Man sells all to travel 1200 miles to discover the love of his life is actually an AI character. She (it?) was apparently portrayed as as "a wealthy farmer searching for a husband, featuring videos of an idyllic countryside lifestyle and promises of romance, financial security and a comfortable home." DOH! Gotta admit, she's pretty … Continue reading Finding love in bits and bytes
Category: Dude Stuff
A bigger project than I thought
I had high hopes this weekend of clearing out some of the old man hoard pile. My goal is to cut loose the workbench I never use and replace it with shelves. Maybe cut loose the drill press and bandsaw I haven't used in years. I'm getting over that old man "I may need this … Continue reading A bigger project than I thought
A new project
This is what happens when I start digging around in the garage. I find a project I started years ago and decide to pick it up again. The two knife kits were an impulse buy at Rockler years ago. I cut some blanks of rosewood (I think) as a rough fit. Then forgot about it … Continue reading A new project
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
It’s Stinkin’ HOT
We're going on over a month with 100+ temps and zero rain. The temps they were talking about on the radio box this morning were more like 106 or so. They also had a helpful guide - Work outside for 15 minutes, then rest in the shade for 45. Something like that. Whatever. My dumb … Continue reading It’s Stinkin’ HOT
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
I’m with him.
Dewayne at Tack Room Bible Talk wonders if he's done. https://youtu.be/_KvYf8CBgSE A few weeks ago, he announced that he and his wife of 34 years or so are getting divorced. Man, oh man, where have I seen that before. Oh! with me, that's where! As an aside, what's up with these middle aged women detonating … Continue reading I’m with him.
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
Getting Fit
I ran in my second 5K last weekend. It was supposed to be back in April, but I was traveling and it wound up being rained out. So they rescheduled it for this month. I got up early Saturday, and really didn't want to go. I've been fighting allergies for a few months, and it's … Continue reading Getting Fit
Dealing with Knuckleheads
A few years ago, I was in Las Vegas for a convention where I met quite a few coworkers (and my boss) for the first time. There was a large contingent from my department as well. It was cool to meet everyone. One of the guys was really into bikes, having bought a Goldwing five … Continue reading Dealing with Knuckleheads
