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Tex Hangs the High-Intensity Shop Light
The lab has begun a program to replace each failed sodium vapor light fixture with new, more efficient high-intensity fluorescent fixtures. I modified the new fixtures and Tex hung them in the forty-foot high bay of the fabrication shop.
ME&T Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Never use plug-in wire connectors when wiring NEMA receptacles. Portable heaters connected to the last receptacle of a daisy chain almost resulted in an electrical fire.
Flaky puff pastry and yummy filling
I ordered 96 servings from the folks at Keurig with a buy two, get two free coupon good for newbies. We'll do some 'ciphering' to see how the local supermarket prices compare.
The antique temperature controller is gone from the kiln in the lab. Of course the kiln itself has a few years on it. Duncan quit building them in 1996.
We've been getting Lanny's mother's house ready to rent and found this True Tones poster on a wall in the basement.
Eggs just right, hash browns, wheat toast, tomatoes, lots of good coffee, and good friends behind the counter. The book is Enola Gay: Mission to Hiroshima ( http://www.amazon.com/Enola-Gay-Hiroshima-Gordon-Thomas-ebook/dp/B005T4S8DI/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1382318811&sr=1-1&keywords=enola+gay+mission+to+hiroshima ) by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan Witts.
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing. Checking for a partial vacuum.
A big gooey birthday cookie.
Catfish Day at Wright's Cafeteria
Great food and wonderful staff. Only open weekdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Thursdays 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The only other drawback is the hoard of politicians who like to come here and try to make us peons believe they are just regular folks too.
Dr. Bledsoe's office Isambard Kingdom Brunel's G.W.R. (Great Western Railway) was also known as "God's Wonderful Railway".
Tex Hangs the High-Intensity Shop Light
The lab has begun a program to replace each failed sodium vapor light fixture with new, more efficient high-intensity fluorescent fixtures. I modified the new fixtures and Tex hung them in the forty-foot high bay of the fabrication shop.
adixen Diaphragm Vacuum Pump AMD 1
on the ion chromatograph at ME&T Labs in ?Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Dynaco SCA-35 Integrated Amplifier
I wired this amp from a kit for my old friend and classmate Jim Snyder about a hundred years ago. He brought it out last night at a planning meeting for our 50th high school reunion.
We Were Seated Where We Could See the TV
as well as the old toaster
If the University of Tennessee develops these things, they will only be available in orange.
The antique temperature controller is gone from the kiln in the lab. Of course the kiln itself has a few years on it. Duncan quit building them in 1996.
A few crops of the Cassius photos. Like a dummy, I left the Nikon at home this morning and only had my cell phone camera with me during our transfer.
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing. The original 1964 controller design.
Working on the Toepler Apparatus
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing.
I understand the experts advise that these things are almost as hazardous as the weed they replace but at least we innocent bystanders aren't assaulted with the evil stench of ash trays.
Archer's Smoked Chicken 'Sammich'
Just add their tasty baked beans and banana pudding for a truly happy meal.
enjoys her back porch. She lives just up the road with my friends Tamara and Dennis, Joe and Carmen, and her brother Sammy the Beagle.
The New Fused Disconnect Goes Here
We needed 220 v. 3Ø at 60 amps power for the new Milltronics milling machine and, as luck would have it, this feed with its available 100 amps had been disconnected years ago when an old machine was sent to salvage.
Milltronics Milling Machine
ME&T Labs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Shield beetle or stink bug in the fuel dispenser.
by my friend Allie Lulu is a Southern States Rescued Rottweilers ( http://www.southernstatesrescuedrottweilers.org/ ) girl.
Whoa! Less than Three Bucks Per Gallon!
As Janis Joplin used to say, you better get it while you can.
Just ordered a replacement for this 1960s era furnace controller. It served well for all these years but the thermocouple in the kiln shorted to the heating element and destroyed the input circuit. Rehab for the antique would be far more costly that a modern replacement controller. The last time I saw one of these beasts was in the 1970 in the old gaseous diffusion plant at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It brought back fond memories.
A few crops of the Cassius photos. Like a dummy, I left the Nikon at home this morning and only had my cell phone camera with me during our transfer.
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing. The 'new' controller design, about 1989.
Working on the Toepler Apparatus
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing.
at Creamery Park Grille in Fountain City
Not bad for $3.05
Milltronics Milling Machine
ME&T Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Christmas ornament at Dr. Bledsoe's office.
Emergency Response at Oak Ridge High School
We went by to pick up our Jacob after school where we were greeted by a fleet of emergency vehicles.
Buy anything you want! at the Lodge Cast Iron Factory Outlet in Sevierville, Tennessee.
The antique temperature controller is gone from the kiln in the lab. Of course the kiln itself has a few years on it. Duncan quit building them in 1996.
Just ordered a replacement for this 1960s era furnace controller. It served well for all these years but the thermocouple in the kiln shorted to the heating element and destroyed the input circuit. Rehab for the antique would be far more costly that a modern replacement controller. The last time I saw one of these beasts was in the 1970 in the old gaseous diffusion plant at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It brought back fond memories.
A few crops of the Cassius photos. Like a dummy, I left the Nikon at home this morning and only had my cell phone camera with me during our transfer.
Beautiful Antique Beam Balance
The 25¢ piece gives an idea of the size.
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing. Bill operates the apparatus.
This relatively ancient Leco Carbon - Sulfur Analyzer had a problem with this power supply that is deep in the bowels of the instrument. Once I got it extracted we called their tech support to ask if it could be safely powered up for troubleshooting on the bench. They said, "Oh, yeah." Wrong! It can be powered up safely but instrument interlocks prevent feeds to the board I wanted to troubleshoot. Three hours' work yesterday, an overnight shipment of a new card, and an hour's work this morning and they are ready to run samples this afternoon. Ta Daaaaa!
from the buffet
ME&T Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Never use plug-in wire connectors when wiring NEMA receptacles. Portable heaters connected to the last receptacle of a daisy chain almost resulted in an electrical fire.
Scotties' Bacon Jalapeno Cheeseburger
Wouldn't a Scotties' Bacon Jalapeno Cheeseburger taste great right now?
I ordered 96 servings from the folks at Keurig with a buy two, get two free coupon good for newbies. We'll do some 'ciphering' to see how the local supermarket prices compare.
The antique temperature controller is gone from the kiln in the lab. Of course the kiln itself has a few years on it. Duncan quit building them in 1996.
And your little dog, too! We've been getting Lanny's mother's house ready to rent and found this painted steel poster in the basement.
I like to read in the recliner when it's chilly on the front porch. Well, nobody sits in the recliner without our Titus.
Toepler pump ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toepler_pump ) testing. Checking for a partial vacuum.
Val & Lanny ( http://www.heartandsoulentertainment.com/ ) use the battery powered sound system to entertain at the small get together for our friend Libby's 90th birthday party.
They have one fine peach cobbler in there.
Solly has gone back to have his paw checked.
