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Web Applications and Pages

I'm not really a web designer but love to program the back end logic for applications, create database schemas, and write the queries. With that said, most of my web work is spent writing applications, including bots and spiders.

Off-Road Racing Projects

  • Layout - 2005 Hilltoppers M.C. Desert Scrambles - Oct. 30th, 2005 (Very High Priority!) DONE! Working on 2006 race. Done!

  • Race - 2005 Score International Baja 1000 - Nov. 17 - 20, 2005
    • Prep race bike and pre-runner - Need to completely tear down pre-runner (bad suspension)
    • Pre-run two weeks in advance
    • DONE! Holy crap what an experience. Nothing like playing dodge the trophy truck in the middle of the night.

  • Race - 2006 Score International Baja 1000 - Possible Ironman (solo)Not this year.
  • AMA District 37 Off-road racing - Desert, Enduro, and Grand Prix (Vintage, 250, and Vet) Series
    • Need to rebuild blown motor in 2000 CR 250. DONE!
    • Re-Gear and Tune 1974 MR 175. DONE!
    • Tune 1979 Husky 390 - issues with carb - Fuel starvation at WOT
    • Maintain 2003 CRF 450

Construction Projects

  • Finish everything on the commercial building at the orange circle and move business in.
  • 1908 2800sft. Craftsman Bungalow - Ontario, California
    • Restoration in progress - Project started in 2003 repaired or replaced to original specs of 1908
      • Replace old electrical. ALMOST DONE!
      • Replace old galvanized plumbing with new copper. DONE!
      • Replace damaged rafter tails and supporting beams. 2ND STORY DONE!
      • Replace 2nd story roof - New Cypress T&G for eves with original 1908 detail. DONE!
      • Build and replace 2nd story casement window - original 1908 specs. 1 DONE 2 more to go!
      • Build and replaced 6x18 redwood shingles and window trim - org. 1908 specs
      • Semi-complete renovation of 2nd story bathroom - needs tile.Done
      • Drywall upstairs bedroom and other misc walls.

  • Trailer at River - Park Moabi
    • Set up forms and pour cement for driveway.
    • Build awning.
  • Cabin in the Holy Jim / Trabuco Creek area of the Cleveland National Forest
    • Complete Rebuild after major termite destruction - Project started in 2002
      • Replace with new footing including earthquake reinforcements. Done
      • Replace with new floor joist with treated redwood. Done
      • Replace sub floor with treated 5/8 plywood - Finish coat with oil base. Done
      • Replace exterior and interior wall framing with pressure treated lumber. Done
      • Draw plans for new framing for roof including loft. Done
      • Finish roof framing(Done) and sheet roof and walls. Done
      • Finish redwood siding, trim, and doors.


Development of Various Mechanical Functions and Inventions

I'm a state certified Journeyman Tool and Die Maker that has worked in short run manufacturing, production manufacturing, job-shop, and prototype development. Even though I've moved on to be a business owner in another industry, I consider metalworking and engineering my one and only trade that I love to test against the numerous technological ideas I've designed.

  • Working on traffic updating system & control, using solar powered road studs as active transponders dubbed "SPARKDots"
    • Create scaled robots to perform autonomous travel utilizing road studs and current "cruise control" technology for the piloting speed control test
    • Focus on ideas for implementation into future technology possibly slated for advanced commuting alternatives of conventional methods. Objective is to create a highly controlled and redundant traffic system that is interactive to all aspects of ground transportation and managing devices.
    • Test power consumption and RFID transmission ranges for the SPARK (send ping and return known) system. Intention is to limit and control frequency transmission area between SPARKDots
    • Lots more work to do

Continue Education

  • Currently attending Fullerton and Cypress College for the last decade
  • Back at Santa Ana College.

Firefighting

  • Rebuild Floto-pump. Weld exhaust pipe, parts on order.
  • Repair 5000 water tank. Fiber glass?
  • Send my chainsaw in for warranty maintenance.
  • 501c3
  • Get site going with related documentation, inventory, etc.
  • Test back-up hose lay to tanks with laterals at cabins.
  • Get elevation changes to each tank and figure pressure drop for friction and elevation.
  • Cut line for cabins 10-13 above vinca.
  • Organize fittings and hoses.
  • Clean sticky valves on engine 1.
  • Fix left flood light (over gauges) on engine 1.
  • Set up standpipe at 5000gal tank with 1 1/2 fitting for tenders and trucks.
  • Apply for our own radio freq.
  • Set up a base station and relay.
  • Check on wind sock at heliport.