Day 552 – (AD 1,711) – 24.1 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I pedaled 24.1 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 37,091.2 miles; 59,692.6 kilometers.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 22.48%.

Only 1,110.4 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

A new reading from Vulture “How to Be an Artist”, 33 rules to take you from clueless amateur to generational talent (or at least help you live life a little more creatively). November 28, 2018, Jerry Saltz

"Art is for anyone. It’s just not for everyone. I know this viscerally, as a would-be artist who burned out. I wrote about that last year, and ever since, I’ve been beset — every lecture I give, every gallery I pop my head into, somebody is asking me for advice. What they’re really asking is “How can I be an artist?”

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Last night, Thursday night, we decided to brave the Tampa cold weather and pursue our Fried Chicken Taste Test.

Last's night choice was Cheddar's on North Dale Mabry in Tampa.  Cheddar's falls under the category of "Franchised".

Please be advised that this is our own taste opinion.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilt Update -

Work is progressing on the 1st Cranes Quilt of the Purple Set.

Quilting designs have been drafted for 5 of the remaining 10 quilts.

Follow our progress at our Quilts SB Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premiere in January in Clearwater. Stay-tuned for updates.

Check out our initial notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Andy and I just booked our 4th Show of our Quilts for 2019.

Octagon Arts Center, Clearwater Jan-Feb = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project https://www.artstampabay.com/organization/octagon-arts-center/

Charles J. Fendig Library, Tampa Feb-Mar = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) https://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig

Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa Mar-Apr = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/

Mirella Cimato Gallery, St. Petersburg May-Jun = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd)
http://stpeteopera.org/art-in-the-mirella-cimato-gallery/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/


This is my 1,749th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 211,644 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 551 – (AD 1,710) – 23.6 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

I just received notice that I began this crazy idea of Jim's Trek 6 years ago today.

Since then I have pedaled 1,710 days on my Schwinn Fitness cycles. And to date I have cycled 37,037.1 miles.

I am getting close to the end of the 5th part of this Trek and my goal of the total of the circumferences of the Earth and of Mars 38,201.6. miles.

This morning I pedaled 24.6miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 37,037.1 miles; 59,653.8 kilometers.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 18.99%.

Only 1,134.5 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Supper last night – My variation on a Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Thai Pork and Beef Meatloaf and Yogurt Mashed Potatoes.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

We're working on the last 4 quilts of our Cranes Spectrum.

Stage 1 of the quilting is to outline all Cranes.

Last 4 Cranes Quilts are created with Sew Batik fabrics that will fit each one into at least one of the 6 color Sets.

Did you ever notice that there is a method to the direction that our Cranes on any specific Cranes Quilt may be facing?

Follow our progress and updates at our FB Quilts SB page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premiere in January in Clearwater. Stay-tuned for up-dates.

Check out our initial notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Andy and I just booked our 4th Show of our Quilts for 2019.

Octagon Arts Center, Clearwater Jan-Feb = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project https://www.artstampabay.com/organization/octagon-arts-center/

Charles J. Fendig Library, Tampa Feb-Mar = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) https://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig

Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa Mar-Apr = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/

Mirella Cimato Gallery, St. Petersburg May-Jun = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd)
http://stpeteopera.org/art-in-the-mirella-cimato-gallery/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

There is a recent quiet hoopla regarding the publication of articles stating, “that there may be a possibility of mtDNA being passed from the paternal parent to his offspring”.

Medical Xpress, November 27, 2018 by Bob Yirka “Researchers find rare instances of male mtDNA being passed on to offspring”

The key words in the heading are “rare instances”. And further there are only 17 cases of people with mtDNA from both parents, and the focus was with respect of “experiencing maladies traced to mitochondrial mutations”.

“The researchers suggest it is likely that some males carry genetic mutations that prevent their mtDNA from being destroyed, thus allowing it to allow remain active in the mitochondria of their offspring, along with the maternal mtDNA. They suggest further that their findings might prove useful in combating some types of mitochondrial ailments.”

It is not time to jump on a band wagon and believe that ancestry and genealogy can now provide extra information regarding historical connections. The study is small, and it is concentrated upon certain ailments.

And yes, this does not have anything to do with lederhosen or kilts.

This is my 1,748th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 211,393 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 550 – (AD 1,709) – 24.6 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I pedaled 24.6miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 37,018.9 miles; 59,576.3 kilometers.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 15.57%.

Only 1,158.1 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

“Mussolini viewed propaganda as a key means to win support from the Italian people. The poster here has the Italian words for "to us" written at the bottom, promoting a unified and strong Italy.”

Reading this morning –

From Medium.com dated Sep 6, 2018 – “Why You Shouldn’t Upgrade Your Camera” by Kirk Mastin https://medium.com/photo-dojo/why-you-shouldnt-upgrade-your-camera-de296679446e

“Collect art and photo books. Your best work comes from synthesizing information from your life experiences as well as the art you consume to feed your creative soul. I believe that if you don’t study what has already been done, you are doomed to repeat work that already exists at a very mediocre level. Your art will only ever rise to your level of taste, so study the greats that have come before you. Vincent Van Gogh copied famous impressionist paintings, stroke for stroke, to understand how his contemporaries painted. Once he understood impressionism, he could break the rules and find his voice. It’s no different for photographers.”

Or quilters.


Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premiere in January in Clearwater. Stay-tuned for up-dates.

Check out our initial notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Andy and I have scheduled 4 Shows of our Quilts for 2019.

Octagon Arts Center, Clearwater Jan-Feb = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project https://www.artstampabay.com/organization/octagon-arts-center/

Charles J. Fendig Library, Tampa Feb-Mar = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) https://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig

Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa Mar-Apr = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/

Mirella Cimato Gallery, St. Petersburg May-Jun = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd)
http://stpeteopera.org/art-in-the-mirella-cimato-gallery/

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/ 

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/


This is my 1,747th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 211,261 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 549 – (AD 1,708) – 23.4 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

I have now passed the 37,000-mile mark.

This morning I pedaled 23.4 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 37,018.9 miles; 59,576.3 kilometers.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 12.00%.

Countdown continues. Only 1,182.7 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

Christmas Season.

The US of A.

Tear gas.

Mothers and children

running.


Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Last night’s supper – A Spicy Thai Pork and Beef Meatloaf with a Peanut Chili Soy Sauce, young Potatoes and fresh Carrots.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

Quilting is done on the "almost" last Cranes Quilt of the Blue Set. The quilting on this Cranes Quilt was completed free-motion on our Janome 6600.

6 does not divide evenly into 40 evenly, so Andy and I will be creating the last 4 Cranes Quilts with batik fabric colors that are unique but will fit into one or more of the 6 color sets.

Answers -

1. Yes, there are holes in some of our Crane Quilts.

2. Our reasoning for the holes is...

3. Our Crane blocks are composed of 4 different sizes: 3"; 4"; 5"; and 6".

4. Yes, the Crane blocks are not paper-pieced.

5. The Cranes Spectrum quilts are all composed of lots of different batik shades of the 3 primary and 3 secondary colors.

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premiere in January in Clearwater. Stay-tuned for updates.

Check out our initial notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Andy and I just booked our 4th Show of our Quilts for 2019.

Octagon Arts Center, Clearwater Jan-Feb = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project https://www.artstampabay.com/organization/octagon-arts-center/

Charles J. Fendig Library, Tampa Feb-Mar = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) https://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig

Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa Mar-Apr = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/

Mirella Cimato Gallery, St. Petersburg May-Jun = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd)
http://stpeteopera.org/art-in-the-mirella-cimato-gallery/

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

This is my 1,746th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 211,229 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 548 – (AD 1,707) – 24.0 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I pedaled 24.0 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 36,995.5 miles; 59,538.6 kilometers.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 8.61%.

Countdown continues. Only 1,206.1 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

Just wondering if everyone, in the media and on social media just ignore #45, could he possibly fade away into obscurity?

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Looking for something fast and easy to make for supper tonight.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Vivaldi's Cranes
Jim Smith and Andy Brunhammer
2018

Andy and I just booked our 4th Show of our Quilts for 2019. Not bad for 2 podunk quilt and fabric artists.

Octagon Arts Center, Clearwater Jan-Feb = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project https://www.artstampabay.com/organization/octagon-arts-center/ 

Charles J. Fendig Library, Tampa Feb-Mar = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) https://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig 

Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa Mar-Apr = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/ 

Mirella Cimato Gallery, St. Petersburg May-Jun = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) http://stpeteopera.org/art-in-the-mirella-cimato-gallery/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

Cranes Quilts # 27.40 and # 28.40 have been quilted.

Both are examples of edge-to-edge quilting, in opposite directions, of course.

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premier in Clearwater in January.

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/


This is my 1,745th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 210,972 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Days 545, 546 & 547 – (AD 1,706) – 70.5 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,



Done!

The day before yesterday I pedaled 23.0 miles on my Schwinn 170. Three days ago, I pedaled 24.1 miles. And this morning I cycled 23.4 miles. Totals are now 36,948.1 miles; 59,462.3 kilometers.

I reached my destination is Ulysses Fossae.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination. I continued along an addition 35.4 miles to my new destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 5.13%%.

Countdown continues. Only 1,230.1 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –


Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Thanksgiving makes –

Sourdough Pumpkin Red Wine Bread

Pumpkin Raisin White Wheat Bread

Kids’ Mac and Cheese

Adults’ Pasta and Cheese

Jamaican Sweet Potato Pone

Candied Yams

Mayonnaise Biscuits

I can honestly say that the Jamaican Sweet Potato Pone and the Mayonnaise Biscuits certainly to the cake, so to eat.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

Quilt # 26.40 is now quilted, trimmed and bound. On to the next one.

We love the simplicity of straight-line quilting as it complements the placement and shape of the Cranes Quilt.

There is sort of a mounting anticipation of what the Cranes Spectrum will eventually look like when all 40 of the Cranes Quilts are presented together.

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premier in Clearwater in January.

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

Does this mean that I may be able to finally find out my GGG-Grandfather James Smith's father? 

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-11-widely-human-genome-million-bits.html

This is my 1,744th post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 210,845 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 544 – (AD 1,703) – 24.0 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today, I pedaled 24.0 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 36,901.0 miles; 59,386.5 kilometers.

My destination is Ulysses Fossae. As I continue, I am now located at 95.61%.

Countdown continues. Only 1,300.6 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

Even according to my Biorhythms, today I need to pull the covers over my head and just stay in bed for the next 3 to 10 days.

But as you can read, I still cycled.
 
Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Tonight's challenge - Bistec Encebollado with Arroz Gandules.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

11 of 16 remaining Cranes Quilts have had the Cranes all outline-quilted.

And we ran out of safety pins to complete the last 5 sandwich tops.

Current goal to complete the 12 quilts, and now to begin 2nd stage of quilting, the design work. (And then we'll have enough safety pins.) Our goal is to have each of the 40 quilts of the Cranes Spectrum have its own unique quilted pattern.

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premier in Clearwater in January.

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

Attempting to track down Marriage Registration of GGG-Grandparents Louis and Françoise (née Schaffhauser) Katz sometime about early 1830s. These were GG-Grandmother Marie (née Katz) Brunhammer's parents. This one is taking some time.

So far, I've searched Soultz and Thann with no luck. Colmar is next.

This is my 1,743rd post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 210,625 Pageviews.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Days 542 & 543 – (AD 1,702) – 23.9 + 24.5 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Friday morning, I pedaled 23.9 miles on my Schwinn 170. This morning I pedaled another 24.5 miles. Totals are now 36,877.0 miles; 59,347.9 kilometers.

My destination is Ulysses Fossae. As I continue, I am now located at 92.61%.

Countdown continues. Only 1,324.6 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

Thanksgiving.

Our Orenda Coffee Machine Saga update -

After waiting approximately 1 year and 1/2 years from Kickstarter payment to delivery, and

after finding out that the printed head office address is a non-existent flash in the pan, and

after initially dealing with some fembots in the company’s customer service department, and

after discovering an extremely low BBB rating, and

after reading the numerous of unsatisfied comments directed at the company, and

after struggling to get the confounded Orenda iPhone application to work, and

after swearing at the machine and realizing that I may have to completely write-off the cost of the machine, and

after losing accessibility to create a cup of coffee, and

after having to create several bogus IDs to get the machine going again, and

after searching online to figure out how to clean the machine, and

after learning how to tweak the makings of a good cup of coffee, and

after 89 cups of coffee, now at $4.88, and

after realizing that the Orenda Coffee machine makes a bloody damn good cup of coffee, and

after knowing that there are only 346 cups of coffee to make, and then the cost of a cup of coffee will only be the cost of the beans, and

after having learned all the idiosyncrasies of using the machine,

I can honestly say, that the Orenda Coffee Machine is one hell of an excellent coffee machine.
 
Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Supper Friday night - Filipino Pork Giniling on Brown Jasmine Rice.

Something very new for supper, last night - Seared Scallops, Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper and Baby Spinach Salad with Mango Vinaigrette.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

All 16 remaining quilt sandwiches have been prepared.

Step 1 of our quilting process has begun, the outlining of each Crane in every single block on each quilt. 3 Crane Quilts of the Blue set are done.

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premier in Clearwater in January.

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

Well, I guess the searching pays off, sort of. I just found a line to and number of your 7-times and 8-times Great-Grandparents. All in the area in Bavaria/Baden.

Will be writing them up.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 541 – (AD 1,700) – 23.5 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today is my 1,700th day cycling on a Schwinn Fitness cycle. I now have 1,373.0 miles remaining in my overall goal.

And something has gone wrong with my image capture software. It is only producing black and white pictures. I am not going to let that worry me. I am not going to let that worry me.

It took a bit of time, but I got it fixed.

This morning I pedaled 23.5 miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 36,828.1 miles; 59,270.0 kilometers.

My destination is Ulysses Fossae. As I continue, I am now located at 86.56%.

And I do not look at my biorhythms before I finish my cycling. Here’s why. Something to think and make sure to do something about –

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/


Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

Set your calendars for January and February 2019.

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

Part 927ks – 1734 Birth Registration of 5-Times Great-Grandmother Maria Sophia (née Satzger) Katz https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

Well, I am certainly glad that there are more than one set of eyes reviewing this work.

This is my 1,741st post. Per Blogger Jim’s Trek has recorded, as of this writing, 210,058 Pageviews.

I welcome comments or thoughts or ideas. Please feel free to contact, email me at Jim’s Trek. (This link is my email address - jsmith58a@gmail.com.)

Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim