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MERRY CHRISTMAS 2012!

The Newfs and I have been talking.  Well, actually Parker has been doing most of the talking.  Sometimes he thinks that’s necessary, or that I’m hard of hearing.  <g>  Could be both. But each year we talk about Christmas, and … Continue reading

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I’VE GOT SUNSHINE . . .

On a cloudy day . . . I checked NOAA this morning, and the high was scheduled for 64 degrees, followed soon by cooler weather and rain/snow. When the outdoor air has lower humidity, it is always easier to dry … Continue reading

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BALANCING THE LOAD (testing design limits)

Something that I’ve learned about, sometimes the hard way, over the years is the need for appropriate design of tools and equipment, and the need for appropriate application. When you exceed design limitations with use, bad things can and do … Continue reading

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AGING NEWFS, ALLERGIES & CELL PHONES

Parker will soon be 11. Somewhere along the way, I began to discover that he had some food sensitivities and possible allergies. For example, millet: in trying some different grains, I discovered that this would give him “the runs” very … Continue reading

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