2009 June | Tim's Blog

Song of the Week: I Loved You Then

By admin, on June 25th, 2009%

This week’s song is another from the 33 Miles CD One Life titled “I Loved You Then”.

I have to say that I really like 33 Miles and will be looking for more of . . . → Read More: Song of the Week: I Loved You Then

June Mini Symposium

By admin, on June 22nd, 2009%

Last Thursday was the South Puget Sound Woodturners mini symposium. This is a semi-annual event where members of the club demonstrate tools, tips and techniques about woodturning. This is a “mini” symposium as it is held during a regular 2 hour meeting time. The American Association of Woodturners has an annual woodturning symposium each June. This . . . → Read More: June Mini Symposium

Good Enough, Bad and Abysmal

By admin, on June 19th, 2009%

I was reading my Maggie Lake Woodworks Twitter stream (@MLWW)earlier this week and found a hilarious blog post on Harbor Freight Tools (HF). It’s possible that you have bought something and HF.

I have.

My basic rule at HF is to avoid anything that plugs in or has an edge. It appears that I am not alone. Although . . . → Read More: Good Enough, Bad and Abysmal

Bring Spot & Fluffy On Board

By tim, on June 17th, 2009%

Like many companies, or in my case programs within companies, we have an employee suggestion program. One recent suggestion was to allow people to bring their pets to work. There are other companies, though I think most of them are very small, that do allow pets at work. Needless to say, this idea really isn’t practical . . . → Read More: Bring Spot & Fluffy On Board