My EDC knife is a Kersaw leek: I actually have three of these on rotation. The black one you see here, a green one, and a silver one. Why? Because I lose them from time to time, I replace them, then they reappear. Usually under a couch or my truck seats. The current one that's … Continue reading EDC Woes
Category: Gear
As if…
...I needed another hobby. Behold: That there is a laser cutting/engraving tool. I'm still figuring out the software. The control software came with it. The design software is going to set me back another Benjamin. At least it's a perpetual license. I'll look and see if there's Linux freeware. I'm sure there is. I have … Continue reading As if…
Assembling the New Ride
Got around to assembling bike this week, and taking it on a maiden voyage. Oddly, there were no directions in the box. I kind of like that. A pro thing. You should know what to do. There were some instructions on the outside, starting with how to open the box: Apparently I was supposed to … Continue reading Assembling the New Ride
Some Assembly Required
I'm stoked. Test ride coming.
Running Barefoot
I run a few days every week, about three miles. Usually I take Fridays off to start my recovery. I am, after all, an older gentleman. A few years ago, we had a physical therapist, sports variety, speak at the Church. His big thing was zero drop shoes, how you should have shoes that allow … Continue reading Running Barefoot
Go Towards the Light
I've spent all week screwing with my new work laptop. Most of my frustration is based on company policies and a feckless Helpdesk. It was supposed to automatically restore based on the backup from my old laptop. It did. They put a 'restored files' folder on my desktop. I didn't have delete permissions. So all … Continue reading Go Towards the Light
Range Report
Saturday was a range day. First, to try out the range I joined, second, it was the Boy's birthday, so we had a father/son "shoot then steaks" day, and third? I have new shootin' irons to test out. Let's start with the range. I joined RangeUSA in Arlington. It's about the only one around that … Continue reading Range Report
Done Tom Turkey
I've been in network security in a past life. There's a balance between complexity (such as passwords) and irritation (like auto locking the desktop). Crank down too hard, and humans start thwarting your efforts. For instance, make the password parameters too tough, and your workers will write it on a sticky, or under their keyboard. … Continue reading Done Tom Turkey
Upping My Game
IPhones have great cameras these days. But I find that when I want to catch a good shot, I run into their limitations. For instance, if you zoom in, the resolution suffers. This is sort of a big deal, since when I try to take images of the dogs, or even birds around here, they … Continue reading Upping My Game
Boot Update
When I walk the dogs, or do any walking, in the cool air, I prefer boots. Matter of fact, I'll wear boots most of the year, except when it's hot. I had a pair of Irish Setter work boots that I loved, that they no longer make. These are 83603 work boots. I prefer the … Continue reading Boot Update
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