Lunch with George: May 2008

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Learn to tie real knots

Teri was looking for a better knot (to attach a line to Charlie's lead clasp). She hunted the internet, and found this terrific site with animated videos of knot-tying, where she learned to tie the buntline hitch.

Very cool for the aspiring sailor.

Labels: sailing howto

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Bad day for lions...

I'm not sure how I missed it, but 32 million people saw this YouTube video of a pride of lions receiving a little payback from some buffaloes. Check out the cameo of a crocodile, too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

Here's the homepage for the documentary, which aired last Sunday:

http://www.battleatkruger.com/

Saturday, May 03, 2008

Next "Book Club" Selection: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments

Okay, we've never actually had a book club on Lunch with George, but we've read and discussed a lot of 'em.

I haven't read it yet, but I think this one might be interesting: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson. He takes a look at some of the great, ground-breaking experiments that provided illumination on scientific truths without the benefit of elaborate, expensive equipment.

I have a copy on order, and I'll provide my book report when I get the chance.

Paul is reading...

It's been almost 20 years since Stephen R. Donaldson published book 3 of the Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. White Gold Wielder was a disappointing ending to a disappointing second trilogy. Donaldson claimed he put off writing the final trilogy until he was a better writer. I can't wait to see if it is as good as the first!

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