troycolley203
What do I do?
Friday Night Shop Thoughts
Just an old guy in his shop hoping to help just one person! Shop Thoughts drop on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and FB at 5pm PST every Friday!
Here's a sample - https://youtu.be/-RvLy0YJ-jI
Life on Wildcat Creek
We live on a stretch of Wildcat Creek in the woods. I produce occasional videos about things going on along Wildcat Creek. Gardening, wood shop, wildlife, orchard, green houses, simple living, environmental, and funny things that happen around this stretch of the Wildcat. These can be found on YouTube with shorter versions on TikTok and Instagram.
Here's a sample - https://www.tiktok.com/@troycolley203/video/7506197503629364522
or - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyxJj92V5v4
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Life on Wildcat Creek - Quotes and thoughts I like
I drop quotes and thoughts I like Monday through Friday around 10am PST on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Here's a sample - https://www.tiktok.com/@troycolley203/video/7562035033867963662
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Podcasts
My son Christopher and I do occasional podcasts and other videos over on YouTube covering a variety of topics.
Here's a sample - https://youtu.be/kGHobfLs7j4
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Cameo
I am on Cameo, doing private Shop Thoughts for folks. Check it out!
https://www.cameo.com/troycolley203?aaQueryId=b2b661ac235105a4ab853a3b299cc4e7
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TikTok Live
I usually go live on TikTok Friday nights at 5:30 pm PST and 10am PST on Saturday mornings.
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Readings and Voiceover
Surprisingly, people like my voice. I get a lot of requests to do readings.
Here's a sample - https://youtu.be/EHqcq7Dn_dQ
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Books
I have been writing since middle school. I published my first novel this year! My science fiction book Mission Beyond is over on Amazon. Click the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Beyond-R-Troy-Colley-ebook/dp/B0F3KPGTDH
Mission Beyond
by R. Troy Colley
A newly discovered civilization on a distant planet, a world-wide Earth government determined to exploit its riches, a group of missionaries, and an ancient starship collide in this science fiction novel. The inhabitants of the planet, Mumk, who have advanced only to the level of the Incas or Mayans, become the unwilling target of a greedy Earth government and a heavily armed, technologically superior military force.
A small group of missionaries from Earth, committed to a vision driven by their faith, begin the long trek to the new planet with the support of the CEO of the deep-space corporation that discovered it. On board the old starship Gallant Lady, they must overcome the obstacles of deep space travel, wormhole jumps, and a government bent on stopping them.
As the population of Mumk fights for survival against overwhelming odds, the missionaries also find themselves struggling to survive in their effort to reach the planet. Unknown to them, a government operative is among them and a band of mercenaries is in pursuit, determined to stop the mission at any cost.
Standing between success and failure are a corporate leader determined to keep his discovery from government hands, the wit and guile of a salty old starship captain, a quiet and cunning private contractor, a tried-and-tested old ship, and the strength of a vision.
Links to Things I like
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOP THOUGHT MERCH!
Shop Thought merch is finally available! Click here to head on over to our store! Hats, shirts, coffee mugs!
https://troycolley203-2.creator-spring.com/
My Friends!
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Skanteryt - The man who got me going on TikTok and near and dear to my heart - https://www.tiktok.com/@skanteryt
Seancolley333 - Musical genius and funny guy. And my brother! - https://www.tiktok.com/@seancolley333
Coyoteyoti - The journey of Yoti, a discarded dog cared for by my daughter. https://www.tiktok.com/@coyotscbk22
Stevethepositiveguy - Another safe place on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stevethepositiveguy_
Dad how do I? - A great site with Dad advice - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdadhowdoi
Mr Skelly - Positive and good animated stuff - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmrskelly
​Fame Sounds - Good vibrations! - https://www.tiktok.com/@famesoundsss
Cameo - for special individualized shop thoughts - https://www.cameo.com/troycolley203?aaQueryId=b2b661ac235105a4ab853a3b299cc4e7
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My Favorite Shopping!
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Olympic Car Co - Great place to buy a used car! www.olympiccarco.com
Beading Hearts Jewelry - Authentic PNW Coastal Salish Tribal inspired jewelry - https://shopbeadinghearts.com/
Dickies Apparel - Great hard working clothing - https://www.dickies.com/
The Sprouting Company - fast, healthy food right in your kitchen - https://www.thesproutingcompany.com
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My Favorite Social / Emergency / Pay Attention Sites!
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - A quiet catastrophe. https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Oakley Carlson has been missing for 4 years. https://www.missingkids.org/home
​Child Sexual Abuse Resources - Because they can't protect themselves. https://www.oslundlegal.com/child-sexual-abuse-resources/
Story Behind The Friday Night Shop Thoughts
Troy's Story
Troy Colley, a long time Grays Harbor resident, has gone viral on TikTok with his short Friday Night Shop Thoughts. The videos are brief, generally less than 3 minutes. In the videos, Colley tells a story or an anecdote and then gives an inspirational or motivational message. These are followed by a dad joke and a wish for viewers to have a great weekend. Colley has been doing his shop thoughts for years on FaceBook, but moved them onto the TikTok platform in November, 2024. By January 24th , 2025, he hit 1 million followers. He now has 1.8 million followers. “Things started blowing up on January 21st . I wasn’t sure what to think – I was actually a little scared because it happened so fast,” Colley said. “But it’s been a fun ride!” Friday Night Shop Thoughts popularity caught the eye of Kelly Clarkson of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Colley’s videos were highlighted during one of her recent programs in the “What I’m Liking” portion of her nationwide television show. TikTok, a global social media platform, is popular for its short format videos. “I get a lot of comments on my videos and I try to respond to them all,” Colley said. “One of the common threads I have found in the comments is that young people want advice, they want positive messages, and they want safe places on the internet.” Colley’s Friday Night Shop Thoughts provide all of those. “I am grateful for the support I’ve gotten from the TikTok community. I frequently comment that this is as much their story as it is mine,” Colley said. The Friday Night Shop Thoughts can be found on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram under the name troycolley203 or Friday Night Shop Thoughts.
