7 day self-guided trip to Croatia

7 day self-guided trip to Croatia

We jumped on buying an inexpensive flight to Zagreb, Croatia in early September.   We had 7 days and only booked the first night stay…

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Searching Google with a photo

Searching Google with a photo

Most people search with Google using a search term.   You can search using an image and Google will try to find something that looks…

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Scanning old photos

Scanning old photos

Most people have albums and boxes full of old photos slowly deteriorating and being ignored in the digital age.   The solution is scanning the…

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Collegeville Perkiomen Bridge to Hoy Park via Perkiomen Creek

Collegeville Perkiomen Bridge to Hoy Park via Perkiomen Creek

Paddling from the Perkiomen Bridge in Collegeville to Hoy Park just prior to the SEI damn.   Via canoe or kayak, a leisurely the trip…

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Smartphone Camera Alternatives

Smartphone Camera Alternatives

Smartphone cameras are improving every year making fewer people buy single purpose cameras.    An iPhone used by a good photographer has better results than a…

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Longwood Gardens 4 minute tour

Longwood Gardens 4 minute tour

Summer is a beautiful time to stroll around Longwood Gardens.    This is a 4 minute overview from July, 2015. Watch from link for email…

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DIY badminton and volleyball poles

DIY badminton and volleyball poles

The cost of a badminton or volleyball set increases with the durability of the poles that hold the net.  Even kits over $100 have low-durability collapsable…

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iMovie quick start and file management

iMovie quick start and file management

Apple’s iMovie can be confusing to use especially if you don’t use it often.   Apple has changed the sequence of steps and the way…

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Portable river dock DIY plans

Portable river dock DIY plans

Requirements A small dock that would float on a river whose water levels changes dramatically throughout the season.    The dock needed to be light…

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WWII Weekend in Reading PA

WWII Weekend in Reading PA

The annual World War II weekend in June is a fascinating look into the planes and field camps of WWII.  Hundreds of re-enactors setup realistic encampments…

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