Ok, well, we'll just call it a "failed experiment". I had Ubuntu 9.04 all installed, configured, and customized as the only OS on my machine. The desktop was highly customized, with AWN, conky, and screenlets all setup and such. Sound was working, I… more »

So at some point over the weekend, I'm planning to backup a few apps, and install Ubuntu 9.04 as the only operating system on my computer. Why? Well, it's kind of a long-ish story. I've been running Linux for years as a dual-boot setup. First Slack… more »

Ok, so, go figure, I changed my mind on a plane! Amazing eh? But at least this time I did it BEFORE I bought it! I decided against the Taylorcraft for various reasons and instead ordered (from the LHS, so I will have it tomorrow) a Great Planes Fokker… more »

Yeah, going back to work after a week off SUCKS. Suck suck suckity suck. Anyway. I'll be getting a new Mini Ultra Stick in the air this week -- this time with the full quad flap setup for all kinds of fun tricks. Should be fun. It'd be in the air… more »

... for a week or so because my mom has been in town visiting from California. I'll be back to regular posting next week. I'm sure I'll be posting about my next plane to be assembled and maidened and about our continuing bike saga!Exciting stuff![Poste… more »

Haven't had a chance to write in several days; was a busy 3-day weekend for us. Started by taking Friday off to attend Hoosier Hills Fiber Arts Festival. It was a fun road trip, and a lot of fun wandering around and seeing all the ... stuff ... for… more »

That little bit of comedy gold above is courtesy of Chad. :D Anyway, it's true. The Helios is pure win. It's beautiful, big, and flies like an arrow with a rocket bolted to it: super straight and FAST! It's over-propped currently, due to our misint… more »

Weather's been wonky lately, so not a huge amount of flying going on. Typical Midwest Spring weather. It'll threaten rain all day, rain off and on for 5 minutes at a time... makes flying a pain. But I have gotten several flying trips in. Flown mostl… more »