On this episode I give a brief description of my experiences and evolutions in exercise/fitness, more specifically with weightlifting, A bit of backstory leads me to the joyous realization that, after 10 years of employment, the fire department I work for finally invested in a good barbell and set of bumper plates. Perhaps other aspiring strongmen (or women) can relate to my happiness with the access to new toys and workout opportunities.

On this episode I review the Zoom H5 Handy Digital Audio Recorder and discuss my experiences up to that point making some first recordings. I describe the external features and ergonomics the device, then offer a basic description of some of the software features from a layperson perspective. Included is some music I captured of a live blues band at a new year's eve celebration along with a recording of myself playing Scotland the Brave on the bagpipes within the bays at the fire station.

On this episode I describe my experience preparing for and going out on a fossil hunting adventure. A friend and I scour river bottoms in search of the remains of prehistoric Florida creatures, hoping to find and recover ancient paleontological treasures.