An Explanation of Life

Subject: An explanation of life

My World in The Palm of My Hand

I wrote this in college for a Creative Writing course, back in 1992-93. Assignment was to write a descriptive piece...I wrote about my daughter.

Speak Up!

Will we still be the Country of Choice and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice??????

Random thoughts

I do not have internet access at my home currently, so I am writing this in Apache's Open Office program at home and will copy/paste it into the Blog when I go to the local library and use their free WiFi.

Subnautica Tips & Suggestions

Have been playing Subnautica and decided to make a collection of tips and suggestions that others may get some use out of.  I'll keep adding to this post as I think of things to add.

American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotage previously fired by Alaska Airlines after FAA investigations

#airlinessabotage #Alani #AmericanAirlines #terrorist

How could he work for both airlines at same time -- and then fired from one but able to keep working in sensitive position at the other -- what the hell is really going on!!?!

Radio Activity

I have been on-air intermittently since 2012 and have made a few hundred contacts around the world.  Here is link to my QRZ pages...there are some tabs part way down the page (not the ones at top of page) labeled "BIOGRAPHY, DETAIL, LOGBOOK and AWARDS".

World Wide Digi DX Contest 2019

The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation ("WWROF") has announced the first annual World Wide Digi DX Contest ("WW Digi").  The contest will occur over 24 hours on August 31 and September 1, 2019 using the FT4 and FT8 modes on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10-meter bands.

Get Your Park ON!

October 12 is not far away...make plans to be involved.  #WWFF #WWFFKFF

Balloon launched from World Scout Jamboree floats across the Atlantic Ocean

The fact that something so small and low-cost was able to cross the Atlantic Ocean is, in my opinion, amazing.  Had to be pretty exciting for the scouts involved.  Well done Scouts!!

What is a CURMUDGEON?

Viewpoint on what a Curmudgeon is and does.  Most likely not what you think.

Unblocking Writer's Block

What is Writer's Block?  ":a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece..." https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writer's%20block?src=search-dict-box
Sounds like a bunch of psycho-babble to me...

So, what is a 'HAVENSTEAD' anyway?!?

Someone asked about the name Havenstead...

I am back...

Started a Blog, and then lost interest in updating it...

Played first game

Finally got to play some Warmachine...

Terrain Building

I am going to begin making terrain pieces, to use with miniature wargaming games --

Unboxing of New MKIII Battlegroup Starter Sets

Here is a video sneak-peek at the new Battlegroup Starter Sets being released by Privateer Press for the Warmachine/Hordes Games (currently release date = June 29, 2016)...

More Pictures of my Cryx Slayer Helljack W.I.P.

Did some more painting and took some more pictures...

Painting Cryx Slayer Helljack W.I.P.

Here are a few pictures of what I have done so far painting my Cryx Slayer Helljack...

New Updates Coming From Privateer Press

Privateer Press has announced new updated rules being published for Warmachines and Hordes...

Regarding this Blog's Name

Someone asked about the name of my Blog...

First Miniature

Here is a picture of the first miniature I've ever assembled...

Checking in.

Just checking in...yes I'm still around, just lost interest in most things for awhile...will try to keep this updated a little more often.

Febreze/Cooler Update #3

One reason, in my opinion, why the Febreze I put in my swamp cooler did not last...

Febreze/Swamp Cooler Update #2

Yesterday I added twice as much Febreze to the Swamp Cooler...