No matter how good a podcast host and his guest can be, sometimes you just need a break from all the mindless chatter.

Sit back and relax as we get "Lost In Love".

A special thanks goes out to www.Pond5.com and our primary sponsor on the show: Plumb Kendall Solutions!  www.RemodelVail.com

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

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Music by www.Pond5.com

If you're looking to listen to an upbeat and laid back conversation accompanied by acoustical guitar, you're in the right place.

Today, Mike Smith shares his story and his passion for fine woodworking, family and a good laugh.

Mike Smith Smith Fine Woodworks, LLC [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/smithfinewood/

Daniel Roberts Stringworks http://www.danielrobertsstringworks.com/

Aldo Leopold: "A Sand County Almanac" https://www.aldoleopold.org/about/aldo-leopold/sand-county-almanac/

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Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/

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150-years ago today, "The Great Chicago Fire", that killed approximately 300, dominated headlines. Few know that on the same day as the Chicago fire, the largest fire in U.S. History, took place in Peshtigo Wisconsin. "The Forgotten Fire" claimed the lives of between 1,500 and 2,500 and scorched over 1.2 million acres.   If this peaks your interest, listen-in as Alex draws parallels between COVID and the plight of the "Forgotten".

Peshtigo Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire

The Great Chicago Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

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Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/ 

Just like Matt's infectious PMA (Positive Mental Attitude), this episode of TBJ will make you smile as well as possibly rekindle your sense of adventure. 

Matt Solomon joins us today to discuss his new book, "Fortunate Accidents", a must read for adventure seekers and those that believe that nothing happens by "accident".

Fortunate Accidents could be summarized as meetings or events that contribute something positive to a person’s life.

Using the platform of the author’s life and experiences to teach lessons on awareness, mindfulness, resilience, and emotional maturity, this book shares a formula, or philosophical belief, for manifesting Fortunate Accidents in one’s life.

Fortunate Accidents is available for purchase on Amazon for $19.95 in paperback and

$9.95 for eBook.

Support Locals! 

Pre-order your copy of “Fortunate Accidents” by Matt Solomon @ The Bookworm in Edwards, Colorado https://www.bookwormofedwards.com/

Say hi to Matt via email: [email protected]

Website: www.FortunateAccidents.com

Just a few of Matt’s accomplishments . . .

Lakota Guides and Timberline Tours (raft guide/ safety kayak), Western Eagle County, Ambulance District (paramedic, FTO), Colorado Mountain College (adjunct instructor, EMS), Eagle County Coroner’s Office (deputy coroner), Alpine Arms (founder), Town of Eagle (Town Council)

Paddled for Team Dagger and was a SUP ambassador for C4 and Boardworks when we first brought SUP inland. Founded the Homestake Creek Race with Ken Hoeve and Paul St Ruth, freestyle kayak judge for the USAFK sanctioned events (Mtn Games, FibArk, etc)

Support Locals! Alpine Arms https://alpinearms.com/

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/ 

Pod Decks rule! www.Poddecks.com

"Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day), is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.[1]

When Constitution Day falls on a weekend or on another holiday, schools and other institutions observe the holiday on an adjacent weekday.[2]

The law establishing the present holiday was created in 2004 with the passage of an amendment by Senator Robert Byrd to the Omnibus spending bill of 2004.[3] Before this law was enacted, the holiday was known as "Citizenship Day" and celebrated on the third Sunday in May. In addition to renaming the holiday "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day," the act mandates that all publicly funded educational institutions, and all federal agencies, provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution on that day.[4] In May 2005, the United States Department of Education announced the enactment of this law and that it would apply to any school receiving federal funds of any kind." Per Wikipedia "Constitution Day (United States)"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Day_(United_States)

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/ 

Various versions of “Amazing Grace” & “The Star-Spangled Banner” repeated for over 3-hours.

TWENTY-ONE (21) Things/Reasons for this podcast episode:

• “NEVER FORGET” The victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their families.

• Reflect on how the country felt united the day after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

• Honor our armed services for there service and sacrifice while defending our freedom, liberties, culture and traditions.

• Take a moment and thank our first responders and law enforcement for their service.

• Listen quietly in the waiting room for your next doctor’s appointment or loudly while getting a root canal.

• Reminding ourselves we are not alone (Particularly if you’re trapped inside a crowded elevator and forced to listen to only one podcast).

• Put this episode on a ‘sleep timer’ and drift off to sleep with gratitude in your heart.

• Get your favorite set of headphones and go inner planetary while getting your Ketamine Infusion for the treatment of PTSD, treatment resistant depression or pain relief.

• Forward this episode and let your friends and family letting them know you’re thinking about them.

• Perform a random act of kindness (without getting found out . . . if you get “found out” it will not count).

• Mute the television and listen to this while watching your favorite cable news program and realize what utter bull shit their slinging and become an independent thinker.

• Forget Joe Rogen and add “The Builder’s Journey” podcast to your permanent play list.

• Annoy your, white social justice warrior, friends by playing this at volume TEN at your next fully vaxxed, triple masked, double condomed wife swapping party.

• Play this in your place of business in-between some Alice Cooper and Nine Inch Nails.

• Take advantage of our money back guarantee . . . if you’re not satisfied with what you paid for listening to this podcast, send $19.99 (check or money order) to Alex K. Mintling P.O. Box 408 Eagle, Colorado 81631.

• Meditate on the possibility that your best days are still ahead.

• Pets and plants love freedom.

• Freedom is not free.
• Fight tyranny like your life depended on it.
• God bless America.  
• Play Ball.

“The Builder’s Journey” would like to give a special THANK YOU to our primary sponsor, Plumb Kendall Solutions, without PKS and its valued clients, this podcast would not be possible.  Thank You So Much! www.RemodelVail.com

All versions of “Amazing Grace” & “The Star-Spangled Banner” were purchased for use at www.Pond5.com

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/ 

Twenty years ago today, Ceil Folz had some tough decisions to make. On the eve of the opening ceremonies for the 2001 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships, terrorist attacked on U.S. soil.

Listen in as Alex and Ceil take a walk down memory lane about 9/11, Ski Championships and Leadership.

Ceil Folz is Founder and CEO of Ceil Folz Consulting and CFC Collective. Ceil Folz Consulting is a company that provides strategic and creating solutions to elevate world class organizations, projects and events.

Prior to creating her own company, Ceil served from 1999-2015 as President and CEO of the Vail Valley Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes cultural, athletic and educational programs and endeavors to enhance and sustain the quality of life in the Vail Valley.

She first joined the Vail Valley Foundation in 1989 assuming the overall responsibilities for the Foundation's athletic events, including annual World Cup skiing and mountain bike competitions, the American Ski Classic and the Jerry & Betty Ford Golf Classic. In addition, she served as the director of the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and AEI World Forum.

Ms. Folz has served on the boards of the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, Ski Club Vail, Vail Valley Foundation, the Vail Valley Chamber of Commerce and WADA Clean Sport Foundation.

Ceil Folz Consulting & CFC Collective https://www.ceilfolz.com/

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/

Pod Decks www.Poddecks.com

TRIGGER WARNING: Audio from United Flight 93 is contained in this podcast episode.

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, Alex commits to never forget the victims, first responders of 9/11 and sacrifice of our armed services in the fight against terrorism.

Audio Clips Provided by Wikipedia "United Airlines Flight 93" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines_Flight_93

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/

Happy Labor Day! Today, Dustin Kaufman visits the area for the Grand Nationals! During the course of this exciting episode you will learn the difference between garbanzo beans and chickpeas! Hold on tight!

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/

After two and a half years of podcasting, TBJ upgrades microphones!

Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/