Monthly Archives: September 2010

Engineer Humor (yes, they do have a sense of humor)


Introduction Engineers can be hilarious – albeit a bit dry and cynical. Engineers are problem-solvers by nature. Much of their humor involves problem solving. Here are a few things that came up this morning that I thought would be worthwhile … Continue reading

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My Little Gilligan’s Island – Part 1 (The Shower)


Introduction My cabin in northern Minnesota is very primitive (the only water is lake water, no heat, no air conditioning, no phone, no Internet) and I do not want to put any money into it until I get my sons … Continue reading

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Old Farmer Science – Hay Fires


Introduction Yesterday, my wife and I went to dinner with a couple that are our neighbors. During our dinner conversation, my neighbor’s wife mentioned that she had been listening to radio and had heard a story about a local barn … Continue reading

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