Tag Archives: odds-and-ends

Your Local on the 8s

Posted on October 24, 2005 by Chad

As I sat on my couch this morning waiting for “Local on the 8s” to come on The Weather Channel, I realized something: How utterly moronic the weather guys look standing out in the middle of hurricane force winds talking … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet

Posted on September 13, 2005 by Chad

This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Ok, maybe not THE coolest, but it is clever. Ok, maybe not clever… Actually, it’s probably kind of dumb. But who knew Duct Tape could be so useful? Most people agree that … Continue reading →

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Urban Legend?

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Chad

So there is some kind of rumor circulating that, on certain elevators, if you push “Door Close” and your floor at the same time, it puts the elevator into “express mode” and will go right to the floor without stopping. … Continue reading →

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Mojave Weblog

Posted on June 24, 2005 by Chad

Site with some cool photos for rocket and space enthusiasts: Alan’s Mojave Weblog

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Level 1 Achieved

Posted on June 22, 2005 by Chad

I acheived a milestone in high power rocketry this weekend by certifying as Level 1. For non-rocket types, that means I can now fly H and I motors in my rockets. If you’ve ever flown model rockets, you are probably … Continue reading →

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Level 1 Attempt

Posted on June 13, 2005 by Chad

Well, I had planned on attempting my Tripoli Level 1 Certification (that’s High Power Rocketry lingo for H and I motors for you non-rocket types) at the Midwest Regional Fun Fly. MRFF is usually put on as a joint effort … Continue reading →

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Wheatgrass

Posted on May 26, 2005 by Chad

OK, I have have been getting gradually worse at taking care of myself nutritionally. I mean, I want to eat better, live healthy, and take vitamins, but I just don’t. My body continues to crave greasy foods, fat, and sugar. … Continue reading →

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