Monthly Archives: November 2015

I’m not sure I agree with Rat. What do you think? November 30, 2015  

We didn’t get much snow, but the sun on the frost was spectacular yesterday, so Andy took a lot of pictures. They don’t do the scenery justice, of course, but they’re better than nothing. November 29, 2015  

No matter what the calendar says, yesterday was winter here. Andy had a chance to see if the lights would crack with snow on them, but they were just fine. Here’s what they looked like before he turned them on. … Continue reading →

Here’s a heartwarming story of mothers who made a big difference for some Syrian refugees. One California woman started the idea, and a lot of others joined her to give slings/carriers to parents who had been carrying their children in … Continue reading →

So much for being thankful! I try to be thankful every day, so Thanksgiving Day isn’t special for us, but still: Whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, did you have a good day? Andy spent his checking out his new … Continue reading →

We went up to the land last night so I could see the lights (the white light in the picture, below and to the left of the reddish one on the TV tower). The picture doesn’t show it, but even … Continue reading →

Do you think puzzles are a waste of time? Do you think rat can spend his time in a better way? November 24, 2015  

Andy is using the software from a company called ExpressPCB to help him make a lot of electronic circuits to control his electric and heating systems. He first uses the ExpressPCB software to draw the schematic that he has designed … Continue reading →

Andy says the lights are a lot more visible now that they’re outside. He tried different color combinations: The yellow and the green are a bit too bright compared to the red and the blue, so he’s going to order … Continue reading →

Unfortunately Opal is right, even if we want peace and serenity doesn’t mean other people won’t try to spoil it. November 21, 2015