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Mr Big
There is photo-bombing and then there is this guy. I ran into this guy on Cancun. Do you have any memorable characters in your journeys ?...
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Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Texas Coaster Mold
I started with the cork coaster I picked up at a health fair. I used the mold builder to cover it. You have to make sure to cover all the...
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Oct 26, 20241 min read
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We have history.
I have been using this cleaning system for more than a couple of years. JAWS (Just Add Water System) is just as described, you get a...
lairdmack274
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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Probably my best assignment
I was stationed at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah and Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas.
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Because it could happen!
Ok, we don't really get that much snow in this part of Texas, but just in case... Actually the street department crews are terrific at...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Just a little help.
Because I like to work with small things making jewelry and resins, I found I needed more light. I bought this visor that has lights...
lairdmack274
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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I can find any excuse...
This is why I had to buy an iron skillet. BTW the skillet also works great for cobblers too!
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Sep 15, 20241 min read
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The Culprit
This is why I needed those fancy wheels. Now I just wish it had brakes. It's made from oak posts, but the seat is made from MDF.
lairdmack274
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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Who said it was easy?
This retirement business is not easy. I have more meetings now than when I was employed. Because of my schedule I'm not able to travel as...
lairdmack274
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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First Pour
I created this from a new mold that I just received. It's the results of the first pour in the mold. https://www.intoresin.com/?ref=meddjjee
lairdmack274
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Not the end of the world...
Johnson Island - 840 miles SW of Honolulu. It's 2.5 miles long and .5 miles wide. I worked here for 18 months right after I retired from...
lairdmack274
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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A catch in time....
I like making jewelry but my hands are not as steady as they used to be. I got tired of picking up all the beads and findings off the...
lairdmack274
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Today's Topic: Woodworking
I wanted a shop table stool with wheels and could not find any that were the height that I wanted, so I found a plan for one that was a...
lairdmack274
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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A Big Texas Howdy
I thought that was an appropriate greeting since I now live in Texas. Just wanted to say hi and explain that this blog is intended to...
lairdmack274
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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