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Collins 30L-1

For the better part of six months I was allowed the use of a Collins 30S-1. Bear with me, the 30L-1 experience is coming up shortly.

I was given the 30S-1 on the condition that I would sell it and send the proceeds to its owner.

I was favorably impressed with the 30S-1. Excellent amplifier [...]

Proof Positive

Ever wonder how we can prove that what we are doing is preventing something that did not happen?

Once upon a time there was a red neck named Bubba. Bubba was not an ordinary red neck. His IQ was higher than the number to which he could count. Bubba was smart. So [...]

Make Your Own Bread

There are already a large number of bread recipies available to anyone who is interested in making their own bread. Here is one more. It is more of a how-I-do-it than a formal presentation of measured ingredients.

This is white bread. I dont care for whole wheat. Not that I wont eat [...]

Train Table

Ah, toy trains. I remember my first toy train. It did not need a table. The three rail metal track was layed out on the floor and the engine was powered by an electric motor.

This train does need a table. The track is made of wood as is the train and [...]

Insurance as an Investment

Somewhere in these posts is a blurb cautioning the reader not to confuse a bad sales pitch for good advice. The guy selling insurance as an investment is the epitome of a bad sales pitch. This guy is news as bad as it is ever going to get.

The pitch usually goes like this….whole [...]

Smoking Ads

No, these are not hot, these are ads concerning the smoking of cigarettes. They are cleverly disguised as ads aimed at preventing kids from smoking cigarettes, but they mention that cancer causing product nonetheless.

Talk about a coup! I am told that those ads were court ordered as part of a settlement in the [...]

New Energy Sources

Here is some information of a speculative nature with undertones of conspiracy theory suspicions.

It catagorizes some of the more exotic (and impossible) sources where one might find energy. It gives a little history and expounds on topics like Telsa’s inventions, Cold Fusion, Permanent magnet motors, and other interesting and speculative playthings.

Selling Radios

Over the years I have sold many a radio. Sometimes I made a modest profit. More often I took a loss. More recently I considered myself lucky to break even. The common thread here is that they did sell.

I have been offering a complete ham radio station for sale for over [...]

Forgive

‘Forgive and forget’. I have heard that expression more than once in my life but have never give it much thought. Now that I have thought about it, it does not make much sense. Shouldnt it be ‘forget and forgive’? Dont you have to forget the wrong before you can forgive [...]

Tickle Me Elmo

I saw a demonstration of the new Tickle Me Elmo doll on Good Morning America yesterday. They sent him through all three levels of hilarious laughter. Very impressive!

Suggested retail price is under fifty dollars. I predict the price will double, perhaps triple and more depending on how close you are to [...]