Category Archives: Buyer Beware

A note on developing products, even simple ones.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by George B.

Lesson Learned As I write, I recall making a tool to pull tappet guides in Lister Clones, some of the Erectors would hammer them in with very tight clearances, so I designed a “Tappet Jack” to help pull them.  After … Continue reading →

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Witch Doctors

Posted on December 16, 2014 by George B.

Yes, you can keep your Witch Doctor, but the fees he charges are near incomprehensible.   For all of human history Witch Doctors scheme and draft stories of our demise.. and reasons you need pay them for protection or a cure. But … Continue reading →

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The Second Amendment At Work?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by George B.

A Darwin Award in the making?   We know how the human brain works, people develop a belief and then do everything possible to dismiss evidence as to why they could be wrong,  and inventory every bit of evidence as to why they … Continue reading →

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The Kshama Sutra

Posted on November 22, 2013 by George B.

Politics and Satire? Kshama seems perfect for Seattle. This page is only a monument. It’s your job to search for the rest of the story, and interpret it as you wish. Added Note: After posting this, I received the following email, I … Continue reading →

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An Important Muse? Nov 11 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by George B.

 How many alarms do you hear in the background? If you are Hands on, most of what I post might make sense.  If your hands have no stains or lack a single callous, then you’re likely going to find nothing … Continue reading →

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10-17-3 My open Letter to Dear Abby:

Posted on October 17, 2013 by George B.

Dear Abby: Last time I wrote you I was in fourth grade, I had told you about my Teacher (Mrs. Owens), she was a tyrant who made the meekest  girl in class ask three times to go to the restroom.  All … Continue reading →

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Muse of the Day, 10-5, DPF,Stuck Turbos

Posted on October 5, 2013 by George B.

Do you own one of these EPA designed Trucks? Time to get off the political rant for a bit… I want to call attention to a post Brian made about his $55,000 truck  investment that the EPA mandated value out … Continue reading →

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August 31, Today’s Muse:

Posted on August 31, 2013 by George B.

As I have said before, we learn a lot via comments, sometimes more than we learn from the article we read.  I like Taylor Swift, the young woman has 46 million likes on FB, compare that number with the Queen’s.  I think … Continue reading →

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Washington State’s ‘Good to Go’ Fiasco

Posted on July 5, 2013 by George B.

  If you live far from the Puget Sound Basin,  you need to know about ‘Good to Go’ and avoid a lot of frustration. But also note, I’ve included a business idea as a muse, who knows what kind of … Continue reading →

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RA and turning 65? You may have some suprises coming.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by George B.

As the world turns, people hardly notice the changes unless they are under the wheels of progress. At Fifty some, I contracted RA. I never heard of a family member having such a thing, so maybe it’s not inherited?  Over my life, I’ve exposed … Continue reading →

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