Saturday, May 3, 2008

TOP OF THE HILL RUN, AND THE IRON LUNG.

For the past 4 years I've had the opportunity to make trophies for the first run of the year atLink my local recreation area. Hanson Hills , Graylings' head quarters for outdoor athletic activities, and the only place in the area for kids of all ages to participate in everything from t-ball, softball, soccer, football, hiking, running, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, and mountain biking.

I'm fortunate to have all of this in my back yard. I have my very own single track trail from my yard that links into one of the most fun uncrowded mountain bike trails in Michigan. I use the trails as much if not more than most people in the area. Donations like this are my way of saying thanks for the sweet trails.

The trophy that is pictured below was created using an ancient Chinese secret developed in the ghettos of Detroit. I Believe this ancient process dates back as far as 10 years and originated in the shady corners of the little aluminum casting company. I witnessed the process and never experimented with it until last year. Then by a simple twist of fate, my friend Dan Ryniak discoverd the same process and rekindled my inspiration regaurding the dark art of pressure forming.