Random Thoughts and Other Things

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25.12.2024 / Wednesday

Title: Stretching

Overview: Very imporant stretches ("Do These 5 Stretches Daily and Watch Your Body Transform!)

Source: FitPulse

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_EhpP1w2s

Five basic Stretches:

1. Cat cow
2. Butterfly stretch
3. Supine twist
4. Calf strect
5. Childs pose

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08.12.2024 / Sunday

Title: Computer Problem

Overview: Having problems deleteing a partition

Here are some links that may be of real value:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhtsj0uFdHU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqy0Tc4zok4

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30.08.2024 / Friday

Title: Social Security

Overview: Change of Address Form

Link; https://de.usembassy.gov/ss-address-change-form/

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22.08.2024 / Thursday

Title: Vespa

Overview: Tools

Here is a tool from Amazon|=\

HONGECB Haltewerkzeug Werkzeug universal, Polrad Blockierwerkzeug,

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19.08.2024 / Monday

Title: Vespa

Overview: Oil filter & drive belt

Kilometer stand: 26877 Km

Need an oil change and probably a new oil screw.

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19.08.2024 / Monday

Title: Vespa

Overview: A series on Vespa ET4 125

Lots of info abut Vespa ET4 125

Source Jumk TV

Source: https://www.youtube.com/@junktv1962

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19.08.2024 / Monday

Title: Vespa

Overview: This is a series about restoring a Vespa ET 4 124

A series including Painting the wheels by Montmoto

Here is the Start Video for his project.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JmjBRSLA0w

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15.07.2024 / Monday

Title: Vespa

Overview: Change Drive Belt

Here is a very good video about how to change the belt on on Vespa ET 4

Source: Mitch's Scooter Stuff

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0np6RhcpMnY

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10.06.2024 / Monday

Title: Vespa ET 4 125

Overview: Some basic maintenance Videos

1. Clean air filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIx9vg-uyMM (Source: Junk TV)

2. Oil Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIx9vg-uyMM (Source: RaZor90)

3. Change the Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIx9vg-uyMM (Source: Vespa Motorsport)

4. Another Belt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgQW3hy7Ij8&t=1337s (Source: Motorcycle Rescurer)

5. Build a Woode stand for Vespa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYkECh720JE (Source Vespa Motorsport)

Parts:

Belt (Keilriemen Antriebsriemen passend für Vespa ET4 125 Bj. 1996-2000) https://www.amazon.de/Keilriemen-Antriebsriemen-passend-Vespa-1996-2000/dp/B0CB34GC2L/ref=sr_1_9?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2ZR7ON85KMI9J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KzrLszd0yLaYCM35UCpN-XsNNUCWWTWJCa-O_Yo_1Upoqr1g0wQ6HxKhjJSMhJmyuKCtuHlrfouMia0-ITTi3-FCxP_hi7mKGIoHO7qxVnxkT-EV_YKSbPbo5xUo_kFudttryE8PB3ui0U-9nSzc3T_kdsqtjiTIfYV0mYI-FBqnMANdriX_yRDAiGVDSVs3B3OzG-DrpXIcFAOeygleJcsRBCiIElgSqXI0dNefr7Mp9g-__FAlGT-uzsbvUAB94cZE4Qq1QxlR1skR3KkgEiLIS--KpqYwYrLSFdZTKDo.DoWSgEl1jGR437J-Df3fyIy6wpmgI1wsdZ5jRvAnF94&dib_tag=se&keywords=vespa+et4+keilriemen&qid=1718014892&sprefix=vespa+et4+keilriemen%2Caps%2C306&sr=8-9

19.39 Euro

Luft Filter: https://www.amazon.de/Luftfiltereinsatz-Vespa-ET4-125-96-99/dp/B00CLFIUZE/ref=sr_1_9?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1VEW1V0NUB4C8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D7YOfQMGXsghPF5uhOEQSThQ-ttTftTHaokwFl6nJLATkoEAw_RHSi1bU5wpoE0BZXrFuNaJw6uLlsoMxtlWzUsrNEf9z3YFLWBOPQ7zDuS42rYoFIR3iQrlRtbjMfbE1k_AYvX7OHgGwlZtyy6hpCYhhG6RUk1GhuvMWrnNVqllanR1TPg-HpjtwbknGGZlxojpHFAiN5J95UXCh6rGK0CJ5o9uHjl7hImO2MZVni_yEwEiTFoEB8MhYOf711g5ad0CZOXZxmNbwVUoWSZbhM8cvkbv7MsZzYvY0TWTGwU.gyXTnZE9TZuBwmMXZvHtSUFyJpsXXjK4fq912rFec08&dib_tag=se&keywords=vespa+et4+luftfilter&qid=1718018616&sprefix=vespa+et4+luftfilter%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-9

13.25 Euro

Oelfilter: https://www.amazon.de/%C3%96lfilter-Hiflo-ET4-125-96-99/dp/B07V1WP3V1/ref=sr_1_17?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=AAX1KQF9NIC0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EUa_ZAiLmpKuyqP58i3_nUcYDQEpZEyxmMrve4KPIYqUUY7vXIK2wYI_z5VlJTvC-1x7VBmfZwpGenICD6nD7w70YE2kmOfHBdnWGfzehxpLrD4uJONQuya5dtMmFmbVlzK3XQ0vBYOKIrTpXPVnZmSZInPL4zpVlMxGNste0L9KmkLveRJHkA60ZgxsCpS3Y25yrRE4dPp9H2qN1xIO9Rf_mUysKTLAlCnzYExQkegmbqRp02SSEAAYFg7YzTZm9x8oB1y7NHgRDZqjFd2WcjX6nNjPJXzgFiRQNQOuymU.opBb5WIA-ROyVZ0wclO34YOyNDmJAsmKeI2XtEnRKCI&dib_tag=se&keywords=vespa+et4+%C3%B6lfilter&qid=1718018761&sprefix=vespa+et4+oelfilter%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-17

7.90 Euro

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04.05.2024 / Saturday

Title: Quote of the Day

Overview: This is a great quote.

From DailyKos concerning an article at NPR:

Link: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/1/2235771/-An-NPR-report-reveals-the-rot-in-the-federal-judiciary-is-not-limited-to-the-Supreme-Court?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=community_spotlight&pm_medium=web

"No one expects politicians to be honest — especially in the age of Trump."

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03.05.2024 / Friday

Title: Thoughts

Overview: Things that goes without saying "must be said!"

I just finished watching a video about how to make (bake) ciabatta bread but too much info was left out so the bread I ultimately baked, although good, was not really what I desired. I need to try a different recipe.

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21.04.2024 / Sunday

Title: Garden STuff

Overview: Raised Bed

The following is a video about things to do when making and using raised beds. Actually they ar mostly just a bed with four sides but can get higher

Sorce: Next Level Gardening

Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOGDQ0o3rc

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21.04.2024 / Sunday

Title: Focus

Overview: Working in the garden requires focus

There are so many things in a large (500 m2) to do that one must always remember to do one thing at a time with full focus.

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13.03.2024 / Wednesday

Title: Guitar

Overview: How to play 8 Miles High on the acoustic guitar

Source: DOB acoustic guitar

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gcwWJHGbmU

This is a very good lesson on how to play a relatively complicated song. It is just a little different from what I have been playing since 1968.

This is really for acoustic guitar fans,

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07.03.2024 / Thursday

Title: Go Training

Overview: Loose Leash Training

This is a great video.

Source: Beckman's Dog Training
Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5mtNzSZ-B0

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04.03.2024 / Monday

Title: A Zen Way

Overview: Keeping Calm in Bad situations

1. Keep your calm-their behavior is a reflection of their erroneous thoughts, and negative emotions; others insecurity;

2. Reflect on yourself-are they telling the truth, then silently reform yourself in line with your envisioned values;

3. Pause-resist the impulse to react;

4. Practice empathy-have compassion on their ignorance;

5. Concentrate on virtue of wisdom and courage, respond with reason not emotions;

6. Embrace acceptance- you have no control with others. Happy with what you have, not compare with others what you lack;

7. Use Humor-or simply smile never take it seriously;

8. Set clear boundaries- be the mountain no matter how the wind howls never bow down to it;

9. Choose forgiveness-let go of negative emotions, with compassion in fighting justice and

10. Change your perspective -take the higher view and broader perspective. Never entertain vengeance, manage your emotions with reason. Everything and everyone shall come to pass, do not be too attached to temporal wealth, power or fame and even pleasures of the Earth.

Here are sources for TRICARE & Medicare:

https://tricare-overseas.com/beneficiaries/plans-and-programs/tricare-select-overseas-ADFMs
https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11037-Medicare-Coverage-Outside-United-States.pdf
https://www.tricare.mil/Costs/PayFees/MedPartBFees

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01.03.2024 / Friday

Title: Update Mac OS

Overview: Apple support page

Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/109033

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21.09.2023 / Thursday

Title: Hairy Armpits

Overview: Why she doesn't shave

This is a pretty interesting article with photos by a young woman who doesn't shave her armpits.

Link: https://us.yahoo.com/lifestyle/woman-gone-viral-her-perfect-033312813.html

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01.05.2023 / Monday

Title: Rackerby Fanily

Overview: Vesta

The following are links concerning the family:

1. https://www.myheritage.de/names/vesta_rackerby

2. https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LHNW-WHC/arthur-edward-clark-1874-1948

3. https://frackerby.wordpress.com/colonel-william-martin-rackerby/

4. https://www.myheritage.de/names/vesta_rackerby

5.

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17.03.2023 / Friday

Title: Broken Key

Overview: How to remove a broken key in the lock

Here is probably the best video using a paperclip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elaG33zs2fY

Resource:Uncle Mike's Locksmith

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20.11.2022 / Sunday

Title: Lauf Store

Overview: Florian Rickert

This is a web page that may be of interest:

https://www.rickert-werkzeug.de/de/Allgemein

Florian Rickert
Neunkirchener Str. 56
91207 Lauf an der Pegnitz
Deutschland

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16.10.2022 / Sunday

Title: Bonsai

Overview: Young Japanese maples for bonsai How to start bonsai with Japanese Maple

This is really good and should be followed.

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03.10.2022 / Monday

Title: Book Series

Overview: Erika Foster, DCI

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30.09.2022 / Friday

Title: Great Quote

Overview: A qiuote from Michelle Pfeiffer

Pfeiffer concerning the death of Coolie:

"Sending love and light to his family.” is one of the most beautiful thing I ever read and certainly beter than "thoughts and prayers"

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27.09.2022 / Tuesday

Title: Films to See - 1922

Overview: The King Finder - the Lost King

A true story abut the search for and finding the body of King Richard III.

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19.08.2022 / Friday

Title: Spelt Toprtillas

Overview: How To Make Spelt Flour Tortillas (sacred foods)

This looks to be a great recipe:

What You Will Need

This recipe yields about 8 tortillas, each being around 6-7 inches.
•
2 cups Spelt Flour
•
1/3 cup Grape seed Oil
•
1 tsp. Sea Salt
•
1/2 cup Spring Water
•
Rolling Pin
•
Pizza Cutter or Knife
•
Food Processor

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrA9I0KWvw4

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19.08.2022 / Friday

Title: Wipe Hard Drive

Overview: Fully Wipe an external HD using Mac OPS

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IixGQYz0fxE

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15.08.2022 / Monday

Title: Photo in Web Page

Overview: HOw to dadd an img to the page

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w6N_nplmAw

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11.08.2022 / Thursday

Title: Bow Mzking

Overview: Making the Comanche Bow, A Bow Maker's Journey

Very good video:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09cHQkVJdgg

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11.08.2022 / Thursday

Title: Trump Interview

Overview: Today's News 11.08.2022

From the Post:

"The former president spent hours in a deposition with the New York attorney general and refused more than 400 times to answer questions about his businesses, property valuations and loans, according to a person with knowledge of the discussion."

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10.08.2022 / Wednesday

Title: Workout for Seniors

Overview: Most Important Exercise For Seniors To Master

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwbbsjSNvnU

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04.08.2022 / Thursday

Title: Andy Carpenter

Overview: Andy Carpenter books by date of publication

Publication Order of Andy Carpenter Books

Open and Shut (2002)
First Degree (2003)
Bury the Lead (2004)
Sudden Death (2005)
Dead Center (2006)
Play Dead (2007)
New Tricks (2009)
Dog Tags (2010)
One Dog Night (2011)
Leader of the Pack (2012)
Unleashed (2013)
Hounded (2014)
Who Let the Dog Out? (2015)
Outfoxed (2016)
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas (2016)
Collared (2017)
Rescued (2018)
Deck the Hounds (2018)
Bark of Night (2019)
Dachshund Through the Snow (2019)
Muzzled (2020)
Silent Bite (2020)
Dog Eat Dog (2021)
Best in Snow (2021)
Holy Chow (2022)
Santa's Little Yelpers (2022)

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31.07.2022 / Sunday

Title: Social Security

Overview: A great article on Social Security, past and prese

LINK: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/social-security

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29.07.2022 / Friday

Title: Paul Sellers Carves a Bowl

Overview: Paul Sellers show how to draw out the bowl then wo

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR1PHUq9kLQ

Word Count: 10

27.07.2022 / Wednesday

Title: Legal Psychedelic Therapies

Overview: Biden Administration Plans for Legal Psychedelic T

LInk: https://theintercept.com/2022/07/26/mdma-psilocybin-fda-ptsd/

Source: The Intercept

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27.07.2022 / Wednesday

Title: Woman Who wanted to Kill Pelosi

Overview: Woman Who Wanted To Shoot Pelosi ‘Right In The Fri

Link: https://www.unilad.com/news/woman-who-wanted-to-shoot-pelosi-right-in-the-friggin-brain-charged

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27.07.2022 / Wednesday

Title: Bannon Stuff

Overview: More leaked audio from Bannon's big mouth

Link: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/07/bannon-leaked-audio-porn-hunter-biden-laptop-guo/?fbclid=IwAR37f0_pyOQ6Fwb4hOdMiAvhavAF4RWFJiMvAmlpLalgegsiS3uwsF6F7OI

Source: Mother Jones

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27.07.2022 / Wednesday

Title: Article About Jews

Overview: Can someone help me understand this?

Here is an article in which the author asks why Jew are so hated. I've often wondered this myself.

The article is from 27.07.2022, Daily Kos.

LINK: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/7/26/2112636/-Can-someone-help-me-understand-this

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27.07.2022 / Wednesday

Title: Mexican Cuisines

Overview: Diana Kennedy’s Complicated Relationship With Mexi

I just read an article about Diana Kennedy in the NY Times. I must say I never heard of her and have never read her book.

The article, by Tejal Rao, makes many good points about the food, cooking, etc. but not about the people and apparently does not give credit where credit is due.

The article makes me wonder if there is some older Mexican woman traveling all over the US and perhaps Canada documenting American and Canadian cuisine. Probably not - I mean the US would not let her in anyway.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/25/dining/diana-kennedy-mexican-cuisine.html

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16.07.2022 / Saturday

Title: Winglewood

Overview: Helen Fisher's Page

LINK: https://www.winglewood.com

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05.07.2022 / Tuesday

Title: Interesting Quote

Overview: Here is a quote from the

"Being Yourself Never Gets Old"

This is great.

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27.06.2022 / Monday

Title: Programming

Overview: Limit the size of the pos

Do I need a word counter and if so, what is the max for this textarea?

After having read many blogs I learned that generally 300 to 700 words seem to be about right but some blogs are much longer.

I guess it really depends on the topic so I think I will just add a counter to get the feeling of how much is needed.

I also decided to set a date for archiving the posts and then let the reader open the archives in they want. Although I am not sure a post should be active archiving, I think I will start with 4 weeks and then see how it works.

Word Count: 110

27.06.2022 / Monday

Title: Monty -The Dog

Overview: Having a dog can be fun,

My dog Monty definitely has moods. Sometimes he can play with a neighbor dog for a long time then totally ignore the same dog the very next day.

Additionally he has a problem with the very tiny dogs who want to play with him so he just falls over on the ground and lets them climb all over him. After they are finished, he is back on all fours and ready to go.

Another thing I learned long ago is he is a totally different dog when off the leash or when he is still on the leash but not in my hand. He seems to know when he is free and it gives him a more friendly mood. He can be aggressive with other dogs on the leash but when I drop it he turned into mister-nice-dog. Then the other dog is free to play it gets really good.

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27.06.2022 / Monday

Title: General Stuff

Overview: General Discussion

This is the place where I add things that do not fit anywhere else. When I am out with my dog or doing garden work or even programing this blog, random stuff just pops into my heard and very often they need to be shared.

For example, I was not sure what to call this thread and my original idea was General Discussion but that really cannot work yet because this is just a blog and not rally a discussion. Maybe I will add comments but not yet.

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