Wed: Dec 23, 2020

Colorado’s winter tourism ad dollars will serve a new purpose this year: backcountry avalanche education. That's a great idea, with all the new people heading into the backcountry it's gotten to be a mess.     #>


Oreo Cookie Filling Dip. I mean sure, if you only want a small amount... But did you know you can buy bags of Oreo filling??     #>


Trackpoint for Life! an Etsy shop dedicated to selling replacement trackpoints (nubs, nipples, whatever you call them). Prominent on Thinkpad laptops they also showed up on other brands. I like the recessed version, still lets you use it but won't get caught when speed typing...     #>


Rockhounding In Colorado: Where To Find Geodes. I have to admit, I had no idea that was a thing here, though I do remember being fascinated with geodes as a kid.     #>


Why experts are sounding the alarm about the hidden dangers of gas stoves. Well that's a bummer, I have been getting close to replacing my electric cooktop with gas so I can get better heat control (and faster heating). Sounds like a not good idea right now though. Unfortunately I have a fair amount of aluminum pots and pans so going induction cooktop would mean I'd have to replace a fair amount of my cookware too...

The thread I came across this article lists a portable induction unit for less than a hundred dollars, I may pick one of those up and see how it works, and see what I'd have to replace...     #>


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