So I was watching this TV show about how things are made (entitled “How It’s Made” oddly enough) and I saw a segment on how pedal steel guitars are built. I was astounded at how complex the things are. The pedals increase the tension on the strings when they’re depressed and bend the notes sharp. The guitarist [...]
Entries from December 2007
December 27, 2007
News Flash From The Sylva Herald And Ruralite!
You can bet that those squirrels were cut up and cooking about ten minutes after this photo was taken. Let’s hope a little sidemeat went in the pot too.
December 25, 2007
Fireplace Progress
Here’s a link to my Webshots photo album of our fireplace project.
Sidenote for Supercub: The stone will be about 1 1/2″ thick, so I mounted the firebox a little proud of the studs, so it doesn’t look like a cave when it’s finished. The mantel is 12″ wide, so when we’re finished we’ll have about [...]
December 22, 2007
Video of the Week
The Choir of King’s College in Cambridge performs John Rutter’s Nativity Carol in 2006.
Lots of NPR stations broadcast the Nine Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, so check your local listings.
Here are some aerial oblique photos of King’s College Chapel.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
JB
December 21, 2007
Hillbilly Holiday
Nothing says Christmas in the mountains like a ripped open living room wall!
Merry Christmas, y’all.
December 17, 2007
The Spotnicks – Johnny Guitar – 1962
Space-Age surf music from Sweden
This is also a test. Could be a video of the week though…
December 17, 2007
Test Post Numero Uno
Test test test. This is only a test. Must change to sans-serif font.
Here’s Gene Krupa’s band featuring Roy Eldridge and Anita O’Day doing “Let Me Off Uptown” in 1942.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_O%27Day
