Author Archives: Eric

Jumping Ship: Switching to Android from Blackberry

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Eric

When my three year old Blackberry Pearl 8130 finally gave up the ghost, I decided–for obvious reasons–to eschew RIM and delve into the world of Android. What follows is partly a review of the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket handset … Continue reading →

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My First Fiberglass Project: Making a Fiberglass Board

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Eric

I have been a flip-flopper. But it’s not my fault. For months I have been trying to gather the knowledge required to replace seacocks and add backing plates. Oddly enough the biggest difficulty has been too much information and too … Continue reading →

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Seacocks Project: Rerouting Galley Plumbing

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Eric

Rerouting hoses around the galley sink is a prerequisite for the larger project of replacing Failed Seacocks. The seacock in worst condition is beneath the galley sink and serves as the sink discharge. It is also the most problematic in … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Video Driver for Older Laptop: Dell XPS M140

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Eric

I have a five year old laptop (purchased April, 2006) that I wanted to upgrade from its original Windows XP to Windows 7. Windows 7 installed without difficulty, however it took some effort to find a driver for the integrated … Continue reading →

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Dahon Speed P8 Folding Bike

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Eric

I picked up a Dahon Speed P8 folding bicycle on Craigslist. The bike takes about a minute to fold down or unfold. It has eight gears and despite the diminutive 20″ wheels feels like riding any other cruising or hybrid … Continue reading →

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