My dog walking shoes when it's warm are my last pair of Saucony runners. Their light, comfy, and good on the feet. But wearing them ends, like it did the other day, when it gets cool out leaving dew on the grass ever morning. I don't like walking with wet feets, and the water soaking … Continue reading New Shoes
Category: Cool Stuff
Dealing with Obsolete Gear
I run quite a bit every week. Usually 10k or a little more, depending on the weather. To do that you don't need much, but you do need a few things, especially in the heat here in Texas. Super light running shorts and shirts that wick moisture are a must have. You'll broil and get … Continue reading Dealing with Obsolete Gear
The Cover is Better
This song popped up on my youtube feed. I originally heard Marcus King's version. He's sitting in Carter's Vintage guiatr shop playing a seriously antique Fender Broadcaster which blends with the tone of his voice perfectly. I was looking to see it's original version and found it. Here's the original: https://youtu.be/Uyuub51sPCM Sounds a little cheery, … Continue reading The Cover is Better
Range Report
I need help. I try to go shooting a few times a month. If I go once, I've made my membership fee back. It doesn't take long to bust off $50 worth of ammo. Lately, I've gone in the early afternoon on my days off. I really can't stand the doofus that does check in. … Continue reading Range Report
Book Report: How to not die in prison
Well, our pal Karmelo Anthony was in the news this week. Turns out his new hotrod legal team got a new judge to decide whether or not there'll be an appeal accepted. Apparently there were raycisms. I don't get how they can say there were no black jurors. There were blacks in the pool. Why … Continue reading Book Report: How to not die in prison
Trading up
Us guys don't give up on worn out things like clothing very quickly. John Pinette had a funny bit where he was talking about having to play a role as the fat woman in the play "Hairspray". I can't find the bit. It's in the beginning of he special "I'm Starvin'". So he's complaining that … Continue reading Trading up
The Odyssey. Who cares?
Not this guy. That's who. I'm not that into movies these days, unless its a proven actor or a storyline that I like. Who's to say I wouldn't like Homer's Odyssey, but I'm certain I wouldn't like Christopher Nolan's version. Victor Hansen used to teach this in his classics class, both in English and Greek. … Continue reading The Odyssey. Who cares?
Refurbing some pliers
When I swapped tackle boxes, I found a few artifacts from my Dad's old box. Like this pair of pliers: This image makes them seem larger. What is, is a mini pair of linesman's pliers. They are only 4.5" long. We used them to cut line, fix reels, or even to disgorge stubborn hooks. I … Continue reading Refurbing some pliers
Fixing some seats – Part 2
Awhile back, I replaced the leather on the bottom of the drinker seat in my truck. I was pretty knackered after that so I figured I'd do the driver seat some other time. Driver seat time wound up being the Independence day holiday on Friday. I headed to my version of the Reclusium, the garage, … Continue reading Fixing some seats – Part 2
Cool Stuff
A long ways back, The Girl gave me the dead husband's fishing tackle. I had some myself, as well as some left from my dad. I have an old conventional plastic tackle box that won't accommodate all the new gear: It's seen better days, for sure. I bought a much more handy and useful model: … Continue reading Cool Stuff
