Joe Larson

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I've restructured my web site. If you want to get around, you can use the links to the left. Here's some basic info about the various sections.

• WebLog: I've recently started blogging. Eventually, I'll tie the entire blog setup into the overall web site. But for now, it's somewhat separate. Use the links on the left side under WebLog.
  
  
• Writing: I do a lot of writing, although haven't produced much lately. You can click here to see some of my stories and snippets from my novels. I've also included a more direct link to an opinion paper I wrote several years ago about why I don't feel the Federal government should offer tax cuts at this time.
  
  
• Aviation: I'm building a Van's RV-6A. This is an amazing airplane. You can visit my project site for description and pictures or pop over to the kit manufacturer's site.
  
  
• Projects: When I'm working on something big, you can see more information here.
  
  

Travel Info

I thought some of you would like to hear about this. A couple of years ago, I took a trip to Alaska. It's an incredible place. Before we left, a friend told me a little bit about what to expect, including the wildlife.

You see, you need to worry about bear and moose -- they are big. So you are suppose to make noise when you walk about, so that they know where you are and will avoid you. In fact, all the shops in Alaska sell "bear bells" you can attach to your backpack. They are golf-ball-sized jingle bells.

You also watch for signs of bear and moose, and need to be able to tell the difference between bear signs and moose signs. "You can tell by the droppings." As a city person, I wanted to know how. "Well, you can tell bear droppings when you see them 'cause they will be the ones with bear bells in them."
Last Updated: April 12, 2004