Democrat Desperation

5/10/26 New York Times article about Virginia Democrats are discussing lowering the mandatory retirement age for the Virginia Supreme Court to 54 to forcec all the justices on the court (many Democrats) to leave so the Democrats can appoint lapdogs.

This is a sign of desperation.  Even Democrats commenting over there recognize the absurdity of it.

A Chsnge of Relocation Plans

My wife and I will chauffeur the dogs cross country in her car. This also simplifies getting all the guns and ammo there as well as the two telescope mirrors  

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Also, a nice road trip!

The Cadillac goes in a closed carrier for about $1300.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

 5/9/26 BBC:

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia's conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two.

"I think that the matter is coming to an end," he said, referring to the "special military operation" in Ukraine, while condemning Western support for the Kyiv government.

Russia's annual parade lacked the usual display of tanks and missiles, due to security concerns as authorities feared Ukraine might target Red Square with drones.

A last-minute ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, brokered by US President Donald Trump, reduced the danger of any attack and the parade passed off without incident.

Of course, Putin has talked peace before and it meant nothing. But if Trump's efforts lead to peace, the Democrats will lose it even more than they have already 

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More Packaging Crimes

I ordered an eight pound counterweight recently.  A box arrived about the right size but way too light:

After digging through brown paper wrapping paper and a packing list:

Yes, 5 stainless steel setscrews that could have been mailed in a tiny padded envelope.

Things That AI Is NOT Good For

Anything mechanical. If SuperGrok or ChatGPT was gven control of a robot their lack of mechanical sense and inability to accurately read manufacturer manuals and diagrams would destroy vast numbers of cars, generators, turbines, hand tools,:and houses the first day.

I think jobs for historians and blue collar workers remain safe, for the moment. AI  is, i think, the dot-com bubble of the 2020s.

Oh yes, and too much of, "Use a bigger hammer."

I Need a Very Short Piece of 3" Aluminum Rod

I mean under 6". I do not need a foot of it. Ideally somewhere near by. I have looked at Big Box and hardware store web sites. I am going to replace the knobs on my refea