Heli Crash

Looks like eight flights was the limit. Tried to run a power up maneuver and I touched the ground. It took out a couple of gears, shafts and bearings. I had spares for everthing but the bearings. A trip to the hobby shop is in order tomorrow and I be back on the flight line. Tomorrow may be pretty crummy weatherwise.

Ballet Tonight

Marilyn and Meg are heading out to the ballet tonight. I'm going to stay home. If I went there I would interrupt the dance with big sneezes. Pollen is starting to dust the cars in the last few days and everyone is sniffeling and sneezing.

Fixing SailBoat

Went down to the boat on Saturday. Looked at the new engine that was put in over the winter. It looks great but it still needs some work. I made a list for the marina to work on. I set up the solar panel to charge the battery. Fixed the blidge pump, and filled the engine with oil. Next weekend we have go down and take care of the boat's bottom. Sand it down and slap it, with a coat of bottom paint. Soon we'll have it splashed into the bay!

First Flights

Well I got the TREX model helicopter to fly in the backyard yesterday. I have been flying a bit last week. The weather has been cooperating with calm winds. So I have about 6 flights with no crashes! The flights last about 5 minutes and all I can do is just hover.

Happy Birthday Marilyn

Happy Birthay to Marilyn! I know that it is a week late, but with all that happend last week we said that we would postpone it for a week. Ok Marilyn, blow out the candles!

Saul, sorry I still can't tell you how old, she'll smack me!

Gone Green

We are well on our way to saving the planet. The change we did at the start of the year to compact fluorescents has been saving a bunch. Our third PECO bill for the year confirms that we used 35% less electric this year.

Hair Cut

Well ran out of a crazy busy day at work just in time to get a hair cut. Went to Ralph's in Glenside. I was expecting a full blown kindergarden like it was the last time I went there for a quick cut. This time instead of 12 kids waiting for the horsey chair it was just me. Mmmmm... well I was not waiting for the horsey chair. But just me in the shop. I got sheared and out the door in record time.

Now that's better

Feeling better now, almost 100%.

Just in time too Marilyn made the best oatmeal cookies tonight.

Getting better

I'm feeling a little better. I think I got a case of revenge of the kimchi. Sunday night and Monday I spent in bed. Well mostly in bed. But I'm still getting better and went to work today.

Also, we got the package from home today. Marilyn is eagerly going thru it now.

Suburban Love Songs

Marilyn, Meg and I went out to see the 1812 production of Suburban Love Songs. It a play about free love, sex drugs and rock and roll told thru interpretative dance, physical comedy and 60's lounge music. It's set at a suburban party in the 60's and not a word is spoken and the story is told thru the dance and music. It was really original and and funny! The music ranged from Steppenwolf, the Beatles, Burt Bacharach and bouzouki! So come on down join the swinging 60's, dress as sharp as James Bond, grab a cocktail, get out the twister and put on some Herb Alpert!

April Fools

Ok looks like we have to be on guard for any type of tom foolery.

By the way did you hear about the maple trees exploding in the forest?