Category Archives: Home/Office
Reach. Grasp. Fall?
Must my reach always exceed my grasp? Must my dreams always push me beyond my current capabilities? Finiancial, equipment, time, market, employment…always, something is just not quite there. Yeah, a dream is available. Yep, I could probably swing it for … Continue reading
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The Dogs and the Bees
Okay, it’s supposed to be “the birds and the bees”, and it’s really only 1 dog anyway so perhaps it should be “The Dog and the Bees”. Well…so? The title is not nearly as clever as I thought it might … Continue reading
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It is time…
We bought our house in 1993. It came with . . . extras. I’ll never forget…we were moving in and this little black girl cat marched in like she owned the place and demanded to know what was going on. … Continue reading
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Wow…
They actually finished. A complete new system…relocated electric and drainage, all new ductwork and registers, new (relocated) return air ducting and grill, new thermostat etc…removed the old system (except the ducts hidden in the firred ceiling). The extra insulation will … Continue reading
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Ouchies…but at least we’ll be comfortable…
Jheeezzz I spent a lot of money today. Well, okay, tomorrow, technically, when they come to do all the work. Seriously. $11,000. Just like that. Gad. The house needs a new AC/Heat system ya see. Our house was built in … Continue reading
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Turf Wars
Yesterday was yard work day. Yeah, I don’t much care for yard work…but now and again it helps to be able to expend strength against something that can take it without breaking (or filing assault charges). With all the rain … Continue reading
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Dragonflies!
I was out mowing the front yard…seems we’ve had more rain than usual this summer so it hasn’t burst into flames and self-cremated yet. Usually I have to mow it maybe 3 times in the spring and a couple times … Continue reading
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WooHoo! AC’s back!
New Motor I rebuilt my indoor blower with a new motor and we’re running again! Texas is just too hot without one. I actually grew up without air-conditioning…we had one window unit in the wall in the master bedroom…elderly or … Continue reading
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Heat…
Worked a late night last night…but I don’t have to work Sunday and have nothing critical planned. Wow! I could sleep in today. Maybe I could make up for some of last week. Unfortunately I woke up around 11:00am. The … Continue reading
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While the Cats Away…
Now that Christmas is past and the surprise has been sprung…I’ll post this up where it can be seen on the site… Here’s what I got my wife for Christmas! Clicky clicky
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