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Thursday night – Eva’s vid

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Long day.. just kicking off work at 6:30 PM.. and started my day at 4AM. and will tomorrow as well. I’m in a two day client meeting with folks in France and figured this would be easier.. right about now, i’m not so sure :-). Good meetings though..

As a result, i didn’t get out an do much today.. but something good came my way anyway.. My freind Eva S. from 7Days send me this awesome vid she made about Chris’s burn last Saturday. It’s for 7Days and WCAX

I’d like to give a big shoutout to Eva and our other friends in local media (megan, cathy .talking to you) who are helping us wave the maker flag.. Thanks so much !

nite all, nite sam
-me

ps. Just saw Eva’s shortened version on WCAX. Nice !

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Wednesday night – O’ Brother can you spare an O’scilloscope

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Friends

The Vermont Generator Makerspace is looking for some tool donations. Here’s a partial working list of the stuff we’re still looking for. If your garage, basement or workshop is full of tool that need a home please take a look at this list and let us know

If you have bigger , more exotic tools you’d like to get rid off (CNC routers, , sandblasters, etc) please let me know. we may be able to work out a membership in exchange for donation or lease of those things.

It’s really exciting to see this all come together.

note all, nite sam

-me

 

 

 

Hand Tools:
1. Screw Drivers Assortments: Phillips, Slotted,Square Screwdriver
2. Hex driver Sets
3. Pliers: Gripping, Combination jaw, Vise grips,Needle Nose, Tongue and groove, Non-Marking
4. Sheet metal shears
5. Wire Crimps, Snips & Strippers
6. Wrenches: Adjustable, Ratcheting, Box &Torque
7. Wrench Sets: Open end/Combination &Socket (SAE & Metric)
8. Hammers: Ball Peen, Claw, Non-marring,Sheet Metal, Rubber Mallet & Sledge
9. Thread Cutting Tap & Die
10. Saws Coping, Hack, Handsaw, Razor Saws &Pull (Japanese)
11. Chisel/Rasp set
12. Files Sets: Half-Round, Rectangular, Round
13. Punches: Center, Sheet Metal, Transfer
14. Rivet Gun
15. Clamps: Bar, Spring & C
16. Bench Vices & Table Vices
17. Levels
18. Carpenter Square
19. Measuring Tapes
20. Metal T-Squares
21. Metal Rules
22. Caliper Sets
23. Digital Caliper <Chris has secured>
Power Tools:
1. Portable Electric Drills
2. Countersink bit set
3. Circular Saw
4. Hammer Drill
5. Impact Driver
6. Jig Saw
7. Scroll Saw
8. Bench top Drill Press
9. Air Compressor
10. Heat Guns
11. Glue Guns
12. Soldering Stations – Variable power (40w)
13. Digital Multimeters
14. Oscilloscope
15. Power Supply – bench top adjustable
16. Plastic Vacuum Former
Furniture:
1. Couches (2)
2. Arm Chairs (2)
3. Coffee Table
4. Swivel Casters
5. Metal Work Benches
6. Metal Warehouse Shelving Racks
7. Parts Bins
8. Small Refrigerator
9. Coffee Maker <Green Mountain Donation??>
10. Picnic Table (in good shape)
11. Bar stools with backs (20)
12. 8 Office Chairs for Classroom <Logic Supplyis donating>
Building Materials:
1. Plywood sheets 4’x8’ (in good shape)
2. Acrylic Sheets
3. Saw Horses
4. Extension Cords
Other:
1. Theater Curtains – Heavy Duty <Dan hassecured>

Tuesday night – Skating away

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The ice has transformed  everything around us again. Our yard is covered with a hard white glaze and the field behind us which is normally covered in stubble is as smooth as glass. The lovely Davis girls were over today playing with Diane. They took advantage of the conditions to go out and skate on the old cow pasture.

i took a few moments away from my work just to watch them…

i really love were we live

note all nite sam

-me

Monday night – paper towel philosphy

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First day back at work after break…. and it showed.. folks were dragging them selves around work.
I actually enjoyed my day.. i sat on the floor of my office and tried to get through my holiday backlog. (you got one too ? ) …. I’m till gaining on it.

Not much to report from this rainy day though .. there’s sheets of ice everywhere.. kinda dismal.. my windows at work were leaking.. which reminds me of something I noticed last night. at home. . Paper towels with little words of wisdom.. on them… .>W ell, word of wisdom is a stretch.. kinda greeting card philosophy, really.. and only three different ones through the whole role. You might ask why we have them.. but it was the only 24 pack of paper towels cosco had…

so for the next n months we’ll be constantly reminded to smile every time we clean up..

it’s kinda like those mechanical thank you lights at toll booths.. do they really mean that ? do they appreciate my paying ? I wonder that every time i see one of those thank you’s light up

and thats what I’m thinking about this evening.. more..and hopefully more useful toguhts tomorrow..
nite all. nite sam
-me