2017's Greatest Hits

Hmm, still a few days to go in 2017, but I don't think there's much else blog-worthy happening this year, so off we go with this year's Greatest Hits.  Of course the list is a little short this year, having resumed blogging in May.  So here's my pick for the best of each month, plus one special mention.
Heinlein Biography, Vol 2: The Man Who Learned Better, 1948-1988  You already know if you should read this book.
Florida Trail Article  It's not the AT.  For me, it looks even better.  It goes right through Area X, whatcanpossiblygowrong?
About that Late-Night Paranormal Radio Stuff  Cue the Theremin music.
SARNET-FL Talk all over the state with a $13 handheld?  You bet!  Just get licensed up first.
Strong Passwords  If you use a computer (i.e., you're reading this), you really should take a look.
Jurassic Duck Mk II 2m Antenna  Makes that handheld radio roar like a dinosaur. 
Artemis review  Andy "The Martian" Weir's second book.
Quick & Dirty Guide to getting that ham license, for people with technical backgrounds
and a Special Mention from August, Two Podcasts to Note, Philosophize This! (philosophy, duh) and The First 40 Miles (backpacking for beginners, or people who want to keep having fun like a beginner).

Well, there are still a few days left in 2017, and so you may see a few foggy pictures of seawall CX rides yet.  I still need to write up some impressions about that new-to-me FT-817nd radio, but that'll probably wait until January (sneak preview: it's a lot like the FT-857d, but with field gear it comes in at 1/3rd the weight).  Won't really get back into the woods, either on foot or bike, until after mid-January, so those sorts of adventures are on the back burner for the moment.  In the meantime, try to stay safe, and maybe use the winter weather as an excuse to catch up on reading, soldering, or changing out drivetrain components.