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Most Bang For The Buck! – The Random Wire Antenna

The simplest antenna you can make/install? Run a speaker wire out the window and clip it on your radio – and you are in business. I have used random wire antennas almost exclusively since the early 1960’s – they are simple /cheap/easy – and they work! If you want to do a wire right –Continue reading “Most Bang For The Buck! – The Random Wire Antenna”

Snub Nose Revolvers SUCK! Or so they say . . .

I went through quite a few Goodwill / thrift shop “hoodies” demonstrating this over the years. It works quite well – just be prepared to put the fire out – LOL! A pro tip for you folks – you see an old guy shuffling along wearing a “hoodie” with his hand(s) in his pocket(s) –Continue reading “Snub Nose Revolvers SUCK! Or so they say . . .”

Random Wire Plan B Done! – Not quite as thrilling as the conclusion of “Plan 9 from Outer Space” – But It’s Done . . .

And it works for me! Used the D ring that was on the side facing the tree not the shed – grand daughter didn’t want to hang off the side of the ladder to get to the shed side of the mast to add another D ring – I tried the old “no guts –Continue reading “Random Wire Plan B Done! – Not quite as thrilling as the conclusion of “Plan 9 from Outer Space” – But It’s Done . . .”

The Hidden Advantage of Shooting Revolvers

Your actual mileage may vary – but – what turned the corner for me is I finally understood ” Don’t pull the trigger – Push the trigger ” – that thought process is what worked for me – Will it work for you?? I couldn’t begin to guess – but it makes you think aboutContinue reading “The Hidden Advantage of Shooting Revolvers”

” CARE AND USE OF HAND TOOLS PLIERS AND SCREWDRIVERS ” 1943 WAR DEPARTMENT TRAINING FILM

Most of this was taught in shop class in high school years ago – that teaching has pretty much gone by the way side – most companies with a dedicated maintenance department had mechanical aptitude testing that you went through to even get to the interview process – companies quit doing that since that isContinue reading “” CARE AND USE OF HAND TOOLS PLIERS AND SCREWDRIVERS ” 1943 WAR DEPARTMENT TRAINING FILM”

Make Up Your Mind – It’s Just About “Come or Bleed” Time Folks . . .

Do what YOU think is right – boycott? – I retired from Tyson the evil empire about a year and a half ago – here’s something for YOU to peruse – typical, just typical tyson ( lower case intentional ) behavior . . . Tyson and most of the companies they own are: Wunderbar, AdvanceContinue reading “Make Up Your Mind – It’s Just About “Come or Bleed” Time Folks . . .”

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”

Oh My – Spicy Candied Bacon for an Appetizer!!

First order of business – oven to 375 degrees . . . I used 3 lbs of thick sliced bacon . . . Then take 2 lbs of light brown sugar – C&H – I mean what else? – or didn’t the programming work on you? Sugar in a mixing bowl – add 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Oh My – Spicy Candied Bacon for an Appetizer!!”

How to use Tecsun AN-200 Loop Antenna for “Better” MW

“The Man from South Africa” in this video gives you a great easy to follow tutorial of sorts to get you going on Medium Wave listening – it’s a really low cost and very entertaining hobby to get started in. Click on any of this highlighted text to go to his YouTube channel – fullContinue reading “How to use Tecsun AN-200 Loop Antenna for “Better” MW”