tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-98553152024-03-13T21:09:19.466-06:00Random ThoughtsA random set of thoughts and a few bits of knowledge. Plus plenty of unwanted advice and how-tos.rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-77561228287213963302018-08-14T16:23:00.000-06:002018-08-14T16:23:00.215-06:00How to flip a group of sprites using unitytldr; To flip or mirror a group of sprites, take the parent gameobject, rotate it 180 around the y axis. All the children attached to it will rotate as well.
I wanted to flip or rotate or mirror a sprite that was composed of a group of child sprites. Selecting flip on the parent object's renderer didn't seem to work, or rather it flipped that sprite, but not all the children.
In a rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-21661836686080718842016-09-03T22:17:00.000-06:002016-09-03T22:17:04.275-06:00Sunseeker eco tad sx vs 2011 catrike roadI bought a great Sunseeker ecotad sx (read my review here) from Utah trikes a few months ago then lucked into a well priced older model Catrike Road.
I've had a chance to take them on moderate length rides (around 8 miles) and my husband has taken them on longer rides (around 17 miles). For the curious, here's what I've found.
2011 Catrike Road
pros
much lighter - I can load and lift rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-84164584862297019952016-08-25T15:13:00.001-06:002016-09-03T22:18:18.589-06:00Catrike RoadFunny story, I saw a great deal on a Catrike Expedition on a local ads site. I went and bought it and when I got home I realized it was actually a Catrike Road. Oh well, it should still be an awesome bike. I'll have to get used to the lower ride and it seems a little bumpier over bumps than my Sunseeker ecotad, but we'll see how it goes.
Here she is:
Here is my rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-77168565978940020232016-08-12T22:09:00.001-06:002016-09-27T13:45:23.253-06:00It all fit
So today my husband and i decided to take my new trike (Sunseeker Eco tad sx) and our kids on a local bike trail. I'm pretty proud because not only did we have fun, but we managed to fit my trike, a full sized bike, two kid bikes and a bike trailer all in the back of our sienna without having to take out the middle seats. Not pretty, but it worked.
[updated 9/27/16] I also rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-1065515784774084182016-07-13T17:05:00.003-06:002016-09-03T21:41:31.168-06:00Initial review: Sunseeker Eco tad sx recumbent trikeI recently purchased a Sunseeker eco tad sx from Utah Trikes. Since I haven't seen a lot of reviews of this trike, I thought I'd post some of my thoughts. I'm not a triking or biking expert, so YMMV :)
About the trike: It's about 70 inches long, weights about 46 pounds, is 31 inches wide and has 7 gears. It is one of the cheapest recumbent trikes available, starting at $899. I rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-3818789568717583012016-06-25T08:27:00.001-06:002016-07-13T17:23:00.867-06:00Comparison of low-end recumbent trikesI was interested in getting a recumbent trike. I like my bike, but my balance is not great. I can't take my hands off the handle bars to signal turns, or to scratch my nose, or really for any reason without tipping over.
I was wondering about a recumbent trike as a way to take the stress of balance out of the bike ride, so I could just enjoy the scenery.
The main thing I don't likercstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-20748994227330379642016-06-25T08:27:00.000-06:002016-06-25T08:31:59.855-06:00Comparison of low-end recumbent trikesI was interested in getting a recumbent trike. I like my bike, but my balance is not great. I can't take my hands off the handle bars to signal turns, or to scratch my nose, or really for any reason without tipping over.
I was wondering about a recumbent trike as a way to take the stress of balance out of the bike ride, so I could just enjoy the scenery.
The main thing I don't likercstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-35560923831840638292014-12-24T20:13:00.001-07:002014-12-24T20:13:20.197-07:00Night in BethlehemMy family has a tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve by pretending we are in Bethlehem. We dress up in towles, turn off the lights, and eat semi-authentic food by candlelight. Usually this is fun and traditional, but this year the kids actually liked what I made, so i'm writing it down so I can remember for next year.Chicken broth, about 3 cansBarley, about half a cupcurry powder, rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-28697410802999239382014-11-27T11:32:00.001-07:002014-11-27T11:32:43.783-07:00Moving to lollipop on a nexus 7 - Don't do itI was excited to up grade to lollipop on my nexus 7. I did not have a good experience. I experienced freezing and locking. I did a factory reset and it became boarder line useful, but it stopped being able to charge. It was taking ten hours instead of three or four. My nice husband reflashed it back to kitkat which is where it will stay until a major patch for lollipoprcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-74471413872969182232014-10-28T21:34:00.003-06:002014-11-27T11:34:18.995-07:00Initial Review: Pebble SmartWatch
I love gadgets. When my husband mentioned the Pebble, I looked into it and decided I really wanted one. I went off to Target and bought a white Pebble. Since it was something of an impulse buy, I regretted it the next day and gave it my husband to try. While he was using it, I did some more research and decided I wanted it back. So far I am happy with my purchase.
rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-52342691988176288052014-01-18T09:29:00.001-07:002014-01-18T10:47:15.594-07:00Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip MuffinsI modified the pumpkin cake recipe on the Western Family Spice Cake box and came up with this recipe. The whole family enjoyed these. Even though they are made with a cake mix, they are muffins not cupcakes. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
1 spice cake mix
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 c pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 c oil
2 tsp vanilla
rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-42466932084011307322013-10-18T22:18:00.001-06:002013-10-18T22:18:46.629-06:00Review: Kindle paperwhite(This is a review for the 2012 model)
I got a refurbished paperwhite. I love this device, it is the ultimate e-reader for me. I wasn't sure if I would like the touch screen, but I love it.
Pro:
read in the dark
love the touch screen, so much easier to select what you want
good battery life
Cons:
no dedicated turn page button
refresh can seem slow, but no worse than a regular rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-29481263337431870042013-10-03T14:25:00.002-06:002017-07-12T09:04:04.412-06:00Electra Townie 3i ReviewMy husband is really into biking. I like walking. I don't like worrying about falling over, yes, I have very little sense of balance. I few years ago I bought a cruiser-style bike with lots of gears. I didn't ride it unless my husband was with me. Honestly, it intimidated me. Shifting gears was intimidating and my husband had warned me that certain combinationsrcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-6482630247979880672013-09-13T21:27:00.001-06:002013-09-13T21:27:13.522-06:00The new subdivision and parkA builder is going to put in a new subdivision on Center Street and approx 1500 s in Lehi. Here's the pdf of the plan: http://sirepub.lehi-ut.gov/sirepub/cache/2/jwsqesous4ewuvi3mx4g0awe/51139109132013091852733.pdf I'm excited because it includes a park with playground equipment.
On a less happy note, they are looking at putting in a gas station across pioneer crossing from us.rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-59943169847847253062013-08-06T10:19:00.002-06:002013-08-06T10:19:23.922-06:00Lehi shed zoningThis is what I got from talking to the zoning and building department at Lehi City about building a shed.
Sheds >200 sq ft need a permit
If the shed is in the backyard, sheds must be at least 6' from the back of a house
if the shed is on the side of a house, there must be 10' from the side of the shed to the property line
behind the house, the shed must be 16" from the property line.
I'm rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-5626874297615100972013-08-03T22:06:00.002-06:002020-08-27T14:45:38.747-06:00Weird things i want
Random things I would like:
This nesting nativity
or this nativity
This metal heddle hook 5 dpi heddle for 28" ashfordwind chime (one with lower notes)
amazon gift cards
I wish:
Tile backsplash for kitchen
Under counter water heater for kitchen
Solar panel kit from harbor freight.
new flooring for upstairs
solar panels for house
band saw
Lego Mindstorms
Things I've wanted in the past:
rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-53599952788410498762013-06-10T21:56:00.000-06:002013-06-10T22:06:22.661-06:00Best parks in Northern Utah CountyHere's some of what I think are the best parks in northern Utah County. I'm sure there's plenty more, we just haven't made it to them yet. This list is in no particular order.
Neptune Park
Address: 452 W 400 N Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Why it's Great: huge climbing pyramid, play structure, nice separate play area of younger children
Caveats: it's a newer park, so not a rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-39383123788428807922013-05-09T10:25:00.005-06:002013-05-09T10:25:47.398-06:00Summer 2013 fun plansI'm using this post to make a list of the fun things I want to do with my kids this summer (not in any particular order):
Natural waterslide (Alpine Sliding Rock)
Provo river falls
Timpanogos Cave
North rim of the Grand Canyon
Battlecreek falls
Bridal Veil falls
Boulder, CO
Thanksgiving Point Gardens
Thanksgiving Point Children's Garden
Splash pad in Highland
Museum of Ancient Life
Discovery rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-9740722254727000512013-01-30T11:17:00.002-07:002013-01-30T11:51:53.664-07:00Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins made with Libby's Easy Pumpkin Pie FillingAfter Christmas, my husband picked up several cans of Libby's Easy Pumpkin Pie Filling on clearance. I wanted pumpkin muffins, so here's what I came up with.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins made with Libby's Easy Pumpkin Pie Filling
2 c white flour
2 c whole wheat flour
1 c oats
1 T cinnamon
1 T baking powder
1 t salt
1 30 oz. can of Libby's Easy Pumpkin Pie Filling
1/2 c oil
4 eggs
1 1/2 rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-17054423275611056982012-11-30T10:16:00.000-07:002013-01-16T08:11:37.039-07:00Samsung Transform Ultra ReviewI've been wanting to upgrade to a smart phone. My current phone, the Tracfone Samsung t404g , worked great and was good for texting, but I wanted to be able to have "emergency" internet access when I was out, be able to move my calendar from the wall to google calendars, have GPS access, and be able to be a mobile hotspot for my tablet if needed. I really liked having a keyboardrcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-16045941277199634312012-11-30T08:46:00.002-07:002013-01-16T08:12:29.816-07:00Nexus 7 review
For my birthday, my husband surprised me with a Nexus 7. I love this device. I use it primarily for reading, web browsing, email, and Facebook. I've owned an iPod touch 4th gen and the original Kindle Fire.
Pros:
smooth UI experience (especially with the Jelly Bean update)
very nice screen
access to the Google Play Store (the Amazon app store for kindle was smaller)
rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-85664205556100635012012-10-29T16:24:00.001-06:002012-11-29T17:25:56.991-07:00Kindle Fire HD vs Nexus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for an upgradeSo, I'm currently wanting a new tablet. Not that there is anything wrong with my Kindle Fire, but some of the new tablets look even cooler. I use my Fire mostly for web, email, and reading. I do watch an occasional Netflix or Amazon video I have downloaded. My kids use it mostly for games (educational and not so educational). I have not seen either of thesercstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-84080628072873699472012-10-21T22:21:00.000-06:002012-10-21T22:29:00.457-06:00Owl and dinosaur fleece hats for HalloweenThis year my daughters are being an owl and a tyrannosaurus rex. I made these hats out of felt and fleece to go along with their costumes.
The picture doesn't show it, but the t-rex has spikes going down the back. I think they came out pretty darn cute.
Making them is easy.
Cut a rectangle of fleece. The length should be the diameter of your child's head plus the seam rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-17591796459702637172012-10-03T09:08:00.001-06:002012-10-03T09:08:30.055-06:00Awesome strawberry varieties for utah countyThis year I planted two varieties of strawberries: Sparkle and Tribute. Both did very well. Tribute didn't start fruiting until almost July, but after that did incredible. We'll see how they survive the winter. They both also produced a ton of runners. I'm looking forward to tons of fruit next year.rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9855315.post-78566613780858939702012-07-07T14:01:00.001-06:002012-07-07T14:02:08.121-06:00Chocolate mint ice cream
1 c milk
2 c cream
1/2 c cocoa powder
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 pinch of salt
mix sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix into milk. Stir in cream, vanilla, and peppermint. Refrigerate 2 hrs then put in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.rcstanleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424360481409806noreply@blogger.com1