New rewite of Dreams of Dragons up on YouTube
A blog about guns, guitars, filk and folk music, physics or... whatever else takes my fancy.
Just released:
https://markhorning.bandcamp.com/album/lands-lore
As I write this Artemis I is on the pad. For, I think the third time.
Now Artemis is the bureaucratic love child of Apollo and the Space Shuttle. Bloated, overpriced, and "government", but it's a launch. And we are going to celebrate every launch.
So...
Dear NASA, do NOT screw this up! I already wrote you a nice song.
I plan to put this up on the next album, but no reason not to release it as a single as well. Ended up multi-tracking guitar, bass and vocals.
https://markhorning.bandcamp.com/track/oleander-highway
I have a new EP up on Bandcamp. An EP is variously described, but generally it's a short album of under 30 minutes. Typically 4-5 songs.
https://markhorning.bandcamp.com/album/troubled-times
The prompt for this year's FilkOntario (which was virtual again) was "Building Bridges". My first thought was, how uninspiring...
... and then I wrote this:
Ford is just a "wee bit" behind on building the new Ford Bronco. As a result, FoMoCo has been sending out swag and other incentives to keep the hype going.
This week, they brought some Broncos out to let reservation holders drive one on some off-road trails at Ft. McDowell.
Nice fun event. Easy trail drive. Less challenging than the Power Line Road I used as a
shortcut between New River Road and Table Mesa Road a few months back.
But fun. (Google lies, that Power Line Road was in no way an actual "road")
The Event had 7 Broncos, plus two displays. On of the 7 demos was a stick shift. Also, one of the displays is a
stick, so that gives them an extra manual if needed. I got to drive the display
which was a 2-Door Black Diamond 7MT.
Almost stalled out once on a steep incline, but got it back down into
1st in time. Used Crawl to smash over some dirt/sand piles. Plenty of
power with the 2.3 for off road use. Clutch felt smooth, though I would
prefer a slightly heavier feel. Feels like a modern stock Mustang
clutch.
NOTE: They are supposed to reserve the Stick Shifts for reservation
holders that ordered a stick. Have a copy of your DORA or order sheet
with you. (I had a copy on my phone)
They also give you a free Bronco hat. (I showed up wearing a Ford one)