Category Archives: Photo

Photos I think are interesting.

Sleepless in Detroit

Posted on April 24, 2008 by alan

I had bad radios on top of bad configs on top of a flaky notebook (The POS Dell, not my MBP) . It’s hard to troubleshoot when there’s that much trouble! Nothing a couple of 14 hour days didn’t handle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo, What Am I Doing? | Comments Off on Sleepless in Detroit

Fort McHenry

Posted on April 17, 2008 by alan

A full sized replica of the original 1814 flag flies over the sally port of Fort McHenry. The fort is well maintained and restored as much as possible to it’s 1814 look. Well worth a visit if you’re in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo | Comments Off on Fort McHenry

Noon Gun on the Constellation

Posted on April 15, 2008 by alan

YES! I got to be part of the gun crew on the USS Constellation. Pull the gun back, Cliff (in the authentic period uniform) loaded the charge, then run it out. A half pound of black powder later you get … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns, Photo, What Am I Doing? | Comments Off on Noon Gun on the Constellation

Baltimore Today – Newark Tomorrow

Posted on April 14, 2008 by alan

I’m in Baltimore, MD today. Fortunately American finished up the MD80 inspections so no canceled flights. Tomorrow I’ll be DRIVING to Newark because it’s faster to drive than to fly from BWI to Newark. One reason: The rental car shuttle … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo, What Am I Doing? | Comments Off on Baltimore Today – Newark Tomorrow

More Radioactive Stuff Please!

Posted on April 11, 2008 by alan

If there wasn’t so much PSH over radioactivity we could have atomic batteries in our electronics that last for years instead of chemical batteries that only last a few hours. Irrational fears of radioactivity have kept useful products off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns, Photo, Physics 101, Snark, Uncategorized | Comments Off on More Radioactive Stuff Please!

Unrequited Lust

Posted on April 9, 2008 by alan

I’m burying the lede on this one so please bear with me… I love watches. But I’m hell on them too. After a lifetime of searching I finally found a watch that can stand up to my abuse and stay … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo, Recommendation, Snark | Comments Off on Unrequited Lust

Niagara Falls On Ice

Posted on April 7, 2008 by alan

Niagara Falls last week. Ice everywhere. Meanwhile back home everything is green and the lawn has been mowed twice already. Sorry Northeast, I’ll stay in Texas.

Posted in Photo | Comments Off on Niagara Falls On Ice

Buffalo Naval And Military Park

Posted on April 3, 2008 by alan

If you’ve been following along, you know I can’t pass up the chance to crawl around on a ship. Well, Buffalo has a little gem tucked away near downtown. The Buffalo & Erie County Naval And Military Park hosts two … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns, Photo, Recommendation | Comments Off on Buffalo Naval And Military Park

It's cold in Buffalo

Posted on April 3, 2008 by alan

I was at the Ralph Wilson Stadium yesterday. My guide at the stadium mentioned it was cold. Unusually cold for the start of Spring. He’s a Buffalo native so I’ll take his word. Anyway, it’s cold because LAKE ERIE IS … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo, Snark, Weather, What Am I Doing? | Comments Off on It's cold in Buffalo

Another Stop on the Stadium Tour

Posted on April 1, 2008 by alan

Today it is the new stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts will have a nice new home when this thing is done. The sign at the construction office said 135 days to go. Either someone is optimistic or there’s going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo, What Am I Doing? | Comments Off on Another Stop on the Stadium Tour