Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I used to do all the stuff for making super fresh bread. Life intervened. Nobody can do everything and more important things had to happen. My bread stuff was packed away and that was that. Nothing is lost if you … Continue reading →

I had a thing I wanted to discuss. It wasn’t a knee jerk reaction. It was an attempt to meditate upon, and learn from, events. It was inspired by the kerfuffle in Minneapolis. It wasn’t strictly about the spastic faffing … Continue reading →

A week ago I posted 3d Printing: UFO The Series From 1970. My friend has received the print in the mail and was happy. He sent a movie of the missile launching properly along with several photos. Here’s a set … Continue reading →

If you don’t know what a Jet Sled is here’s some homesteading winter advice. If you live where it snows, you need a Jet Sled. Get one yesterday! It’s a huge force multiplier. A Jet Sled is a load carrying … Continue reading →

No shit there I was… I’d been having a fine time messing with bread recipes and fiddling with my 3d printer but it was time to haul firewood. I’d been anticipating a warm-ish afternoon break but it didn’t happen. It … Continue reading →

A friend contacted me about a TV show I’d never heard of. Actually he asked about a toy that was the merchandise that goes with the TV show I’d never heard of. Actually he was concerned with an accessory for … Continue reading →

Mrs. Curmudgeon cooks well. It’s a thing of beauty and a pleasure to watch. Her stuff is delicious. It’s an art. She’s creative. She’s got tons of recipes and she’s literally never followed one all the way through. “I was … Continue reading →

My shop had a wall clock. It broke. I tossed it. I decided to 3d print a replacement. I had a specific clock in mind and was pretty adamant about it. I wanted the plainest, simplest, most unremarkable clock to … Continue reading →

It’s a little late considering it’s a few weeks after Christmas but it’s functioning and that was a thing on my New Year’s list. If you’re interested in shopping please go to my “store“.

Scott Adams is dead. I’ll miss him. Much of the time he annoyed the hell out of me, but that was part of the fun. Even (particularly?) when he grated on me, it was thoughtful and I always appreciated it. … Continue reading →