It's done!

I finally got around to finishing the trebuchet. All it needed was a sling and some cleverly tied rope. I took it out tonight and gave it a test run. I just flung some rotten potatoes. It needs some tweaking to get to optimal range -- so eventually it's going to be flinging stuff really far! Hopefully coconuts!
Here's the video! (and some photos!)

This is the video...


And this is the photo set...

The Wilderness

My staggering ability to procrastinate follows me through the summer. Yes, shit has happened. No, I haven't blogged it. Instead, here are some flickr albums with brief descriptions so I can get it over with and go back to procrastinating. Ooo shiny things!!

Frist up; the cottage.
Lot's of fun this year, did the usual -- mostly illustrated in the photos.


Next; My ride in a Beech-18. My membership privileges to the CWHM entail that I get to ride in either a Douglas DC3 or a Beech-18. I chose the Beech because it is smaller, more nimble, and classier. The ride went out from CYHM and over cayuga way through some neat weather. Lasted about 30mins. Definitely doing it again next year.


Finally; Dan and I went camping at Valen's conservation area a few days ago. We ate everything cooked over the fire, and scavenged fire wood. Lots of fun spending time honing my harmonica skills, hiking, swimming. Again, doing it next year.


More posts to come in this final week in Hamilton!
Stay tuned!

Soda Pop!

Here in Canada we call it Pop.
I truly understand this gentleman's cause -- and I really want to visit his store.
Thought I'd share this one!

Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane

I've been watching this video over and over -- it just blows my mind.
I'd give all the money I have to fly in one of these. That's quite a lucky host...

Muskoka

Muskoka Chair
Originally uploaded by Matt Kunz

At the cottage till the 11th,

Enjoy Hamilton Suckas!!!




(thanks to flickr user: Matt Kunz for the awesome photo)