Mostly Worked On My Shack Today

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Cause I’m Old, Retired, and had the time. And it needed to be done. So I cut and reinstalled the “tech” counter-top, cut the 16 1/4 inch wide part of the counter-top I needed to fill a hole and put that in, re-ran wires and everything is up and working.

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Only took 4 hours. I suppose if I hadn’t been “watching” Captain America it would have gotten done quicker. Ah well. Plus the Sun came out for awhile and I was set up to do the cutting outside and I probably spent way too much time just enjoying the (t-shirt) weather. Otherwise I probably could have gotten the job done in about 4 hours or so.

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Not done with my shack; but getting there one job at a time. And it’s not perfect, but usable and nothing should fall over and kill someone.

Other than all that, SSDD Monday.


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I’m Not Posting Tonight

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Except, this is a post. There has to be a sense of irony here that’s escaping me at this moment. Making a post saying that I’m not going to post tonight.

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Nothing going on. SSDD Sunday. SWMBO made dinner. Playing with MSFSX. Loaded some stuff in the Caravan for our trip next week. CQ contest going on the radio. Laundry done. Dishes done. Chores done.

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But mostly I’ve just been lazy. Normal Sunday.

MCARC 2-meter Sunday Evening Chat Net went well and for longer than usual. Cool!


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MS Flight Sim X Steam Version

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So, joined Steam and downloaded Microsoft Flight Simulator X ($4.99 plus tax and 10 hours to download) because it read like it was going to be “better.” Didn’t seem any better than the boxed version I already have. Was hoping that the graphics wouldn’t switch over to Windows Basic mode. Not only did it switch, but it blanked the other two monitors so I couldn’t even watch my Godzilla Marathon! But it does run better with this new video card I got when you run it in a window and not full screen. Maybe there’s something I’m missing…

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I was ready to just delete it and “un-join” Steam, but then found out I can still install and use my various add-on thingies and aircraft. So, even though it’s always connecting and I’ll never (probably) use the multi-player part, I think I’ll keep it. At least, for awhile. Made my first intentional water landing! Cool!

Not much else going on. SWMBO has an eye appointment after the Genealogy Library so I’m kinda sorta just waiting around. Made a dump run. Renter wanted to go along but got caught up on Bainbridge Island so I took his can for him. No prob!

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My Schweetie got home about 1700 and we went out for dinner at the Teriyaki Chicken place we like in Gig Harbor. Made a quick stop at Home Depot, and a not so quick stop at Safeway, and we’re back home. Groceries are put away. SWMBO is off quilting and I’m about to fly around Seattle. Fun!


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Hey, Hillary! You Should Quit While You’re Ahead (Of Prison)

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Just so you know, (H)er (R)oyal (C)u*t is:

Ambitious, Calculating, Disingenuous, Feels Entitled, Insincere, Out of Touch, Over Confident, Polarizing, Represents the Past, Secretive, Will Do Anything to Win, Dishonest, Amoral, Immoral, and A Murderer.

Just though y’all ought to know. Maybe you ought to give up before you’re prosecuted and climb back under that rock. Take both Obama’s & Fonda with you. And your HRC Super Volunteers Nazi group.

And y’all go ahead and take me to court. I got nothing. You’ll get nothing. And I want to see y’all prove, to the public, that she ain’t any of this. I don’t think y’all can.

There. Got that off my chest. Anytime any “group” starts in on threats like they’ve made it kinda sorta gets my dander up. Nazi Assholes. Almost worse than FEMA. “We’ll be watching…” Yeah, well watch this, Bitch!

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Not much going on. Too early. About to get my shower out of the way and start my day. All the usual and it’s supposed to start raining again later today. Oh, Joy! Ah, the life of a Retiree.

Later: Made a trip to Harbor Freight & Tools in Tacoma and bought a small 900 watt generator to run my radio (and possibly some of the things in the Caravan) for $109. If it works 10 times for me to do the things I want to do then I’ll be happy. If it works more than that I’ll be happier! Was a nice drive there and back. Not too much traffic.

A couple of days ago SWMBO’s Son’s truck quit working (won’t start) and he left it right in the place that makes it difficult for me to get in and out of the garage. I have to do a 8 point turn. Had him leave the key with me this morning and about 1000 I went out, showed the truck my screwdriver, and it started right up. Moved it out of the way.

Never, ever, under estimate the power of a screwdriver. Sonic or not!

Got to pick my lovely young bride of almost 30 years up at the Ferry Landing tonight. I do enjoy spending time with her!


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