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the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #1050 on: August 25, 2019, 06:37:20 AM
Day 25

One of our fellow members did remind me to flip the can upside down, such that I could have fun with my can opener.  Thank you! :hatsoff:

Clockwise or counter-clockwise?  I have been doing it counter-clockwise for so so many years, I can imagine how you guys could claim the clockwise is faster?  If I am going clockwise, the blade will either keep on skidding or I have to exert a larger amount of force to 'keep it moving forward'.   But counter-clockwise is easy, just plant the 'peak', cut, and repeat.  Which way do you prefer?  And why? :pok: :D





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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #1051 on: August 25, 2019, 06:50:57 AM
Comis - that food looks like a nice treat.

Nix - those green scales are really sharp

 :cheers: :iagree:






Day 24
Seeing that the coins got  some comments, I didn’t think people would mind if I used today’s photos to share two of my favorites and the story behind them.


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The Medal of Honor coin of MGEN James Livingston.
He was the honorary chairman for the commissioning committee of the USS TRUXTUN (DDG103) of which I was the Executive Officer.  I had the honor of meeting and talking to him a few times prior to the ship commissioning.  He had a presence about him but was also soft spoken.  He liked to talk about leadership and taking care of the people who work for you.  He would always go up to the younger Sailors at the events and talk to them.  As XO, I was the Master of Ceremonies for the actual commissioning.  When I went to find my family after the ceremony, he was talking to my parents.  He had told them I had done a good job and they should be proud, then he handed me the coin. 
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The Space Shuttle coin was passed out to members of JTF-STS after the Atlantis shuttle launch for STS-132.  JTF-STS was the contingency task force that would be responsible for SAR if something happened during a launch or landing.  I was assigned to three launches to coordinate any assistance from Navy units.  It was really a boondoggle where you worked about 16 hours over 4 days (more if short delayed) at the beach.

These are good stories, good leadership is hard to find, regardless what field we work in.






DAY 24
AWL Pistachios NUTS!!
Mrs. Baker found the Pistachio  Bottle opener on my Explorer.

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It's a good thing she only had a small amount left and ran out.  :whistle: Otherwise I might have never gotten my Explorer back.  :rant:


There are more tools other than the flathead on your Explorer, good luck getting that Explorer back... >:D :D
Welcome to our new member, Mrs. Baker!




Day 24:

Absolutely no use of the Explorer today.   What I did do today was put new rotors and pads on the rear of my wife’s Highlander. Also new pads on the front (it needs new rotors as well but I just couldn’t do it...).

I didn’t want the Explorer out there getting grimy. My bad back is destroyed now. Pain pills and muscle relaxers not even making a dent.

Glamour shot...
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Sorry to hear about the back pain.  I remembered a friend of mine had some back pain issue since young, and he always put a pillow under the knee to relieve the pain, whenever he is laying down, face up.  Hope you'd get better soon!


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #1052 on: August 25, 2019, 06:53:01 AM
Day 24

The Explorer proved itself useful in the kitchen again, and with my evening snack.


Always appreciate your food photo, colorful and yummy all at once.


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #1053 on: August 25, 2019, 07:08:15 AM
Me too.  I live with chronic lower back pain so I know where you're coming from. 
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #1054 on: August 25, 2019, 07:50:09 AM
Nix, Barry, comis - Thanks and glad you like the story


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Reply #1055 on: August 25, 2019, 08:28:27 AM
Late post from yesterday. Cut the label off a T-shirt and then parked up in the garden to enjoy the sunshine here
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Reply #1056 on: August 25, 2019, 08:56:02 AM
Me too.  I live with chronic lower back pain so I know where you're coming from. 

*sorry for a quick derail*

A good friend of mine is one of the leading chiropractors in the country, and he told me one of the best exercises to do to relieve, or as preventive measure to. lower back pain is the back extension(like the figure below, but not those in the gym with a roman chair and weight plate).  He told me most back pain patient can't even do one or two of these, but eventually those whom were able to do it, will gain flexibility and strength thru the exercise and significantly reduce any future onset.

If you guys are see doctor for checkup, it may not hurt to ask whether you could do this exercise to help with the back.



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Reply #1057 on: August 25, 2019, 12:34:55 PM
Great pic Phil, and thanks for the exercise Comis!  :tu:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #1058 on: August 25, 2019, 02:55:48 PM
Day 25

One of our fellow members did remind me to flip the can upside down, such that I could have fun with my can opener.  Thank you! :hatsoff:

Clockwise or counter-clockwise?  I have been doing it counter-clockwise for so so many years, I can imagine how you guys could claim the clockwise is faster?  If I am going clockwise, the blade will either keep on skidding or I have to exert a larger amount of force to 'keep it moving forward'.   But counter-clockwise is easy, just plant the 'peak', cut, and repeat.  Which way do you prefer?  And why? :pok: :D

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Good ideal and photos  :cheers:


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Reply #1059 on: August 25, 2019, 02:56:17 PM
Late post from yesterday. Cut the label off a T-shirt and then parked up in the garden to enjoy the sunshine here
Nice usage  :like:


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Reply #1060 on: August 25, 2019, 04:50:56 PM
Day 25: I used the corkscrew to undo a knot on my sneaker lace. 
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Reply #1061 on: August 25, 2019, 04:51:27 PM
Thanks guys - Nothing today so here's a magnifier pic. I was too impatient to wait for an obliging bee.
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Reply #1062 on: August 25, 2019, 04:52:21 PM
Day 25: I used the corkscrew to undo a knot on my sneaker lace.

And they're good for that too aren't they. Another surprising tool that corkscrew! :cheers:
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Reply #1063 on: August 25, 2019, 04:55:37 PM
Day 25: I used the corkscrew to undo a knot on my sneaker lace.
Nice usage


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Reply #1064 on: August 25, 2019, 04:57:12 PM
Thanks guys - Nothing today so here's a magnifier pic. I was too impatient to wait for an obliging bee.
Nice  :tu:


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Reply #1065 on: August 25, 2019, 05:25:08 PM
20190825_013844 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr

i was away for the last couple days,and tried,unsucessfully, to upload this pic last night for Day 24.
i.ve had no use yesterday,or today,but there's still some time left  :-[


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Reply #1066 on: August 25, 2019, 07:39:20 PM
20190825_013844 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr

i was away for the last couple days,and tried,unsucessfully, to upload this pic last night for Day 24.
i.ve had no use yesterday,or today,but there's still some time left  :-[
Keep trying!  :tu:


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Reply #1067 on: August 25, 2019, 07:48:43 PM
Nice uses and photos, guys!   :like:


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Reply #1068 on: August 25, 2019, 08:36:17 PM
Day 25
IMG-20190825-WA0015 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
IMG-20190825-WA0017 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
IMG-20190825-WA0018 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
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i had a batch of jerky [called biltong in SA,it is similar but not as dry] in the dryer since Friday,most of it was ready today.
i took a few pieces for my friends to try out.naturally,i had to slice up some bite sized pieces,enter the large blade on my explorer.













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Reply #1069 on: August 25, 2019, 08:39:39 PM
 :ahhh

Making Biltong is on my 'to do' list!   :tu: 

I've never made it, but want to give it a try. Sounds tastier that the jerky I usually make.


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Reply #1070 on: August 25, 2019, 08:46:25 PM
Nice - I have never had any biltong but being part of the beef jerky family - I would try it out for sure!  :tu:


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Reply #1071 on: August 25, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
Great pics and uses again everyone  :like: :tu:
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Reply #1072 on: August 25, 2019, 08:52:58 PM
I do like Biltong. I've relatives out there and they've sold me on it  :drool:
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Reply #1073 on: August 25, 2019, 10:20:36 PM
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Like a ripe plum!  :)


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Reply #1074 on: August 25, 2019, 10:23:52 PM
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Like a ripe plum!  :)
Very nice usage and yummy!  :cheers:


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Reply #1075 on: August 25, 2019, 10:30:42 PM
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Reply #1076 on: August 25, 2019, 10:32:05 PM
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Another challenge chicken!   :ahhh   :D

I usually like to do a 'before' and 'after' shot, but missed the 'before' shot today. I did stage the 'before' shot....not sure why I missed it.  :dunno:  So you'll just have to imagine a chicken and SAK Explorer waiting to do battle....  ;)

:punishmentchicken:

I told Mrs Nix that I'd take her for a picnic on Tuesday. Seemed like a perfect opportunity to make some fried chicken for the picnic basket.....





The Explorer did well, although I did end up taking the breast pieces off the bone. I cut each of those into two pieces (easier to eat on a picnic and more crunchy crust bits!). This ended up being a bit messy, though. If I had used a proper chef's knife or cleaver, I would have left the breast meat on the bone. However, aside from that, the SAK did a great job breaking down this bird.

The pieces of chicken are now soaking in a buttermilk marinade. (I think fried chicken always benefits from a good marinade, especially a buttermilk marinade.) I'll make the chicken tomorrow, so no pics of the finished dish today.   :)


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Reply #1077 on: August 25, 2019, 10:32:49 PM
Nice work Nix  :like: :tu:
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Reply #1078 on: August 25, 2019, 10:36:08 PM
 :cheers:


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Reply #1079 on: August 25, 2019, 10:37:10 PM
Excellent usage. Nice scales. Almost matches my mountain bike! :cheers:


 

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