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11-08-2013, 06:56 PM | #21 |
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11-08-2013, 07:01 PM | #22 |
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I once got arrested for speeding and DUI but Jim Day.....................
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11-08-2013, 08:08 PM | #23 |
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Hmmm, obviously we're missing a whole lot on the Jim Day side thread...anyone care to send a PM to let us know what this is about?
We do know he's been a regular on the kayak fishing forums for various websites for the last decade or so...
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11-08-2013, 08:28 PM | #24 |
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11-08-2013, 09:01 PM | #25 |
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The fine art of the threadjack gotta love it
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11-08-2013, 10:05 PM | #26 | |
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I got into art because it was a way to make money building things, same with welding and custom fabrication. I like to cycle because I like building bikes, same with motorcycles, and they are both cheap ways to get to a fishing hole. Never been to Europe or anywhere else out of the US except Mexico (for fishing), and I pretty much only travel for work or to go fishing. Been on TV a few times but it was work related once again building things. Fishing and fishery issues got me interested in the environment, and science. It also got me interested in boats. Building boats combined fishing and making things, same with Kayaks, so it was a natural for me. You may not have heard the story but I never kayaked before I built a kayak that I designed myself. My first trip I fished that kayak out of MDR and I caught a few halibut. I kid you not... when I sat down in it I'd never been in a yak before and almost fell over right then, gear and all, right at the dock. I think I'm really lucky I found a way to make a living doing what I really love to do. My old man was the same way, in that he loved to build things but he worked the last half of his life at a desk job he hated. At least I have my shop and my tools and am doing what I love full time. The biggest problem for me is I hate making the same thing twice, and I hate paperwork, so I have no patents, no set clientele and there's no set steady market for what I do. Trust me it's not all making steel underwear for fashion models either. Custom fabrication just means making shit for whoever comes through the door. Last week I built a bunch of steel painting racks for a woman in Topanga , next week I'm building a steel and plastic greenhouse porch for a Swiss guy. I'm helping a girl build her first bike frame next weekend, and after that I'll probably be welding on another a 21 ft Bayrunner. Last month I didn't work at all because I got hit by a car riding my bike and almost got my neck broke. So I just live by my wits day to day. I don't really have to B.S. about the things I know and do. I either know something or don't, or have done something or I haven't, no point in pretending otherwise. Usually when I think or believe something I have good reason for it. I know it looks like I talk a lot of shit but the truth is you only get the tip of the iceberg, and most of the shit I play with I never put online. For instance I saw your Harley in your garage photo the other day, so I gather you know something about bikes. We should ride together. I ride some with the VVMC guys, as well as the Cretins, and also the Deus Ex Machina crowd. You should come up and ride with us the next ride. Good group of guys and the rides are a blast. I just missed Hanson Dam and the Hell on wheels event but I try to make the things I can, and hit most of the Deus events. Here's a link to the last one: https://www.facebook.com/events/405327732913170/ Pics for that event: Deus 2013 Bike build off. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1230636&type=3 My bike (one of less then forty) in that show. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater Here's a pic for those who don't do Facebook: What's cool about that bike other then it's unique (completely my design) is that that silver stainless piece behind the shock pulls out and the bike drops down into a more chopper geometry. In that pic it's up in desert riding mode but when I pull the spacer it looks like this: The suspension is full on offroad capable (DRZ400 forks R1200GS rear) so I can ride it out to the desert as a chopper, throw it on the center stand then raise it with the spacer and ride on rougher terrain. End of the day I drop it back into a chopper for the ride home. One fun bike. I'm not saying it won anything in the contest, or that it's incredibly bad ass, but it got a lot of attention, and that's just a daily rider I threw together with almost no money from my old wrecked R65, and straight up I'm proud as hell that they even asked me to participate at all since I missed the registration date. Bottom line if I say I built something or fished somewhere I probably did. If I start trying to pretend I'm some kind of world traveler or a rich guy with a Ferrari you have my permission to give me a good kick in the ass Last edited by Fiskadoro; 11-08-2013 at 11:44 PM. |
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11-08-2013, 10:12 PM | #27 |
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Why did I ask
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11-08-2013, 10:13 PM | #28 |
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Wow Jim Day, that some fine looking metal.
LOL... not even Jim Sammon can stop you now. Jorge is really jealous of especially the bike and the ladies. Tony, just likes the females model. btw.... You are now known as the Kayak Ninja Thread Jacker
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11-08-2013, 10:31 PM | #30 |
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Thanks Man
I try to keep the motorcycle and cycling stuff separate but I really am pretty happy with that bike. I love Team Sewer. I may give you a hard time, but you guys crack me up. One of these day I might even have to come to one of your events* *Disclaimer: this is neither a promise or a threat. |
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11-09-2013, 05:03 AM | #32 | |
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To both Jims...
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11-09-2013, 06:00 AM | #33 |
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Great work Jim.
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11-09-2013, 12:38 PM | #34 |
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Jim, may I have an autographed copy? I do read Spanish so this may be an interesting read
Gabe
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11-09-2013, 03:08 PM | #35 |
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Congrats on the magazine Jim.
Too bad most guys will never get to the last page..... |
11-09-2013, 06:57 PM | #36 |
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I heard Jorge has already contacted Mr Day and has been outfitted with a new metal prototype suit for the Irvine trout fishing tournament...Wow...that was quick work... and congrats Mr Sammons on making the back cover...BTW I have a feeling Jorge will be joining your fame soon after the Irvine trip...
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11-09-2013, 09:11 PM | #37 |
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