Extermiknit!
2011-11-27
Etsy for Dummies
I finally got around to finishing Starting an Etsy Business for Dummies during the long weekend away from work.
Allison and Kate did a great job putting this one together. It goes into every bit of detail someone would need to set up shop on Etsy to sell their wares. If you can use a web browser this book can get you the rest of the way there. Even though getting around Etsy is probably the least of my problems I found the book very valuable for talking about all the other other elements of an Estsy shop from pricing your goods to marketing your shop. There's a ton of uncommon common sense within.
I have some thoughts in my head for up-cycling and selling some of my Goodwill and antique finds. After finishing the book I think I'm about ready to put together a checklist of fill-in-the-blank items to help me determine if this is really something I want to embark on right now or if I need to do some more homework.
If you've ever though about setting up an Etsy Shop it's definitely worth a read and to have on hand for a reference once you do. You can get your very own copy here: Etsy For Dummies.
Full disclosure: Allison is the spouse of one of my coworkers and gave me a copy with the hope that I'll open up a shop. (She's also a really formidable Words With Friends opponent.)
Allison and Kate did a great job putting this one together. It goes into every bit of detail someone would need to set up shop on Etsy to sell their wares. If you can use a web browser this book can get you the rest of the way there. Even though getting around Etsy is probably the least of my problems I found the book very valuable for talking about all the other other elements of an Estsy shop from pricing your goods to marketing your shop. There's a ton of uncommon common sense within.
I have some thoughts in my head for up-cycling and selling some of my Goodwill and antique finds. After finishing the book I think I'm about ready to put together a checklist of fill-in-the-blank items to help me determine if this is really something I want to embark on right now or if I need to do some more homework.
If you've ever though about setting up an Etsy Shop it's definitely worth a read and to have on hand for a reference once you do. You can get your very own copy here: Etsy For Dummies.
Full disclosure: Allison is the spouse of one of my coworkers and gave me a copy with the hope that I'll open up a shop. (She's also a really formidable Words With Friends opponent.)
2011-10-01
Walk Day
Today was our walk day for the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's. It was in downtown Duluth on the town green. It's a really nice space. They've done a lot with the area.
We took a pretty leisurely pace but kept it fairly consistent. I forgot to time it but I'd say it was around a hour or so of walking. We weren't the last to finish by far.. so that's always good!
Maximus from the Gwinnett Gladiators was there. He agreed to pose with us since Heather was wearing her Gladiators cap.
Thanks to everyone who sponsored us to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support. Never give up hope.
-Grant
Start/Finish Arch
The Dacula Drumline was there to get us started.
Slowly but surely... we're off.
We took a pretty leisurely pace but kept it fairly consistent. I forgot to time it but I'd say it was around a hour or so of walking. We weren't the last to finish by far.. so that's always good!
Thanks to everyone who sponsored us to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support. Never give up hope.
-Grant
2011-09-18
Mystery Penny
I've been doing a lot of house cleaning this weekend. I finally took a moment to take a giant bucket of pennies that had been accumulating over the past 6-7 years to Coinstar.
I was a penny short of $43. One of the pennies that came back was the one show above. It's been through one of those souvenir penny smushing machines at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose.
I've never been there. I'm not sure if I know anyone who has been there. No idea how I ended up with this one.
I was a penny short of $43. One of the pennies that came back was the one show above. It's been through one of those souvenir penny smushing machines at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose.
I've never been there. I'm not sure if I know anyone who has been there. No idea how I ended up with this one.
2011-09-10
Atlanta Mini Maker Faire
Today Jeff and I headed down to Georgia Tech to check out the Atlanta Mini Maker Faire. It was a nice mix of robots, 3D printers, and other do-it-yourself crafts.
Remote-controlled robotic skateboard.
Someone trying it out... we gave her plenty of room.
Make your own drone.
Meet the Proteus 6xi. One day it will be able to see me and use radar so it won't run over me.
Cool stuff/art from Maker Joe.
There were at least 3-4 Artoo units running around.
You can't really have too many.
Lawnbot 400. What could possibly go wrong?
Alas The King of Pops was out of pops. :(
Thing-O-Matic in action.
(I want a Thing-O-Matic.)
Very cool ceramic robots made by Michael Klapthor.
Panorama of the Georgia Tech campus on the way out.
(I'll have to post a larger version of this somewhere.)
(I'll have to post a larger version of this somewhere.)
2011-08-25
2011-08-19
As The World Turns
I got a new camera the other day. I took this picture from 15 feet or so away from my globe while reading the manual in the dark.
I kind of like it.
I kind of like it.
2011-07-26
2011 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™
I’m walking the 2011 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ on 2011-10-01 in memory of my Mom, Carol Ann Porter.
Will you consider making a donation or joining me on the walk? Our support can really make a difference!
Thanks for your help!
Update 8/14/11
I've reached by goal! Thank you everyone!
If you still haven't donated and you want to help, please help Heather reach her goal as well (she's walking too) http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/duluthga/hporter
Will you consider making a donation or joining me on the walk? Our support can really make a difference!
Thanks for your help!
Update 8/14/11
I've reached by goal! Thank you everyone!
If you still haven't donated and you want to help, please help Heather reach her goal as well (she's walking too) http://walktoendalz.kintera.
2011-07-18
2011-07-16
2011-07-08
Fatback andouille turkey
Meatball ground round pork, andouille spare ribs turkey corned beef short loin sausage pastrami ribeye tri-tip. Venison brisket drumstick, tongue pork strip steak cow tri-tip ribeye salami jowl shank beef chicken. Brisket tongue pancetta short loin spare ribs, ribeye ball tip. Venison pig meatball pork belly. Chicken pork andouille, pig tri-tip pork chop rump jerky t-bone bresaola ham drumstick turkey spare ribs strip steak. Tongue shank cow meatloaf turkey. Bresaola boudin fatback, jerky swine tail tenderloin meatloaf pork jowl salami chuck tri-tip venison.
Ham hock shoulder chuck short loin ground round rump. Brisket beef ham, pork loin corned beef salami jowl hamburger rump. Venison flank pork belly, pork chop shoulder swine chuck pancetta sausage biltong beef shankle ground round pork t-bone. Strip steak meatball ground round jerky venison meatloaf. Pastrami boudin pork jowl pig ground round. T-bone shoulder pork loin pork, tail biltong ribeye andouille tongue hamburger beef salami short ribs ground round flank. Meatloaf pork bacon hamburger tongue sausage, shank ball tip.
Ham hock shoulder chuck short loin ground round rump. Brisket beef ham, pork loin corned beef salami jowl hamburger rump. Venison flank pork belly, pork chop shoulder swine chuck pancetta sausage biltong beef shankle ground round pork t-bone. Strip steak meatball ground round jerky venison meatloaf. Pastrami boudin pork jowl pig ground round. T-bone shoulder pork loin pork, tail biltong ribeye andouille tongue hamburger beef salami short ribs ground round flank. Meatloaf pork bacon hamburger tongue sausage, shank ball tip.
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