BamaJohn
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I liked his book "Don Quixote" enough to name a sailboat "Rocinante". I was the only person who could remember the name...
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racoon
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There was a US TV Series named "The Expanse" on the SyFy (science fiction) channel.I liked his book "Don Quixote" enough to name a sailboat "Rocinante". I was the only person who could remember the name...
It was about three groups of political power in the solar system: Earth, Mars, and the Outer Planets (and asteroid belt).
The main setting of the series is a Martian gunship named Rocinante.
RapidSpyder
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Happy 4th of July everyone
Cobranut
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Gwolf
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I know who the first 3 are, but who the heck is Chad Sexton? If he won an argument with his wife, he should be fairly famous.
Maybe I was on 12 hour shifts at work when that happened. You would think something that important would be on National News?!
BamaJohn
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For What It's Worth:
In Greek mythology, Rocinante is the name of the horse that Zeus rides. It was the name of Steinbeck's motor home in Travels With Charlie. It was also the name of Don Quixote's horse. Plus, from Rush:
I set a course just east of Lyra
And northwest of Pegasus
Flew into the light of Deneb
Sailed across the Milky Way
On my ship, the 'Rocinante'
Wheeling through the galaxies,
Headed for the heart of Cygnus
Headlong into mystery
(Rush© 1977)
Gwolf
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That sounds like an interesting series. I don't have TV, but I do have a DVD player. I can get the entire series for a reasonable price. Thinking about ordering it to watch this winter when it is cold and dark more than it is warm and light.
EDIT - watched a few of the trailers, can't see the strings holding the space ships up, so I ordered the whole series. Yeah, I already know the last seasons are not as good, but the complete series is cheaper than just getting the good seasons. Sometimes it works like that.
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RapidSpyder
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canamjhb
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Batteries...
Most electrical devices seem to take standard size batteries ie: AAA, AA, C, D, etc. That is except for power tools!!! Each brand seems to have its own unique battery configuration and charger. Why can't they make them interchangeable like everything else?? In my arsenal of cordless power tools, I have three different brands and no two are compatible...
Most electrical devices seem to take standard size batteries ie: AAA, AA, C, D, etc. That is except for power tools!!! Each brand seems to have its own unique battery configuration and charger. Why can't they make them interchangeable like everything else?? In my arsenal of cordless power tools, I have three different brands and no two are compatible...
hogmemberisold
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All about money...
Gwolf
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I agree there should be a standard, but then they couldn't force you to buy a whole new power tool every 5 years by changing the battery type.
Mine are all a standard type and never need recharging. Every hand power tool I have has a 115V cord on it. If I have to go work somewhere there is no power, my generator is mounted on a pallet and I don't even have to get off the tractor to slip the front edge of the bucket under the hooks welded on the back of the generator pallet. Convenience comes at a price.
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pegasus1300
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I have settled on Hart cordless tools. That way I have the same battery for everything. They used to be made in the USA but are now made by the same company that makes Milwaukie in China. DIY at home they are pretty good quality.
Gwolf
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Anyone who would like to have a digital copy of the book that was discussed here the last couple of days, can get one free.
The link is- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/996
The book is not the original, which is in Spanish, but that one is also available from the same source.
The link posted will be to the English translation and this is an illustrated copy if you download it in a format that supports the images.
The link will be to Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra ( English Translation)
It is available in EPub, Kindle, Plain Text, and HTML formats, or you can read it on line without downloading.
Title: Don Quixote
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Translator: John Ormsby
Release date: July 27, 2004 [eBook #996]
Most recently updated: March 30, 2023
Language: English
Credits: David Widger
This book is in the Public Domain and provided free by The Gutenburg Project, which converts thousands of books in the Public Domain into digital formats making it possible to read it on a computer, tablet, or a dedicated digital reader device. The Gutenburg Project translates books into many different languages. It is a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting reading and making books available worldwide.
You will not be asked for a name, email, address, mailing adress, or any other identifying information. There is no charge. You simply click on the format you wish to download and save it on your device. You will need some way to read the book if you download the EPub or Kindle versions. Not all digital devices had an EBook reader installed, but the major computers usually have one available as a free download. You can read the plain text format of the books with any word processor, but it is better to use a digital reader program which will help you keep your place and allow you to insert bookmarks to find where you left off.
You will never be contacted by Gutenburg Project or asked for money, but you can send a donation if you wish. You can find many other books that are now in the public domain and can download as many as you want. A copy of the public domain licensing agreement is included with each book. I am very familiar with the Gutenburg Project. There is no tricks or scams. The books are free and all the work is done by volunteers.
Again the link to the Don Quixote translated into English is;
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/996
And the link to browse through what other books are available on the Gutenberg Project is;
https://www.gutenberg.org/
Get a free EPub reader from the Microsoft Store for your Microsoft device (USA Location);
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nbfmm45tjpt?hl=en-US&gl=US
The Microsoft Store also has a European download site.
The link is- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/996
The book is not the original, which is in Spanish, but that one is also available from the same source.
The link posted will be to the English translation and this is an illustrated copy if you download it in a format that supports the images.
The link will be to Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra ( English Translation)
It is available in EPub, Kindle, Plain Text, and HTML formats, or you can read it on line without downloading.
Title: Don Quixote
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Translator: John Ormsby
Release date: July 27, 2004 [eBook #996]
Most recently updated: March 30, 2023
Language: English
Credits: David Widger
This book is in the Public Domain and provided free by The Gutenburg Project, which converts thousands of books in the Public Domain into digital formats making it possible to read it on a computer, tablet, or a dedicated digital reader device. The Gutenburg Project translates books into many different languages. It is a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting reading and making books available worldwide.
You will not be asked for a name, email, address, mailing adress, or any other identifying information. There is no charge. You simply click on the format you wish to download and save it on your device. You will need some way to read the book if you download the EPub or Kindle versions. Not all digital devices had an EBook reader installed, but the major computers usually have one available as a free download. You can read the plain text format of the books with any word processor, but it is better to use a digital reader program which will help you keep your place and allow you to insert bookmarks to find where you left off.
You will never be contacted by Gutenburg Project or asked for money, but you can send a donation if you wish. You can find many other books that are now in the public domain and can download as many as you want. A copy of the public domain licensing agreement is included with each book. I am very familiar with the Gutenburg Project. There is no tricks or scams. The books are free and all the work is done by volunteers.
Again the link to the Don Quixote translated into English is;
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/996
And the link to browse through what other books are available on the Gutenberg Project is;
https://www.gutenberg.org/
Get a free EPub reader from the Microsoft Store for your Microsoft device (USA Location);
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nbfmm45tjpt?hl=en-US&gl=US
The Microsoft Store also has a European download site.
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