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This is my City workspace at home, which is in my bedroom. Since I'm only in high-school, I don't have my own office. My desk was created with 3 tiers so that it can have as much storage space as possible. The middle tier has all my computer stuff, and the two tiers to the sides are mainly storage. Since I do a lot of video editing for my school, the 24" monitor is very handy. Plus, it's good for movies.
I just received the Henge Dock yesterday, so I still have to decide weather it's going to be useful in the future. I do, however, already have some complaints. Firstly, I need to use my brother's charger, because it doesn't support the new Apple chargers originally found on the MacBook Air. Secondly, I completely use the functionality of my webcam, which sucks. Thirdly, I lose the ability to use the display as a secondary screen. Finally, it's really aggravating that it doesn't support hardshell cases, because most people have them on their Mac's.
I got my iPad in May, because back then, I was using a Dell Latitude D630, which was given to me by my school, and seriously sucked. The iPad was a good alternative for non-school stuff. This year, however, we upgraded to Mac's.
The rest of the stuff is stuff that I got for my birthday, or stuff that I bought this summer to make the ultimate desk.
Despite having the word “nut” in its name, a coconut is a fruit — not a nut. In fact, a coconut falls under a subcategory known as drupes, which are defined as fruits that have an inner flesh and seed surrounded by a hard shell. This includes a variety of fruits, such as peaches, pears, walnuts, and almonds -- Courtesy Healthline
Toshiba made some very attractive smaller radios that seemed to be geared towards the female demographic based on the magazine ads I've seen.
Click on these link to see examples.
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These 7TP-30's are small but pack a lot of punch in design and performance. The entire front (and the thumbwheel tuning knob) is chrome plated and the tuning dial sports a nautical motif with the port hole window.
Even the hardshell case it came in was flashy. Gold plated and fake alligator skin. (see pic below
All ready for a night on the town!
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Fender Limited Edition Relic Andy Summers Telecaster
Fender couldn't be more proud and excited to unveil a very special 250-instrument Limited Edition run of the Fender Custom Shop Andy Summers Tribute Telecaster as part of the Fender Custom Shop's legendary Tribute Series. It's a note-perfect replica of the 1961 Tele® that Summers used to help propel the Police to untold heights of worldwide pop superstardom.
Andy Summers was just out of college in Southern California in the early 1970s when one of his guitar students offered to sell him a beat-up 1961 Fender Telecaster that had obviously been modified by a previous owner. Summers had already had some modest music business success in the late '60s in Britain. Lately though, he'd stuck mainly to his classical guitar studies, and hadn't played an electric in quite a while. Strangely, however, something about this particular Telecaster grabbed him. As he put it himself in his 2006 memoir, One Train Later:
When I start to play it, something stirs within me ... it shakes me ... I find that I can't stop playing it; this guitar sparks something in me and I have to have it.
Summers bought the guitar for $200, and you and the whole world know the rest. Back in London a few years later, he joined a noisy so-called punk outfit called the Police that rose to become the biggest band in the world, thanks in no small part to the deftly innovative and influential sounds Summers conjured from that beat-up Telecaster. Hit after hit was recorded and performed on it— "Roxanne," "So Lonely," "Walking On the Moon," the breathtaking "Message In a Bottle," "Don't Stand So Close to Me," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," "Every Breath You Take," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "Synchronicity II" and "King of Pain."
The prototype, built by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Dennis Galuszka over the course of a year, is currently in use with Andy now. The guitar features the same "eccentric" modifications that the original had when Summers first bought it, most of which were unchanged throughout the nonstop work and excitement of the Police years:
* Ferocious humbucking neck pickup.
* Bridge pickup mounted in the body rather than in the broken brass (not chrome) bridge plate.
* Control plate-mounted mini-toggle phase switch.
* Body-mounted preamp on/off mini-toggle switch (the original preamp "died," Galuszka said; the Custom Shop has recreated the Police-era preamp).
* Rear-mounted overdrive unit controlled by a third knob below the two traditional Telecaster volume and tone controls.
* "Soft" brass bridge pieces.
* Schaller® tuners.
Summers played number one of the 250 replicas when the Police once again electrified the music world by reuniting on Feb. 11, 2007, to open the 49th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Even more exciting, Summers will play the replica during the momentous 2007 30th anniversary worldwide Police reunion tour, one of the most hoped-for and eagerly awaited events in pop music history. It promises to be a thrilling musical event featuring one of rock's most innovative guitarists playing a spot-on replica of one rock's most distinctive guitars.
Includes: Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case (Orange Interior), Strap, Cable, Limited Edition Certificate, Signed Copy of Andy’s Book “One Train Later”, DVD Interview with Andy, “Message In A Box” CD Box Set.
KC of Alabama now owns these two hardshell cases for his Martin Backpackers, one blonde and one brunette. While the Backpacker guitar is meant to take rough handling, the soft gig bag it comes with does not hold up to actual travel - witness all the photos of broken pegheads on Flickr.
These cases are based on my original design. They are improved by the addition of hinges, a latch and a better shoulder strap.
Update as of May 2016 - I am not producing the cases for sale anymore - sorry.
Nothing wrong with a good traditional walnut stain. I am obliged to finish the outside of the cases before I fit everything else - stain and varnish just don't mix well with plush fabric and final touches. The trick will be keeping them pristine as I attach the latches, corners, handle, and the innards. To that end, I have locked the shop and walked away so that the varnish may cure in peace.
First I constructed the base for my country road with 2" Risers which will also be cover with plaster cloth just like my railway sub-roadbeds. The road crosses my railroad using one of those rerailer / crossing track pieces that comes with every UniTrack starter set. Like many country roads, it makes a sharp bend in order to reach a farmhouse on the way to the next town. The future wheat field is supported by crumbled up paper held in place by masking tape. Then several pieces of plaster cloth were draped over the paper form and allowed to harden. Then a piece of Busch grass mat was glued into place over the plaster hardshell.
Further back, my farmhouse and barn complex sit on top of a flat piece of 2" foam board cut to hold the farm buildings and a strip of wheat field. The Ankylosaurus is looking for some veggies to eat, but none have not sprouted yet.
A captivating close-up of a vintage 1982 Ibanez Musician MC-924DS Electric Bass resting in its original plush hardshell case. This bass is a prime example of Ibanez's golden era of Japanese craftsmanship. The Musician series is instantly recognizable by its premium neck-through construction, which provides exceptional sustain and stability.
The dark, rich body is typically crafted from a combination of woods (like mahogany, ash, and maple laminates), beautifully highlighted by the contrast of the bright gold/brass hardware and the uniquely styled control knobs. Featuring dual powerful humbucking pickups, the MC-924DS delivered a thick, versatile tone that helped define the progressive rock and fusion sound of the early 1980s. This image beautifully captures the instrument's classic aesthetic and its well-preserved, collectible condition.
My Taylor 12-string has such lovely photogenic lines and angles and color tone. I like to look at it almost as much as I enjoy the way it sounds! Think I might just have to put the camera down and pick up the guitar for a little bit...
This guitar in its hardshell case is surprisingly heavy.... it's great protection! But makes me wish I had 'people'. =)
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Wood and steel... larger on white.
Lightly applied textures provided by leschick...
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and Playingwithbrushes...
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I am at heart a sculptor, not a painter; use of color does not come naturally to me. So it feels like a bold move to stain four of the five cases I am building. The cherry veneer took the stain well and kept the beautiful grain visible, even amplified it.
Shot with urethane varnish, each case is on a little turntable, something sculptors often have a few of. Once the varnish is built up and completely cured, I will cut the cases open; the thought is that I will not deform the top and bottom of the case by applying varnish to them separately (the inside of the case is unfinished and finishing only one side of woodwork is a sure way to warp it). Hopefully, the stresses from the varnish will even out as the urethane cures and the cut open case halves will remain flat and fit one another.
Certainty may calm our anxious spirits, but it closes the door on possibility. Moreover, when the known overshadows the unknown, we forsake our infinite life for a counterfeit, finite existence.
-The Wisdom of Not Knowing DISCOVERING A LIFE OF WONDER BY EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY Estelle Frankel Shambhala Boulder 2017
Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
CMMG AR15 with Surefire Mini Scout Light laying on a Triple Aught Design Hardshell Spectre Jacket. Rifle has Troy flip up battle sights and Elcan Specter 1-4X Scope
A bespoke hardcase for the Martin Backpacker guitar, Thing One is made from various plywoods, veneers and solid stock. The lid is hinged with 10mm SOSS hidden hinges. Vintage leather handle, metal trunk corners, rubber feet, and shoelace ties at three points for positive closure give Thing One a retro vibe. One of a matching pair, Thing One and Thing Two. They will give you some fun, Thing Two and Thing One.
Thing One fits both the old and the newer
Style of Martin Backpacker headstock tuner.
Felt over foam and a neck brace or two
keeps your six stringed plucker looking like new.
Thing One Likes to travel. But you should be told
Thing One does not travel in the plane's dirty hold,
not as Checked Baggage in the dark and the cold.
And then there's the awful Baggage Breakers
who smash, bash and stomp on all kinds of guiters.
Never check a guiter if you want to keep yers.
Thing One will fit in overhead bins
on a plane with pilot, wheels and wings,
and maybe it's waterproof - OK, water resistant
- lots of varnish and wax, because I'm persistent.
Update July 2nd, 2:45 PM: As of about an hour ago, John O. is the proud owner of Thing One.
Thanks, John! Keep on pluckin' like the Doo-dah Man.
I'm building a new run of Backpacker guitar cases, this time from some beautiful cherry plywood. Here, I am about to glue the sides onto the top/bottom/ends to make a closed box. I have already clamped the whole thing dry to make sure it will go smoothly with glue.
Pretty sure they no longer make this jacket anymore since hardshell PTFE jackets are out of vogue. But it is waterproof, has pit zips, and a reflective flag in the back for commuting.
.......until he crossed paths with this seasoned pick-pocket, who skillfully mananged to strong arm a breakfast for himself.
I am so pleased to have made a case for Devin Elder, a talented musician out of San Antonio.
The case is made from cherry veneer plywood, solid mahogany for the yokes and end blocks, bamboo handle and real buffalo head nickels, domed and soldered onto machine screws, making 'hitching posts' to tie the case shut. Brass 10mm SOSS hidden hinges are a step up from my usual leather strap solution (this is a hard shape to hinge). My Tomo brand hides under the lid. One of a kind case for one of a kind kid.
The P-08 Luger Pistol is the definitive German sidearm made famous in many films and productions. Our replica is not capable of firing so you do not require a firearms manager on set but is otherwise a perfect replica. The action cycles and the magizine is removeable. It dry fires with an ominous "click". The replica is made from metal and is full weight feeling realistic in the hand. It comes with a "hardshell" leather holster.
This pistol was used in both World War One and Two and is the most sought after allied "souvenir".
Hire price is ÂŁ9.50 for the first 14 days and ÂŁ2.50 per week or part thereafter.
Replacement cost is ÂŁ145
This is Tim. Tim is Box Turtle. He lives in Kristen's Aunt Pauline's house in High Level, Alberta. Tim wonders the house as he pleases, exploring the kitchen, dining room, bathroom and bedrooms of the main floor as he pleases. When Kristen and I were in High Level a month or so ago, we found him hiding under a bed in the bedroom, sleeping.
I took Tim outside for a bit more of a natural atmosphere to photograph him in. Check out his bright orange eye!
I was in need of a big does of Prescription Strength Nature RX. youtu.be/Bf5TgVRGND4
I decided earlier in the week to take a vacation day and get out for another hike. A BIG THANK YOU to MN for the recommendation of Ha Ling Peak. I was totally nervous leading up to this hike. The reviews lead me to believe that this might be the hardest hike I have ever done! I asked MN to pump me up the day before. SHe did a great job reassuring me that I could do it. I packed up last night and headed out early this morning. Absolutely worth it!! It might be one of my new favorite hikes!! I ended up summiting Miner's Peak instead of Ha Ling based on other hiker's recommendations. It was amazing! I stood at the very top of the mountain, held my arms up high and yelled WOOHOO!!! It was an amazing hike. Started off with just below zero temps, and finished at 11 degrees. Perfect weather. It was windy up at the top, but I hear that is fairly normal for these peaks. I splurged on a new hardshell for myself and it proved itself today! I am so happy with all the gear I have been investing in.
During my hikes it like to stop (and catch my breath) and look back at how far I have come. It's amazing to look back and be like wow, I just climbed that, I made it! Like in life, once the hard stuff has passed we are quick to not look back and hope that it's all gone forever. But I think it has it's good points to show you your strength, show you that you made it, show you just how far you have come and what you have accomplished. Yes there will be more hard times ahead, but if we learn what we can for each one, then hopefully the next one might seem a bit more manageable and less world ending. Keep going, keep climbing, keep everything in perspective.
After I made it to the summit and literally felt on top of the world, I stopped and enjoyed the moment. I took in the views and the smells and just sat there and felt happy. On my descent I kept looking back and thinking, wow! I was literally just standing up there!! This might be one of my new favorite hikes. I will definitely be back to summit Ha Ling.
Live your life friends!! Get out there and do what you want to do instead of wishing and dreaming about it as life passes you by. Go! Get out there!! LIVE!!
Ha Ling Peak/Miner's Peak:
Total Dist. 8 km (hike)
Elevation Gain 2296 ft.
Time on trail just under 4 hours
Quotes for today:
*Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. - Thoreau
*I'ts not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. - Thoreau
I maximize the number of cases I can cut from a sheet of cherry plywood while orienting each piece to take advantage of the beautiful grain of the wood.
Finally back to the Martin Backpacker custom hardcase project. Here the yokes that cradle the neck of the guitar and keep it in in place inside the case are glued in, as are braces in the lid.
Tomorrow is my boyfriend, Rod's, birthday, so we went out to Dairy Queen for some ice cream. This is chocolate soft serve ice cream covered with a cherry hard shell. Explore, August 24, 2008. Highest position: #150 on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
A captivating close-up of a vintage 1982 Ibanez Musician MC-924DS Electric Bass resting in its original plush hardshell case. This bass is a prime example of Ibanez's golden era of Japanese craftsmanship. The Musician series is instantly recognizable by its premium neck-through construction, which provides exceptional sustain and stability.
The dark, rich body is typically crafted from a combination of woods (like mahogany, ash, and maple laminates), beautifully highlighted by the contrast of the bright gold/brass hardware and the uniquely styled control knobs. Featuring dual powerful humbucking pickups, the MC-924DS delivered a thick, versatile tone that helped define the progressive rock and fusion sound of the early 1980s. This image beautifully captures the instrument's classic aesthetic and its well-preserved, collectible condition.
April 24, 2015
A half-basket of hardshell clams (quahogs). These are little necks and cherry stones (The names given to the smaller sizes of quahogs). These are great in stews over pasta, grilled until they "pop," or even raw right out of the shell.
Brewster, Massachusetts - Cape Cod
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A captivating close-up of a vintage 1982 Ibanez Musician MC-924DS Electric Bass resting in its original plush hardshell case. This bass is a prime example of Ibanez's golden era of Japanese craftsmanship. The Musician series is instantly recognizable by its premium neck-through construction, which provides exceptional sustain and stability.
The dark, rich body is typically crafted from a combination of woods (like mahogany, ash, and maple laminates), beautifully highlighted by the contrast of the bright gold/brass hardware and the uniquely styled control knobs. Featuring dual powerful humbucking pickups, the MC-924DS delivered a thick, versatile tone that helped define the progressive rock and fusion sound of the early 1980s. This image beautifully captures the instrument's classic aesthetic and its well-preserved, collectible condition.
I've been carrying my new Rebel XT around as much as possible to/from work, when I'm out and about, etc. just to try to get used to it around my neck so I've got it when I need it. Also trying to learn how to not destroy it doing so. Kind of like the grammar school kids having to carry an egg around for a week trying not to break it, to learn about responsibility.
Well I broke the egg! Took a couple of weeks. Fortunately I only smashed the UV filter. Not even sure how or when it happened other than yesterday sometime. So a trip to Showcase Photo and $20 later I'm back in business.
I've got the semi-hardshell case (Canon EH-18L) but it just looks too touristy for my taste. I am using the base of the case which at least protects part of the body. Why not a bag? Well too bulky and hard to access the camera in my opinion. Once I get accessories I'll have to go that route, but for now, I just want the naked camera or as close to it as I can get.
A shot of my temporary solution is here (thanks to the guy in front of me in the Digital 102 class for this tip) but if anyone's got any better ideas, please let me know!