I Found A Treasure Chest In AZ

I found this beautiful rustic mahogany chest at a yard sale for $50.00.  I offered $25.00 and they took it.  I so scored.  It was in good condition, but had a couple of quirks that were not a big deal.

The top had a little separation going on from the molding on the end.  Some liquid nails and a few clamps did the trick for now.  If it starts to separate again, I'll throw the clamps back on it and some small wood screws through the molding piece and into the bottom of the chest lid.  The screws can be counter sunk with a special drill bit and you really won't see them.  Take it a step further and fill the screw holes with matching wood putty. Minwax, in the yellow cans, makes colored wood fillers.  Sharpies can work good as well.

I lightly oiled the chest with a furniture polish.  There are many products out there to do this.  I had a bottle of the pledge furniture polish and that worked fine.  It has been refreshed and I love my new treasure chest.

Arizona is a Wonderful State

 There's nothing like an Arizona sunset.

I enjoy the simple things in life. A beautiful sunset, a cool breeze, a sound sleep, the laughter of my children, and the pure love from my wife completes me. I enjoy my friends, my family, the love and support for each other, and all the great times we have shared. I graciously welcome all of the wonderful moments I get to share with my loved ones in the future.

Life's challenges never end and I have the faith and confidence in the future that things will always turn out just fine. No, I am not perfect, and I have my tough days, but I have relearned to believe in myself, believe in my loved ones who care for me, and never give up during the tough times.

 Knee deep in the Black River

The outdoors has always been my refuge. I love the openness and the beauty of this world. I am inspired by this awesome earth we live on. Enjoying my activities in the outdoors has been therapy.  I can't get enough of God's creation. Get out there!

The Golf Club at Vistoso - view of Catalina Mountains

The diverse state of Arizona is my home. The scenery can change in just an hour. From a ponderosa pine, to a saguaro, from the largest canyon in the world, to the majestic red rocks of Sedona, Arizona keeps giving. Did I mention Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday and the wild wild west? Oh yeah, and the Phoenix area is about 5 hours to San Diego and Vegas. Arizona has a curious Native American history and the best Mexican food in the southwest. I'll bet on that! Lost gold legends, ski slopes, incredible golf courses, oasis lakes, unique hikes, great fishing and hunting, passionate people, and the pleasant weather makes Arizona amazing. You need to enjoy our state. Get outside, breathe some Arizona air and love life!

Sedona, Arizona

Make sure to come back and enjoy my posts about the great times I have in Arizona. I enjoy: hiking, fly fishing, camping, quail hunting, golfing, mountain biking, cooking, sports, furniture refinishing, honey do's ;), and laughing with my loved ones. I want to teach, inspire, learn, and connect with new people who share my love for the outdoors. Join me.

Fly fishing in the Black River