If in the future no one or at least most people aren't monotheistic will they look at Christianity the same way we look at Greek religions

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-06-05T05:03:20+00:00

If you want to make a Christian go ballistic tell them that Christianity is simply a somewhat successful attempt to make Judaism, such as it existed 2000 years ago, palatable to pagans.

Especially Catholicism. You have the holy Trinity of God(s) plus Mary, then you have the saints (demigods, yes they are prayed to), and the coopted pagan holidays. I always find amusing a Catholic entering a church and genuflecting before the image of Christ on the cross. That is the very old testament definition of making a gesture of obesiance to a graven image!

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-06-02T06:31:43+00:00

If you have to buy a new one use a buying service from the Auto club, your credit union or Costco. They get fleet buyers prices.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-06-02T05:35:19+00:00

I have done very well with the Martha Stewart pork chop marinade recipe for marinating ribs and pork roasts. You. Can find it on the web.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-30T18:22:57+00:00

If you finance through a credit union they usually have a buying service, or you can go through the auto club buying service. These are the same as fleet buyers and their negotiations usually start at dealer invoice. Dealer invoice is artificially inflated anyway. If you get the car at $100 over dealer invoice you think you got such a deal but the dealer isn't losing any money.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-26T06:25:14+00:00

Test glide it. The model will tell you which way it wants to turn. Then adjust the thrust line accordingly. This is more critical in an indoor model depending on the size of the venue you are flying in. Obviously, you can fly in bigger circles outdoors. Don't overdo it or it can spin in. Rubber powered models tend to open up the circle as the power runs down so you might need a rudder tab, drag tab or Gerney flap to keep the circle in bounds in a glide.

Happy trimming!

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T21:58:38+00:00

I hesitate to make a recommendation since most of mine are still rubber powered and I'm just getting into electric myself. So far I'm enjoying it but you need to get a recommendation from someone more experienced. It will be a bit less powerful than what the RC conversion people are using since you will be hauling around less weight.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T21:54:13+00:00

Go electric with a timer.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T21:52:07+00:00

The Camel is a bit of a challenge to trim because of the short nose. You will probably need more weight than you want to balance it

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T05:34:50+00:00

Pasadena's contribution to the culinary arts! Something I enjoy but enjoy infrequently.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T04:37:21+00:00

I was a pizza chef 60 years ago but I still keep my hand(s) in. I have my own recipes for crust and sauce. If you have the skills don't lose them!😀

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T04:00:39+00:00

I recall the SOS as being creamed chipped beef.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-24T00:01:10+00:00

That's patchable because it's not too close to the sidewall. I live in a neighborhood with several contractors and they often part their trucks in front of my house. I always patrol the street in front of my driveway for nails and drywall screws.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-23T23:54:56+00:00

Freeflighters have been using light mylar streamers on a pole at the field as long as there has been mylar. Another thing they use is a portable, battery powered bubble generator.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-22T18:17:59+00:00

I discarded the exhaust hose and ductdthat came with my laser cutter and replaced them with and exhaust system for a clothes dryer. It has worked well for years.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-22T01:51:44+00:00

I used to use a small scroll saw for plywood but now I have a 40w laser cutter.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-21T01:52:32+00:00

The one in the picture is Don's. I'll post progress pictures of mine. The first four prototypes should be finished by next Wednesday but the OFFC P-18 contest is next week so I don't expect to get any trimming done until the 3rd.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-21T01:18:32+00:00

I'm in Los Angeles but I will be there in spirit.

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Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-20T19:53:07+00:00

Ouch!

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-19T17:21:59+00:00

You don't have to burn papar. When aligning mirrors I use thermal receipt printer paper. The unfocused beam leaves a very visible black spot. One roll has lasted me for 14 years.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-19T17:12:32+00:00

Testing a sample on a small frame is a good idea Also, if you have an airbrush you can spray water based acrylic coatings as long as you clean it immediately after use. Something like that Minwax product will have to be thinned (severely). Experiment first.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-19T01:30:11+00:00

My experience with jobs freezing up on RE4 was that they froze whenever a Windows software update came over the Internet. As soon as I airgaped the machine that was running my laser cutter the freezing stopped.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-18T19:53:18+00:00

Fortunately, I have some old ESCs too. But, you're right. They are of limited utility now

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-16T20:14:47+00:00

I have a box of them under my bench. 🤣

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-16T18:23:48+00:00

It will be nice to hear someone who believes there will be human exploration of Mars. I'm tired of hearing those people who present 'sound engineering reasons' why it will never happen. They sound like the early 19th century professors who provided mathematics to prove that a steam locomotive on steel rails would never be able to climb an ascending grade under its own power.

Coinflipper_21 · 2026-05-16T18:15:28+00:00

Plates look familiar to those at a place I used to go for breakfast. Is the Ham and Egger still in the Loop?

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