tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post7554284961346133867..comments2024-03-10T16:24:19.391-05:00Comments on Budget Machining: Starman JonesSTxARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-26090082155964142792021-09-22T07:48:34.809-05:002021-09-22T07:48:34.809-05:00I feel you John. I have been on short term disabi...I feel you John. I have been on short term disability for about 2 months and each day is wake up, putter, and bed time. I have never seen time blow by so fast in my life. I remember reading about the "quickening" about 20 years ago. Not of bringing life back, like Biblically, but an actual speeding up of time. Even young kids were noticing it.<br /><br />When I was a pup in high scruel I noted that the rest of the week seemed to pass as fast as Monday. At the final bell on Monday, I'd say, it's almost Friday! And it seemed to go that fast. But that was way more than 20 years ago...STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-35310601093361972832021-09-22T06:39:24.274-05:002021-09-22T06:39:24.274-05:00I'm long overdue to reread Armor and I will th...I'm long overdue to reread Armor and I will then reread his Vampire novel.<br /><br />There is so much to read and I don't know what happened to the spare time that retirement was supposed to bring. <br />John in Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196033252818387245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-2473671467608796462021-09-21T09:28:15.441-05:002021-09-21T09:28:15.441-05:00I really got a kick out of reading his work. I li...I really got a kick out of reading his work. I like Burroughs, too.. Well John Carter of Mars. I never read Tarzan.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! Come over anytime!STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-4218975344176330302021-09-21T08:40:38.194-05:002021-09-21T08:40:38.194-05:00Any of Heinlein's books are primo!Any of Heinlein's books are primo!Ripcordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280916140260800001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-74812923909238531552021-09-21T00:03:52.900-05:002021-09-21T00:03:52.900-05:00I used to read OMNI and Science Digest back in the...I used to read OMNI and Science Digest back in the day. I have also read Starman Jones. BWBandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435259893321037788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-14334627474169751442021-09-19T22:27:34.948-05:002021-09-19T22:27:34.948-05:00Setup some searches on ebay if you are of a mind t...Setup some searches on ebay if you are of a mind to. I have a few that update everyday. You never know what's out there.<br /><br />And getting into metal working has been a blast for me. It's quieter, and less dusty than wood. But the skill set is very similar.<br /><br />Good luck on that Jet. I recently discovered and old Sears lathe, and it's almost a basket case. I'm not sure it's savable, but you gotta at least try, right?<br /><br />Come by anytime! I appreciate the visit!STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-46478276070347798742021-09-19T22:06:10.230-05:002021-09-19T22:06:10.230-05:00Yes, I remember OMNI from back in the days when I ...Yes, I remember OMNI from back in the days when I was a young man...... and National Lampoon, Scientific American and Radio-Electronics, all before they faded away or changed to become non-interesting.<br /><br />One of my current projects is fixing up an old Jet 9x20 lathe I picked up years ago for a cheap price. Basically functional, but long neglected and some parts are broken (like the forward/reverse power switch). A bit of a challenge, since nothing is available anymore, but I think that I am up to it. I'd like to try my hand at a little metalworking - I am a long time woodworker, but my metal skills are limited to files and saws. The Neon Madmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471284462048509853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-61629913139608980232021-09-19T21:54:54.720-05:002021-09-19T21:54:54.720-05:00That stupid picture of the trees is making me home...That stupid picture of the trees is making me homesick.STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-30576456121047808032021-09-19T19:42:00.724-05:002021-09-19T19:42:00.724-05:00See, exactly what I remember. I bought a "la...See, exactly what I remember. I bought a "last anniversary" present for today. A seemingly decent set of kitchen knives for the future. I'm the only cook and bottle washer now, so I got something that looks like it will make cooking a bit more interesting. I can stand and cook for quite a bit longer than I can clean and mop. So, there we are.<br /><br />And even though John Carter is a lot like the Super Sacketts in Louis L'Amour books, he at least is Barsoomian and has an excuse to run faster, jump higher and almost out fight Tars Tarken. Didn't even have to look that up. I'm glad he found a true woman in Deja Thoris.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit.STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-33488444184497693762021-09-19T19:36:34.279-05:002021-09-19T19:36:34.279-05:00Yes sir, that is the plan. Slow and steady. I...Yes sir, that is the plan. Slow and steady. I've hit the "week to recover" road twice. I'm done with that. Might have a pushed a bit far today, I'll know better tomorrow. The old body feels fit and ready... until it stops. But I read you loud and clear.<br /><br />Thanks for checking back in.STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-42611665561235609872021-09-19T18:37:05.831-05:002021-09-19T18:37:05.831-05:00My friend, the thing I would tell you is pace your...My friend, the thing I would tell you is pace yourself - and be patient with yourself. Things are changing, but even in this period, find things that you can still do and enjoy.<br /><br />I re-read John Carter almost every year. I still need heroes of his cloth.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-790083945213725692.post-8136027406391666512021-09-19T18:36:49.397-05:002021-09-19T18:36:49.397-05:00OMG, I remember OMNI magazine from back in the day...OMG, I remember OMNI magazine from back in the day.<br />That roast actually sounds pretty good, too bad I won't be able to make it here unless I can eat the whole thing.<br />Baby steps buddy, you have already come a long way, no need to rush into things.<br />One foot in front of the other and one day at a time. That outlook has helped keep me sober against all odds for nine years now.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695733883033137146noreply@blogger.com