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Published On: Jan 07, 2010 09:19 PM
Wed - January 6, 2010
If I don't survive...
Evidently we are in for a big one tonight. The
Governor has issued a State of Emergency for the Winter Weather that is not even
here yet.
It has been cold all week and ice has formed on the waterways around here, but...this is Arkansas.
Update...The Highway Department has the sand trucks rolling at 8:00 pm.
It is 34ºF, 1.1º C, 274.261K
Updates as needed
Snow, ice, slush,, but nothing in Little Rock.
It has been cold all week and ice has formed on the waterways around here, but...this is Arkansas.
Update...The Highway Department has the sand trucks rolling at 8:00 pm.
It is 34ºF, 1.1º C, 274.261K
Updates as needed
Snow, ice, slush,, but nothing in Little Rock.
Posted at 05:59 PM |
Sun - December 27, 2009
Random Stuff to end the Year
At a Pilot Travel Stop, I purchased a few
caffeine loaded drinks to enhance my travel experience. Included on the receipts
below the two drinks was "Deposit Beverage Sin
0.00"
A purchase at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers was classified as Emergency. Actually the server was listed as 'Emergen'
I eat at Sonic and Taco Bell WAY TOO MUCH.
The Server at the UnderGround Pub was 'Phantom.'
A purchase at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers was classified as Emergency. Actually the server was listed as 'Emergen'
I eat at Sonic and Taco Bell WAY TOO MUCH.
The Server at the UnderGround Pub was 'Phantom.'
Posted at 10:59 PM |
Thu - December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! From a Colorful Arkansas!
I hope all are safe, dry and warm tonight. Over
the past 24 hours the weather alert map of Arkansas has been very
colorful.
Thunderstorm Watch
Thunderstorm Warning
Flood Watch
Flood Warning
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Tornado Watch
Tornado Warning
Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Warning
Interstate 30 was closed, several other roads have been flooded. Thank Gad Santa can fly!
Thunderstorm Watch
Thunderstorm Warning
Flood Watch
Flood Warning
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Tornado Watch
Tornado Warning
Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Warning
Interstate 30 was closed, several other roads have been flooded. Thank Gad Santa can fly!
Posted at 06:36 PM |
Tue - November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving Week
I am thankful I can take off a week from work.
Well, three days and two days for the holidays. But hey, it is a
week.
So for my vacation...
Saturday: Fishing with Pops, the rocket scientist pictured below, and then dinner and drinks on Nebo with friends and soon-to-be family (soon is a relative word).
Sunday: Two soccer games. Some might same I am in shape, some say I am stupid. I say I hurt. Check here for my goal count. And here for my Card count
Monday: Took Booda in for surgery to remove Tumors from his colon. He is recovering well.
Tuesday: Played video games, did laundry, cleaned part of my room, organized some of the brewing stuff.
The rest of the week? Eating on Thursday is all I got planned.
So for my vacation...
Saturday: Fishing with Pops, the rocket scientist pictured below, and then dinner and drinks on Nebo with friends and soon-to-be family (soon is a relative word).
Sunday: Two soccer games. Some might same I am in shape, some say I am stupid. I say I hurt. Check here for my goal count. And here for my Card count
Monday: Took Booda in for surgery to remove Tumors from his colon. He is recovering well.
Tuesday: Played video games, did laundry, cleaned part of my room, organized some of the brewing stuff.
The rest of the week? Eating on Thursday is all I got planned.
Posted at 11:01 PM |
Mon - November 9, 2009
Truck, then beer
Saturday was a day of
accomplishments.
The Truck is back on the road, legally. I still need to finish the linkages for the carbs, but it is drivable and fun! And of course some tuning when all the carbs are working.
The brown ale is brewing. And brewing strong. I shortened the boil time by a few minutes due to time. I don't think it will affect the final product. In fact, it has been bubbling strongly for the past 24 hours. This batch just feels better than before.
And for this batch, and future brews, I am using this iPhone app.
So I have in my beer vault....
Irish Red
NLR Pilsner
NLR Brown Ale (current upgraded batch brewing)
NLR Continental Dark coming for Christmas
Maybe for an early Christmas someone will give me a keg system!!
The Truck is back on the road, legally. I still need to finish the linkages for the carbs, but it is drivable and fun! And of course some tuning when all the carbs are working.
The brown ale is brewing. And brewing strong. I shortened the boil time by a few minutes due to time. I don't think it will affect the final product. In fact, it has been bubbling strongly for the past 24 hours. This batch just feels better than before.
And for this batch, and future brews, I am using this iPhone app.
So I have in my beer vault....
Irish Red
NLR Pilsner
NLR Brown Ale (current upgraded batch brewing)
NLR Continental Dark coming for Christmas
Maybe for an early Christmas someone will give me a keg system!!
Posted at 09:36 PM |
Thu - October 29, 2009
Teach a Friend to Homebrew day
11th Annual Teach a Friend to
Homebrew Day and The Beer and Trucks homebrew site is participating in this
year’s celebration.
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day is an international event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in November with the goal of introducing people to the homebrewing hobby and establishing relationships with local homebrew supply shops and homebrew clubs. Beer and Trucks is happy to invite anyone who is interested in learning how to homebrew to stop by the site on Saturday, November 7.
In 2008, over 2,100 participants brewed approximately 2,800 gallons on Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day at 140 sites worldwide (including sites in Canada, Kenya, Denmark, and 40 states in the United States). This year, the AHA expects even greater participation.
"One of the great things about homebrewers is they are happy to share their knowledge and to pass on the joy that they find in homebrewing to others,” states Gary Glass, the director for AHA, “that's really what Teach A Friend To Homebrew Day is all about."
Homebrewing is a hobby that is increasing in popularity and something that almost anyone 21 years and older can enjoy. Homebrewing is a rewarding but easy hobby – anyone who has a kitchen can do it. The equipment and ingredients needed are less expensive than most people think.
For information on how to participate in this year’s Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day event and to view the registered sites, visit www.beertown.org/events/teach
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day is an international event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in November with the goal of introducing people to the homebrewing hobby and establishing relationships with local homebrew supply shops and homebrew clubs. Beer and Trucks is happy to invite anyone who is interested in learning how to homebrew to stop by the site on Saturday, November 7.
In 2008, over 2,100 participants brewed approximately 2,800 gallons on Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day at 140 sites worldwide (including sites in Canada, Kenya, Denmark, and 40 states in the United States). This year, the AHA expects even greater participation.
"One of the great things about homebrewers is they are happy to share their knowledge and to pass on the joy that they find in homebrewing to others,” states Gary Glass, the director for AHA, “that's really what Teach A Friend To Homebrew Day is all about."
Homebrewing is a hobby that is increasing in popularity and something that almost anyone 21 years and older can enjoy. Homebrewing is a rewarding but easy hobby – anyone who has a kitchen can do it. The equipment and ingredients needed are less expensive than most people think.
For information on how to participate in this year’s Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day event and to view the registered sites, visit www.beertown.org/events/teach
Posted at 12:57 AM |
Thu - October 22, 2009
Summer is done
I put the top back on the 4Runner yesterday. So
summer is officially over.
Posted at 09:21 PM |
Mon - October 19, 2009
The Hot Rod Company
In the days of researching under-bed Stainless
Steel Gas Tanks for a 1969 Chevrolet C-10, I discovered a cool shop: The Hot Rod
Company. I believe it will be worth your while to visit the site and
see the hot rod accessories.
Unfortunately, I did not find the tank I needed at the site, but I did find a fuel sender I desire. The sender is in route to me and will be installed this weekend. I am considering the flip-top fill, stainless of course.
Unfortunately, I did not find the tank I needed at the site, but I did find a fuel sender I desire. The sender is in route to me and will be installed this weekend. I am considering the flip-top fill, stainless of course.
Posted at 10:24 PM |
Sat - October 10, 2009
It does take a Rocket Scientist.
How many Truck restores can say their assistant
is a Rocket scientist who once worked at the Ballistic Research laboratory?
Or, The brew assistant once worked in the Chemical Battalion of the Army?
I can, I am cool like that.
I made him do the cleaning while I got to weld.
New stainless steel fuel tank is installed. New stainless fuel lines, pump, and filter installed tomorrow. New carb setup this week.
Or, The brew assistant once worked in the Chemical Battalion of the Army?
I can, I am cool like that.
I made him do the cleaning while I got to weld.
New stainless steel fuel tank is installed. New stainless fuel lines, pump, and filter installed tomorrow. New carb setup this week.
Posted at 11:50 PM |
Things to make...
http://gizmodo.com/5361874/bicycle-is-a-bar-pizzeria-and-dance-club-all+in+one
Posted at 12:50 AM |
Thu - August 27, 2009
Brewing has a history of Green.
I can't say I am green when it comes to brewing,
but I am always looking for folks who make it
work.
Check this out. Brewery Age
I will be looking for their beers, along with Diamond Bear ad Vino's brew.
Check this out. Brewery Age
I will be looking for their beers, along with Diamond Bear ad Vino's brew.
Posted at 10:04 PM |
Tue - August 4, 2009
Fri - July 31, 2009
Getting the spouse to come along.
Over on ‘It’s 5 o’clock somewhere’, a writing project was presented for fellow bloggers. I was unsure if I could participate because it specifies ‘spouse’ and ‘what the spouse could do if not sailing’. Then I reread the instructions.
Simply compose a blog post, or post a response in the comments here, telling about things besides sailing that can be done near your local sailing venue, so non-sailing travel companions can enjoy themselves, or for sailors to do when the weather isn't suitable for sailing
What can be done in Little Rock if not sailing.
Let’s start with the Grand Maumelle Sailing Club . You can sail on the Arkansas River, but I bet it is tricky.
So now on to the non-sailing stuff.
Catch a show at the Verizon
Arena.
Visit the oversized trailer called The Clinton
Library
Take the kids to Museum of Discovery
Find a parking spot in the River Market
: Saturday morning farmer’s market, various shows in the Riverfront
Amphitheater, Local restaurants, various musical acts in the evenings, pub views
of the Arkansas River
Cruise the river on the Arkansas
Queen
Visit a sub at the Arkansas Maritime
Museum . Soon to include a tug boat!
Enjoy the largest park at Burns Park
: You could find one or all of the following: Hiking, fishing, baseball,
softball, biking, waterslide, golf, rugby, Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Water
ski competition, Triathlons, Dog park/run, PlayLand, Bocce, Tennis, Basketball,
kayaking, canoeing, running,
Walk, Run or Bike the River Trail
Walk on the Big Dam Bridge. Yes it really is called the Big
Dam Bridge
Hike up Pinnacle Mountain . Take the easy or tough
side. Make it really tough and run up the trails. The view is well worth the
trip up the mountain.
See how to change the world at Heifer
International
See Arkansas’ Political history at the Old State
house
See some ducks at The Peabody
Hotel
See a movie outdoors down by the river . If in town on
a Wednesday night.
Watch up and coming ball players at Arkansas Travelers Dickey-Stephen's Field
Enjoy Arena Football with the Arkansas
Twisters
Things not on the river....
Take a Diamond Bear Brewery Tours (if in town on a
Saturday)
Visit the Central High National Historic Site
See Arkansas’ impact on the Military at MacArthur Park
Catch a show or exhibit at the Arkansas Arts
Center
Visit the opening credits of ‘Gone with the
Wind’ at The Old Mill
Volunteer
Enjoy the smells of Vino’s
. And have a pizza and microbrew while your at it. Grab a spot on the upper
floor of the deck if you can.
Visit the Zoo.
Play some golf at War Memorial park . You can lose your ball on
the interstate, in the zoo, in a stadium, on two major thoroughfares and one
minor road, or the archery range. The first hole was voted as the toughest
first hole in Arkansas!
Drive by the house in “Designing Woman ”.
See how it was at the Historic Arkansas
Museum.
Make a stop at the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and see we do know
how to play.
Take a drive up Kavanaugh Blvd and stop at any
restaurant/bar/pub and have great food and service. Just don’t start at
Pizza D.
Grab a drink at WhiteWater
Tavern . It does have Presidential connections.
Posted at 01:34 AM |