Soft watercolour painting of a holiday table setting with warm candlelight, sprigs of evergreen, and dishes in rich ochre and cream tones

Chris Mapp Β· Eastern Shore

Long-running personal blog from Chris Mapp: snack-food tastings, retro action figures, building blocks, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, and the occasional pop-culture reflection.

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We got a wedding gun.

A long-standing interest in firearms resurfaces with a new piece from a family wedding, alongside reflections on collecting in the author's twenties and thirties.

Soft watercolour still life of small mechanical parts in muted blues and warm ochre

Enter, THE ZULLBEAST!

A new addition to the collection from January 2016, documented with the usual mix of photography and childhood-toy nostalgia.

Soft watercolour abstract in pale lavender and cream suggesting a curious figurine silhouette

Stunt Zombie's Christmas Fallout 2015!

Holiday recap from December 2015 covering Christmas gifts, Star Wars Episode VII chatter, and the Town of Exmore Christmas Parade.

Soft watercolour painting of a warm holiday scene in cream and amber tones

I'm Gonna Git You Zuckuss!

July 2013 entry on a bounty hunter figure acquired via trade with LeAnn of Retro Toy Safari, as the Star Wars Power of the Force 2 collection grows.

Soft watercolour abstract suggesting a small action figure in deep violet and ochre washes

Fun Food Friday β€” Froot Loops Treasures

August 2013 tasting notes on a childhood favourite cereal, plus reflections on how many cereals have changed over the years.

Soft watercolour still life of a breakfast bowl in pastel pinks, greens, and cream

League Assignment β€” Summer Vacation

A June 2013 League of Extraordinary Bloggers prompt on summer memories, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, and learning the water from a 16-foot wooden scow.

Soft watercolour seascape in muted teal, sand, and warm amber tones evoking a quiet bay
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Articles

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Choosing the Right Pneumatic Pump for an Assembly LineSelecting the right pneumatic pump for an assembly line affects lubrication quality, cycle time, maintenance costs and operator safety. A pump that matches the…
Why Micro-Lubrication Cuts CNC Machining WasteCNC machining depends on controlled friction, stable temperatures and predictable chip evacuation. When cutting fluid is delivered in excessive volumes, a…

Toys & Collectibles

Star Wars Power of the Force 2 figures, Lego and knockoff building block reviews, and trades with fellow collectors.

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Fun Food Friday

Weekly snack food and restaurant spotlights, from Hostess Fruit Pies to Froot Loops Treasures and beyond.

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Life & Hobbies

Summer vacations, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, local community events, and other personal reflections.

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