The Determan Family

Spectrometer Fun

jim — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:44:22 +0000

Jack and a bunch of kids from his Parts and Crafts group built spectrometers using PVC pipe and CDs. We then used the great free software at http://publiclaboratory.org/tool/spectrometer to analyze the pictures.

Here are some pictures we got of different light sources…

The Swarm

jim — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:23:38 +0000

I was mowing the lawn today and I drove through a ton of honey bees. I look back and a giant swarm on our bush. We called the kids and all the neighbors to see it. Here is a quick tour of the swarm. You could get really close because the bees have nothing to defend.

Natalie did some research and was able to find Alan and Marty to come get the bees. Here is a movie on the moment of truth:

Alan and Marty were great! Check out their website for carpentry, bee removal, etc. alsbirdsandbees.com Thanks guys.

This is how honey bee hives create new hives. I always though that a new queen is created and she leaves the hive, but Alan and Marty told us that its actually the old queen who leaves. Anyway, here are some pictures of the whole event.

Allison Bakes

jim — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:21:08 +0000

Allison made some delicious Raspberry Filled Delights. Even though fruit doesn’t belong in desserts, it was delicious.

Amherst in October (with Moose and Hawk)

jim — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:28:14 +0000

Misc Fall Pictures

jim — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:12:59 +0000

Storyland – Summer 2010

jim — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:10:43 +0000

Maine – Summer 2010

jim — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:02:49 +0000

Aquarium Visit

jim — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:55:44 +0000

Grampa’s Beach

jim — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:04:12 +0000

In honor of the cousin’s summer visit, Grandpa and Grandma decided to turn the side of their house into a beach. Here are some pics of the kids enjoying their day at the beach…

More Cousin Pics

jim — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:06:59 +0000

Here are some Pics from North Andover Night Out and some morning block building.