Saturday, January 22, 2011
Brrrrr
High of 8 tomorrow :( Was going to measure the length of my refrigeration lines I'll need for the new Seafrost system, but I don't see it happening. If I fell off the boat in the lonely yard, I could be frozen solid in an hour. Hope that anti-freeze works as advertised.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Blow up dolls are NOT recognized flotation devices.
From the news.
First this:
TWO bull sharks have reportedly been spotted swimming down the main street of a flooded Queensland town, 30km inland.
Butcher Steven Bateman spotted two bull sharks swimming near his Goodna shop yesterday - one of several reports of a sharks in Goodna's main street.
Ipswich local councillor Paul Tully confirmed it was a bizarre but true story out of Queensland's flood disaster.
"It would have swum several kilometres in from the river, across Evan Marginson Park and the motorway,'' Cr Tully told The Queensland Times.
"It's definitely a first for Goodna, to have a shark in the main street.
"I know Steve (Bateman) and he wouldn't say he saw a shark unless he really saw one."
The local MP Jo-Ann Miller also said she believed Mr Bateman’s sighting was genuine.
“Steve wouldn’t lie about something like that. He’s very well known in the community," she told The Queensland Times.
Bull sharks are the third most likely shark to attack a human being. They are noted for their aggressive behaviour and often swim in shallow waters along coasts and rivers.
They can tolerate fresh water and have been known travel long distances along rivers.
Then this:
UPDATE 8.34am: AS THEY worked to fight floods across the state emergency services workers had to take time out to rescue a dim-witted duo riding an inflatable doll down the Yarra River.
The man and woman, both 19, were left clinging to a fallen gum tree in the middle of the river in North Warrandyte when one of the doll's snagged on the tree and their caper went horribly wrong about 4.30pm.
An SES watercraft came to their rescue not far from Bradleys Lane about an hour later.
While it is understood the blow up doll and several other inflatable items were salvaged from the scene, the bottoms of the rescued woman's bathers were long gone down the river.
A blanket was required to protect her modesty as she exited the water.
Police said this morning the pair had just floated by the Pound Bend Tunnel when the water became turbulent and the women lost her grip on the doll and grabbed hold of the floating tree.
Sen-Constable Wayne Wilson said a passer-by heard the pair's calls, and called triple zero.
A kayaker took life jackets to the distressed pair, before the SES managed to get an inflatable boat to the scene.
Sen-Constable Wilson said the pair did not need medical help.
The incident led police to warn that blow-up dolls were not recognised floatation devices.
I guess they didn't hear about the sharks in town. What I want to know is...what position is best for using a doll as a flotation device? Should I keep spares on board?
First this:
TWO bull sharks have reportedly been spotted swimming down the main street of a flooded Queensland town, 30km inland.
Ipswich local councillor Paul Tully confirmed it was a bizarre but true story out of Queensland's flood disaster.
"It would have swum several kilometres in from the river, across Evan Marginson Park and the motorway,'' Cr Tully told The Queensland Times.
"It's definitely a first for Goodna, to have a shark in the main street.
"I know Steve (Bateman) and he wouldn't say he saw a shark unless he really saw one."
The local MP Jo-Ann Miller also said she believed Mr Bateman’s sighting was genuine.
“Steve wouldn’t lie about something like that. He’s very well known in the community," she told The Queensland Times.
Bull sharks are the third most likely shark to attack a human being. They are noted for their aggressive behaviour and often swim in shallow waters along coasts and rivers.
They can tolerate fresh water and have been known travel long distances along rivers.
Then this:
UPDATE 8.34am: AS THEY worked to fight floods across the state emergency services workers had to take time out to rescue a dim-witted duo riding an inflatable doll down the Yarra River.
The man and woman, both 19, were left clinging to a fallen gum tree in the middle of the river in North Warrandyte when one of the doll's snagged on the tree and their caper went horribly wrong about 4.30pm.
An SES watercraft came to their rescue not far from Bradleys Lane about an hour later.
While it is understood the blow up doll and several other inflatable items were salvaged from the scene, the bottoms of the rescued woman's bathers were long gone down the river.
A blanket was required to protect her modesty as she exited the water.
Police said this morning the pair had just floated by the Pound Bend Tunnel when the water became turbulent and the women lost her grip on the doll and grabbed hold of the floating tree.
Sen-Constable Wayne Wilson said a passer-by heard the pair's calls, and called triple zero.
A kayaker took life jackets to the distressed pair, before the SES managed to get an inflatable boat to the scene.
Sen-Constable Wilson said the pair did not need medical help.
The incident led police to warn that blow-up dolls were not recognised floatation devices.
I guess they didn't hear about the sharks in town. What I want to know is...what position is best for using a doll as a flotation device? Should I keep spares on board?
Negative
Seriously? I get a day off with sunshine, and it's -6 degrees F. What the hell.
I was heading out to the boat today to check things out, and maybe mess around in there, but not now! I'd be a Popsicle in 10 minutes. I'm going back to bed.
I was heading out to the boat today to check things out, and maybe mess around in there, but not now! I'd be a Popsicle in 10 minutes. I'm going back to bed.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Priorities
So I got all worked up about tickets to Tampa to see Jimmy, and I waited until 10 am today to hop online and score some passes to Margaritaville for the family.
SCORE! I had a lock on 5 tickets in the third row! The clock was ticking in the little box to the right. I had two minutes to decide. I was so excited I never checked the price.
$787.00 What the..
SCORE! I had a lock on 5 tickets in the third row! The clock was ticking in the little box to the right. I had two minutes to decide. I was so excited I never checked the price.
$787.00 What the..
I was a bit shocked, then adding the airfare, and I was a bit dismayed. I just couldn't hit the button to purchase. Solar panels, wind generator, watermaker, new batteries, refrigeration, all flashed before my eyes. Several thousand dollars for four hours of fun just didn't click, and neither did the mouse.
Well, Jimmy, maybe I'll see you on the beach somewhere warm in a few years. I'll bring my guitar.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
One of those days
We have a plan. In less than 900 days we hope to cast off from the cold waters of Lake Ontario, and head out the St. Lawrence to a new life. We are not retiring, just re-living. We desire a much simpler life, with a focus on the world around us. So much time has passed, where we were focused on the day to day "chores" that our lifestyle required. Don't get me wrong, we had some great moments, and were blessed with good jobs and our children mean everything to us. It just passed by so fast, that we never really paused long enough to get the maximum enjoyment of those moments. Life demanded that we keep moving, get to work, got a project due, get to hockey, soccer practice, quick dinner, mow the lawn, etc. We just want it to slow down.
Today I'm especially bummed about not getting away. As the news unfolds about the Arizona shooting of Senator Giffords, and the killing of Judge Roll, a nine year old child, and so many others, I feel a need to just leave. Sounds like running away from problems, but I just need a break from the crap politics, the hate speech on the radio, the TV talking heads spreading lies and hate, the citizens taking sides, us against them, red state blue state, conservative, liberal, blah blah blah. Why can't we all just be Americans, fighting for freedoms as one? Why do we let people divide us, and incite the crazy a-holes among us?
I need a beach.
Today I'm especially bummed about not getting away. As the news unfolds about the Arizona shooting of Senator Giffords, and the killing of Judge Roll, a nine year old child, and so many others, I feel a need to just leave. Sounds like running away from problems, but I just need a break from the crap politics, the hate speech on the radio, the TV talking heads spreading lies and hate, the citizens taking sides, us against them, red state blue state, conservative, liberal, blah blah blah. Why can't we all just be Americans, fighting for freedoms as one? Why do we let people divide us, and incite the crazy a-holes among us?
I need a beach.
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