June Gloom Ending Soon
Here in Monterey Bay, June Gloom (coastal clouds, haze, and fog) extends to the end of July. Summer generally starts in August, and rolls through the end of October —…
Prepping for August
I heard some funny-talking guy on the U Tube say “Trump is moving back to the White House” about then. It’s on the U Tube, so it must be true,…
I Gave Up Orange Juice
Thankfully, my Covid isolation grilled-cheese sandwich addiction was easy to overcome. I am perfectly happy with one good burger a week, as far as bread consumption. Orange juice is hardly…
My not-so-fun Fourth of July
While most in the USA celebrated a much-needed return to a normal Fourth of July, I did a forensic cleanup and organization of the shop. The tidy guru, Marie Kondo,…
Quitting Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (and bread) Cold Turkey
To be honest, I don’t recall making or ordering a grilled cheese sandwich ever. It was something my mom would make on occasion. Yet at the start of my self-isolation…
I Brought the Podcaster’s Dream Machine (my budget is 100% depleted)
As I am considering becoming a first-time YouTuber, why not start with all the “stuff” that the really cool Podcasters use? I am pretty damn sure that I have everything.…
My first Sprinter Van Conversion Accessory Buy
And only Amazon Prime Day purchase (saved $109): YITAHOME Portable Toilet Integrated 6.3 Gallon, Travel RV Potty. As I am still months away from buying my van, I will use…
Prepping for House Guests – De-cluttering the Kitchen
Joby Aero is on-boarding new people so fast, several folks have as me if I can provide temporary housing to new engineering hires. It’s not my style to have roommates,…