Author Archives: randy
Bermuda
Shad the chance to visit Bermuda last month. The turned a weekend trip into a beach weekend. For me it is exactly what I needed at the end of the winter, warm water, beach sand, drinks with umbrella. The was my first trip of what I hope to be many to Bermuda. Though it is … Continue reading
Setting Up A Pavilion
The setting up a pavilion is an experience that many people will never have the opportunity to try. Overall the steps are: 1. Layout the roof, stretch the roof tight 2. Mark each corner on the ground 1. Unlike many modern nylon tents, the roof will be going straight up and be the same size … Continue reading
Fenials on a Pavilion
Over the years I have owned several Pavilions from Tentsmiths <http://www.tentsmiths.com>, the only issue I have ever had with them is leaking at the various pole grommets. This is minor issue as we place a floor tarp that is bath tubbed around the edges and no water actually made it in, but my mud … Continue reading
Terrific Day
Had a terrific day, January 29, 2012, all the kids spent the day at home and we had a great family birthday for my wife. This is the first time in about a year that both girls, their beau’s, and my son all stayed in with us. It was like Christmas all over again. I … Continue reading
14 milligrams = 0.000493835467 ounces
Interesting isn’t watching an add on the tv and they advertised a coin with 24ct clad using 14 milligrams which means it has a whopping 0.000493835467 ounces. That means at $1600.00 there is a total of $0.78, yep that is 78 cents. They want a $9.95 per coin and will limit you to a total … Continue reading
The Old-Fashion
Over the last several months, I have become a fan of the cocktail “The Old-Fashion”. The subtle hints of citrus and cherry mixed into the whiskey brings a blend of flavors that I find most enjoyable. Now that I have come to learn how to mix it, I enjoy asking bartenders to make it for … Continue reading
Learning
I have found over the past few weeks that is hard to learn, especially when there is not a product. My goal is to learn about the Openstack networking layer, Quantum. Today it was announced with a new working copy at the site: http://wiki.openstack.org/Quantum. Terrific news. Now to read, try, test, learn.
Fighter Practice
They say you build it and they will come, well I guess that is wrong. I offered a fighter practice at my house this week, I had one person contact me with I can’t get out of work. Now I know that feeling, I have to force myself to leave many days. The others who … Continue reading
Taking care of Pennsic Projects
So I come home this year and have multiple projects to do for after Pennsic. This is not supposed to happen.!! First project, Stain and seal a new table, chest and an old table. This has taken the week. Next project: Get a fighter practice going here at the house. Next project: Walls on main … Continue reading
ReFinishing Butcher Block Counter Top
So I am back from Pennsic, I must not of fought much as I want to do many things. Today, refinish the Butcher Block Bar in the kitchen after work. On Saturday, or Sunday, I found Howard’s Butcher Block Conditioner with Mineral Oil. Now they had one with Vitamin E. Why would you wood need … Continue reading