Archives for: November 2009
November 30th, 2009
I've now finished Dragon Age once, and am going through it as another race. The replayability is that good. I'm getting very different reactions from NPCs, a few different quest choices, and am planning to make a few different decisions at major plot p… more »
November 24th, 2009
We were approved for adoption via Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue and on Saturday we drove up to Niles, MI and picked up Daisy. :) She and Roxy (and our 5 cats) all get along great, and Daisy seems very happy in her new home. Had her vet-checked yesterda… more »
November 16th, 2009
Dragon Age: Origins is the best RPG since Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar, and due to technological advances, is indeed a far better game even than that venerable classic.
With that sweeping statement out of the way, I want try to put the statement in… more »
November 10th, 2009
We talked with the screening person from the breed rescue last night. She just ran down some of the same questions that were on the application, and let us know how the rest of the process will go. Basically, someone will check out our references,… more »
November 10th, 2009
A waiting game.
Written by:Jon Craig
Published on November 10th, 2009 @ 05:55:33 am , using 179 words, 374 views
Published on November 10th, 2009 @ 05:55:33 am , using 179 words, 374 views
Posted in R/C Flying
I'm waiting on a package from China. Ok, well, technically Hong Kong, but still. China. Most R/C pilots use batteries from Hobby City in China. It's literally a choice between buying one battery or buying 2 or 3 (sometimes 4). Kind of a no-brainer,… more »
November 6th, 2009
Nearly done!
Written by:Jon Craig
Published on November 6th, 2009 @ 07:27:16 am , using 72 words, 520 views
Published on November 6th, 2009 @ 07:27:16 am , using 72 words, 520 views
Posted in R/C Flying
Motor and ESC mounted. Elevator and rudder horns installed. Just need to mount the aileron horns, install all the linkages, install the receiver, then do control throw setup, install the cowl and landing gear, then she'll be flyable!Of course, I'm… more »
November 5th, 2009
It's here!
Written by:Jon Craig
Published on November 5th, 2009 @ 06:32:44 am , using 159 words, 371 views
Published on November 5th, 2009 @ 06:32:44 am , using 159 words, 371 views
Posted in R/C Flying
That's the inner box. :D That comes inside 2 other outer boxes - these things are packed VERY securely.
Opening that box reveals this: a 3D Hobby Shop Extra 330SC! Well, in ARF form anyway.
That's what she looks like all dry-fit togethe… more »
November 2nd, 2009
What a shock!
Written by:Jon Craig
Published on November 2nd, 2009 @ 07:26:03 am , using 124 words, 412 views
Published on November 2nd, 2009 @ 07:26:03 am , using 124 words, 412 views
Posted in R/C Flying
Hey, whoa, I changed my mind! Amazing eh? /sigh.
Anyway, I'm re-entering the R/C flying hobby - and since I sold everything, I get to re-buy everything! Yay! Heh. At least I kept my high-end Hyperion DUO charger, so I don't have to go with a cheap… more »