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Check this out! They actually send a chair into space with a weather ballon and two cameras to recored it all.

The behind the scenes.

This weekend I made my first “Pocket Hole” bench. It was quite easy and used a lot less material than if I had made it without the fancy pocket holes.

I started looking for plans on how to make a work bench on the Internet. I found a few videos that weren’t too bad on giving some instructions on how to make a work bench. But then I ran across this one that was real interesting. At least I thought it was. The guy in the video was actually teaching me how to do like everything (yes I’m a real novice). Then I noticed he  said the word Kreg Jig and I thought, “Oh great this is just an infomercial, I don’t need to buy some super expensive gizmo to build a bench.” But he was interesting so I kept watching. He had some good pointers on measuring, cutting and about not worrying about making mistakes. I liked what I saw. Then he started showing the jig, which I had no desire to buy, and how easy it was to use and how it very simply created this strong joint. Oops now I think I want one of these things. So I watched the reset of the video and was convinced I need one of these cool tools to make my work bench with. To make a long story short I got one at my local Lowe’s for about $10 less than the retail price because I found an already opened returned one that was marked down. Bought my wood and hardware. Built my bench and there it is in the picture above.

The pocket holes make it really easy to join two boards together even at right angles. No fancy cutting of the wood, no extra metal brackets and no waiting for glue to dry and the joints are strong. I used just 4 1/2  2×4 and two pieces of 2×4 MDF to make this bench. It did take me two days to put it together but hey it was my first, I took my time, I didn’t want to make any mistakes. I can do it faster next time. And I will. I plan on making a few modifications to the plans to make a larger workbench with a peg board on the back. I’ll post a photo when I’m done.

To whomever has the pleasure of reading this blog entry:

Spam spam spam spam. I keep getting spam and more spam. All the comments to my blog are nothing but SPAM!!!!. Why do I get so much spam? I don’t like spam, even the processed meat kind. I guess if I put some actual stuff on this site maybe I’d get some real comments not these spammy ones. However as is evident with this post I’m not the most elegant of writers. Nor do I have good grammar. I can’t string together a coherent thought in a single sentence. At least all of my words are spelled correctly (with exception to the “spammy” one, I don’t think that is a real word). They may not be the rite words but they are spelled write.

If you have any constructive suggestion for my blog / site I am open to them. Please keep in mind that your SPAM comments will not show up….AT ALL.

Thank You,
Jonathan

I just upgraded my WP software and want to try out this new video embed feature.

So what did you think?

I’ve been getting a lot of spam comments lately. Most of them are nonsense sentences that are just a collection of keywords. However recently I got this one and really liked it.

Hey, I love your site. It seems most people don’t really bother writing articles that lack substance nowadays.

Hey everyone.

I’m in a melodrama in the park: Desperate Ambrose. I play the sheriff. Come and throw popcorn at the villain.

~Jonathan

The town that I live does not have an In-n-out Burger, we have Sonic, so I’ve never been to one.

If this is true then its pretty cool.

I received this in an email the other day:

This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way earlier in our lives, I don’t believe many of us would have tackled it!

POSITION:

Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and

coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated for the fabulous job they do…or forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

** AND A FOOTNOTE ? THERE IS NO RETIREMENT — EVER!!! **

but, if you are fortunate enough you will become a grandparent, and start all over again.

Whats is with people and their silly fan pages? Stellar Kart has this song where they say “Life is Good; Eternal Life is better” but for some reason fans have miss heard and thought they were saying “a turtle’s life is better!” One fan even made a website to honor the song.

I’m trying something new. Not sure how long it’s going to last but I’m willing to give it a try anyway.

This blog is now going to be a place for me to write down thoughts and observation of the time I spend conversing with God. I know you’re probably thinking why would you want to put something so personal on a public forum. Well I don’t plan on putting down my most personal thoughts but the ones that should be shared with the rest of the world.

Just a little warning. I never did that good in Mrs Garrett’s English class. I think I was her most difficult student. So my grammar, spelling and writing might be a little off. Which is another reason for my writing. I need the practice.

Lets get started…