Monthly Archives: January 2011

Tested the ethyl

It was at 192 Proof last night, so I drained off 4.5 X 1.75L of ethyl ( ~8L of ethyl left), removed the exhausted desiccant (3Å Molecular Sieve), half-refilled the Big Jar w/Ethyl, and added 4 Quarts of desiccant.  The desiccant … Continue reading

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Too busy to write a lot

So I’ll just let you know that I haven’t moved on anything lab-wise. Static holding pattern.

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Starting over, from step -1

I’ve got to test my ethyl, and clear enough space to mix & pour molds. I need to collect and clean all monolith bath containers, or at least enough to get this party started. I have made arrangements that may … Continue reading

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If you can’t say something without whining…

I make razor wielding Emos look cheerful, I see forests, not the itty bitty trees. Of all the damned frustrations within my life, the after-here is looking like a breeze. I’d like to go away a bit,  live in peace, and dwell. … Continue reading

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I am alive

i will post when anything significant presents itself. yesterday i started modding some mason jars for new molds. When I’m done, and if and when i can figure out how to upload the pictures, i’ll let you see the little beauties.

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Heavy Metal the movie needs a redo

If we were doing a live action or a modern animated version, who would you pick as the actor/voiceovers? Would you keep the original John Candy monologue in DEN? I would love to see Bruce Willis as Harry Canyon, John … Continue reading

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Earth Day

Oh, how I love the smell of Smog on warm midsummer’s air. Deodorants and odorants nestled here, and everywhere. Of Hair-brushes, and Tooth-brushes, of Mousses and Perfumes; The sell of Dead things, Damn-ed things, permeates the room. For every burst of hairspray containing Chlorofluorocarbons, … Continue reading

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New year, new attempts to succeed

I have been promised more hours to organize the lab, and I really, really, really need it. I no longer have a Lab, I have a disaster Area, and I need time for recovery.

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I have joined the future

I have recently signed up (under my legal name) for a Facebook Account. It being day Day 5 of Month 1 of Year 1 of Decade 2 of Millennia 3, I figured it was time to join the party. As I arrived … Continue reading

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I like Concerta

But I have to admit, when I shook the pill into my hand this morning, I could hear Lois from Family Guy saying “Meth is a hell of a drug”.  

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