Added a Nest thermostat and a ceiling fan to the condo kitchen
RichC | May 30, 2018
Adding a few more gadgets to the condo update this weekend as we are one step closer to getting it looking as if we’ll have a kitchen again … or at least a livable abode for the winter renters (or next owner). Hopefully the few extra upgrades I have opted to add will not go […]
Archive: Kitchen range delivered and a few other condo updates
RichC | May 29, 2018
Spent a little more time working on the condo kitchen over a stretched Memorial Day weekend since a replacement range needed to be received (gas version was shipped by mistake on first order). Thankfully was also able to get the templates made for the countertops after adding the stub wall support and some final cabinet […]
Memorial Day Music Monday – Star Wars theme song
RichC | May 28, 2018
It is not my ordinary Memorial Day post honoring those who died in service to our country, but I enjoyed watching a couple older Star Wars movies this weekend and couldn’t get the theme song out of my head. It has been a while since I enjoy watching the original 1977 Star Wars (IV – […]
Sailing Archive: A knot from Captain John’s Skipper Tips
RichC | May 27, 2018
There is always a need for "another knot" when sailing. Here’s one for joining lines together with a few pointers from Captain John’s Skipper Tips. Anytime you join one line to another, you want a knot that will hold under a shock load. Think of any line like a rubber-band. Boat wakes, tidal rise and […]
Saw this and thought of our never ending battle with raccoons
RichC | May 26, 2018
Can’t say we are overly sad when seeing one more raccoon critter not trying to get into our house! RIP, buddy.
Tech Friday flashback: A technology blog post from 12 years ago
RichC | May 25, 2018
Noticed a blog post from 12 years ago discussing “portable” computing and how things have changed. In 2006 the average laptop weighed about 7 pounds with batteries, compared to 20 years prior where my Compaq was 28 pounds … and required 110VAC power. LINK to post Now an iPhone or iPad can run circles around […]
Books: Robert Kurson’s Rocket Men and my very own Moon Rock
RichC | May 24, 2018
A moon rock? Yes, my very own moon rock … or perhaps "rock" or even "stone" is too big a word – maybe moon chip or flake is more appropriate? Nevertheless, the publisher’s promotion to encourage social networking assistance in marketing Robert Kurson’s new book Rocket Men, The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the […]
Pine pollen – it is that time of the year again #photography
RichC | May 23, 2018
What a mess on everything outside. The yellow, dirty pine pollen covers everything each May … but thankfully Pine pollen doesn’t trigger allergies for me. Brenda on the other hand, either has allergies at the moment or a summer cold? (used the iPhone 7 plus portrait mode for the above photo – note selective focus […]
Tips on detecting warning signs of skin cancer – ABCDE system
RichC | May 22, 2018
Just a few self-observations can be helpful between doctor visits when keeping an eye on your skin when it comes to early diagnosing basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Experts explain how to detect the warning signs of skin cancer Skin cancer, defined by the fact that it starts on the skin, is […]
Wishing my brother Ron a Happy Birthday and great retirement
RichC | May 21, 2018
It is hard to believe that my YOUNGER brother Ron is retiring at 56 years old?!? Shocking, but I’m sure welcomed after a long career with the US Air Force working first in Ogden, Utah and the last 30 years at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. We were very close brothers when […]
Archiving a few shared photos from mid-May 2018
RichC | May 20, 2018
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Lars Larson interviews Paul Elio about stagnation at Elio Motors
RichC | May 19, 2018
Although the new auto company Elio Motors has struggled financially to move their production forward, Paul Elio still claims the Shreveport, Louisiana plant is 1-1/2 years from production. Those of use who have deposits and reservations and blog about it in are still hopeful, although low fuel prices, advancements in EVs and American’s love of […]
Tech Friday: Google changes their paid Drive cloud storage plans
RichC | May 18, 2018
Like most longtime savvy Internet users, I use Google more than I would like to admit. I try not to depend on them for everything, but just like with online shopping using Amazon … Google is simply the best at what they do: Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Drive/Cloud Storage. The latter has been a […]
A discussion of Muslim coverings required a little research
RichC | May 17, 2018
I had a discussion early this week regarding the protests over the opening of the U.S. Embassy in the capital of Israel – Jerusalem. The embassy’s move has been promised by the last few presidents, but finally followed through on by President Trump. For all his bloviating and questionable behavior, he does seem to prioritize […]
The BMW X5 35d diesel is set for another 15K
RichC | May 16, 2018
The BMW X5 35d hit 170,000 miles and that meant it was overdue for an oil change. The last change was also the high end imported Ravenol, but required an extra quart about 4000 miles ago. I suppose that is par for the course now that this diesel is 8 years old? Nevertheless, I do […]
Archive: A few more photos from our days with KDA
RichC | May 15, 2018
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Music Monday: David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney
RichC | May 14, 2018
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Archiving photos and getting together with my brother’s family
RichC | May 13, 2018
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Spoiling our granddaughter by taking her to The Cone!
RichC | May 12, 2018
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Retirement – different from what your parents experienced
RichC | May 11, 2018
Retirement is continuing to change and "has changed a lot in recent years, and may be far different from what you expect," says Tom Sightings, author of You Only Retire Once. The biggest difference is that you will most likely be responsible for overseeing (or hiring out) much of your own finances and health care […]
Law, court and a little bit about the role of the Grand Jury
RichC | May 10, 2018
Brenda was subpoenaed to be a witness in a "drug diversion" case and appeared before a Grand Jury in our today. For someone not all that familiar with law and legal proceeding this just sounded ominous. Since I’ve been summoned to jury duty this summer, I figured it was a good time to tag along […]
Inching toward hurricane season – excellent CAT 5 map
RichC | May 9, 2018
A great map was shared by CSU meteorologist Philip Klotzbach this week highlighting location where all on record Atlantic Cat. 5 (>= 157 mph) hurricanes first reached Cat 5 intensity (click above image for larger). Definitely random.
A few Marlinspike knot tying terms from BoatSafe.com
RichC | May 8, 2018
Bitter end: the free end of a line Standing part: the longer part of a line which is fixed during the tying of a knot Bight: The part of the rope between the end and the standing part. A loop formed by folding the rope back on itself Turn: a loop formed around a post, […]
Weekend project: A few more staircase safety items for Annalyn
RichC | May 7, 2018
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A “new to me” addition to Parkinson’s Law
RichC | May 6, 2018
Parkinson’s Law has a wide lattitude of application or perhaps abuse by those of us that do the same for Murphy, but I’ve heard it most often when referring to bureaucratic management and the perpetual growth of an organization. The adage goes that “work expands so as to file the time available for its completion.” […]
5 Lessons From 1Q 2018
RichC | May 3, 2018
From global trade lifting living standards in impoverished nations to on-target inflation making way for interest rate normalization, these are five lessons from the first quarter that suggest a bright economic outlook. Source: 5 Lessons From 1Q 2018 | JPMorgan Chase
Scientists devise new, more accurate peanut allergy test
RichC | May 3, 2018
A more accurate peanut allergy testing … Peanuts are the most common cause of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction, and allergy cases among children have risen sharply in recent years. Britain’s Food Standards Agency estimates up to one in 55 children have a peanut allergy.In contrast to existing skin-prick and other blood tests […]
New 12-inch Hitachi miter saw. An early birthday present to me.
RichC | May 1, 2018
New tools are my jewelry when it comes to presents … and Brenda agreed to buy me a new 12" Hitachi sliding compound miter saw so I could more easily work on a couple of projects (after promising to do them this year). Hm, what have I gotten myself into??? The first project is to […]
Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
- lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
- digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.