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[Warning #1: This post meanders. What can I say? I wandered into the weeds addressing astronaut shit and covfefe. You expected linear thinking? Here? Good luck!] It’s an odd, disjointed, winter. The weather is tame and that’s fabulous luck. But … Continue reading →

[First, a complaint. I tried to write a post earlier. Sadly, it veered into politics. Regardless of good intentions, my post went off the rails. It’s not my fault. Nor is it your fault. Current politics is a black hole … Continue reading →

My truck has two 12v batteries in series to make 24V. I know everyone is rushing to the keyboard to tell me I can work around that but I’ll stop ya’ right there. I decided to make it independent of … Continue reading →

My 4×4 truck has no heat. No worries. Heat’s not rocket science and I was far more concerned with complex stuff like locking differentials and shit. Also, I’m open to unusual solutions… C’mon… isn’t that photo bad ass? Anyway, I … Continue reading →

I ordered a NOCO Genius 1 and it arrived in a few days. I installed it on my old ATV (or rather plugged it to the pigtails I’d already wired to its battery). It looks like this: In my last … Continue reading →

In 2022 I decided to get my mechanical ducks in a row. I’m half-assing my way in that general direction. My machines and gear are/were a bit of menagerie. Most stuff is well used (over used?) and my budget is … Continue reading →

[I’m getting nowhere with wordpress, so here’s a fun distraction post.] It’s a short list but there are some songs which I like but which also cause folks to break out in hives. Among them, is “Brand New Key”. I … Continue reading →

I contacted my hosting service: “Can y’all help me hide or password protect some posts?” “Your business is important to us. Type some shit so our bot can ignore you.” “Open the pod bay doors HAL.” “I’m afraid I can’t … Continue reading →

[Warning: Nerd content and authorial navel gazing below.] When I started my blog, I promised myself I might fret over things I write but I’d never spaz out over “content management”. I’ve done so. I’ve been so careful to avoid … Continue reading →

This isn’t my first rodeo. I was suited up like the Michelin Man. I had three layers of jacket, heavy boots, insulated overalls, fur bomber’s hat, choppers, etc… (Choppers are a variety of mitten that’s well suited to stupidly cold … Continue reading →