sturdier in the future.
This is my first shot, I am so surprised at the results. I had no idea it was so easy to put something like this together.