9 November 2024

What happened this week

  1. This morning’s creation Nov 3, 2024

    The foam has become better. Now my problem is how to make LESS of it!!

  2. Journaling in the morning Nov 3, 2024

    Been a bit peeved with myself lately for not staying as disciplined in my goals as I would like to be – or used to be. Got much of my mental confusion sorted out writing a long journal entry this morning. Do you journal? It certainly helps me clear my mind. How does it help you?

  3. 4 miles in windy conditions Nov 3, 2024

  4. Bike ride after quite some Nov 3, 2024

  5. Finally getting the hang of using the stencil Nov 4, 2024

    Had to get a new cup for this. The trick is to keep the stencil very close to the foam layer. And my previous cup was too big and foam never came up to the top.

    Still, needs more work…

  6. A very special addition to my collection Nov 5, 2024

    This fountain pen is a generous gift from Dipanjan and Parijat which they picked up during their recent tour of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The body of the pen is made from the wood of Wagon Tree. This particular type of Protea tree (Protea Nitida) is the only one that grows into trees with wood hardy enough to be shaped into fountain pen barrels. They are usually found on the side of the mountains at all elevations.

    When they mentioned about the Protea wood, I remembered something – that the cricket team from South Africa is often referred to as the Proteans. (like the New Zealanders are called Kiwis). Got curious about the connection. Upon research, I learnt that Protea is the national flower of South Africa. Did not know about that.

    Coming back to the pen, the nib is made in Germany. Composed of iridium, it is the classic style with exposed feed.

    I think brown ink will go best with this. I have a Macassar ink from Diamine in mind.

  7. Lest I forget who I made the coffee for this morning Nov 5, 2024

  8. I think the Marketing Gurus are falling behind Nov 5, 2024

    After the marketing gimmicks of “Smart Water”, “pH balanced Water”… I am surprised nobody has come out yet with a brand “AI powered Water”.

  9. Admittedly, there is a bit of recursion here Nov 7, 2024

  10. 5K in the trails on a cloudy morning Nov 7, 2024

  11. I think this is a good thing, right? Nov 7, 2024

  12. This morning’s creation Nov 8, 2024

  13. Morning bike ride – partially roads, partially trails Nov 8, 2024

  14. Hole in one! Nov 8, 2024

    Wordle 1,238 1/6

    🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

    Every morning, I start with the same two words.
    This day had to come some day!!

  15. Nice, quiet morning on the lake Nov 8, 2024

    Difficult to believe it is nealy 80 degrees in November!

  16. Freemanville Ride Nov 8, 2024