Shainmayer

A Travel, Bread, Gemstone, & Music Blog

Author: Shain

  • It has been a journey to say the least

    So at the end of last year, I was beginning to have health concerns and was experiencing a lot of anxiety driving for work. My wife and I Lived in a remote area with little support and if something were to go wrong. I worked 12-14 hours and sometimes drove well over 400 miles daily.…

  • Back in San Carlos

    Back in San Carlos

    Today is the first morning back in Mexico. Near Guaymas Mexico. Enjoying a cup of coffee on the patio while the temp is 73, pelicans and clam along with the sea. Sparrows are begging for food and my beautiful wife is relaxing playing rummy-cube on her iPad. However, this may be our last trip to…

  • Email ~ Today I found out…..

    Email ~ Today I found out…..

    That I can use my email to blog. Well; I really knew about this for a long time and just never used it. After spending a considerable amount of unnecessary time configure it. And then only to find out that it’s a WordPress function they are doing away with. And so then having to use…

  • It’s finally Spring!

    It’s finally Spring!

    This year we experienced more snow and rainfall throughout the winter season then we have seen in over 20 years! We have had some big storms in the past, but it was always a one off storm for the entire season. This year, it was rain and snow, storm after storm! Read this poem by…

  • Another new year gone by……

    Another new year gone by……

    So the new year has gone by and here we are in the moment of trying to get a new start online and just simple and a bit more seamless with my content and what I want to share with the world. I think it’s always good to start fresh and though I will be…

  • Sunsets from yesteryears

    Sunsets from yesteryears

    These are older pictures I took of Sunsets, sunrises, and some general cloud or sky shots. Some where taking when I still did film based photography shortly after high school. Most where taking with a smart phone. Sunsets and Sunrise and Sky shots I really enjoy taking pictures of the sky and the color and…

  • Ireland remembers us

    Ireland remembers us

    In 2017 my wife Debbie and I took our first solo international trip since getting married in 2015. And we just couldn’t pass up the deal we found going to Ireland through a company we still use to this day and offers a similar deal. This company does not sponsor us but will still share…

  • And so it goes with selling online…….

    When selling online People can generally be jerks. The point is when ordering anything online. If one really wants it and encounters problems during checkout. Shouldn’t one assume responsibility to make sure they get said item? Now I am not saying you will experience problems. But if you experience any issues and the displayed item…

  • Gallery of Bread

    Gallery of Bread

    Working as a baker for many years, these photos are just some of my early examples when I began blogging in 2012. I plan to create more content and share my recipes on my bread creations so make sure you take a look and ask around.

  • Shain over the years

    Shain over the years

    My name is Shain and I have no glorious looks or special poses for you to admire. I will add more pictures to this gallery as I find the pictures. These 4 pics were taken between 2012 and 2014. I played the Banjo for years, I have hiked all over the state, and enjoyed my…