Craving the Diablo! Recreating Smokey and the Bandit’s Classic Sandwich

Leave it to Kent Rollins to create – or would it be re-create? – the famous “Diablo Sandwich” – here is the link to the printable recipe – and don’t forget the Dr Pepper – I would put a layer of sliced jalapenos on the bottom bun first – just a little something to keepContinue reading “Craving the Diablo! Recreating Smokey and the Bandit’s Classic Sandwich”

Not What You Think : Crystal Palace Transmitter – The Phoenix Tower

When you say “Crystal Palace” here is what most folks think . . . The “Phoenix Tower”? Must be some part of the HFGCS – right? Not hardly . . . Back when radio was king – you had the BBC World Service on shortwave – depending on which era you listened – one ofContinue reading “Not What You Think : Crystal Palace Transmitter – The Phoenix Tower”

Loop On Ground Antenna – All 4 Parts – Start to Finish

Did several of these over the years – not this fancy – they were just a loop of wire – no isolation transformer – real temporary set up – camping weekend thing – and they actually work! Don’t really have the physical layout to do this in this exact manner – but the thoughts –Continue reading “Loop On Ground Antenna – All 4 Parts – Start to Finish”

Mini “Donut” Antenna – Quick Look

There are a lot of videos on the ‘tube about this antenna – some praise – some negative – so I figured go ahead and get one and see if it would do anything worthwhile with the Malahit – in an attempt to get some portability and performance out of such a small radio andContinue reading “Mini “Donut” Antenna – Quick Look”

And Now It’s Time to Piss Off the Diego’s – Ramen (??) Lasagna – Say What?

I ran across this – and of course I had to try it . . . For what it is – it ate pretty good – I mean it’s definitely NOT Guido’s ( or his mama’s! ) Lasagna – I used a pound and a half of browned of Italian sausage and put the mozzarellaContinue reading “And Now It’s Time to Piss Off the Diego’s – Ramen (??) Lasagna – Say What?”