Monthly Archives: June 2010

Bike work

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

  A few options here:  1) machine derailer axle 2) deweld axle, and reweld onto new derailer frame.  3) pop rivets, and rerivet both derailer wheels onto new derailer frame. rivet popped on deralier.  Flew apart.  other parts could not … Continue reading →

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Tammy socializing at the dog park

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

  Tammy meeting an unknown dog at the dog park.  All dogs in the pack were given ivermectin for heartworm prevention. 

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Reflections on nonviolence

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

In analyzing the last essay, I realize that there is within me a theological conflict.  Perhaps, it is deeply in our human nature.  I’m struggling to understand it.  Does the last paragraph mean that I am willing to defend my … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Comfort

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

 FAITH I’ve reflected on my few days of experience trying to teach kids this summer – without refreshments, air-conditioning, any real high-tech activities, etc.  This would have been the way that Jesus did it – teaching on the mount.  Yes … Continue reading →

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Sparkplugs and birds

Posted on June 22, 2010 by

Kinda cool.  I was thinking about the car noises and found a bird in the signal !!!!   So, first the new insight.  8 cylinder (yuck, but it made my mom happy, and since she was with me, very tired … Continue reading →

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Tick-free

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Down in Tx now.  Hotter, but no bugs.  All the dogs have had a flea/tick bath, and although I have seen a couple of fleas, we are largely now all tick-free.  They are doing well indoors.  All of them are … Continue reading →

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Sonic Visualizer

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

Downloaded the free sonic visualizer, and uploaded the car_pb.wav sound file into it.  A little bit of playing with the values and using the playback feature to listen and pause the sound when I hear the noise that I want.  … Continue reading →

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Car problems

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

Just after that last post, literally as I left the library parking lot, my "service engine soon" light came on, and the oil pressure gauge starting reading high.  The car was running really unevenly with surges.  Oil pressure is reading … Continue reading →

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Petey’s right dew claw is hurt

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

He’s not in a lot of pain or limping, but he does object a little when I go for that joint.  Noticed it when I checked him for ticks.  The quick is exposed.  I found this site.   Otherwise, Scottie … Continue reading →

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Fill in the blank – lines from the play

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Lines from Scene 1. My name is Paul of ________________.  I’m ___________.  I believe in _____ God and can recite the ________________.  I’m also a _____________ citizen like my Daddy. I’m a _____________.  We worship lots of _____________  gods.  What … Continue reading →

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