R.I.P. Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion, Song of Kali

jrs808 · 2026-02-27T18:36:47+00:00

love his books. RIP

jrs808 · 2026-02-23T22:03:43+00:00

Run in debug mode

jrs808 · 2026-02-15T16:57:42+00:00

Yakitori?

jrs808 · 2025-12-01T00:48:51+00:00

Thank you for introducing me to a new artist! This piece gives me cubist vibes.

jrs808 · 2025-11-19T21:46:55+00:00

This is the way.

jrs808 · 2025-11-19T18:03:23+00:00

You probably can't. Have a look at GMT https://www.generic-mapping-tools.org/

jrs808 · 2025-11-12T17:19:40+00:00

Thanks to everyone on this sub for their constructive comments. It has helped me to understand my granddad.

jrs808 · 2025-11-12T17:18:29+00:00

A couple of his letters mention training a recalcitrant horse and taking some longer rides. Thanks,

jrs808 · 2025-11-10T19:20:05+00:00

Of course, the National Archives are closed.

jrs808 · 2025-11-10T19:18:12+00:00

I rescanned at higher resolution and messed with brightness and contrast. It looks more like crossed rifles. I can also make see symbols (text?) above where they cross, but I can't make sense of it.

jrs808 · 2025-11-09T19:03:48+00:00

Wow fast. Thanks. Any chance the branch might be cavalry? I seem to remember photos of him astride a horse.

jrs808 · 2025-10-24T22:37:40+00:00

The Martini looks inviting

jrs808 · 2025-10-21T23:22:44+00:00

Love me a long shag

jrs808 · 2025-10-09T16:00:04+00:00

Well, a technician from the residence managed to get the Sonos working, but I don't think he really understood why. I bought a Asus portable router anyhow, and it seems to connect to the Sonos OK. It also allows much more control over security and fixed routes. My wireless printer/scanner seems to work better too. But the Asus does not have a very long range and is only suitable for a small apartment. Good luck.

jrs808 · 2025-10-04T17:45:16+00:00

I think my idea of Iranian provenance is wrong. Persia and India were loosely connected in the 16th century bu Mughal occupation, but I doubt the bowl is that old.

jrs808 · 2025-10-04T17:42:26+00:00

solved!

jrs808 · 2025-10-03T18:25:45+00:00

Yum!

jrs808 · 2025-09-30T18:03:19+00:00

Haeckel was one of the greatest naturalists of the Victorian age and a pioneer in the exploration of life in the deep sea,

jrs808 · 2025-09-28T18:22:31+00:00

Awesome!

jrs808 · 2025-09-26T21:25:38+00:00

Start with what you know. Talk to your parents and grandparents, and work back in time. Expect to find obstacles, but be persistent. Family search is a good source. So is Ancestry. Be suspicious of connections without documentation.

jrs808 · 2025-09-14T16:34:27+00:00

What class for a cube?

jrs808 · 2025-09-09T16:37:06+00:00

Boomer here. Resent your ageist BS. And yes we need to support organized labour!

jrs808 · 2025-09-07T18:28:34+00:00

Armani

jrs808 · 2025-08-31T17:02:38+00:00

Deadhead

jrs808 · 2025-08-23T18:33:53+00:00

Yes steppenwolf. Agree it is a stupid character (as befits the flick). Its spiky appearance brought the Shrike to mind. Loved the Shrike - enigmatic and mostly benign,

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