Category Archives: Regular Update
CycleKart
Rotten kids have been back to school for one whole week and they have already brought me a virus home and let me have it. Rotten kids! Meanwhile, I have been looking at old Ford Model A’s on the classified … Continue reading
A New Word Invented in California
There was a new word invented in California. The word is Hurriquake. It is an amalgamation of two words: Hurricane and Earthquake. While it is not entirely accurate because California was hit by a tropical storm yesterday, it was also … Continue reading
Easy Solution to Wood Requirements
I had a log on the mill that had a split in it that made it a bit undesirable for anything like furniture or otherwise. I was done with it at the time I left it. Today I needed a … Continue reading
Setting Up a Tablet, Again
I am once again set up on a tablet, ready to start posting. Something usually goes wrong, so let’s see how long it takes. The new keyboard feels nice. The screen looks satisfactory. While thi snew tablet is not perfect, … Continue reading
Setting Up Shop
The workbench is on the way, and I have electricity in the shop now, providing plenty of light, air in the compressor, batteries a charge, tools electrified, and maybe even a little heat when needed till the wood stove warms … Continue reading
Lately, The Queen
It’s 4:30 on a Saturday morning as I begin pecking away at this. The Queen of England died two days ago, marking the end of a reign that was well established when I was born. It is the end of … Continue reading
Bookshelves
It was a pretty good day today. We put aside any worry about homeschooling and household chores and went to Logan to do an important errand, then check the thrift store for any dressers or shelves that we need to … Continue reading
June 2022
A nice cup of coffee in the shelter of the front porch, in our newly laid out table and chairs set up as a gathering place in the sunlight and the fresh air, there is a breeze blowing in from … Continue reading
Period Beeswax Candles
This weekend I put a couple of candle molds on order and 25 pounds of beeswax. I have been turning some candle holders on the lathe and have really liked the outcome. More importantly, Missus has liked them, and wants … Continue reading
General 5AM Stuff
The other night I was watching a few clips on YouTube when I came across the stand-up comedian, and thought, I could use a good laugh. Maybe he has got me one. He goes on a bit about Anxiety, and … Continue reading