Last week, I learned about the wonder of the Forstner bit. Bought one. This week, I learned that you can’t go with just one, like certain snack foods. Not a question of flavour; more one of size. I need a larger diameter, and so I’ll wait to finish my project.
posted in politics | Comments Off on The night of the great debate | 280 words
There is so much I don’t understand, when it comes to playing games on the computer. I was just told (see if I can keep this straight) that if you buy your upgrade in a box, the character starts at 100, but if you download the upgrade, your character is much weaker, and you have to play for a while to get the value up to 100. Am I missing something here? About playing?
posted in computing, politics | Comments Off on No selfie sticks allowed | 288 words
During the opening ceremonies from Rio, a great deal of emphasis was placed on demonstrating how this was a nation poised for a turn towards “green”. Now that the diving and swimming pools are changing colour, going green if you will, that might not be what the organizers had in mind.
posted in politics, travel | Comments Off on Replan my paleo trek | 259 words
Fortunately, I have the time to consider (and reconsider) my actions. After study, I’ve learned that my plan to liberate free-range trees for use on my lawn is foolhardy.
posted in environment, politics | Comments Off on The importance of the root ball | 280 words
Outside, in that brief time before sunset. No wind. Temperature almost like indoors. Sounds blissful, right? Not quite.
posted in politics, technology | Comments Off on The art of digging a pit | 255 words
I’ve heard that “history is written by the victors”. But, what about the moments of remembrance?
This evening, on the eve of the centennial of a great battle, CBC presented an excellent documentary about one of the important battles from the Great War, detailing the efforts of Newfoundland soldiers at the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. A deeply moving recall of events that are now beyond the memory of anyone who actually participated in the living hell of that trench war.
posted in history, politics | Comments Off on Lest we forget | 260 words
Back a decade ago, while camping, I spent some time in conversation with neighbouring tourists from the south. At one point, I was dubbed as a “socialist”. You know, I still wear that label, with pride. The federal government has announced that they intend to revamp the old age pension program. As a socially aware taxpayer, I approve that decision.
posted in politics, technology | Comments Off on Creating a feed | 263 words
An unforeseen delay this morning, just as we were ready to head out for a group breakfast: a half-marathon course, right by the front entrance. I’m unsure how many runners were involved, but we waited until the group had passed, and then detoured significantly. Didn’t want to have to tag along at the end of a long, slow queue. Have to put the date up, for next year.
posted in politics, sports | Comments Off on On the marathon route | 280 words
Classify me as bewildered. Up in the wildfire zone, there are people who refuse to leave. When the premier of your province announces that “you aren’t supposed to be there”, due to a general evacuation, the proper protocol seems clear. Get on a bus, or find a pickup truck with an empty back; get out of town. No, you aren’t doing something extraordinary and wonderful by hanging around in the danger zone. Rant mode off.
posted in humour, politics | Comments Off on Count me in | 267 words
I didn’t witness the attack, but a small hawk came very close to getting fresh squirrel for the main meal of the day. Here, this afternoon. A low, silent swoop. That cage, hanging in the front yard, might be the safest spot around for the lads. Not much room for more than a couple at a time, though.
posted in environment, politics | Comments Off on Peeled and discarded | 261 words
