My cooler stereo

I created a stereo using a car stereo, speakers, a car battery, and a cooler:

It has a volt meter and MP3 player input:

I also put in a weather resistant cover for the stereo:

I've since added a solar panel to the top to increase play time/decrease charging time.

That's what she said:

My dog needs a haircut... he looks like a mutant bearcub!

Smoker

I decided to build my own smoker before spring. A bit redneck, I know, but I'm happy with it so far. Here are the results as of today:

Started with a barrel:

Burned it out and stripped off the paint.

Cut out the doors

Added the grilling surfaces

A kettle grill lid and some other accessories and you have a finished product! OK, it isn't completely finished, but it is in working order.

Yeah, I skipped a few steps, but you get the idea...

1st official post...

OK, so I realize I'm probably at least 10 years late to the blogging thing. Sorry.

Now that we have that covered, I've created this blog to share ideas, thoughts, and things I find entertaining or annoying.