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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| Single-line vs dual-line lubrication systems compared | Centralized lubrication has become a standard requirement across mining, manufacturing, and heavy equipment operations. Whether the facility runs stamping… | |
| Steel Mill Bearing Care: A Practical Maintenance Guide | Bearings carry the punishing loads inside rolling mills, slag screens, and continuous casters. Each rotation under tonnes of steel bar stock tests every seal… | |
| Maximizing Tool Life With Correct Lubricant Application Rates | Tool life depends on more than selecting a premium cutting tool or using a high-performance machine. The volume, timing and delivery method of lubricant have a… | |
| Why Your Hydraulic System Needs A Dosing Valve Upgrade | Hydraulic equipment is often judged by its pump, pressure rating and reservoir capacity, yet the dosing valve has an equally important role. It controls how… | |
| Best Practices for Micro-Lubrication on High-Speed Presses | High-speed stamping, forming, and punching presses depend on accurate lubrication to control friction, heat, tool wear, and material flow. A well-designed… | |
| The business case for high-pressure lubrication upgrades | The economics of upgrading to high-pressure lubrication systems extends well beyond the purchase price of a pump, nozzle or controller. The right system can… | |
| Troubleshooting STEIDLE Transmission Pumps in Australian Machinery | STEIDLE transmission pumps are designed to deliver lubricants reliably to gearboxes, chains, bearings and other moving components in industrial equipment. When… | |
| How Hoses Shape Lubricant Flow in Automated Manufacturing | In an automated manufacturing system, lubricant must arrive at the right point, at the right pressure and in the right quantity. Pumps, metering units and… | |
| Selecting the right oil viscosity for industrial gearboxes | Industrial gearboxes depend on the correct lubricant to carry loads, control temperature and protect gears, bearings and seals. Oil viscosity is central to… | |
| Spare Parts Every Maintenance Team Should Keep Ready | A lubrication failure rarely begins with a dramatic breakdown. More often, a worn seal, blocked nozzle or cracked hose gradually reduces oil delivery until 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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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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