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New beds for my kids

August 28, 2010 : Uncategorized | No Comments
New beds for my kids

I got my kids some new beds from Ikea the other day. They were outgrowing their toddler beds. They now have twin beds. Theo had to get a loft bed since his room is the smallest. I had to cut it down 18″ tho, since he was really close to the ceiling. Zoey got a [...]

Trampoline

August 15, 2010 : Uncategorized | No Comments
Trampoline

I picked up a 14′ trampoline at a garage sale for $25. Good deal for hours and hours of fun for my kids. They go for $300 new. Its in good condition too.Posted from Merrill, Michigan, United States.

Merrill Farm Fest

August 8, 2010 : Uncategorized | No Comments
Merrill Farm Fest

Burn out contest. wpid-video-2010-08-07-18-35-24.3gp wpid-video-2010-08-07-18-34-41.3gp This Mustang and truck were tied for 1st place. This was the tie breaker. The Mustang won, cause of the colored smoke.Posted from Merrill, Michigan, United States.

Better use for 12 volt fluorescent Bulbs.

February 8, 2010 : Electronics, Going Green | No Comments
Better use for 12 volt fluorescent Bulbs.

When you but the Harbor Freight 45 watt solar panel kit, it comes with 2 12 volt, 5 watt fluorescent bulbs. These bulbs come with standard light bulb holders and 1/4″ phono plugs to be used with the charge controller. I personally didnt like the way it was setup for use (at least MY use). [...]

Solar Panel Kit

February 7, 2010 : Electronics, Going Green | 4 Comments
Solar Panel Kit

I was debating on buying a solar panel kit for a while, and I got a bonus check for buying my house from the Govt, so I used some of the money and went to Harbor Freight Tools and bought one of their 45 Watt Solar Panel Kits. They normally sell these for $249, but [...]

Free Sprint Airave

November 23, 2009 : Electronics | No Comments
Free Sprint Airave

I just moved to a new house, and the Sprint signal kinda sucks here. I have heard about some people getting the new Sprint Airave for FREE. The Airave is like a mini cell phone tower for your house. It hooks up to your high speed internet, and allows you to get a strong signal [...]

Live Scanner Audio

November 21, 2009 : Radio | No Comments
Live Scanner Audio

Gratiot County Mi   NOW LIVE! Police Dispatch (Left Audio)   155.655 Mhz Fire Dispatch (Right Audio)   154.160 Mhz Equipment: 1/4 wave vertical @20′. Radio Shack Pro-2030 Scanner 45 watt Solar Panel kit  + battery for DC power. **Scanner is picking up some out of area skip / interference on PD Channel. PD Here uses DPL [...]

Mobile APRS Tracker

November 21, 2009 : Radio | No Comments
Mobile APRS Tracker

KC8GRQ Mobile Vehicle Tracker GPS: Radio Shack Digitraveler Radio: Radio Shack HTX-242 @35 watts. APRS Encoder: TinyTrack2 Antenna: 1/4 Wave  NMO Mount, trunk mounted. Notes: 2000 Chevy Cavalier – Green