I occasionally enjoy putting together models and/or building things from scratch. But this week I came across this link, which made me want to go downstairs and throw out all of my modeling tools and spare parts.
http://gizmodo.com/5227636/shots-of-the-36+foot-saturn-v-model-launch-thats-a-big-rocket
It’s hard to overstate how impressive that is.
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On a related topic, I have been recording a series of TV shows on the Science channel called “Moon Machines” which is about (you guessed it!) how we built the machines that took us to the moon. There are six shows in the series, covering the topics of space suits, the command module, lunar rover, lunar module, the Saturn V rocket, and navigation. It is still amazing to me that we went to the moon and came back safely. The show about the lunar rover is my favorite – the ingenuity the designers of that vehicle showed was inspiring.
http://www.space.com/entertainment/080708-cs-shadow-machines.html
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Speaking of space-age technology, it is not clear whether the beloved Bruey family “Hot Dogger” is truly lost to history or just being hidden at Mary Helen’s house somewhere, but for those who miss the electric, pungent odor of unevenly-cooked weenies, consider purchasing one of these to refresh your spirit:
http://i.gizmodo.com/355277/4+in+1-hot-dog-cooker-makes-fatties-jiggle-with-excitement
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The Library of Congress released a bunch of pictures from the 1930s-40s. These are great pictures even though I didn’t recognize a single person.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157603671370361/
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Last, but not least, we just bought a new computer. This one:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9163861&type=product&id=1218040477075
It wasn't quite what I was looking for, but the 17" screen was too much to pass up since the kids will be using it for the most part, and we don't need it to be really portable. It's very shiny.
2 comments:
1. I would say you need to buy MORE tools and spare parts.
2. The hotdogger must be really gone because Mary Helen said so. Too bad - that was most of your inheritance.
The hot dogger is not gone. I gave it to John last....maybe Cheryl is using it for Alia's snacks.
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