Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
[L] - New Kindle Models, $139
Sorry Jae... new form factor, better screen, $10 less than woot. I'm tempted. I might get one for the Vegas flight.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
[L] Travel Zoo Deal for Vegas
We're thinking about this deal for Vegas, looking for input from anyone else who is planning on going.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
another attic project
not sure what it is about the tucson summers that gets me into the attic, but i started another project today...
this time i'm thinking of putting in a solar attic fan (this is the one they sell at lowes : lowes - mftr)
i crawled up there today and took some initial measurements, the existing gable extended back into the attic too much so i needed to buy some 2x4s to frame out the gable by another level of 2x4s. this was a few hours of work mainly of me figuring out not to cut 2x4s with a plywood blade on my circular saw. i also had a great idea to pre-nail the boards before crawling back up into the attic with them. only had to make one minor mod in the cramped attic and that was a notch i had to cut in one of the board due to a 2x4 that i didn't take note of.
then i took some more measurements for the plywood backing that will seal up the gable except for the hole for the fan thus forcing the air out from the attic. i spent the rest of the afternoon measuring this out and getting it cut. i figured out the right and wrong way to try and cut a straight line w/ a circular saw, luckily more right than wrong. i still need to do a few more cuts, namely i don't have a jig saw so can't cut the circle and a small notch.
that's where i got today, will post again when i get to work on this again.
this time i'm thinking of putting in a solar attic fan (this is the one they sell at lowes : lowes - mftr)
i crawled up there today and took some initial measurements, the existing gable extended back into the attic too much so i needed to buy some 2x4s to frame out the gable by another level of 2x4s. this was a few hours of work mainly of me figuring out not to cut 2x4s with a plywood blade on my circular saw. i also had a great idea to pre-nail the boards before crawling back up into the attic with them. only had to make one minor mod in the cramped attic and that was a notch i had to cut in one of the board due to a 2x4 that i didn't take note of.
then i took some more measurements for the plywood backing that will seal up the gable except for the hole for the fan thus forcing the air out from the attic. i spent the rest of the afternoon measuring this out and getting it cut. i figured out the right and wrong way to try and cut a straight line w/ a circular saw, luckily more right than wrong. i still need to do a few more cuts, namely i don't have a jig saw so can't cut the circle and a small notch.
that's where i got today, will post again when i get to work on this again.
Adam in Vermont
As some of you may know it has been rather hot up North on and off over the last month. Well Dr. Fasoli's new house does not contain A/C and I think this picture would have been a good
idea for you Adam.
Picture provided by Pam D
idea for you Adam.
Picture provided by Pam D
Monday, July 19, 2010
Free Redbox Rental
You can get a free dvd rental by entering the promo code "dvdonme" at a redbox kiosk. As far as I know it's only good for today and I know it works because I just used it!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Eric's Game System on Crack
Saw this and thought this was pretty ingenious. Eric you should consider revamping your system to house this addition.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
[L] Electric Motorcycle
not some gimmicky expensive one-off bike, and not some hobbyist bike, but an honest to goodness production bike with a decent range, decent price, and sweet style. me likey. seriously considering this one.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
No Moose, one otter and several hockey fans eh
I got off a plane in the land of our friendly neighbors to the north in a town called Toronto, and I was immediately greeted by a chorus of hey buddy your bags are on carousel nine. I made my way into a shuttle that would take me to the Marriott in downtown where I would meet up with Cristina and have a much deserved beer, but little did I know said beer, of all the fine beers produced by Canadian hands, would be a Labatte. It is bud lights retarded little cousin, it is friendly, but you still have to cover the light sockets when he comes to visit. I drank tequila shots from then on, Mexico and Canada are both our neighbors who cares if I currently resided in the wrong cardinal direction. Hazy as the night had become my two female companions brought my attention to the fact that the women in this place had all been born with extra equipment, and that the man with the dog collar offering to buy me drinks was in fact interested in entertainment I wanted no part of. I decided my liver had been properly exercised making up for the 7 hour delay in Houston, I had better call it a night before someone decided to climb everest. Morning came all too quickly and I had a rental car waiting for us, destination Niagra Falls. I was informed that the bar from last night was a last minute substitution for a bring your own bud comedy club; easiest job in the world has to be comedian for a bunch of stoned canadians. The drive to niagra was interupted by a stop at a Canadian mcdonalds because they always have the weirdest food am this trip was no exception; Thai peanut chicken sandwiches on mini toasted French bread loafs, perfect. We made are way to the falls staying 20 floors above the natural wonder in a suite featuring a jacuzzi. My couch needs to be replaced by a jacuzzi and Mr. Bubble. The shock of the falls is that next to a one of a kind miracle of nature is the most dissapp
ointing city. It is a caricature of what people think Americans want and need; Applebees, tgi Fridays, and every other chain restaurant known to man. Set in the center of this jewel is the skylon tower a restaurant featuring $60 plates of mediocre. The view trumped it, but we needed to see an idealic Canadian town, and niagra on the lake fit the bill. Vinyards and gardens nestled amongst the mountains, paradise with mulleted townsfolk. After a trip to a winery and several glasses of wine later, it was helicopter time. Flights over falls are awesome. The night ended with a Canadian who looked like art garfunkels older brother, but sounded like Bon Jovi. It was a good trip!
ointing city. It is a caricature of what people think Americans want and need; Applebees, tgi Fridays, and every other chain restaurant known to man. Set in the center of this jewel is the skylon tower a restaurant featuring $60 plates of mediocre. The view trumped it, but we needed to see an idealic Canadian town, and niagra on the lake fit the bill. Vinyards and gardens nestled amongst the mountains, paradise with mulleted townsfolk. After a trip to a winery and several glasses of wine later, it was helicopter time. Flights over falls are awesome. The night ended with a Canadian who looked like art garfunkels older brother, but sounded like Bon Jovi. It was a good trip!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
What's the matter Nick...
...too heartbroken to post anything on the blog about your man-crush? I hope you haven't turned all "woman-scorned" and started burning jerseys. I don't know why this was such a shock to cavs fans, let me think... Skyline chili... or South beach thongs. I guess it's back to oblivion for Cleveland, huh?
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
[L] Crackdown 2
Red dead is great and all but it mainly shines in single-player mode. As some of us experienced this past weekend the new "co-op" missions are total crap (when they even work).
Crackdown 2 is where it's at.. designed from the ground-up as a four player co-op game.
Crackdown 2 is where it's at.. designed from the ground-up as a four player co-op game.
Just so you all know
I think most of you remember Mandy's boyfriend Will Archer from Adam's wedding. Well he popped the question and they are now engaged. Wedding will be next year sometime.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010
SYTYCD
I know there are some SYTYCD fans on here... how about that last routine? Nappytabs killin' it! Crazy good, but I don't know how fair it is since Alex is pretty much a pro. It was nice to see Twitch gettin' back in the game though.
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