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Category Archives: hobbies
Breaking news: I found where God lives!
What? Rain? Darn sure is. Can’t find my watch to check the time but it must be 3am or so — so this is September 3. Now it’s almost 6 and I’m so glad I turned off the alarm before … Continue reading
Forrest Gump on two wheels
Call me crazy if you wish, but first answer this. When does 3 or 4 become 21? Easy. When via email several groups of bicyclists get cross-pollinated and the word spreads, then by 7am on a Saturday morning, 21 riders … Continue reading
Marble Falls Tri-Athlon
We had two of my groups supporting the Tri-Athlon today. We had several motorcyclists from my so-called m/c “gang” (we have an email list named Psycle, derived from the fact that for me motorcycling is a psychiatric event), and ham … Continue reading
Posted in fun, hobbies
Tagged Marble Falls Texas, Marble Falls Tri-Athlon, motorcycles, Tri-Athlon, Volunteerism
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An amazing radio controlled B-29 with X-1 launch
An RC airplane powered by four chainsaw motors! It’s a B-29 which will launch an X-1. Watch it all the way through. http://users.skynet.be/fa926657/files/B29.wmv. As a former RC flyer (and pilot) I find this to be fascinating, and guarantee you’ll be … Continue reading
It seemed like a good idea … to kayak the Llano
My sterling kayaking companion, Robert Henley, should have had a counseling session with us both before setting out on this adventure. Recent rains made it seem like a good idea to paddle the Llano. Reports were that the water was … Continue reading
Study – 10 Minutes of Exercise, Hour-Long Effects – NYTimes.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting. via Study – 10 … Continue reading
I’m speechless. Just watch.
I know. That doesn’t happen often. Here is one adventure I don’t think I’ll try …. Watch this goat-trail motorcycle video on YouTube.
Favorite productivity computer programs
Yes, productive, really. While much surrounding a computer can become a huge waste of time, there are some programs that are truly productivity enhancers. Here are a few that I rely on every day. Disclaimer: no pecuniary interest, just a … Continue reading
Posted in computing, hobbies, knowledge management
Tagged evernote, keybreeze, the_brain
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Hams worldwide attempting EmComms in Haiti — one team fired upon
This from the IARU-R1 site: Haiti Earthquake – Update No. 4. Sunday, 17 January 2010 12:59 The eight amateurs from Radio Club Dominicano (RCD) who were operating under the callsign HI8RCD/HH have had to abort their operations after the convoy … Continue reading
Haiti becoming dangerous for amateur radio
I have been blogging what I observe about the possibility of amateur radio (ham) backup communication support in light of the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The worldwide ham community has been standing by ready to receive message traffic from Haiti, … Continue reading