Why I live in Montana... #1: Just Behind My House

Incredible views…I don’t blame you one bit for living there…

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

The only way I could get that view is to print those pictures and tape them to the window. Enjoy them for me will ya?

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

That’s a mighty fine backyard.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Would you consider adopting me??

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

that is a nice back yard. beautiful view too!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I would say you have said it all. Thank you for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Nice photos Todd….we do have our share of beauty here in Montana… I need to come check out what else exist here.
Here is what I get to enjoy just a couple miles from my house.

-- Splinters - Living and Loving life in the Rockies - http://www.splinterswoodworks.com/ - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5220040

Splinters,

I was wondering if you guys were thawing out up there. From the webcam it looks like it. We have been getting a lot of rain down here in Billings. It has been a while since I saw this much green in the Billings area.

Gbear,

I got an acre if you got a tent!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Hey now, we have some very nice overpasses here in Ohio! ;)

There’s some decent scenery on the West Virginia side of Ohio, but we’re otherwise pretty flat with an occsional hill. Definitely no scenery like that.

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

You sure you don’t need an apprentice?

-- Please visit me at http://dustynewt.com

I have to admit that Ohio has some great greenery and southern Ohio is beautiful.

Actually Knox county where I grew up isn’t bad. The rails to trails segment in Mount Vernon is expecially beautiful in the fall. I think that the area rivals anything in the northeastern U.S.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Well I’m 31 ft above sea level, and I’m 40 miles from Chesapeake Bay and 30 miles to the ocean.

We don’t got no hills in Delaware, You can ride a bicycle and never have to worry about peddling uphill, but then you never get to coast downhill either.

The highest point in the state is where we touch Pa.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I spent 3 summers in Montana and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about that state. One of these days I hope my wife will finally come around and realize that it is where we should be living. If you know of anyone who wants to give away a few acres of buildable real estate I think I may have a shot. Until then I will continue to live in southern Indiana and hopefully get to visit Montana at least once every 5 years. Enjoy it for me.

-- Joe, Indiana, http://www.crookedshack.com

ok…I am coming. You dont have to keep selling us (just kidding—-keep sending pictures)...beautiful!!!

I love napa…but man…get me to the woods…and the mountains and the streams…IN FIVE DAYS I WILL BE DRIVING TO YOSEMITE!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Joe,

Make sure you look me up if you head this way.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Napaman,

I have yet to go to Yosemite. I am surprised that I did not make the trip when I was heavy into climbing.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

yes…yosemite is my heaven…it is my place…i try to do a little backpacking there every other year…this time it will be a quick 5 days with two other teachers right when school is out…will post pictures!!!

I drove through montana on a road trip when I was 19 or 20 (yikes…nearly 20 yrs ago) and I will never forget the sky…one day will get back…maybe will find a woodworking school that offers fishing lessons too…I have summers off (sort of)...

glad to see your home…thats why i love LJ;s…more then woodworking!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

I am so happy to be home. I am so thankful to wake up next to my wife every morning.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd -

You are spoiled! That is some beautiful country. Outstanding photography.

David

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

You can’t beat mother nature Todd. You have some excellent local scenery.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Born and raised in Ohio…but I so much prefer Upstate, NY for the peacefulness. Family still resides in Ohio and we do visit now and then. It’s just so crowded and over-run with plazas and shopping centers, etc. Spent a year on Kodiak Island, AK and want to go back someday. Like Montana, there’s just too much scenery and beauty. Stepson is a licensed hunting guide in Montana…keeps trying to drag me out there to go trout fishing, or maybe an elk hunt! It’s in discussion at this time!

Yeah, you are right Todd. The country is the place to live.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Todd,

We visited some relatives a several years back near Great Falls, Mt. What a beautiful part of of our country to live in or just to visit.

Thanks for the Photos

Dalec

I definately get it. I hope to see some of that country someday. I do suspect that the main reason you live where you do has a lot to do with picture #4. Beautiful pictures all, thanks for posting them.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

Have to admit to being a flatlander. But the majesty of the sunset on those cliffs is remarkable!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

I’m jelous evertime I see photo’s you post about Montana, but I can’t really complain here in WA. state we are near the water and you can smell the ocean ib the air, it’s a good smell very calming.

-- Ed - Milan, IN

Ed,

I am more of a cliff and mountain guy. I think I will stay here.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Great photography. I love Montana. I’ve visited several times in my life because I have cousins there. Let me know when you need someone to push a broom in your shop!

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There is some sawdust on the floor and I need my lawn mowed.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

That is some beautiful country.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Wow, that is breath taking.

-- Billp