We're going solar

Well, we've been interested in alternative energy for quite some time now. The day has finally arrived and we're installing a grid-tied solar system, which is suppose to take care of about 80% of our electric cost. Yup, the old meter will be spinning backwards when we're not using much electric power.

So here are the panels themselves waiting to be put up on the roof.

And here's a close-up of a panel itself. Cool huh? As the installation progresses, I'll keep you updated.

The Panio Guys with daughter

This is really beautiful.

Have you even seen an ant hill cast in metal?

Now this is way Cool!!!

Is this Elvis?

I can't believe how close he is to the real thing..

Christmas Miracle

Now this is a Christmas that these people will NEVER forget.

Mel's toy collections

I have a long time friend, Mel Birnkrant, that lives but a few miles from me. My relationship with Mel started one day, years ago, when I received a frantic phone call that his computer had crashed. He had found my business in the phone book. Anyway, Mel explained to me that Dell simply wanted to wipe his hard drive clean and re-install Windows. Unfortunately he claimed to have thousands of images on the computer that couldn't be lost and could I help.

Mel arrived some time later with his computer in hand. Being very protective of his work, he asked if he could sit and wait while I did the work. Well, it ended up taking hours and hours to recover the images. During that time, we had a couple of cocktails and formed a friendship that has continued over the years. By the way, I was able to save all of his work.

Since that time I have visited his home many times and every time there I see something new that I hadn't seen the last time. It is absolutely awesome. You should follow the link above to Mel's web site directly. Also he recently sent me a link to a blog that a James Gurney writes called Gurney Journey. Check this out as well. He did a good job with Mel's work.

Enjoy your visit to the Mouse House.....

USAF Music

Here is a great flash concert, at what looks like the Air and Space Museum in Washington. Great music!

The Panio Guy's are at it again.

Enjoy this is the start of the Christmas music...

Cheap way to get warm

Now, here is a great idea. It's so simple that it has to work...

Maybe we should keep these items around in case the electric goes out. At least one room could be warm.. :-)

Grandpa Bill's Train Town

I ate all your halloween candy - again!!!!

Jimmy Kimmel's annual YouTube Challenge - "I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy"

Cheers

I was recently watching an old episode of Cheers and heard this great exchange between Woody and Diane.

Diane asked Woody "Woody do you believe in intuition?" "No" he replied, "but I did have a feeling once that I would sometime in the future."

Lonely nights

Have you been feeling lonely lately. Do you sleep alone? Do you eat alone? Do you drink alone? Have you ever felt like, is this all there is to life?

Well fear not! For those with enough patience, there may be someone out there waiting for you, that feels just the same way. Sort of like a matched set, so to speak.

Preying Mantis

I used to see a Preying Mantis now and then when I was a kid. But, I haven't seen on in years. I was out on my deck the other day and there it was. It's sitting on a 5/4 by 6 inch plank. So the board is about 5.5 inches wide, so that should give you an idea of it's size. It was pretty big. It finally just walked to edge of the deck and started to climb up the side of our above ground pool. That didn't work so well though, as it fell and under the deck it went never to be seen again. So sad....

You can click on the picture for a larger image.

How to get out of a parking lot (SLOWLY)

Colorectal Surgeon - what's that you ask?

Now these guys are what I call, creative....

"Oilfield Dodge" Promotional Film 1920s Dodge Brothers Wild Ride (Direct YouTube quote here)

Any car today would have a hissy fit over this stuff....

Be happy all the time.

So you say you want to be happy. Are you willing to give a little or a lot, for it? Watch and then you decide.

Great Beer Prank

Now, this has got to be one of the greatest beer pranks ever done. Every tap in the house!!!!

200 Countries in 200 Years

This is thanks to Ray. Very interesting indeed.

Galapagos Islands with Google

This is an amazing view of these islands. If you can watch it in High Resolution and full screen...

Star Trek Teleportation - Fact or Fiction?

Typical day on the NY City subway..

Thanks Ron for this one..

You go, Charlie Brown....

Geriatric Traffic Jam

1981 - What is the future of the newspaper?

At 212 degrees water boils

But, that subject is only the beginning to this video.

Lincoln, England

To quote Flixxy.com "A lip dub celebration across the historic heart of Lincoln, England, all filmed in one take, with no editing." I'll add to that, it's great and lots of fun....

R/C helicopter

Have you ever flown an R/C helicopter? I had a small one and managed to do not much more than crash it constantly. You've got to watch his guy. WOW!!

Dad, Daughter dance

Get out the tissues, this can be a tough emotional one.

Video over Niagara Falls

This is a beautiful video over Niagara Falls. If you can, watch it in HD and full screen.

So you want to be the King or Queen of England

Here are the rules that will decide that one.. :-)

Mind-blowing handcrank trick

Now how the heck does this one work???

Car, Boat or Both!

I want one of these, even if it comes without the babes. :-)

Life is just a bunch of Jellybeans...

The laid back 15 year old magician

A Rube Goldberg powered by dogs...

It's an advertisement, but it's still fun.

10 Tips for you..

Shirt folding

Let's Dance - Fun Video

Thanks to my friend Ken for this one...

Neverwet

Now here is an interesting looking product. I wonder if it would work in a shower environment, like on the tile as well as the glass shower door?

Two drum sets, two pianos, two drumsticks

I realized that I've not been posting for a bit now. Guess it's time to get on the ball again. This video is a good one to start with I guess. Of course I have a hard time walking and chewing gum at the same time. You will be amazed at these two incredible musicians.

No Traffic Lights

Now I wonder if this would work in the U.S. of A? We do have some very aggressive drivers and there are also those that don't tend to follow the rules (aka. running stop signs). It looks like a great idea. Now all we need is a town or city to try it out.

Great Jazz

Now this will get your blood running in the morning!!! Thanks Ray.

Toy Jeep Racing

Just when you think you've seen it all, someone comes up with another TOY!!!

The new IT(?) guy

Sometimes the old ways work just fine.

Ford's big race

Now this is something that I didn't know. Henry Ford was certainly innovative, but to get it all started took more than that. Here is a very interesting video from the History channel.

The Bumble Boogie

Thanks to Ray for this one. I love the piano and the boogie is great. Thanks Ray.

Can two people play one cello at the same time?

It certainly appears that they can!! :-)

Swimming compitation of Sorts

This is cool. Watch in HD and full screen and watch to the very end.. :-)

Welcome Home at Heathrow airport

Now this is the way to be welcomed home after a long flight.. :-)

SpaceX rocket takes off AND lands again

The following is a direct quote from the YouTube site.

"Published on Apr 22, 2013

SpaceX's Grasshopper flies 820 feet, tripling its March 7th leap.

Grasshopper is a 10-story Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing (VTVL) vehicle that SpaceX has designed to test the technologies needed to return a rocket back to Earth intact. While most rockets are designed to burn up in the atmosphere during reentry, SpaceX's rockets are being designed to return to the launch pad for a vertical landing."

Now watch this amazing flight. It looks like, right out of a Si-fi movie..

Prince Rupert's Drop

Now this is way cool!!!

Dualing Banjos revisited.

I wonder how the heck this guys brain works... :-)

Those amazing Penguins

Have you heard about the new Apple product?

WOW - This could drive you to drink!!!

Do you think Clint would approve?

Elvis lives on...

My thanks for Frieda for sending this to me...

Absolutely amazing drumline performance

What to do for a free beer

New car test drive!!!

These kids can play Bluegrass!!

Remebering Natalie Wood

WOW, I just ran across these great Natalie Wood Rare Photographs.

She is still missed to this day.

Beautiful birds

Happy Valentines Day All

Talk about absolutely STUPID drivers!

And who has a camera on their dashboard anyway?

Is big brother watching?

Another tense moment!!!

Now this is how to shovel snow!!!

Have a Bud Light

Angel Flight

I got this as an email this morning. It's really a nice tribute. I've included the text from that email and am quoting it directly. Of course I don't know the actual source of it, but whoever created it, it's wonderful.

"This video is about a song called "Angel Flight"... and it is very good!(Personal note - - one reason it is called Angel, is when the plane releases its decoy missiles, as is shown in several of the pictures, it creates an Angel shape in the smoke). Listen to the words of the pilot and the tower, and make sure you sit quietly and listen to the very end. This is beautiful. God bless the Veterans!"

Quiet ride by the shore. Ya right!!

What happens in the garden when you're not watching

Flying 3 kites at once!

Thanks to Uncle Ron for sending this to me. All I can say is WOW after watching it. Absolutely amazing!

How to get to mars!

Watch how the Rover got to Mars. This is a great video and should be watched in 1080p and full screen. Enjoy!

1998.March 1st.Walk Don't Run with General George Babbitt

Now here is a walk down memory lane for all you lovers of The Ventures.

For more of their music, here is link to them on YouTube.

Mind Reader?

Indeed, we must be careful!

Watson said a naughty word

Remember IBM's Watson, the computer that played and won on Jeopardy. Well Watson is in the news again and is using naughty words. You can read all about it in this Mailonline article.

If you scroll down there is a video on the technology, which is good.

Twisted toung, at best

Ever try to read a script while on camera?

Coffee table PC

Now this is cool, a table top PC by Lenovo. Read about it in this Usnews article.

Care for a short ride by the ocean?

Thanks to Uncle Ron...

This is SOME bridge project.

Looking for an exciting job!!

Personally, this is NOT for me..