Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

[This is a follow-up to this post.] Attempt 1: “Cut the nails with a Sawzall” method. I started with a sexy lookin’ pallet that weighed just enough to jack up my back when I tossed it in the truck. Whoops. … Continue reading →

The government has been “shut down” for three weeks. Can you tell? Can you walk down the street and see what’s missing? Can you smell it in the air? Can you see it in people’s faces? Can you see what … Continue reading →

Years ago I started hacking pallets apart. I “made” nail-free kiln-dried camping firewood. I’d blast through a bunch of pallets in an hour or less. I’d get about 50% useable firewood (in short lengths) and 50% nail ridden health hazards. … Continue reading →

I’ve always wanted a miter saw. Now I have one. The thing about a big machine like that is it needs a proper bench/table. I priced out miter saw stands costing anywhere from $200 to $unspeakable. I decided to build … Continue reading →

When it comes to kitten cuteness, resistance is futile. Our wizened old barn cat is not particularly happy about the new competition. However, the superpower of kittens means the little one somehow got away with his share of food. Our … Continue reading →

I was minding my own business when I heard a sudden outburst of pitiful meows from my woodshed. I texted Mrs. Curmudgeon: “There’s another damn stray. It’s in my woodshed. The fucker had better not take a dump on the … Continue reading →

[Warning: I’m all over the place today. I’m cogitating while messing with power tools and it comes out odd. I promise this is the last time I’ll post about old crap from Sears or Montgomery Wards.] Change comes to us … Continue reading →

July 4th 2026 is coming. This is how it would be in a perfect universe. Trump and JD Vance perform the following rap duet. It’s a glorious thing. In the interest of bipartisanship, Trump hands Schumer a microphone mid rap. … Continue reading →

[I finally “fixed” some technical issues. In keeping with “pics or it didn’t happen” I’m adding photos. They should have been in the original post.] Behold the wheeled tower of milk crates. From chaos… order! This phot0 is annotated, how … Continue reading →

Yesterday I wrote this: [Note: I took a bunch of photos for this post, but they’re just not uploading. It is what it is.] Today I dealt with tech support. I know you’re expecting me to bitch about some call … Continue reading →