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Samstag, 1. April 2017
Why is Easter in March this year
I asked a few and got the same response, I have no idea was the reply.
Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.
Here's the interesting info. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!).
And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier! Here are the facts:
1) The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!).
2) The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. So, no one alive today has or will ever see it any earlier than this year!
My thanks to Yahoo for supply of the answer.
Roy
But is any of what Yahoo has posted, they have already got the date as the 23rd of march for Easter when its the 29th of march!
Thanks to reader Notty for sending me this :
Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.
Here's the interesting info. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!).
And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier! Here are the facts:
1) The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!).
2) The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. So, no one alive today has or will ever see it any earlier than this year!
My thanks to Yahoo for supply of the answer.
Roy
But is any of what Yahoo has posted, they have already got the date as the 23rd of march for Easter when its the 29th of march!
Thanks to reader Notty for sending me this :
Hi Roy,
I read it full size on the laptop. Its the line that says, 'The next time Easter will be this early (23-March) will be in 2228.' That to me reads that you are saying that Easter this year will be on March 23 which as you know has past. I don't know how else you can read that?
Dienstag, 28. März 2017
Why we live in Hout Bay near Cape Town
Simple really, the place is just magical and has scenic views we normally only see in post cards?
This is the view from the Noordhoek, Kommetjie side and towards Hout Bay, thats the back of Cape Towns Table Mountain on the right of the picture.
Click on it and see if they enlarge?
The view towards Hout Bay and from Noordhoek Beach.
Further South is Cape Point and thats just as nice.
See also this link http://www.blogspot.com/2013/09/hout-bay-b-places-to-stay.html
Roy
This is the view from the Noordhoek, Kommetjie side and towards Hout Bay, thats the back of Cape Towns Table Mountain on the right of the picture.
Click on it and see if they enlarge?
The view towards Hout Bay and from Noordhoek Beach.
Further South is Cape Point and thats just as nice.
See also this link http://www.blogspot.com/2013/09/hout-bay-b-places-to-stay.html
Roy
Donnerstag, 16. März 2017
Why didnt I think of that Outboard lower unit salvation
I have always wondered why, at some subliminal level, when you tip back a modern outboard motor, a little bit of the lower unit always remains in the water. Maybe the reason for this is to insure that one of the most vulnerable portions of the motor stays in contact with the salt water to insure galvanic corrosion will occur, and hence new parts will be needed. Or maybe there are unknown mechanical reasons why the motor can't be lifted that last six inches or so to clear the water. I mean we went to the moon didn't we? So I was most surprised when I encountered two boats next to each other, one with this nifty little box under the lower units, and one without the little box.
The box is made out of fiber glassed Nida-Core type plastic honeycomb panels, and painted, or gel coated white. Its light, and it floats. There is a line that attaches it to the dock to keep it from going on a walkabout. You can see in the picture above that there is no evidence of corrosion or marine growth, and the little bit of bottom paint on the lower units is just there for when the boat is away from home dock. When it's inserted under the drives, a little bit of water gets into the box, but it quickly evaporates, along with any rainwater. So in short, the little box electrically isolates the lower unit from the seawater stopping, or certainly slowing any galvanic corrosion, and it stops marine growth from getting a grip on the lower unit.
Now lets just take a quick look at the boat that is right next door. It also has bottom paint on it, at least of some vintage, but check out that ZZ Top style marine growth beard it's sporting, and there is some corrosion evident on the skeg. I'm also sure the pitot tube opening is thoroughly plugged up. The boat with the little box is owned by Jim Gillespie, and it was a great idea Jim. You motor builders should figure out a way to lift those motors just a little higher, and you would sell less parts damaged by corrosion, oops is that a disincentive?
A small author's postscript to the story.
After reading some comments on some of the forums, I spoke to Jim again about the little box. He does try to keep it pumped out, although he does not worry as much about it having fresh water in it. The box has been in place for about four years now, and there was a 110 volt pump that had its hose attached to the box, but it has broken, and has not yet been replaced. If there is a lot of rain, a manual pump is used to lower the water level in the box. As mentioned by others, there is a zinc on the motor mount, but having the lower unit out of the water reduces the opportunity for galvanic corrosion that is so commonly seen on many outboard motor skegs. Many thanks to the C-Brats forum users for their insightful thoughts and comments. Bill
A small author's postscript to the story.
After reading some comments on some of the forums, I spoke to Jim again about the little box. He does try to keep it pumped out, although he does not worry as much about it having fresh water in it. The box has been in place for about four years now, and there was a 110 volt pump that had its hose attached to the box, but it has broken, and has not yet been replaced. If there is a lot of rain, a manual pump is used to lower the water level in the box. As mentioned by others, there is a zinc on the motor mount, but having the lower unit out of the water reduces the opportunity for galvanic corrosion that is so commonly seen on many outboard motor skegs. Many thanks to the C-Brats forum users for their insightful thoughts and comments. Bill
Samstag, 25. Februar 2017
Why You Should Consider Conservatory Blinds
Adding a conservatory to your home enables you to create your ideal living environment and improve the look of your home. However, during summer there is always a risk of your conservatory becoming overheated if the structure is not well ventilated. One way of solving this problem is to install conservatory blinds.
Conservatory blinds provide the following advantages:
· Keep your conservatory cool. Conservatory blinds will help to prevent your conservatory from becoming too hot during the summer. Summer is a time when people are most likely to make the most of their conservatory, so it is important to make sure that it is suitable for use. Those with a south-facing conservatory may wish to consider installing blinds, as structures built in this position have more access to sunlight, so there is an increased risk of them becoming overheated. Conservatory blinds will help to provide a cool and comfortable atmosphere in your conservatory during summer.
· Sunlight control. Conservatory blinds can be easily adjusted, allowing you to fill your conservatory with as little or as much sunlight as you wish. Blinds will create a more comfortable working environment for conservatories being used as a home office and will also prevent equipment such as computers or laptops from becoming damaged by sunlight.
· Privacy. Adding blinds to your conservatory will enable you to make your conservatory office or living area private and you can easily adjust them whenever you desire.
· Insulation. In addition to keeping your conservatory cool, blinds also absorb heat, which will keep your conservatory warm in winter. This creates a more comfortable living area during the cooler months and will reduce the need for extra heating. Conservatory blinds are essential for north-facing conservatories, which do not have as much access to sunlight.
· Easy to install, remove and clean. One of the main advantages of blinds is that they are easy to operate. Many designs are easy to remove and clean, with some only needing a damp cloth and water to remove dirt. Some types of fabric blinds are also machine washable.
· Stylish. Another advantage of conservatory blinds is that there are many styles and colours available. You can choose from a selection of designs, including pleated blinds, wooden blinds, Roman blinds and roller blinds. The many styles available will enable you to easily find something that suits your conservatory decor.
· Keeps furniture in good condition. In addition to protecting equipment such as computers and laptops in conservatory offices, blinds will also keep furniture in good condition. Furniture can become stained and lose its colour if exposed to too much sun and installing blinds in your conservatory will help to prevent this problem. There are now blinds that have a special type of fabric which reflects solar energy and prevents furniture from losing its colour.
· Security. As well as enhancing your privacy, installing blinds in your conservatory will also enable you to keep expensive equipment such as computers, laptops or TVs hidden from view when you are away from home for a long period of time.
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Author: Philip Woods
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