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Post by scoutmom on Dec 4, 2009 12:00:44 GMT -5
Trick question by Jerry Smith in one of his Time Machines. We are now homeschooling our 16 year old as well as our 12 year old. We are exploring the whole world, via TIME MACHINE. The only downside to this is that I told them they could choose a record to listen to. I am being tortured with Michael Jackson as I write.
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Post by Tommy Thompson on Dec 4, 2009 12:11:25 GMT -5
Ok...I'm going to do this mathmatically right here as I post....
45 rpm...that means it rotates at 45 rotations per minute.
most older songs were about 2 1/2 minutes long. So what if I multiply 2.5 x 45 that would equal 112.5 rotations or grooves.
but then again there are two sides to a 45 so I would double the 112.5 to 225 rotations or groves.
But then again....there is only one grove per side... making only two groves on a 45. Tommy
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Post by scoutmom on Dec 4, 2009 12:26:53 GMT -5
lol--you read Time Machine, huh? It's been fun, and the kids are not only learning about the past, but about their PawPaw. I've learned a few things, as well. Just don't tell Jerry!
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Post by Tommy Thompson on Dec 4, 2009 12:36:57 GMT -5
lol--you read Time Machine, huh? It's been fun, and the kids are not only learning about the past, but about their PawPaw. I've learned a few things, as well. Just don't tell Jerry! actually I missed that one but I won't tell Jerry....I promise. Tommy  |
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Post by jerry on Dec 4, 2009 14:13:39 GMT -5
Daughter, I am very pleased that you are using my work in this manner. It's really gratifying to see all that historical stuff being put to good use.
If anyone else out there is home-schooling, please feel free to use Time Machine, Driving Dixie and Phunky Physics in any way you see fit. The Driving Dixie series has a host of short, educational field trips; in fact, several of them were from class excursions we made with my grandkids.
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Post by scoutmom on Dec 4, 2009 14:54:36 GMT -5
Yeah, David keeps asking me if PawPaw is gonna come "teach school" like he used to and take him on field trips. He mentions it often. I know you have been there before but maybe one day you and Gloria can come down and we can go to the Westerfield-Warner Museum. I may have the name wrong, but it's Jack Warner's collection. We used to be able to visit it after hours at the plant but they moved it to it's own separate place on Rice Mine Road years back. I haven't made it over there yet. The last time I went was when when David was in a stroller, so obviously the two younger boys don't remember anything about it.
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Post by jerry on Dec 4, 2009 14:59:57 GMT -5
Here's a Driving Dixie about that place: www.stclaircountyal.com/drivingdixie/dd_033.htmlI'm using the golf course scene as background on my monitor. It's actually on the grounds of North River Yacht Club. You turn off Rice Mine onto Old Watermelon Road, then into the Club after you pass Lake Tuscaloosa. A bit expensive, but worth it. |
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Post by scoutmom on Dec 4, 2009 15:47:30 GMT -5
. You turn off Rice Mine onto Old Watermelon Road, then into the Club after you pass Lake Tuscaloosa. A bit expensive, but worth it. Maybe my rich father in law could pay the admission. The next time I see him, I will hit him up for some dough. Just kidding! I knew you did a Driving Dixie on it. |
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Post by gloria on Dec 4, 2009 16:47:31 GMT -5
........maybe one day you and Gloria can come down and we can go to the Westerfield-Warner Museum. I may have the name wrong, but it's Jack Warner's collection. We used to be able to visit it after hours at the plant. I would love to go back and spend time. There are so many different collections it's hard to see everything. |
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