As The Crow Flies

It was really windy today. In town, there were tumbleweeds blowing everywhere. I decided to buy a string of 12 volt LED lights from the guy at The Solar Shop and decorate a tumbleweed for the holidays.

The lights are hard wired to my storage batteries and only draw 1 amp hour all day. They look pretty, but I was hoping they would give off more light. I might wire them to a cigarette lighter plug so I can unplug them.

Update: Once my eyes adjusted to the darkness these were okay. Giving off at least enough light to find my headlamp.

What would you say about a laptop that:

• Draws less than 2 watts of power
• You can walk with it in a rain or dust storm
• Has a battery that last 22 hours and can be recharged with a crank
• Can be read as easily in sunlight as if you were reading a newspaper
• Weighs 3.2 lbs (1.45kg)
• Has full Wireless internet
• Comes with one year free T-mobile WiFi hotspot access
• Has a built in video camera, microphone, and speakers
• When you buy one, they send another one to a needy child
• Cost $ 399.00– $200 of which is tax-deductible

It’s called the “One Laptop Per Child” program and they are making laptops for needy children across the world.

From November 12th to December 31st, 2007, your $399 donation will fund an XO laptop going to a needy child and you can receive one for yourself in the US or Canada. You can order online at laptopgiving.org