Tuesday, I went to the range to try out the new shootin' iron, my Charter Arms Pug in .357. I took along both my M&Ps, the .380 and .45. The range seemed crowded, but since I have a membership, I flew right to the shooting lanes, more or less. I had to get a few … Continue reading Range Report
Category: Get r’ Done
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.
Guitar Work
Back in the day, you could search Ebay for "guitar project" and come up with some great deals. The best ones that I found were old Ovations. These things were the mutts nuts back when I was learning to play. You'd see every start on TV playing them - Jim Croce, Glen Campbell, name it. … Continue reading Guitar Work
Remember?
Remember when plumbing fittings weren't made of badly plated chinesium? I"ve been in buildings and houses with original fittings 50+ years old. Nickel plated brass. Slightly worn, but still in good shape. I bought a '64 Cadillac hearse long ago. The bumpers polished up like new. When polished and waxed, the paint shined and looked … Continue reading Remember?
Life Finds a Way
Saw this whilst walking the dogs. Cracked me up: The prettier bunch of flowers busted through the crack in the curb, and is growing in a pile of curb detris. Wish my plants were so motivated.
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…
Snap Together Culture
I get plastic. I get connectorization. Some of these things make sense, like in electronics. Connectors make it so you can repair parts quickly. De-soldering and soldering is a pain in the ass. Also makes the install process faster. Time equals money, after all. You see it now in plumbing. The water filter for my … Continue reading Snap Together Culture
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.
Nope. Not Doing It.
I'm a man of pet peeves. One of those is I get irritated when I go to spend a wad of cash, and no one posts to take it. I called the transmission shop - twice. The first time to get a ballpark for fixing a leaky seal. That came to $1250 to start. I … Continue reading Nope. Not Doing It.
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