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The Robot Marionette
Today was a surprisingly good day for me under self-imposed lockdown restriction. I slept in a bit longer than usual. The morning scale reading was not higher than expected and there was a new GeoCache within a half mile from … Continue reading
R2D2 Build: Final
The is a great project! It gets a little “fiddly” at times but it is one that starts with a box of parts on day one finishes with a complete illuminated model on the second day. It’s also dear to … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Quest, Repurposing Material, Retired--A Day in the Life, Robotics, Science and Technology, Youth Activity
Tagged Art, community, DIY, Fun, my story, Robots, Science, Science Fiction, technology
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R2D2 Build: First Day
The first step in building the R2D2 tin can robot is collecting a few things. This is my fourth one so I’m familiar with what I need for materials. The one luxury that we have these days is plenty of … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Quest, Repurposing Material, Retired--A Day in the Life, Robotics, Science and Technology, Youth Activity
Tagged Art, community, Computer, DIY, Fun, my story, Robotics, Science, Science Fiction, Student, technology
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I’m Itching to Build
You may recognize this picture. Especially, if you are a long-time reader of this blog. It is a model of the Star Wars robot R2D2. It has LEDs that light up; it is crude. Most importantly, it is something made … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Quest, Charity, Repurposing Material, Retired--A Day in the Life, Robotics, Science and Technology, Youth Activity
Tagged Art, community, DIY, Fun, my story, Robots, Science, Science Fiction, technology
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45 Days After Lockdown and Feeling a Bit Guilty
Yes, it’s another unboxing blog. I’m feeling guilty because perhaps I shouldn’t be having so much fun while on lockdown when others aren’t so lucky. Every day starts out with a 5 mile walk on the portion of “The Loop” … Continue reading
Posted in Repurposing Material, Retired--A Day in the Life, Robotics, Science and Technology
Tagged Art, community, Computer, Fun, my story, Robotics, Science, technology
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38 Days of Quarantine: Another Robot Unboxed
I bought a few robot kits late last year and early this year. I also bought some robot associated kits. For example, I bought a robotic arm driven by hydraulics. I buy these things for evaluation and get ideas for … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Quest, Retired--A Day in the Life, Robotics, Science and Technology, Youth Activity
Tagged community, Community Service, Computer, Fun, Robots, Science, technology
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20 Days In (XX)
Last May, Nancy and I brought home a beautiful new truck—a 2019 Super Cab Ranger 4×4 with the top-of-line trim and all the goodies. A couple of days ago, my “connected” vehicle sent me a message: “Your Vehicle is in … Continue reading
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Tagged Community Service, DIY, Fun, Robotics, Robots, Science, technology
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Secular Day at the Arizona Capitol 2020
What a great day we had at the Capitol! Tory Roberg, our Secular Coalition for Arizona lobbyist put on the best secular day ever. The Secular Coalition for Arizona was created in 2010 so this celebration represented 10 years of … Continue reading
Martha McSally Disappoints
A couple of days ago I sat down to write about Martha McSally and what a disappointment she is. On paper she should be a great representative for me. I live in Arizona and I retired as an officer of … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Election, Retired--A Day in the Life
Tagged Arizona, impeachment, Politics
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Happy New Year from Arizona
Can you believe that I used to post on my blog daily? I can’t believe it. There never seems to be enough time. Many of my friends are retired and they all complain that they are busier than they have … Continue reading
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