Nice shots of the eclipse

I haven't seen Mike's shots yet (we were letting the camera thaw last night), but here's a great set from the Boston Globe online. I *really* like the Seattle shot!

Nice shots of the eclipse

I haven't seen Mike's shots yet (we were letting the camera thaw last night), but here's a great set from the Boston Globe online. I *really* like the Seattle shot!

Well, the slate is mostly clean

On Monday, we got 60° F and heavy rain, washing away most of the remaining snow pack...then Tuesday, the temps rapidly dipped (to last night's 15° or so).

And now that there's no snow on the ground, there is on the horizon: anywhere from 4-10 inches is forecast for eastern Massachusetts tomorrow night.

Time to stock up on bread and milk. Nothing else, of course, matters.

Well, the slate is mostly clean

On Monday, we got 60° F and heavy rain, washing away most of the remaining snow pack...then Tuesday, the temps rapidly dipped (to last night's 15° or so).

And now that there's no snow on the ground, there is on the horizon: anywhere from 4-10 inches is forecast for eastern Massachusetts tomorrow night.

Time to stock up on bread and milk. Nothing else, of course, matters.

Oh, right, *this* will help

You know, somehow the last thing that's going to give me a warm, fuzzy feeling in my college classroom is knowing that some gun-toting cowboy has decided he could be a hero...just in case another Virginia Tech would happen on our urban campus.

But that's what's happening in Utah, according to this CNN story:

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CNN) -- The senior at the University of Utah gets dressed and then decides which gun is easiest to conceal under his clothes.

If he's wearing a T-shirt, he'll take a smaller, low-profile gun to class. If he's wearing a coat, he may carry a different weapon, he said.

He started carrying a gun to class after the massacre at Virginia Tech, but the student says he's not part of the problem of campus shootings and could instead be part of a solution.

Greaaaaat. And guess who stands in front of the room, just perfectly positioned for a crossfire shot?

Just call me Professor Sitting Duck.

Oh, right, *this* will help

You know, somehow the last thing that's going to give me a warm, fuzzy feeling in my college classroom is knowing that some gun-toting cowboy has decided he could be a hero...just in case another Virginia Tech would happen on our urban campus.

But that's what's happening in Utah, according to this CNN story:

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CNN) -- The senior at the University of Utah gets dressed and then decides which gun is easiest to conceal under his clothes.

If he's wearing a T-shirt, he'll take a smaller, low-profile gun to class. If he's wearing a coat, he may carry a different weapon, he said.

He started carrying a gun to class after the massacre at Virginia Tech, but the student says he's not part of the problem of campus shootings and could instead be part of a solution.

Greaaaaat. And guess who stands in front of the room, just perfectly positioned for a crossfire shot?

Just call me Professor Sitting Duck.

Choices, choices

I don't know whether to recommend that smofbabe gets one of these for Stephen...or if I should just bag it and get one for Mike (always assuming he doesn't read this, drool extensively, and order one for himself):



According to Nerd Approved, it is a 25" field cannon...with added bonus:

This 25-inch field cannon uses flint and a automatic charging mechanism to fire calcium carbide "ammunition." In other words, it will create one hell of a flash and boom—and it can fire several shots in succession. Use it to celebrate a big event, or just place it on your desk at work to add emphasis.

$149...with some optional accessories possible.

Choices, choices

I don't know whether to recommend that smofbabe gets one of these for Stephen...or if I should just bag it and get one for Mike (always assuming he doesn't read this, drool extensively, and order one for himself):



According to Nerd Approved, it is a 25" field cannon...with added bonus:

This 25-inch field cannon uses flint and a automatic charging mechanism to fire calcium carbide "ammunition." In other words, it will create one hell of a flash and boom—and it can fire several shots in succession. Use it to celebrate a big event, or just place it on your desk at work to add emphasis.

$149...with some optional accessories possible.