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  1. renfield

    R.I.P. Jim Lovell

    Test pilot, Gemini and Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell has died aged 97. First to reach the moon on Apollo 8, and later again on the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, Lovell never got to walk on its surface. The photo “Earthrise” taken by Bill Anders on Apollo 8.
  2. renfield

    Chuck Mangione Dead at 84

    The jazz musician, composer and band leader who'd released more than 30 albums passed away in his sleep. Probably most well known for his hit "Feels So Good".
  3. renfield

    I Am Become Death, The Destroyer Of Worlds

    80 years ago today the first atomic weapon was detonated near Alamogordo, NM. The “Gadget” in the shot cab the day before the test.
  4. renfield

    Jim Abrahams (Airplane, Police Squad, Naked Gun) R.I.P.

    Jim Abrahams the writer and director who was part of the genius behind some great comedies has died. He was 80. Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking. And don’t call me Shirley. Thanks for all the laughs. R.I.P. Mr. Abrahams.
  5. renfield

    Make Snuff At Home

    This is from user Wooda on the Pipe Smokers Den forum, 2018. I thought it might be of interest. Ren Okay gents, this is the last time I'm posting this recipe, so write it down and stick it in the safe with your house Title and Bond Notes. Scaled down from Juxtaposer's recipe posted on the...
  6. renfield

    R.I.P. Martin Mull

    Gone at age 80. A great dry wit he had a career spanning over 40 years. Rarely the leading character in anything he was often funnier than most around him.
  7. renfield

    R.I.P. David Sanborn

    6 time Grammy winning saxophonist dies at 78 after a long battle with prostate cancer. His career spanned almost 60 years and it would be easier to list the big names he didn’t play with.
  8. renfield

    M. Emmet Walsh - R.I.P.

    Dead at age 88. Appeared in over 109 films and hundreds of TV appearances including Blade Runner, Brubaker, The X-Files, Raising Arizona, Straight Time and Blood Simple. Almost always playing a supporting role he was always the character, not the actor. “I need you Deck. This is a bad one...
  9. renfield

    Pipe Socks Of Another Sort

    My wife recently gave me these socks she'd knitted. It's a 1950's pattern. Alpaca yarn.
  10. renfield

    Suzanne Somers Dead at 76

    Most well known for playing Chrissy on Three’s Company she got her start with a bit part in American Graffiti. She also made a great deal of money advertising the ThighMaster which had the side effect of putting her back into people’s minds and lead to her getting other TV series. Cancer...
  11. renfield

    Jimmy Buffett Dead at 76

    From his website: Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." He had a great run.
  12. renfield

    Something To Do With Empty Tins

    This isn't my design, I just ran across it on Thingiverse. 3-D printed organizer for 50g round tins. The design incorporates a recess in the bottom to glue in a magnet if you wish to keep the tray attached to the tin. I haven't printed one yet but will give it a try. Link to the Thingiverse...
  13. renfield

    Alex Lifeson turns 70

    Aug 27. Incredible musician and all around great guy. 40+ years with Rush and now continuing to make music in his new band Envy Of None and guesting on many other people’s albums. Always a great show. Happy Birthday, Lerxst.
  14. renfield

    Your Favorite TV Series

    There are many others I like as much as these but I’ll limit it to 10. Breaking Bad The Larry Sanders Show X-Files The Venture Brothers Band of Brothers WKRP In Cinncinnatti Better Call Saul Mad Men Northern Exposure Twin Peaks
  15. renfield

    R.I.P Johnny Hardwick, 64

    The voice of Dale Gribble / Rusty Shackleford on King of the Hill. One of the funniest animated characters out there. R.I.P.
  16. renfield

    R.I.P Actor Mark Margolis, 83

    His long career included playing Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Alberto The Shadow In Scarface, Antonio Nappa on Oz and many movies. Always fun to watch on the screen. R.I.P.
  17. renfield

    R.I.P Randy Meisner

    One of the founders of The Eagles has checked out at age 77. Meisner was also a member of Poco. You can hear his vocals on the Eagle’s “Take It To The Limit”, among other tunes. R.I.P.
  18. renfield

    R.I.P. David Lindley

    Gone at 78. An incredibly talented musician he played dozens of instruments and with many different artists. Not a household name but everybody’s heard him. Probably most notably the lap steel work on Jackson Browne’s “Running On Empty”. First Wayne Shorter and now David Lindley, a bad week...
  19. renfield

    R.I.P. Wayne Shorter

    Gone at 89. An incredible jazz saxophonist who played with Art Blakey, Miles, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan and a score of other luminaries. He also had a long solo career. One of the greats.
  20. renfield

    50 Years Ago

    Released March 1, 1973 and still blowing minds today. And then one day you find Ten years have got behind you No one told you when to run You missed the starting gun
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