Author Archives: Andrew Reynolds

About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.

50-50-90 Rule

Posted on 10/05/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong. Andy Rooney Nothing going on in the shop this week as I am still recovering from all our traveling. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged humor, Quote | 12 Comments

The Adventure of the Garden Centre

Posted on 10/02/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

On our recent trip to England, I delighted in noting the various differences between England and America. Language is one big difference. It turns out so is the humble garden center. Excuse me, garden centre. This became very obvious to … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged England, garden center, garden centre, traveling in England | 29 Comments

Friday Wisdom – Life

Posted on 09/30/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke. More wisdom next week, Andrew

Posted in wisdom | Tagged humor | 22 Comments

Wednesday Tools

Posted on 09/28/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

Nothing happening in the shop this week, but here’s a picture of a tool I’ve had since 1972. It was the first pair of pliers I owned. Bought them myself from money I earn mowing lawns. Yes, you can still … Continue reading →