Araneus diadematus – The Cross Spider

I’m not one for spiders.  As a matter of fact, I really don’t like them at all.  But that doesn’t stop me from appreciating them as a part of this planet’s wildlife and therefore a great photo subject. From back in my Ontario travels, I came across a couple of…

Time Lapse Video with the GoPro

So, I’m still trying to figure out the GoPro – I want high quality videos out of the thing – with minimal editing to have to do.   I know, I know, a person needs to sit at the computer and do some ‘editing’ to make these things all work…

Bone Broth for Soup

Bone Broth is all the rage, and you can even find places selling this stuff for $4.00 or more a serving, talking about it as 2015’s new “super food”. Well, I don’t know if all the talk is really true, but I do make it, and drink it, but more…

The Ten Year Passport….

Where to go and what to see, that’s the only question in my mind now that my new passport has arrived. With a ten-year expiry, it makes the prospect of selling off everything and hitting the road (and skies) for an extended period of time very appealing.   South America…

How To: solder electrical connections

Looking to do some electrical work on your Jeep, or other overland vehicle? Be certain you’re making quality connections by soldering and properly heat shrinking your electrical joints! I’d be a liar if I said I never ‘cheated’ and used these Scotch Lock devices to create a splice. BUT, I…