The Builder’s Journey

Welcome fellow travelers, Alex here on The Builders Journey, where we take a behind the scenes look at the Vail Colorado and its surrounding communities through the eyes of a lifelong builder and remodel contractor. It will be an eclectic mix of stories, topic matters and personalities from all walks of life. If you ever wondered what it was like to live, work and play in a mountain community high atop the Rockies, here's your chance. The Builders Journey is proudly sponsored by Plumb Kendall Solutions: building quality and value into commercial and residential remodeling projects since 1994. Check us out at www.RemodelVail.com and while you're there signup to receive our 7-step process to remodeling success. It's a no BS approach for the first time remodeler as well as the seasoned building professional. . . That's www.RemodelVail.com

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Sep 3, 2026

48 min

There are trail names, earned on places like the Appalachian Trail.
Then there are highway names—bestowed upon hitchhikers by the motorists who give them a ride.
As the story goes, it was nearing dusk when I came across a young man making his way to Idaho to spend some quality time with his father.
Grab your marshmallows, graham crackers, and a blanket. Pull up a camp chair.
Because from this day forward, Hayden's highway name is Campfire.
Alex@Plumbkendall.com
Music Sourced from www.Pond5.com
 

Sep 3, 2026

48 min

Aug 28, 2026

40 min

When I set out to field-test my new Zoom H2 Essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder (which I can't recommend highly enough), I assumed I was simply going to capture some random audio.
Apparently, God had other plans.
While riding public transportation from Glenwood Springs to Eagle, Colorado, a ray of sunshine entered my life by the name of Dan.
I'll cut to the chase: the world is a better place because Dan is in it. We need more people like him.
Was our meeting a sacred contract, divine destiny, or completely random? I'll likely never know.
What I do know is that some people leave your life better than they found it. Dan is one of those people.
Godspeed, my friend. We'll be in touch soon.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Music sourced from Pond5.
If you'd like to be a guest on the show, Alex can be reached at Alex@PlumbKendall.com.

Aug 28, 2026

40 min

Apr 28, 2025

1 hr 23 min

A Hundred and One years ago today (April 28th, 1924), a very special lady was born. Along side co-host Jay Raiola (Cleo's daughter) help us celebrate Cleo's colorful history and her dinner birthday party! All Email and audio birthday wishes can be sent to Alex@PlumbKendall.com or texted to 970-390-9755 and will be forwarded to Cleo and family. Congratulations Cleo! We All Love You! Picatinny Arsenal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picatinny_Arsenal Thomas Edison mine in New Jersey https://njskylands.com/history-mines-sparta-mountain Thomas Edison - Abraham Lincoln Connection https://davidjkent-writer.com/2020/04/24/the-thomas-edison-abraham-lincoln-connection/ Thomas Edison first recording "Mary Had a Little Lamb" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ANndpVvm8s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Colorado Crisis Services & Peer Support 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/ SpeakUp-ReachOut https://www.speakupreachout.org/ 970-632-3858 www.TheBuildersJourney.com Alex K. Mintling Instagram: Alex_Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions Alex@PlumbKendall.com www.RemodelVail.com Music Provided by our proud sponsor: Plumb Kendall Solutions www.RemodelVail.com Music Sourced from www.Pond5.com

Apr 28, 2025

1 hr 23 min

Dec 21, 2023

1 hr 27 min

Carolina started teaching in the Colombian prison system to help financially support her family. Little did she know, her passion for helping people (of all ages) would lead her to a teaching position in Eagle County, Colorado.  Instagram for Carolina:  https://www.instagram.com/miss_curly_cat/   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Colorado Crisis Services & Peer Support 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/  SpeakUp-ReachOut https://www.speakupreachout.org/ 970-632-3858 www.TheBuildersJourney.com Alex K. Mintling Instagram: Alex_Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions Alex@PlumbKendall.com www.RemodelVail.com Music Provided by our proud sponsor: Plumb Kendall Solutions www.RemodelVail.com Music Sourced from www.Pond5.com

Dec 21, 2023

1 hr 27 min

Nov 1, 2023

1 hr 22 min

https://www.crabphoto.com/  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Colorado Crisis Services & Peer Support 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/  SpeakUp-ReachOut https://www.speakupreachout.org/ 970-632-3858 www.TheBuildersJourney.com Plumb Kendall Solutions Alex@PlumbKendall.com www.RemodelVail.com Music Sourced from www.Pond5.com

Nov 1, 2023

1 hr 22 min

Sep 2, 2023

1 hr 16 min

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoole

Sep 2, 2023

1 hr 16 min