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| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
award
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5:48p |
That was lucky...
A few weeks back I exploited my position to get a discount on an all-singing, all-dancing consumer-unit (fusebox to most people). A Crabtree, fully 17th edition compliant, dual RCD split-load board. Ten minutes ago I was happily playing Fallout 3 when the ring main went out. One of the RCD's had gone out rather than an MCB (Breaker) or two. When Dad turned it back on I happened to have come downstairs and was in the kitchen. Suddenly I heard water splattering and when I turned to the washing machine, which had come back to life when the RCD was reset, I saw a small fountain at the back. The waste pipe is apparently bloked / frozen up and was overflowing, causing water to rain down on the sockets, which tripped the RCD again. With mum waffling on and generally annoying me and Dad (she snatched the tissues from us as we tried to use them), we attempted to clean up the mess and dry out the plugs and sockets. Thankfully the RCD is holding so it seems our drying-out went well but now we can't use the washing machine, or even open it's door, until we can un-clog and/or defrost the waste pipe. Lucky I got my laundry done earlier, eh? Current Mood:  boredCurrent Music: The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale in New York |
sci
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4:18p |
Urrrggg... gotta relearn OpenOffice. Bits don't work as I thought they did. Tried making a letter template with header and footer info, but it didn't work. First inconsistent wrap options, then paragraph breaks where I don't want them, and lines that just vanish, and can't see how to lock the aspect ratio of imported graphics. I want my business logo in the header, which means having it as a semi-transparent background image that can cross column borders. And I'm trying to embed a couple of noterised QR codes in the footer for quick-linking. Current Mood:  annoyed |
jowgenetsu
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11:17a |
Life is good
Well it's time for a update on here methinks. Life is going well, Really well as I've found a nice young lady and we're going well and I'm really happy. Tis an awesome xmas gift to spend the holidays with someone you love. We have so much in common from music to films to RPG's and as a bonus she's also a fur but she knew I was anyway so I wouldn't have to explain that one thank Jebus. I intoduced her to Lilo and Stitch which she hadn't seen before and after she said she wanted a stitch so I guess thats her xmas gift sorted :) Life in Stockholme manor is awesome because my housemates/packmates are fantastic whether we are just watching movies or playing one of our many many table top RPGs. We may spend alot of time being someone else whether it's a Vampire in the 1400's or a Werewolf in the modern day based on ourselves or a Metal master in Abberant who is based on 6th squad captain Byakuya Kuchiki or the rest of characters we have in our heads we all know that we have eachother to chat to if needed they are like my family. The friends of Stockholme Manor are all good to, We see them daily as they are also in most of our games so as you can imagine it can get very crowded in the front room sometimes. My actual family are all well and no one has dropped dead in the last year which is a nice change. I'm looking forward to xmas dinner with them and introducing them to Hannah. The food is allways awesome and spending time with La Familia is what this time of year is about, I just wish Mum was here to see it... Wrestling is going well I had a debut match for the SWF last november which was taped by a friend and some other media students for a documentry for thier media course. It was a good experience and the kids seemed to like Kid Wolf. Hopefuly I'll be going on tour again next summer. Well I'm rambling on here so I'll finish this up. Have a good holiday and an awesome new year whether it's with your family or your parter or with friends. Happy holidays |
huskyteer
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10:59a |
Breakfast of Champions
It's been a long week, and by the time I got round to the supermarket shopping yesterday evening I wasn't at my most with-it. I was dithering over breakfast cereal, as usual; breakfast cereal is crucial to my existence, but I find it hard to decide, at eight in the evening, what I might fancy eating at eight the next morning. "Ooh, that looks interesting," I thought eventually, "and there's a cute dog on the box. What is it?" I'd wandered into the pet food aisle. It was Bakers Complete Meaty Meals. Current Mood:  confusedCurrent Music: The Christmas Song - Bob Dylan |
rustyfox
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10:54a |
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sci
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1:02a |
This is so strange it makes my eyes water..
The only holes I can pick in it are a few awkward body moves, and that the sound samples need better clean up. A few points are a bit TOO genericly anime, but some extra thought's really gone into some of it. Current Mood:  confused |
| Friday, December 18th, 2009 |
schnee
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10:52p |
Urf urf
I took a couple of photos of Skinfaxa's damage; seems that both the down tube and the main tube are bent/squished. Yowch. The picture's are on Flickr if you're my friend there; if not, I can give you a Guest Pass. I'm rather annoyed by my parents, too, for two reasons. First of all, it's because they, quite literally without even asking me, decided that a) we'd go to the bike store tomorrow and b) they'd accompany me (because, you see, I am unable to sit in a train alone for an hour because of my shoulder) — decisions made after I successfully resisted the decision they also made that we'd go to the local racing bike store in town here instead, BTW. But there's also the fact that when they called me again now to let me know at which time we'd be leaving (again, *telling* me that they decided, not asking me or anything!), I mentioned to my father that his friend had brought my bike over to me after all at my request, and my father reacted in a way that I know means he's upset about some act of perceived insubordination but unable to really justify saying so openly; and when I asked him if there was a problem with this, he outright lied and said that no, there wasn't. (Of course, I know him too well to not catch that lie. He did have a problem with things not going according to his plans and wishes, but couldn't justify saying so openly.) I'm not sure what to do now, though. It's too late by now to call my parents and talk to them about it, and I know it wouldn't work out, anyway (they'd just refuse to, whether they'd realize or not); I definitely do not want to have them tag along tomorrow, at least not as long as they think they're in charge of me or anything like that, but I'm not sure how to go about getting that across to them. (Just telling them to stay home tomorrow likely wouldn't work, either: my mother would repeat the same sob story about how it'd be too dangerous, and they also already made plans to visit the christmas market in Hamburg, so they'll use that as an excuse why they'll have to go, anyway.) There's also the fact that despite everything, they have been helping me and I don't want to seem too ungrateful. Under normal circumstances, I'd say it's something that one can talk about like mature adults, but I'm not sure my parents really *are* mature enough for that — mature enough to see and treat *me* as a mature adult as well, that is. Oh well. I suppose the best thing to do might be to wander off to the far end of the platform with my father and have a private talk with him there; either that, or simply ignore the whole issue and not let them succeed in their efforts to control me. Neither of this would be easy, though. And there's also the fact that I made a mistake when I asked my father if he wanted to phone his friend concerning him (his friend) picking up Skinfaxa and me tomorrow or whether I should do that; this of course allowed him to get in an ace by saying that I had called him earlier, so of course it was my responsibility to handle this now, too. Definitely true, and I should've realized instead of asking him to handle a difficult social situation for me and thereby validating his assumption that he's right in trying to take control from me and disempower me. All in all, I'll definitely manage, somehow, but I wish I had a better idea how, and I also wish I could have a stress-free evening now instead of this — that, and a relaxing night which chances are I also won't have. >.< (And easy cop-out, BTW, would've been to arrange to meet up with ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) kalogrenant at the same time, but he's busy. What's worse, I've also got the distinct feeling I've been going on his nerves lately, too; usually, it's him who calls me when he's got time to talk, but these days, it's always been me who called when I needed something, and I've got to admit I feel bad about taking advantage of him like that, too.) Current Mood:  annoyed |
sci
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6:07p |
Next up, the UK (ref: Digital Economy Bill)
This article has been approved for publishing by the Australian Government National Classification SystemYesterdays announcement that the government will require all Internet Service Providers to implement a mandatory block on pages that do not meet the requirements of a National Classification System has been met with great support from the Australian people. Citizens everywhere gathered both in the streets and online to celebrate the courage of the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, in his efforts to protect our children and keep Australia safe from the scourge of the earth.
The highly effective filter will protect internet users from devastating material such as pornography, drug use, crime tips and cyber terrorism. Without such a filter, Australia would be left morally corrupt, and at risk of attack by religious fanatics.
The aim of the internet filter, as told by our glorious leader, is to protect children from harmful online content, which according to newspolls is linked to up to 87% of childhood depression. The filter will also allow parents to filter materials they feel is offensive or dangerous to their children, such as anti-government websites and information on protests and demonstrations.
All material currently on the internet will be given a classification depending on its content - the most dangerous material will be given a Refused Classification rank, meaning it will be filtered from the innocent eyes of our children and Australian citizens. In the tumultuous world we live in, with issues such as war and climate change threatening our way of life, an internet filter is surely in the best interests of the nation. Without such online protection, one can only imagine the horrors we may be exposed to.
Cyber safety should be at the top of the agenda in protecting the safety and rights of all Australians. The right to feel safe and secure online. The right to know our children are growing up in a moral and just world. And the right to be told by the government, what to think and why.
God speed Mr Conroy. Uphold our true Australian values. Maintain our Glorious Government. |
foxbrush
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6:02p |
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Ok, today has to factor in to being the best day EVER (tm) Woke up, to SUPERTHICK SNOW!!!!!!!!!! I'm talking about 6 inches here.. ooh yeah *drools* Went to work, got in late, no shouting.. (also much win) had a quiet day of NOTHING much happening, kinda boring but it wasn't too bad.. then got sent home early only to find.. IT'S SNOWING AGAIN!!!!!!!! Oh my god, I think i may just die of over excitement!!! Just wish I had a certain fox and husky to enjoy it with! *pouts* Oh well! back onward with trying to call people to glee at them! Current Mood:  ecstatic |
sci
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3:00p |
Operator, I need to know how to use a lathe..
Picked this up from the maker blog a couple of days ago, and have grabbed all the videos to the PC. MIT put up a collection of 10 videos on how to work in a prototyping machine shop.This is The Shit. I watched the first video and learnt 15 things I've been doing wrong with my tools in the workshop, and precisely how to do it right. The information was formatted exactly right to just wander on into my head and sit down in the comfiest chair. Every point I've randomly flicked to to check the download has put new or corrected information in my mind. Precisely. Like I'm learning without even trying. No stress, no study, the info's just suddenly THERE. Current Mood: good |
schnee
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2:39p |
Urf
Urf... what a horrible night. It was slightly better than the one before (in hospital), I think, but just barely.
The biggest problem really is that I can't sleep on *either* side; but staying on my back all the time (an unnatural position for me to sleep in to begin with!) also doesn't work well, and this is only compounded by the fact that lying on my back isn't actually painfree — just less painful than the alternatives. What this meant now was that I constantly woke up in pain, couldn't fall back asleep, and ultimately felt so miserable in the morning I crawled out of bed an hour before the alarm would've gone off (which I otherwise would've very much needed).
I'm still feeling quite sore during the day now, too; all in all, I definitely felt a lot better before the surgery, pain-wise, although I of course know it was necessary.
I also went and saw my family doctor this morning, but he's still on vacation, so his replacement was in again. However, I swear this was the last time I'll ever deal with that idiot, even if he was the last doctor on the planet. >.<
I already knew I didn't like him THAT much from last time, but I had a list of issues to talk about, so I figured it'd not be a problem. However, hardly anything worked out; most things were ultimately minor, but one wasn't.
The first thing was when, while changing the bandage on my surgery wounds, he commented how it was nice to have someone else take care of you that way, wasn't it. OK, no problem, I thought; he's just trying to make smalltalk, but it did get a bit weird when he remarked that everything had its upsides. Um, yeah — a doctor changing my bandages after an accident and the ensuing surgery isn't an upside to that accident, but OK, whatever.
Next, I mentioned that it'd taken me a long time to wake up from anesthesia on Monday, and asked if this might indicate some kidney or liver problems (something kalogrenant had mentioned last night); I kinda expected him to take a blood sample, just to make sure, but he didn't, and in fact wasn't interested in the whole thing at all, quite literally (although I think he did add a note to my file, at least).
I also mentioned that one of my ribs had apparently suffered some damage, something I only noticed yesterday, but when I asked him about this, he wasn't interested again, stating that it was "probably just a bruise" without even so much as looking at it or checking the spot I indicated. *headshakes*
Of course, the killer was when I asked about something to help me sleep better at night; for some reason, that sent him into a long-winded, rambling crude diatribe about his quirky, obscure ideas of.. well, I don't know what, actually, to be honest; I really wasn't able to even understand what the hell he was talking about. He did talk about the surgery being stressful and meaning that the body would need rest (well, duh, that's what I'm asking about); when I didn't understand what this had to do with anything, he switched topics and asked if I had worn a bike helmet, and when I said yes, he commented that this was evidence of fear (specifically, fear of death, it appears, as without it, I could've died — nevermind that I could have done so with it, too, and that the way THIS accident went, I wouldn't have died without the helmet), but that this wasn't a bad thing.
I think he was quite literally amazed that I still didn't understand what this had to do with anything, and I said so, too; we somehow got to the topic of mental health, and he asked what my diagnoses were there, and when I mentioned social phobia, he immediately seized on that, expounding on how the fact I had worn a helmet was a sign of that, too (since most adults don't wear bike helmets; not factually incorrect per se, of course, but a rather crazy connection to attempt to draw).
I still wasn't satisfied, of course, and I stated more than once that I wouldn't discuss matters of my mental wellbeing with him, anyway, but rather with my therapist; he also tried to claim that sleeping aids were bad because in order to heal, I'd have to be able to find comfortable positions instead of being knocked out, but I countered that by repeating yet again that the problem was that there were no comfortable positions to begin with. (On a side note, one might also add that the hospital didn't have any problems with giving me a sleeping pill on one occasion, and I did not even ask for that then.)
But he really kept on yaking on and on and on, and neither my insistence I wouldn't talk to him about my mental health nor the fact that one of the helpers showed up to remind him that there was another patient waiting with bleeding wounds that would have to be tended to could stop him.
He did mention that he "saw some things a little differently", BTW. Yeah, I guess you could say that; I wonder what pseudo-religious brainwashing sect he got his degree from.
But seriously, what really got me was not the fact he wouldn't prescribe any sleeping pills, not even the fact he was so obviously "far out" in his views (which, honestly, IS rather unusual for someone with an M.D., or so you'd think), but the chutzpah, the sheer insolence, the cheek, the audacity and the gall of thinking that he, as the replacement of my family doctor, would be able to, qualified to or have any right say anything about my mental health after literally talking to me for only a few minutes and without even asking me about it in any way; and not just that, but also the assumption that he would in fact know more about me than I myself do, and that he could base all this on and deduce all this from something as innocuous as a asking about something to help me fall asleep better in the presence of pain.
Oh, but I didn't mention yet he did have a solution for that, though; yes, he suggested drinking a cup of tea before going to bed.
That's some serious brass right there, and when my family doctor will be back on Monday, I will have a serious talk about this with him.
(One might also add that when he changed the bandages, he said he'd give me some supplies so I could do it myself from now on, too. Of course, in the end, he didn't, so I do have another reason to go back and see my actual family doctor on Monday.)
Finally... we also picked up Skinfaxa from the police afterwards. She's quite visibly damaged, too; in addition to the handlebar and the left brake lever, I immediately noticed a big dent in the frame, in the down tube — chances are the frame won't be salvageable. :/ And there's probably a good chance there's more damage I didn't see right away yet.
We will take her back to the store tomorrow; my parents are apparently afraid of letting me go alone, taking a train to Hamburg with a bike with only one arm being usable and all that, so they'll come along (and also use the opportunity to visit the christmas market down there). Oh well, if it makes them happy.
The only problem right now is that a friend of my parents helped pick Skinfaxa up with his van, and since he'll also help get her to the train station tomorrow, we left her in there now. It does make sense, but it also means I can't assess her for more damage, take pictures, and – most importantly – be around her. Maybe I'm just sentimental, but I've got a pretty bad feeling about that. :/
I wonder if I should phone him now and ask him if he could take her over after all. I miss my girl. EDIT: OK, scratch that. I just phoned the guy, and he'll bring her over to me. It may sound strange, but this really matters to me, and even though it was difficult actually making the call, I'm glad and relieved I did.
EDIT 2: OK, and she's here. Goodness, my poor girl — it seems she didn't suffer much aside from what was already mentioned (I only noticed some superficial damage on the other brake lever), but still, it's all bad enough. At least the wheels still both seem to be OK. Ah well, the store will take a closer look, though.
Current Mood:  exhausted |
timmypup
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1:23p |
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alfafox
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10:22a |
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huskyteer
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10:12a |
Huskies Like Snow
At 7:30 last night I arrived at karate under clear skies. At 9 I emerged to find the car park powdered over. We had a very pretty couple of inches overnight. This morning the roads were slushy and it was still snowing, so I wimped out and took the train to work. It pulled into the station late, sparking like fireworks as it kicked snow off the rails. Central London is disappointingly snowless, but flakes are falling now. How early do you think I can leave on the grounds of uncertain rail transport? Would now be too early? Current Mood:  cold |
alfafox
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8:22a |
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| Thursday, December 17th, 2009 |
sci
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10:47p |
I wonder to what degree is snow self-reinforcing? It's white, so reflects light and heat. It's also low density, so provides it's own insulation. |
badgerguy
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10:47p |
The Christmas Table...?
Here we see Shema, Ravell, Zakari and Rallicat ... and an empty table; Perhaps we're waiting for a few Turkeys to show up? Some presents maybe? A warming Christmas beverage? ... What!?!??? NOTHING?! But we've all been so good! ;)  Images taken by Mustan - huge thanks to him for the photography. The rest of his pictures of us are HERE Taken at the last LondonFurs meet - 5th December. Many thanks to Shema, Zakari & Ravell for the opportunity to suit with you guys - it was allot of fun! |
aerofox
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5:36p |
I'm Fantastic Mr Foxing again ;)
At the end of the movie, Mr Fox, his family as well as Kylie and Agnes are all gathering food in the big supermarket. Then Mr Fox makes a Toast while everyone has juice boxes in their paws. This reminds me of a McCain's Junior Juice advertisement I caught on video back in the early 1990s. I've uploaded the short (INCOMPLETE) clip here rather than upload it to YouTube. I hope everyone can view it ^_^  Takes a little time to download. This really makes me wonder, did someone involved with making Fantastic Mr Fox have this in mind in making that scene? *ponders* |
sci
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10:32p |
Mum's not home, brother's out, sister's at the movies. Lights have been flickeringg. (there it goes again) I'm all showered and clean. Got two new moulds curing in the heated cabinet and the backs of all the ready cast claws smoothed down. My back is really hurting because of this crappy little office chair and the number of hours I've been arting on the PC. I need a better chair. It's hurting to bend atm. Going to write out the rest of my xmas cards, maybe do a little drawing, then go to bed. Cards can go out first thing and I can spend the rest of the day making and finishing claws to ship. In the evening I hope to do a small test run of my xmas gift-tarts. Current Mood: melancholy |
timmypup
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8:59p |
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schnee
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9:43p |
Death
I just learned that darkwolfie passed away a few days ago (while I was in hospital myself), after a long battle against swine flu. I cannot believe this — I literally can't. I didn't know him as well as I would've liked to or as he would've deserved, but he was a friend; not a close one, but a friend, and the thought that he's just... gone like that is... I can't describe it. I don't know what to say, I really don't, but I do know this: he will not be forgotten. He was one of us, and we take care of our own. He will be remembered, and he will be in our songs. Wolves have long memories; mine lasts a lifetime. Goodbye, darkwolfie. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. Current Mood:  shockedCurrent Music: Bubbi - Fyrir átta árum |
timmypup
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8:08p |
Oops!
I haven't done a proper update since October, sorry about that! Lots been happening but I will sum it up. The band is going very well, Jess is now our guitarist! We're playing a gig (as support act) in Godalming for a private party on 2nd Jan. Should be fun and i'm very excited but also quite nervous :P Completed the CBT course. It was really good, took ALOT in and it has helped a lot, i've been feeling a lot better recently. Met some really nice people and I hope we can stay in touch (already added some on Facebook!) *stalk stalk* :P Had my birthday this week. I had a party on Saturday. Was excellent fun. Started off in Spoons for food and cheap drinks and then we headed off to The Star. Found there was a private party going on but we were invited in anyway. Turns out a lot of their guests didnt turn up. There was music, decorations food and lots of drink. After a while they decided to leave but as there a few hours of the evening left they said we could have the room. Epic! It turned into MY private party :D Got some money from mum and my gran to put towards something special (quite what i'm not sure), Dad got me a interesting instrument i can use with my Cajon. It's a wooden block with a pickup in side that you tap with your foot for a bass sound. Sound changes depending where you tap it :) Cherry got me a chicken plush that you can also go online to play with, like a virtual pet :P It's silly but cute. Bunnies and Newtin are doing fine. I also have some fish now. These were at my dad's but as they are mine it seems only right they should be here with me. I got them a bigger tank and it's looking great. going to get some plants at the weekend to complete the tank. Already had a snail in there too! Got the work Xmas party tomorrow night. Going up to London for a party on the river! Should be fun, although I cant drink much as i'm on call (again, 2nd year running :P ). Oh well, not to worry, it'll still be fun. Speaking of Xmas i've been feeling very festive this week, can't wait for holidays to start. Seeing the family, great food and the possibility of snow. Had quite a good falling of the stuff yesterday and today but its all melted away now :( But according to the BBc there is going to be a lot more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8416010.stmIn the new year I want to write more, i've been very lax because I've felt so tired when i get home I just can't be bothered to write anything up. But this will change! I'm loving this X-Factor v Rage Against The Machine. I really want RATM to get there. Xfactor has been Xmas #1 for the past 5 years. It's unfair to other artists and its like they are bullying them. It's ruined the fun and surprise of the #1 spot. Please buy the RATM download from Itunes, Play.com, HMV, Amazon etc! Lets show the music industry and Simon Cowel just how powerful the internet can be!!! Lizzie knitted me a scarf for Xmas, she rocks! :) Looking forward to the Avatar movie, looks absolutely awesome!!!! I think that's all for now, gotta grab some dinner! Current Mood: hungry |
sci
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6:21p |
Am in workshop and can see my own breath. Fan heater is pointed at the vacuum pump. The pump oil's so cold the motor can't turn over in it. Suspect electronic thermometer in cabinet isn't working right. Read 14c when I opened the door. Was up to 17 when I opened it again, surely after I'd let cold air in. Cleaned glasses with neat IPA. Some isn't dirt, but scratches. Bugger. While the pump oil warms up I'm using the sanding disk to reface the backs of claws that're already cast. Once done with that going to mix up some more silicone and make some moulds to complete a few matched pairs. Also looking at redesigning the claw moulds. Could be a good excuse to go back and repair the masters a bit. Current Mood: cold |
award
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5:36p |
It's snowing!
Finally it's made it's way up here! Well we've only had a little bit but it was enough to turn our car-park into an ice-rink. Luckily my BMW's saving grace is that it's engine is tough enough to withstand anything up to (and probably including) an atomic-bomb inspired EMP burst. In other words, a little bit of cold doesn't bother it. Also, the fact it is RWD (did I ever mention that?) meant that getting out the carpark was as fun as it was tricky. See, there is a short but somewhat steep ramp out of the estate and getting up that without a run-up would have been a big ask. However the run up meant that the back end of the car was twitchy and I wound up traversing the ramp smoothly but also at an angle. For added fun, the one road I have to take home is very twisty-turny and hadn't been gritted. There are speed-bumps but I was not about to go looning around on public roads anyway. However it was still "interesting" through the corners, especically when an oncoming car overcooked it and I had to do something about it quick. I think it can be summed up by what I said as I performed a drift that was slower than the continental sort. I said: "Shitshitshitshitshitshit!!!" - I was smiling though. I love snow. It makes everything pretty... Drive safe! Current Mood: amusedCurrent Music: Anything NOT by Bill Conti....git! |
sci
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