[thanks to UC#3 for seeding today’s BLOTT] Wind Turbans [ed. note: turbine] are indeed a thing of beauty. Incredible engineering, extremely cost-effective electrical generation, great energy return on investment (EROI). EROIs tend to be higher for recent wind turbines compared to older technology wind turbines. Vestas reports an EROI of 31 for its V150 model […]
Bit of a cold snap in Austin. Currently 18°F / -7.778°C at 4:04am 1/15/2024. The major concern, aside from frozen pipes and icy overpasses, is the grid. Here are the grid conditions: When the dots and dashes get close, people at ERCOT get nervous. Austin Weather Extremes The following charts are consolidated from Austin’s local […]
The Elders of WLBOTT are proud to support the good work of Helen Keller International. At Helen Keller International, we are guided by the fierce optimism of our co-founder, Helen Keller, who advocated for people who would have otherwise been left behind. Today, inequities in health and food systems rob more than one billion people […]
[ed. note: Elder UC#3 arrived at BWI yesterday morning and immediately relayed his status to WLBOTT HQ] The Texas Connection It should be noted that the New Braunfels Buc-ee’s was the 2012 Winner: Semi-sequitur: Buc-ee’s Is Hiring The Canadian Connection [thanks to UC#1-SU for this update!] Back to BWI Detach this map along the perforated […]
For out-of-towners, the pain and suffering begins at about 50 gr/m3: Cedar: The Pollen Among Pollens Cedar makes ragweed look like a breath of fresh air. Forest Distribution Map Very cool site by Texas A&M gives extensive data about the forests of Texas. Know your Enemy Learn everything you can about your enemy, so that […]
Given the following: WLBOTT sees a business opportunity! But first, let’s get to know Yellowknife a bit better Getting there…. Real Time Weather The good news: no pollen and minimal concerns about skin cancer. Canadian Jalapenos! Time for some innovative marketing! Produce Maple Jalapeno Syrup Canned Genetically Merged Herring/Jalapenos Sponsorship Opportunities: Canadian Jalapenos Cute Canadian […]
More Culinary Adventures UC#3 =>Hoppin’ John Even so, it appears that Hoppin’ John is popular among the staff and doctors at Johns Hopkins. [see Footnotes] Friend of the Blog “H” Friend of the WLBOTT (Amicus WLBOTTis) “H” reports in: Listening to Roger Miller songs as I write this … he was such a witty prankster […]
Doris Miller and Admiral Nimitz were born just 168 miles apart, but their fates became intertwined in Pearl Harbor. The story of Doris Miller is amazing in many respects – personal heroism, patriotism, and a lasting positive societal influence. Doris “Dorie” Miller was an African American sailor in the United States Navy during World War […]
Our Amicus WLBOTTis “H” noticed a connection between Slim Whitman and a national, and more importantly, Texas hero, Admiral Chester Nimitz. Here’s one for you … Including a free NAH … What famous Texan shares/shared a physical attribute with Slim Whitman? – H Okay, so known physical attributes of Slim Whitman:1) not among the living2) […]
[Thanks to UC#3 for today’s rabbit hole.] Howdy – I hope everyone had a good Boxing Day. Our son who just returned from New Zealand gifted me with a wonderful sweater made with 40% possum fur – this has to be worthy of incorporating into the WLBOTT tour – how to they shear the possums […]