Yet Another Instrument

Kiddo #1 has undertaken Jazz Band in the last few months.  But because tubas are not allowed in the jazz band, she has taken on and is learning the trombone.  Evidently tubas just aren't jazzy enough.  

A few days ago, we stumbled upon a trombone on ebay for a decent price.  And as a bonus, it was local.  Somehow we won the bid, and picked it up a day ago.    

She says it plays real nice, and the slide works better than her instrument at school.

Pretty cool!

Trailers and Trebuchet

I managed to rip down some free crates from work and salvage the nicer portions of plywood.  With this, I skinned out my project canoe trailer. 

I have yet to do the front and the back doors.  That is the next part to do.  Thereafter I plan to finalize the cross bar connections

We have also been busy working on the trebuchet for Kiddo #1's Science Fair.  She's had 2 months to build it, but she managed to wait until the last minute to get it done.  Luckily, the weather has been fair. 

With 60 pounds of counterweight, she can launch a baseball 90 feet.  I think she did a real good job in the construction!