We had a discussion in class today about energy sources, and as I was walking out, I had an inspiration-- running a wire through the center of your bike axle, and attaching magnets to the wheels. I got really excited, and practically flew home, hoping to get some wire and a voltmeter and test it out, and while my set up was lacking, it didn't discourage me! But, more soberly, I thought 'this can't possibly be the first time someone's thought of it' ...
Yay! I finally have a week-end I can spare to go back and see my parents! They've been living inside for a few weeks, but I'm going to have to stay in the trailer still, since I haven't got a new bed yet. (I have no idea how you would get smoke out of fabric/mattress anyway) anyways, I've already been made to promise pictures of my mussie, but I'll try to get some more! My dad sent me some of my room (no carpet yet, so no progress, god am I going to stay here for thanksgiving?!) ...