New Set of Books

I gave up on this set of books, as it was too expensive. They aren’t available in actual, complete sets very often. A complete set consists of four extra books on the Mediterranean theatre, that are even more difficult to find separately, and even less cost-effective to do so. However, someone put this set up for far less, and I was able to get it!

As what happens with some sets of books, the original “complete” set was later given more volumes, making an actual complete set more rare. I’ve faced this before. And a lot of these posted online are sold in pieces, making the entire endeavor even more expensive.

This is a set of re-prints of books published just after the war, and some into the 1960s.

U.S. Army in World War II • The National Historical Society • 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

Apex Isn’t So Bad!

I haven’t played at Apex for many years… 2013 at the latest, but probably before that. Once the RMHL stopped playing there, I’ve subbed maybe three times, tops. I live five minutes away, as opposed to The Edge, which is a half-hour, or the Ranch, which is forty-five minutes on a good day. Haven’t missed it because of the locker rooms alone, and now small they were.

That is, until I discover that the goalies now have their own locker room, and I had it to myself for this game! That takes care of that problem! I’m not that eager to be alone, but it is more about the severe lack of room than anything.

I took a walk around before the game, and it appears that the place is well-kept and still in good shape. Originally I stared playing there shortly after it had opened. Which was over twenty years ago!

They have a lot of room around the building to build another, or maybe two more rinks… that would be epic. And after hearing the biggest gripe being the small locker rooms, it would be interesting to see if they could avoid doing that again.

Also, there were many steps and curbs originally. I actually witnessed someone breaking their ankle on the curb back in the day. That has been fixed, one can roll their bag right in or out of there, no problem!

I think the doors weren’t automatic for the first few years, also. It’s amazing, and I’m not aware of who is responsible for these details, it’s amazing what simple details can be overlooked. It’s not like hockey rinks and their requirements are brand-new. Decent-sized locker rooms, no steps or curbs, automatic doors, these are all easy to get right, and they didn’t. All that aside, it’s a great facility.

I was reminded about how much taller the boards are… when I had to hop over them for the extra man with two minutes left, I couldn’t actually hop over them like I can at the Ranch or Edge. That isn’t a big deal though, just something good to know!

Apple 30″ Cinema Display

I use two of these. I understand newer monitors offer a lot of improvements, but these are still great monitors!

Here is a great video that goes over the monitor in detail:

Here is my office. A bit messy, but there it is!

I’m not suggesting everyone go out and buy one of these; newer monitors are of course a great idea and I’m not apposed to them at all. But, if it is convenient to acquire one or two old Cinema Displays…