El Charro Avitia is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Carson at the moment. The food is authentic Mexican, best I can tell. The Margaritas are very, very good. Shot with Fuji X-T5 and Fujinon 18mm f/2 at f/8 using in-camera Kodachrome 64 film simulation.
SignalStuff is still a go-to for handie-talkie antennas and supporting parts.
Because tariffs are now a thing, I am monitoring them.
Lorier watches are a microbrand that are made in the U.S. based on a Japanese movement (at least some of them). They are worth a look if one is interested in mechanical watches.
Lochby recently posted an interesting look at journaling prompts that is definitely worth a look at.
Lorier is a watch microbrand that has a good reputation.I recently learned of the Lorier microbrand from both my buddy Jimmy and from a couple of YT content creators. The Hyperion Series II is a GMT watch (two time zones with the second time zone indicated by a fourth hand) based on a Miyota 9075 caliber. Miyota is owned by Citizen but builds movements for other makers, including Lorier.
As I wrote before, I do not expect to have a large watch collection and plan to sell those that I do not wear. But, I like watches, always have, and the mechanical movements fascinate me.
There are many reviews of the Hyperion so I am not going to do that. The technical aspects of the watch as well as its aesthetics are described all over the Internet. I cannot add anything to that mix other than I like the look of the watch and it fits me. I will be tracking that over the next few months and we will see if it sticks.
On my way out the the Delaware Town Access SCA, I stopped at Tony’s Place in Nixa, MO for breakfast. The breakfast burrito was good. Shot with the Fujifilm X100V at f/8 using Reggie’s Portra 400 film simulation and SOOC.
The image: Last year about this time I was in Missouri visiting family (and having the camper repaired after a serious blowout tore shit up). One morning The Girl and I headed out to activate a park and I stopped for breakfast at Tony’s Place in Nixa, Missouri. It was good. The activation got done, too. It was a good day.
On my wrist today is a Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnatus.
I have always had an affinity for wrist watches, but never acted on it. I turned my nose up at the Rolex brand because they always seemed a little proud of what they are. That is almost always a turn off for me.
I had a Timex I bought as a very young man and wore it until the case was so corroded by my skin that it started cutting my wrist. I guess that watch lasted me a couple of decades.
It was replaced with a Seiko Quartz chronometer that I wore for years, finally replacing the movement 20-years ago and mistakenly buying a Seiko Sportura that was far too big for my wrist. It has languished on a shelf all that time.
When Apple released the Apple Watch, I bought one and used several of them over the intervening period until late last year. The smartwatch has always irritated me a bit with its insistence on making itself known. And, after reading Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism, I found myself wanting to be less connected and more present.
Last year I took up my love of mechanical cameras and realized just how good they are and that they have no need for batteries (which only run the meter).
And a gift from a friend reminded me that the same thing is true about mechanical watches. And, so I own a few.
This Cincinnatus from Cincinnati Watch Company arrived this morning. It needs a NATO strap and I am working on that. It is just a watch with no complications (unlike some of my other favorites). I think I will like it a lot. I will know more in a month or two.
Captured on walkies with The Girl. Shot with Fuji X-T5 and Fujinon 60mm f/2.4 at f/4, in-camera Velvia film simulation (factory) with light post.
I had The Girl out Sunday morning (as usual) for exercise. She is recovering and seems to be more like herself every day. I still give her a dose of Carprofen at night because she sometimes seems sore.
This stack of pallets caught my eye (hat tip to Wife) and so I paused to make an image. It being Sunday, there was no traffic at the business nor on the street in this industrial area.
On walkies, the Sun was shining on this sign. I like it. Shot with Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujinon 60mm f/2.4 at about f/4 with an in-camera Tri-X 400 film simulation, SOOC.
I have been so busy with work and caring for Sera that I have not recorded any of my Internet wanderings. However, there are a few sites from this week that are worth taking a minute to share.
My buddy recently sent me some history of chronometers. I thought I should share:
I have a surplus military mast in my inventory that I use for longer-term radio deployments. HamStop builds appliances for these masts that are specifically designed for antenna deployments.
Spring is sprung… Shot with Fuji X-T5 and the Fujinon 60mm f/2.4 at about f/5.6 using an in-camera Kodachome 64 film simulation, SOOC.
Just a couple of days ago I noticed the cherry tree at the corner of the block had blossomed. The Girl and I were out on a beautiful Spring morning. I had the Fujifilm X-T5 with the 60mm f/2.4 macro affixed to the camera, just in case. Although the blossoms were bobbing in the breeze, I still managed a couple of nice captures. I like this one the most.
The 60mm lens is something interesting. Although it is a macro lens, it is also good for general photography. It also has character.
Image SOOC using the in-camera Kodachrome 64 film simulation with no post processing.
I made an excellent buy on this Longines St. Imier black face chronograph. This is likely to be an heirloom piece.
Ex Post Facto: I started this remainders a couple-three weeks ago, then did not give it much attention, then did a rush of searches for a variety of reasons that finally gave me a few entries.
I then became extremely busy for a several days and wound up working the weekend. Therefore, I did not close out my remainders list properly. So, I have now updated it (Monday 23 March 2025).
I stumbled on a weblog where I found mention of a Linux-based mobile phone. The operating system is called Mobian and it looks interesting.
I need some kind of PDF tool (other than Acrobat). BlueBeam might be a solution.
By the time this posts, the Sasquatch Stomp will be done. I am writing this days before the event. I wonder (before the fact) if I participated?
Mido makes inexpensive chronometers that are based on a solid movement (ETA 2678). I expect one will wander into my life at some point.
My buddy got me looking at Hanhart watches. Steve McQueen wore a Hanhart chronograph. They also make a solid field watch. I like tool watches (but am not particularly enamored with divers). I want a field watch, but the Hamilton Khaki line is built on a Powermatic movement that does not allow after-factory regulation. The Hamiltons are very classy looking, but are not acceptable.
I have a couple of military masts for portable operations. HamStop makes 3D printed standoffs for the hanging of antennas from these masts. I think one or more of these will wind up in my inventory.
The Dirty Dozen was not only a movie, but a reference to the dozen watchmakers who built wrist watches for British troops in WW2.
The Timor has been reissued as a homage to the field watches of WW2. It is based on a Sellita SW216 or SW260 caliber (movement).
I eschewed learning the EPA Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) for many years. However, it turned out to be a useful tool for a couple projects the last year or so. There is an open source version as well as the version directly from FEMA. This is the core site, best I can tell.
They were building a new pond at Mason Valley WMA. Shot with Sony A7iii and Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 at about f/8. Light processing with PhotoLab 7.
A couple-three weeks ago The Girl and I were out at Mason Valley WMA for an outing and to play some radio. I am using my weekends to get away from the house when possible. I work from my home office so I spend a lot of time there. It is a mental-health necessity to get away from that environment periodically.
After activating the park, I walked Sera again. For the moment, she is on two walks per day of about ten minutes each but on lead for control.
After our walk, we loaded up and headed for the park exit. Along the way, I noticed some equipment where they (staff or contractor) were excavating another pond. I decided to stop and get out my camera for this trip, a Sony A7iii with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 adapted to the E-Mount. It was far too bright for the fast aperture, but the lens also works well stopped down and I find the f/4–f/8 range to be adequately sharp.
So I walked the area for a few minutes and made a few captures. The Sun felt good and the air was clean. It was a good day.
The Girl was waiting for me when I returned.
Life is good.
She wanted to be let out to hunt. She is not ready to be off-lead and running around. So, I got the look. Shot with Sony A7iii and Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 at about f/4. Light processing with PhotoLab 7.
One of many ponds on the Mason Valley WMA site. Shot with Fuji X100vi with some post-processing in PhotoLab 7.
Goodness, I have been busy the last few weeks. I have project work plus the markets are giving me fits.
Saturday I just could not stand to stay in the house. So, I took Sera back down to Yerington to the Mason Valley WMA and activated the park. We had a nice walk and came across this pond that had quite a bit of activity. I made a few images with the Fuji X100vi and wished I had brought the Sony A7iii and the 400mm lens. There might have been a few more nice captures.
Still, I am satisfied with this one.
After the park, we drove over to the northeast side of Yerington to look at a property. It is a manufactured home on a five-acre lot. I am unsure about the condition of the home. The storage building looks fine and there is a small metal shed workshop that would be lovely, but awful hot in the summer.
It was good to take a look. I would like to have room for some wire antennas and be away from the noise of the mains behind my duplex. It looks like there could be some grass in a fenced front yard for The Girl.
I will have to think on it some more. I think the price is much too high for what it is.
