Microblog

Wrote about a vivid two-second memory from a trip: Good travel = a succession of little things.

Prototyped roller coaster to build with the nephews. It needs to be bigger and badder.

Picked up coffee at Sebastian Joes at end of run. Tomorrow’s a good day for ice cream: 25% discount when it’s < -10F.

Answered a friend’s questions about health insurance when traveling internationally. I love the mechanics of travel.

Wrote about urbex: Dwight is now concerned I’ll start exploring abandoned structures.

Took light rail to Northwest Airlines History Center. Enjoyed a chat with a 93 year old retiree who repaired APUs.

Walked to Wedge Coop. Not de rigueur, but I enjoy food shopping. Friendly, good eats, no buyer’s remorse, SkyMiles.

Project Scorpion, D-Day. 7+ hours nonstop, no meal. We sawed and glued stuff, then rolled marbles from great heights.

Project Scorpion D – 1. Will the Canadians win? Video. We must build a Bigger Machine.

Project Scorpion D – 1. The Big Machine is taller than your front room. Will we have to cut a hole in the ceiling?

Project Scorpion D minus 2. Hey guys, what are these sounds? The Big Machine we build on D-Day may sound like this.

Project Scorpion D minus 2. Essential materiel. How many things can you name? What do you think is in the secret box?

C, D: We’ll be using these tools on D-Day. Can you name them? Which one would you use to cut a hole in the ceiling?

Project Scorpion (Top Secret) D minus 3. My walkie-talkies are not working well. C, D: do you have walkie-talkies?

Project Scorpion (Top Secret) D minus 4. Requisitioned essential materiel at Ax-Man surplus store.

Today is D-Day minus 4. Top Secret. Project Scorpion. Prepared vault that can only be opened with the secret code.