…and the HOBBIES I fill it with.

This is just a fun page.  In case you haven’t noticed, each page of this website has become a “part” of my biography.  By design, this site is for you to get to know me.  You’ll notice a theme of pictures on each page.  Each theme highlights something of interest in my life. Generally, these are my Hobbies, the things I enjoy doing outside of Pitts Insurance Place.

During the site construction phase, I asked many friends, and even some clients, to give me feedback. This was an excellent idea and I learned a lot from their honest evaluations.  The interesting thing was most of them had questions about certain pics.  When was it taken, where, and what I was doing in the shot.

The suggestions indicated I should give some information about the pics.  So below I gave a brief description of each photo theme, as they appear on each page.  Eventually I will break down some of the more interesting pics and give more detail about them.

In the meantime, feel free to use the email button at the bottom of this page to send me a comment or question about a particular pic.  I hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as I did while building these pages.  Thankx for looking…………Jim

PIP Home Page

THEME: My 1948 CJ2A Jeep

This was my dad’s Jeep that he bought in 1962.  We spent about 10 years together doing the primary rebuild.  After dad passed away in 2012 I decided to finish it and began the body and paint portion of the build.  Now my wife and I take it out for ice cream on summer nights or to Moab, UT for some tough trail rides.  Either way, the old Jeep just keeps on going, and dad is always riding with us.

Contact Pitt Page

THEME: Hiking

Sometimes a climb in the mountains is the perfect way to relax.  I’ve always enjoyed hiking and during the time I lived in Colorado I took full advantage of it.  Arizona has its share of nice places to climb around in also.  Staying physically fit goes together with my mental fitness.  Hopefully it’ll keep me working for a few more years.

Specialties Page

THEME: Outdoor Sports

I’m either in the truck, in my office or in your home, far too much.  In keeping with the other themes, I just really like to be outside when I’m not working.  Zip lines, Repelling, Golf, Snorkeling, Fishing, Horseback Riding, you name it, I’m all in.  Thankfully, my wife is even more athletic than I am so she keeps me going.

Planning Page

THEME: The “Fire Pit” Area

One of those landscaping projects that just kept on going.  I really like working with different textures.  We wanted a nice fire pit with a back bar or serving area.  I put in the 120v electrical, 12v, water system & drainage.  I did all the flagstone and block work.  The custom cut brick work was the most difficult.  It’s still not completely done, but I keep trying.

Articles Page

THEME: The Palm Trees

Our Palm trees are more needy than a pet.  Up to now, I’m still doing all my own trimming.  Generally this means I’m up there two times per year. Then there’s the Palm Planters. Somewhere along the line we decided build some custom planters around the base.  Complete, of course, with 110 and 12v electricity, and an above and below drip system.

Recruiting Page

THEME: Landscaping Projects

The standing joke is that I’m on a 20-year landscaping plan.  One project just leads to the next.  I do all my own ground water and drip lines, drainage, electrical work, and stone work.  This summer I’ll be doing some brick walkways and maybe even a windmill project.  I figure it’ll be nice if I ever get done building it.

Español Page

THEME: Our Pets

Our two Standard Poodles, Whiskey and Bailey.  First they spent time with my mom and dad and  later they lived with us.  At 110 pounds each, these two brothers ruled the house.  Sadly, they’re both gone now.  They lived long lives and Whiskey was the last to go.  I’m sure there will be more friends like these in our future, just not right now.  It’s amazing how friends that love you so much, can hurt you so bad when they’re gone.