Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon (1:72)
30Oct22 20:07 Filed in: Hobby
Modelling has almost been neglected in the last few weeks. In addition, it is high time that I build an airplane model again. A few days ago I started building my second Tailsitter; a Valom kit of the Lockheed XFV-1.
In the 1950s, the US NAVY commissioned two projects for a vertical take-off interceptor. The Convair XFY-1 Pogo and the Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon.
The Lockheed XFV-1 is named after its test pilot, Herman (Fish) Salmon.
In the 1950s, the US NAVY commissioned two projects for a vertical take-off interceptor. The Convair XFY-1 Pogo and the Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon.
The Lockheed XFV-1 is named after its test pilot, Herman (Fish) Salmon.
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new Apple hardware
24Aug22 20:02 Filed in: Computing
The thing is, my 'good old' MacBook Pro is retiring. A mid-2014 model on which I have purposely not updated the operating system in recent years because I still had a few 32-bit programs has now been replaced by a brand new MacBook Air with the M2 chip from Apple.
For now I have the latest processor in my computer. This joins the range of CPUs with which I have already worked: Motorola 68000, PowerPC G3 or Intel.
For now I have the latest processor in my computer. This joins the range of CPUs with which I have already worked: Motorola 68000, PowerPC G3 or Intel.
Master title and teaching diploma
16Aug22 19:26 Filed in: Family
Now it is official; Alain is a secondary teacher! This morning the postman brings a registered envelope. Apparently he knows what's in it and lets Alain congratulate him.
The two documents confirm that Alain has successfully completed his studies and his training as a secondary teacher at the PHZH.
This is also a crucial step for me; keyword "Notes on the Schauenberg".
The two documents confirm that Alain has successfully completed his studies and his training as a secondary teacher at the PHZH.
This is also a crucial step for me; keyword "Notes on the Schauenberg".
Marriage Nadine and Ivan
30Jul22 19:19 Filed in: Family
This year is full of unique events like this one; the wedding of Ivan and Nadine. Sure this is the highlight of the year, because something like this only happens very rarely.
As a father, I have the honor of leading the bride to the groom. That got me a little embarrassed.
As a father, I have the honor of leading the bride to the groom. That got me a little embarrassed.
Fjord-O 2022, Norway
20Jul22 19:09 Filed in: Sports
Finally orienteering again, respectively orienteering abroad. I've had the Fjord-O runs on my "radar" for a long time and now traveling to Norway is possible again. Shortly before the registration deadline, I decided to compete in these four competitions in the fjord landscape. Ålesund was not known to me before. But as many say, once you've been there you won't forget the city. There are photos on the album.
I also remember the orienteering runs; difficult and rough terrain, which I had to get used to first.
I also remember the orienteering runs; difficult and rough terrain, which I had to get used to first.
Everything is new in ..
.. May or June.
After the MARIN bike has received its upgrade, a new Garmin Edge has also been added. My list of Garmin devices starts sometime in 2008 (Edge 705) when GPS was becoming more and more popular in sports. The successor Edge 800 has lasted quite a long time; I enjoyed using it with its excellent battery life and modified Topo-CH map. However the handling on the computer has become a bit cumbersome. I now use an Edge 830 on my rides.
After the MARIN bike has received its upgrade, a new Garmin Edge has also been added. My list of Garmin devices starts sometime in 2008 (Edge 705) when GPS was becoming more and more popular in sports. The successor Edge 800 has lasted quite a long time; I enjoyed using it with its excellent battery life and modified Topo-CH map. However the handling on the computer has become a bit cumbersome. I now use an Edge 830 on my rides.
Civil wedding Ivan and Nadine
17Jun22 18:55 Filed in: Family
Friday 17 June 2022, exactly on Alain's birthday, the Petzev and Hebeisen families meet at Villa Lindengut in Winterthur. Civil wedding ceremonies take place there in the 'Trauzimmer'.
It was even enough time for a family photo.
It was even enough time for a family photo.