Leaderboard

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. It's been a nice day which has culminated with some late night Ella Fitzgerald. What could be better?

Had a phenomenal Easter at the Bedecarre compound. Maki did really well around all the kids and adults. And of course she roughhoused with her boyfriend Wall-E all day and night.

Saw a flyover of the ISS (International Space Station) According to this https://james.darpinian.com/satellites/ (And other sources)

Got out early before the wind kicked up again. Hammered me a little on the way back, but not too badly.

Do something fun today, like checking your roof slates on the third floor roof.😋 Have a great day Doug!

No bike pix, b/c I was too exhausted and had to take a nap after so much riding, but my Porsche and Diablo-aficionados may can appreciate a couple numbers up there.

The last couple days I've been mellowing out with some good Stockfisch Records music. Two of my favorites, both have good music and good recordings (and both lucky to have on DSD). Sara K - Made In The Shade and Steve Strauss - Just Like Love. Good mellower folk-type music....

Happy birthday, Doug. Here's to hoping the pets rescue you today.

A Belated Happy Birthday, Doug!

I was wondering if those two cats were named Ella and Fitzgerald.

See, jazz for cats!

Happy Birthday, Doug! Hope it's been a great day for you.

Power To The People by Joe Henderson (1969) https://album.link/i/1733736515 Example: Such a great set and a classic line-up. Hits hard when they want to.

To be clear, this was Dorothy's Easter party and there was too much of everything even though they were worried there wouldn't be enough food. The fruit salad is very tasty. And I have a large Tupperware of it in my fridge. 😁

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday!

Eugene Ruffolo and Bassface Swing Trio are good Stockfish recordings if you need more. Ruffolo would fit the mellow groove especially.

Happy Birthday Doug -- Cheers -

that’s better than anything i could do

Is that Icarus flying into the sun?

Happy birthday, Mr. S!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Doug!!!

Very Happy Birthday Doug!

Happy birthday! May you be successfully able to predict irrational rational economic actors actions!

Happy Birthday!

Thought about getting this t-shirt for you but couldn't picture you wearing it. 😎 Have a great birthday cool cat! Cheers!

Hope it's a great one.

Happy Birthday Doug!

Happy Birthday!

Before https://www.speedtest.net/result/15864749683 After: https://www.speedtest.net/result/16076356899 It's an Easter miracle!

No idea how to do art properly but I'm having fun with my Breville Barista Express.

Back in the old days they had these things that one wore over a shirt, called a vest.

Was your friend telling jokes that required a rimshot?

Speaking of lenses and Leicas, took out the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 on the SL2 Sunday. Helped a friend shoot a band. I was second camera so zero pressure. Most of me loves the lens. My lower back is the contrarian.

So after many weeks of diagnostics and several trips to several part stores, my truck is finally producing an acceptable amount of voltage. It settled out after this photo and running the truck for about 35 minutes to about 14.2 volts. I am happy with that. It started with me hooking up the fifth wheel, about to make a short trip and noticed that I was no longer producing electricity. I proceeded to check things out and then replaced the alternator. This of course did not fix the issue. As it turns out, all the voltage regulation is run through the computer. I tried to buy a new one of those which would have cost me $500 but nobody had them or would sell me one. So I finally decided to go completely DYI and externalize the voltage regulator to its own device. I got that all hooked up and I was getting too many pixies with it, around 15.7 volts. I didn't want to just boil my batteries to nothing. So after running a separate power lead and doing some additional rewiring, none of which I am very proud of and will not take a photo of, I got it all back together and working "properly”. I can at least move on to other projects now.

Here she is, finished as of today courtesy of my LBS who did the final wiring and brake lines. As it sits, with pedals, cages, saddle, 17.3lbs. Of course we are now supposed to get snow tomorrow so it'll be a bit before I get it out for the maiden voyage. 🤬

Not bad. Finally have mine working okay.