I decided to replace my existing flat-pack desk with a better, purpose built computer desk. Since I’m still limited by a lack of decent woodworking tools, the construction and planning was governed by ease of disassembly and availability of commercial parts. Click below for more.
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Part II of my saga to witness a shuttle launch… In the first week of May, the launch of Endeavor STS-134 was postponed to May 10. At that time, I rescheduled with Florida Dolphin Tours (FDT) for a mere administrative fee of $25. When we scheduled the first time, we received a blue ticket and a green ticket. The blue ticket was good for getting into the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) and the green ticket was for getting the “better” (but much harder to get) tickets on the causeway. This was a mere ~6 miles away from the launch pad. Click below for more… [click to continue…]
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I made the goal about two months ago that I would like to see the penultimate Shuttle launch, and the final launch of the Shuttle Shuttle Endeavour (STS-134) from as close as I possibly could. There are several options, the best of which is purchasing tickets to the causeway through a tour company. I was able to get the $169 VIP package through Florida Dolphin Tours. I highly recommend them for the last shuttle launch if you’re able to reserve them for their great communication and professional staff. They have been helpful throughout this entire experience.
The package includes a few tickets: one blue ticket to get into Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, one Green Launch Transportation Ticket (LTT) and a wristband for our tour company’s bus. For the 3:47 PM launch on April 29, we left a mall in Orlando, FL around 6AM. Once we arrived at Kennedy, we got off the bus went through security, and had an opportunity to mill around and enjoy the displays. Meanwhile, our buses were being screened more thoroughly. The morning ended up being a little rainy, but ended up clearing up really nicely in the afternoon. [click to continue…]
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I found this great 1933 vintage “Balanced Recipes by Pillsbury” in a stamped aluminum Art Deco binder. I think it’s rare to find a book that looks like an appliance, and this is definitely a collection that can take a good beating in the kitchen. The previous owner made good use of the binder by handwriting and typing their own recipes in the appendix. One of the last pages in the binder reads:
Additional copies of this ultra-modern cook book may be obtained by mailing $1.25 or you need send only $1.00 if you include a recipe slip from a sack of Pillsbury Best Flour.
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In May 2009, I was the mechanical engineer on the sprint drive system (as well as team captain for the school) for the ASME Solar Splash competition. I figured it was about time I get some pictures up of the event and the work that we did.
Full writeup to come this weekend.
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