From: Don Bowen KI6DIU <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>
To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [Homestead] GPS, sheet rock, and concrete
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:34:25 -0700
My first GPS application was a 19 in rack mount connected to a computer via
IEE-488 bus. It was too big for the drone so it only gave launch
information and the plane had to use dead reckoning to keep track of
itself. Now I have one that fits in the palm of my hand and displays
everything on a small screen. Another is about 1.5 inches square and
connects tot he computer via USB.
Time to stop playing with the computer. Yesterday's adventure
continues. I walked out to the garage Friday to find a growing water
puddle under the water heater. Yesterday was spent taking the old one out,
digging out wet wallboard, waiting for things to dry, running to the
hardware store, cutting and installing sheetrock. By yesterday evening I
was losing things right in front of me so it was time to retire to a nice
bottle of New Belgium Brewing 2 Degrees Below.
Today I have to mix a batch of concrete to seal off a small hole, finish
the sheetrock, tape and sand, paint, install water heater, solder relief
valve plumbing, wait for water to heat, shower, and maybe have two beers.