"Murphy was an optimist!"
Sleep would be nice February 27, 2024 8:12 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeThere are days when the bed is perfect. The warmth is just right. And all you want to do is sleep through the day. Then you arise in a panic because you remember why you needed to wake earlier than normal. I’ll rest when I’m dead.
add a commentWeekend Project – Plumbing demolition February 25, 2024 5:49 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeTight space. Electrical wires. Telephone line. Active water supply. Sharp sheet metal.
Yup. I’m going to shove this tool in that hole.
Weekend project February 24, 2024 6:57 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeVent pipe finally secured with a block and tackle on the roof and a hanging strap in the wall. If the block and tackle slips the strap will not let it fall.
Now I can return to demolition. Once the old pipes are out of the wall, the installation of the new pipes should be rapid.
Can’t stop the signal Mal February 24, 2024 5:22 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, radioMy Arrow II Satellite 10-wbp antenna is fully assembled. I’m ready to talk to the International Space Station, satellites, and go fox hunting!
This antenna is 19 ounces and designed to breakdown for backpacking.
#hamradio #amateurradiolife #amateurradiooperator #satellites
Home cooking Chinese February 23, 2024 9:50 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeMade beef and broccoli last night. Delightful and not terribly difficult.
https://natashaskitchen.com/wprm_print/60463
add a commentWhere do you work remotely? February 22, 2024 12:44 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeAs a remote worker, I’m considering getting a van or RV to use as a mobile office. Most of the time, I would be working out of my driveway. What the pros and cons? Caveats? Can a van or RV be a stationary office for lengthy periods of time? Should I build an outbuilding instead?
With a van or RV, I could take my office anywhere. I could work anywhere. I’m not sure about just not sure about environmental controls and other upkeep that may be more easily handled with an addition to the house or a separate small building on the property.
If I went with a van or RV, an added bonus is that I could set up my ham shack in the van or rv and not bother the family with my radio noise.
add a commentBody hacking February 22, 2024 9:45 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeFor the next weeks or maybe even March I am going to try using my left hand where I normally use my right. Last time I did this tasks like brushing teeth, stirring ingredients, and wiping my hind side were very humbling.
add a commentDeep thoughts February 20, 2024 5:40 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Deep Thoughts, PhilosophyIt was never about money. It was about time.
add a commentQuestions of home owners February 18, 2024 11:56 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeQuestions home owners should not ask #962
“Hmm. When was the last time I looked in the attic?”
add a commentTexts from the kids February 16, 2024 11:23 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life“Dad!”
“Um”
“Whhaaaaa?”
“Gross”
“Dad, you are sending pictures to mom in the group chat again.”
add a commentYour life can improve February 15, 2024 12:48 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Philosophy, PoetryIf you feel a mess
If you are depressed
If chaos rules the day
Perhaps you’d rather sleep it away
Play the lottery
For that quick fix
Four dollars
Buys a little hope
A magic bean
Will not fix
The problems
You have seen
Instead
Choose something small
Wake up, floss those teeth
Floss them all
Tomorrow
Add another small task
Instead of stinking
Take a bath
Don’t let the bath
Replace the floss
Combine them together
To be a boss
Next day when you awake
Hit the floor
Eight pushups
Maybe more
These small tasks add up
Do a little more
And those huge tasks
Will shrink away
Day after day
Is how habits form
One day soon
You will wake up with tasks no more.
Reboot February 14, 2024 12:46 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeFeel like I’m waking up again.
add a comment90% February 13, 2024 9:49 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeYesterday was delirium. Today I have a massive headache but am functional.
add a commentHow do people in hospitals do it? February 12, 2024 7:37 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeI don’t wanna sleep anymore. But I don’t have the energy to do anything else.
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