Friday, December 31, 2010

my Grandma and Grandpa


grandma, originally uploaded by Richard Grabbe.

This picture was taken in the mid 50's of my Grandma and Grandpa Mensinger. Richard wasnt my biological grandpa but he was my grandpa none the less. My Grandpa grew up in Nazi Germany. Him and his whole family was stuck there whilst on vacation from the states. He served as one of Hitlers youth. Later in life he found out that he to was part jewish. He told many tales of hardship growing up amidst all of the war and death. He later made his way back to america to join the US Navy and fought in the Korean war. Upon returning home he met and married my Grandma Shirley. She was already raising my Mom and two other kids upon meeting him.I don't understand how a am a desendant of such a beautiful lady.

I love this!

what is wrong with this guy?

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Distressed Brown Seat and Matching Hardtail bag I did for a client here in MO....It turned out nice.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

I found this picture the other day....it's a custom seat I did a while back.
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Monday, December 13, 2010

Mountain biking

We went riding yesterday. It was like 18 degrees and the ground was covered in snow. But man was it fun.











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Friday, December 10, 2010

More pictures of the Holster....
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

1911 holster

Made this Mike Smith. It's a gift for his dad.





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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Found this picture the other day....of a custom seat I did a while back...
Tooled Seat

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