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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| Micro-lubrication in near-dry machining across Australian workshops | Manufacturing floors across Australia are quietly moving away from the heavy flood-coolant tanks that have defined metal cutting for decades. In their place,… | |
| Leak-Proof Lubricant Hose Connections for Australian Machinery | A leaking lubricant hose can waste oil, contaminate machinery, and create a slip hazard around a production line. Even a slow weep at a fitting may allow air… | |
| Why one pump brand can lower costs across Australian facilities | Standardising pumps across multiple plants is a practical way to reduce the hidden cost of industrial maintenance. The benefit goes beyond negotiating a better… | |
| Understanding the internal filtration needs of STEIDLE pumps | A lubrication pump can appear to be working while contamination gradually damages its seals, gears, valves, and delivery accuracy. For STEIDLE systems used in… | |
| Selecting Grease for High-Speed Spindle Bearings | High-speed spindle bearings depend on a lubricant that controls friction, heat and wear without creating unnecessary drag. The correct grease grade is… | |
| How to set up a two-week lubrication audit for your plant | A lubrication audit is a short, structured review of how grease, oil and specialist lubricants move through a plant. Over fourteen days, a maintenance team can… | |
| Clean Compressed Air for Reliable Pneumatic Lubrication | Pneumatic lubrication systems depend on a stable supply of compressed air to meter oil, grease or coolant accurately. When that air carries water, rust, pipe… | |
| How a Shenzhen office streamlines lubrication component sourcing | Why a Shenzhen office can streamline your lubrication component sourcing is mainly a question of coordination. For Australian manufacturers, purchasing pumps,… | |
| Choosing Pump Materials for Corrosive Industrial Service | Pump material selection becomes critical when a lubrication, dosing or transfer system handles chemicals that attack ordinary metals. Corrosion can thin a pump… | |
| Choosing Stainless Steel and Steel Hoses for Oil Lines | Selecting a hose for an oil line involves more than comparing the price of stainless steel with ordinary steel. The correct choice depends on the oil itself,… |
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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