30th
September
2020
Going over my mental “projects in progress”, and I realize I have a problem. Too much down time and not enough action on my part. Right now, in various piles, I have a new amateur radio station to set up, a mag-loop antenna to complete, some satellite stuff, a whole dessert table with various Raspberry Pi ideas; and that’s just one corner of the work area. Throw in my tiny solar generator, some musical gear, preparation for the big freeze…
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posted in education |
29th
September
2020
For anyone following the presidential race in the US, tonight marks the first evening of debates. On social media, the enthusiasm is palpable. What will you be doing, this evening? “laundry”, “my hair”, “mowing the lawn”. Guess I can wait for the reactions on YouTube, later this week.
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posted in education, music, politics |
28th
September
2020
With my schedule, I find new and interesting ways to fill up the hours of the day. This morning, early, I began listing all the people in my class, from a half century ago. Doing well, although I will need to look at some old photos to decide if my memory is exhaustive. Oh, yes, the photos… part of another project.
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posted in environment |
27th
September
2020
We do not own a grand domain. We are not the “masters of all we survey”. However, if you come along the road behind the house on a ATV, and then head down into the cottage area, WE WILL be watching you! Just wanted to get that out there. Even if the dog doesn’t bark, because he is otherwise distracted by the food on my plate.
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posted in education |
26th
September
2020
The discovery of a body in the RV should have been treated differently, I suppose. However, one tiny mouse does not mean an invasion. We installed odd little ultrasonic devices, back in the spring, and I’m going to assume that a) he found his way in and b) couldn’t find a return route. See; problem solved. The noise probably killed him.
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posted in environment |
25th
September
2020
Try two… I had to pause and reactivate my software, because ten years is a lifetime. I wonder if anyone ever asks why. In my case, when something actually works, without a hassle, I keep it around. In passing, there’s a machine with WordStar around here. In case of an emergency.
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posted in ham radio |
24th
September
2020
There it is. The announcement I’ve been waiting for; flu shots are finally available at the pharmacy. I say “finally”, even though this seems to be one of the earliest dates, ever. You see, what with all the other stuff going on, I’d prefer to have that little bit of extra protection, going into the next few months. Guess this proves my vaxxer-status is real.
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posted in health |
23rd
September
2020
In today’s news, Hurricane Teddy passed through, in stealth mode. From where I sit, this barely kept one from kite flying. That’s a good thing, I guess.
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posted in pets, politics |
22nd
September
2020
Already mid afternoon, and all seems well. That is, the electricity is on, the rain is barely aggressive, and the breeze is about right for an autumn afternoon. I want to get these observations out there, before things go south (or is it north).
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posted in economy |
21st
September
2020
We’re under one of those weather watches, as a hurricane aims for the area. I’m so hyped that I just broke open my bag of storm chips. Still have two days to go. Is that a bad thing?
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posted in humour, Wx |
