Category Archives: News

Purchased a mechanic tool set just for the socket wrench tools

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Joel

I mentioned earlier that I need a socket wrench or ratchet tool kit. I never really thought socket wrenches or ratchet tools were useful unless one was working on a car. Last summer, when I had to put together our Weber … Continue reading →

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Installed a new Legrand power receptacle with USB ports

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Joel

In our kitchen, we are often charging our phones and tablets. Sadly, we’re often also buying new chargers, because Cat #1 Scamper likes to chew them into oblivion. Maybe he’s annoying. Maybe they’re delicious. I don’t know, but I’m always … Continue reading →

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My last day working for You-Know-Who and that’s all I want to say about it

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Joel

Today, Friday, was my last day working for the Firm That Will Not Be Named, and Voldemort himself. I won’t say too much, and you know what? After 12 months of complaining, I’m done talking about it. The last two … Continue reading →

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Friday night out and about without the kids

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Joel

We planned a day (and evening) without the kids the day after Christmas. After having a Chackos & Ipe slumber party at our house Christmas night, we jointly dropped off the three cousins to their grandparents’ house for Slumber Party … Continue reading →

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For Christmas this year, my wife bought me a brand new Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Joel

Not that Christmas should be about presents, but I got two very nice presents from my family this year. I could talk about the nice pajamas, but I’d rather describe briefly the other gift. The one from my wife. Which was? … Continue reading →

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Attending the Christmas Eve service at our church for the first time

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Joel

We usually don’t attend the Christmas Eve service at our church. We’re usually off at someone else’s house the night before Christmas. On Christmas Day itself, we open presents, eat Polish pierogi for breakfast, then go to church for the … Continue reading →

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Our cat Scamper went AWOL for 24 hours

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Joel

We had a bit of a scare this week when one of our cats went missing. It was probably more worrisome that we didn’t know he was missing until the following day. I would affectionately describe our cat Scamper as … Continue reading →

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Cub Scouts Pack 53 – December Feast and throwing pies at Scout Leaders

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Joel

Cub Scout Pack 53 held its annual December Pack Feast to celebrate the end of the year, and the upcoming holiday season. The Pack also rewarded every scout who sold popcorn by handing out prizes and Pinewood Derby cars. In … Continue reading →

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Pack 53 Cub Scouts – Earning the Webelos Geology badge – at the Plainsboro Preserve

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Joel

The Webelos went to the Plainsboro Preserve on Saturday Nov 8th to learn about Geology, and to earn a Geology badge. Although this is probably my 3rd or 4th time here, I’ve never walked around at the Plainsboro Preserve. It’s … Continue reading →

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New Weber Genesis E-330 BBQ grill

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Joel

Five years ago, my sister and BIL Robbie bought us a really nice Kenmore BBQ grill for Christmas. My first ever grill. It was good for a few years, but the interior began to rust over time. Not sure why, but … Continue reading →

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