Email Hygiene

I got one of those funny emails this week. You know the ones where some 'master hacker' says he owns your machine and has vidya of you wanking he's going to distribute to your contact list unless you send some bitcoin. Yeah. That would be some amazing hack, by the way. I don't do pron. … Continue reading Email Hygiene →

The Indispensable Man

What has it been? A week since hubris made me gloat about being old and with it. Well, Nemesis is here and she's beaten me on the souls of my feet. I was helping my daughter build a clubhouse for the grandkids most of the day. Bugged out at the end of the day, figuring … Continue reading The Indispensable Man →

I Need Me a Towrolla

Lately, in my head is the idea to build a tow-rolla: Found on Puddin's Fab Shop, on the youtubes. https://youtu.be/aQpoBhPrIGw?si=8KTY5Rx51ox0Hmkq Damn those cars are tough. He's been pulling and pushing cars with it like a tractor. The ATF? Looking Ok. almost normal. Did you read that famous Craigslist ad? Let me tell you a story. … Continue reading I Need Me a Towrolla →

Underpowered & Underweight

The monster truck needed maintenance. Normally, I change the oil, check/fill the fluids, and lube at 3000 miles. It's a habit, even though I'm using synthetic and can go longer. In this case, nearly 5K. Problem is, it's hot as shit in the evenings when I have time to do this. No matter. Had to … Continue reading Underpowered & Underweight →

Again?

I headed out on the bike for my normal Monday ride at lunch. It was hot as hell. As I crossed the big intersection near my house, I was thinking, "Nah, I don't need a repair kit on the bike. I don't go far enough that I can't walk back. Maybe if I go off … Continue reading Again? →

Project Update: The Sanding

I don't know where I'm going with the bass here: I tried to do the black stain then sand thing I did on this guitar: But it wasn't the same kind of wood. So what I got is a stressed look. I think I'm going to use blue tinted laquer, and see where it goes. … Continue reading Project Update: The Sanding →

Getting Fit

I tipped the scales at 192 this morning. Probably less, since I wasn't buck nekkid on the scale. So my weight has been stable - +/- 5lbs since January or so. I think it cracked 190 because I've easily added 5 lbs of muscle in my shoulders and thighs. When I returned from vacation in … Continue reading Getting Fit →

Run fer Yer Life!

Just kidding. There's no running from this. I was awakened yesterday by a clap of thunder that sounded like a cannon shot. Then the wind and rain started, with smacks here and there of hail hitting the window. I got up, hit the head, took my first round of meds and laid back down. Couldn't … Continue reading Run fer Yer Life! →

Getting Fit

Had my May weigh in Wednesday. I clocked in at 185. So it seems I've hit a point where I'm stable. My weight has been +/- 3lbs since January. And this is with a week vacation, more restaurant meals, and the occasional desert with the Girl. I spent way too much time arguing with a … Continue reading Getting Fit →

Daddy has a new pair of shoes

My daughter and son-in-law are hooked into some crazy auction sites. They pick up stuff, all sorts of stuff, stupidly cheap and resell it. Kind of a hobby. I was over the other day, and they gave me a pair of biking shoes. One of like eighty they picked up. Since I have mutant wide … Continue reading Daddy has a new pair of shoes →