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: Gear
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
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
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
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
Thieves
Friggin Thieves. Months ago, one of my Bulova watches battery died. I took it to the local watch repair and the lady put in a battery. But that battery was too thick so it would stop when she put the case back on. She said she'd have to order the battery. I said I'd come … Continue reading Thieves
New space
Not long after I started working at home (2005) I bought a cheap "L" shaped desk at Office Depot. I've had that desk through 4 moves and 20 years. In the new place, it was replaced by a far nicer desk. So it sat in the other corner as sort of a project space. More … Continue reading New space
Leveling Up
I've had a dash cam on my car since 2019. It was a cheapy one I got on amazon for like $40. I think I spend another few shekels on a mount. It worked well until this year when the internal battery crapped out. No clue how to get one of those. What it was … Continue reading Leveling Up
Big Plans…Not.
I have the week off this week, with no one big thing I've been thinking of doing. I have a list of stuff I need to get done, all of it minor. It started with a doable three tasks or so, and now it's up to a dozen, at least. But today is bitter and … Continue reading Big Plans…Not.
EDC Woes
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
