Me on the way up the Imogene pass

DSC_0307, originally uploaded by Richard Grabbe.

This is me with my Husqvarna te449 on the way up the mountain

Emily at the top of Imogene pass

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My wife and Mom and Dad went along on this ride as well. They rode their own four wheel drive vehicles up with me. It was pretty cold up here at the top and getting ready to rain

Me at the top of the Imogene pass

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The Imogene pass is the second highest mountain pass in Colorado. This picture here was taken at 12400 feet or so. the town of Telluride Co is way down in the valley behind me. This pass starts in Ouray Co and ends there in Telluride.

Hermosa creek trail ride near Durango CO.

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This trail is open to mountain bikers as well as dirt bikers. I have ridden it on both. I rode it on my dirt bike this time and started at the bottom. It is mostly tight single track with lots of drop offs and tight switch backs. At one point my rear wheel slipped off the trail and could not get back on for about two hours. my wife was waiting at the top for me and knew something was wrong. I struggled to get the bike back on the trail for most of the time, and then decided to start walking up to the top of the trail. it was going to be a 10 mile trek to meet back up with my wife. after i walked for about a mile or two I ran into a couple that were mountain biking going the opposite direction. they helped me get my bike back on the trail and I was so grateful because I was completely out of water with no cell phone reception and the thought of walking ten miles in motocross boots was about the worst thing I could think of. I got blisters just walking for two miles. I got back to my wife fairly late but all was well, except for some altitude sickness and dehydration. It is really amazing how quickly things can go south when you are by yourself in the deep mountain woods. In other words, don't go by yourself bring a partner

me racing start

me racing start, originally uploaded by Richard Grabbe.

Earlier this year I started Racing Hare scrambles. I think it has to be one of the most exciting things I have ever done. Once I tried it I was hooked. This is my third race at the start near Herman MO. I got fifth in this race and got around the trail twice for the first time. I raced for 18 miles. it was a complete blast.

When I first started my business...

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Wow, found this picture of me when I first started my business. Using an ancient sewing machine, that I no longer own. It's nice that I have been able to upgrade my machines. It's great to see where you started.

goat skin clutch

goat skin clutch, originally uploaded by Richard Grabbe.

I made this out of cow, goat, and shark hide. it is 12" by 8.5" it is lined with cow hide. the outside is quilted. I hand made the tassles.