We have an unwritten test for every project that comes out of our shop. To pass this test, someone (not the owner, their employees or family) has to take a picture of our project before we finish the installation. It isn't often we fail.

Yesterday we were pleased to have a visit from a good friend of mine, Michael Clark of Iledo, Illinois drop in for a visit. He's visted before and the updated signature on the wall of fame in the shop bears witness to that fact. It always pleases me when people from litterally around the world drop in on their travels when they are in the area. Thanks for taking the time to drop in for a visit Michael!!

As Michael toured the shop he jumped in the incomplete logging truck and handed me his camera for a picture. The truck it seems has already passed the test.

The train engine will get that test today as I deliver it.

-grampa dan