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.
Enter, THE ZULLBEAST!
A new addition to the collection from January 2016, documented with the usual mix of photography and childhood-toy nostalgia.
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.
Stocking Stuffer Madness #3 — Block Tech Race Car
A November 2013 review of an affordable knockoff building set, set alongside the author's decades-long love of Lego and Christmas-movie building marathons.
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.
Fun Food Friday — Froot Loops Treasures
August 2013 tasting notes on a childhood favourite cereal, plus reflections on how many cereals have changed over the years.
League Assignment — 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.
Articles
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| Oil Mist And Oil-Air Lubrication For Machine Tools | Machine tools need a controlled supply of lubricant to protect bearings, spindles, slides and cutting zones from friction and heat. Oil mist and oil-air… | |
| How to specify a lubrication system for a new manufacturing line | A new production line needs more than a pump and a few oil points. The lubrication system must match the machinery, lubricant, operating cycle, access… | |
| Why industrial hoses need regular pressure testing | Industrial hoses sit quietly behind the scenes in factories, processing plants, and mine sites, doing work most people only think about when something goes… | |
| Micro-Lubrication Systems and Their Impact on Coolant Usage | Across metalworking shops from Heidelberg to Heidelberg West, the conversation is shifting. Plant managers are weighing the cost of cutting fluid against… | |
| Reducing downtime with predictive lubrication maintenance schedules | Unplanned stoppages rarely begin with a dramatic failure. A bearing may run slightly hotter, a chain may sound rougher, or a pump may deliver less lubricant… | |
| Inside a STEIDLE Lubrication Pump: Components and Working Principles | STEIDLE lubrication pumps sit at the heart of countless centralised lubrication systems, quietly delivering metered oil or grease to bearings, chains, and… | |
| Casino paysafecard options for Australian players | For Australian players who prefer not to share card details with an online casino, paysafecard can offer a straightforward way to manage deposits. The prepaid… | |
| Why replacing worn nozzles matters for industrial lubrication | Lubrication nozzles are the final link between a STEIDLE system and the bearing, gear or chain it protects. When a nozzle tip erodes, clogs or distorts, the… | |
| Pneumatic Pump Sizing for Multi-Outlet Lubrication Networks | Across workshops in the Hunter Valley and processing plants in Geelong, engineers wrestle with the same puzzle: how to feed lubricant reliably to dozens of… | |
| How to properly store industrial lubricants in Australian warehouses | Australia presents unique storage challenges for industrial lubricants, with vast distances between sites and a climate that swings from tropical humidity in… |
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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Weekly snack food and restaurant spotlights, from Hostess Fruit Pies to Froot Loops Treasures and beyond.
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Summer vacations, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, local community events, and other personal reflections.
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