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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

 

past climate info can predict the future ?

I found something that I have been waiting for a long time to see people thinking about,
and I think that this is the key to telling where the weather is going in the future.

"discussed how (or whether) paleo-climate information can reduce the known uncertainties in future climate simulations"
http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2008/04/back-to-the-future/

I wonder where this will lead ?

Friday, April 25, 2008

 

quotes of the day

a feeling is worth a thousand text messages

and

I can't read your mind if it is blank

Friday, April 18, 2008

 

gun review


this Belgian percussion pistol with removable .44-caliber, rifled barrel and folding trigger

first of all, I gave it away, so I do not have it anymore.


I posted a review on the website that I got it from, but it has not shown up yet, so I put my review here.

it is really fun to shoot.
you don't need a powder measurer for it, or a patch for the ball. all you have to do is to unscrew the barrel, then fill it up with black powder, then put the ball on top, then screw the barrel back on, put a cap on it and shoot.

it is by far the most fun that I have ever had with a black powder gun.
the ball seems to go a little slow, it only makes it about 1.5 inches into dry rotted wood,
I really want to see what it does to a phone book because that is my standard test.
it is very streamlined and very cute, and I love that the trigger pops out when you bring the hammer back.

it took me a few shots before I did not hit numerous feet above my target,
if you hold it correctly, it hits true to where you point it, it kicks some, but not that bad.

it is just very cute and fun, and low priced for something like that.
I would recommend it to anyone that wants a fun single shot black powder pistol.


 

new toy

I ordered a milling machine
I got the Sherline 5400A



I really want to start making flashlights and other things with it.
it should be really fun to play with.

it should be so much fun to play with.

I was going to order the 4400C lathe with it, but it will have to wait until I have more money.

Friday, April 04, 2008

 

toys

here is what I have been buying lately

mine is the color of the top one in the picture.
I have yet to take it out on the water, so I have no review yet. the inside is open so that it is possible to take camping gear with you when you use it. it was $330 so the price is not that bad,
it should be fun.


next item is ordered, but I don't have it yet,
I plan on giving it away only days after I get it, but I may keep it for a few months to gather supplies needed to use it.





next item was a pound of caffeine,
5 pounds of sodium citrate,
a pound of powdered egg whites,
and a pound of powdered egg yokes
and 2 vanilla beans.
so I have no pictures for you, really, it would not be entertaining pictures any way.
http://www.naturesflavors.com/


the other things that I have been shopping for are seeds.
most people I know will not want me to post what I got because it is boring,
the rest will want to shop for themselves,
so here is the weblink to the seed companies that I ordered at

wanted to order here but did not
http://www.seedman.com/ornwheat.htm

I ordered quite a few from this section
http://www.seedsavers.org/departments.asp?dept=8

I will post reviews of these items when I test them.
and I will try to post pictures of my garden as well.


and that about sums up what I have been shopping for, except for the 3 things that I ordered but can't remember what they were, I will post them when they arrive, I think it was 2 books an a movie.
now I remember some of it,
Under a Green Sky
: Global Warming, the Mass Extinctions of the Past, and What They Can Tell Us About Our Future
and replacing a book that I am giving away,
Primitive Living, Self-Sufficiency, and Survival Skills


next I will buy a ceramic gravity water filter.
http://www.aquarain.com/
I know that it is $240, but I gave my last one to my family and now want another one.

then I want to get this reverse osmosis system for my sister,
I have one and it works quite well.


after that I am debating about what to get,
I signed up to get a smart car but not sure if I should get one
I want a motorcycle if I don't get the smart car, but may end up with another junky car instead.



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