Archive for June 2025

Some Seiko Five Bullshit

I’m a watch guy. You’ll never catch an Apple Watch on me. Or Samsung. I take pride in mechanical/automatic watches. And a few quartz models as well. Not that there’s anything wrong with Apple or Samsung watches. You do you, baby! Seiko Five are some of the best bang for you buck watches you can […]

Twentieth Anniversary Screening by Jeff Strand – 5/5

My short review for Jeff Strand’s Twentieth Anniversary Screening.

Gas Solenoid Valve Replacement

During our last FTX (Field Training eXercise for you civilians) our absorption fridge, a Norcold N611, locked up a couple times. The infamous Gas and Power lights blinking, meaning no AC power or propane available to run the fridge. Not a good thing for weekend warriors who primarily boondock.

School’s out for Summer and Guest Posting Partnershit

It is that time of year once again when my wife is unemployed for the summer. Did I mention she is a teacher? After slaving the entire school year away from oh-dark-thirty AM to oh-dark-thirty PM, she has certainly earned her summer off. But these summers seem to be getting smaller. I remember as a […]

The Coffee Station Report – Java Sunda and Kona

3 pounds roasted and 20 pounds bagged. More on my corner.