Upright, or Upwrong?
Ouch...it's been 9 months since I rode anything other than a carseat any distance. But this week, Monkey3 kept asking me to take her on a bike ride. As it was somewhat cooler this morning I...
View ArticleGolden Hours
The storms rolled in around 04:00 this morning, though I think it was the screaming sinus headache that woke me. The kind of headache that only coffee and being vertical will alleviate. I had hoped...
View ArticleWeekend musings
More storms popped up here late yesterday afternoon. Not a lot of rain at the casa, but in town there was minor flooding. Of course, town has minimal runoff infrastructure, so it always floods if it...
View ArticleIndy turned 7
Indy on adoption day Indy now. My eternal puppy, Indy, turned approximately 7 yesterday. By most accounts that makes him a new "senior dog". His true birthday is unknown, being a rescue from the...
View ArticleHard to believe it's August in Texas!
After the unexpected and much needed rainfall this week, where we got almost an inch, I was surprised to step outside in the dawn, to find it actually COOL! Yesterday dawned at 67*, and today was...
View ArticleRain at last!
It's been a hot, dry summer here. Not unusual in Texas, but this week we caught a break. Since Wednesday, we have had 1.75" rain, most of that falling today. If the current band of rain would just...
View ArticleSmall update on life
This ancient oak has weathered many a storm, and I shall weather this one. Some of you out there have been wondering where I've been. Well, life has turned somewhat chaotic of late, and we have...
View ArticleFall
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. And it is in full swing here in Texasas. The temps have dropped the A/C is off, the windows are open, and the rains have come. Tonight is damp and...
View ArticleScore!
In my quest to find a couple pairs of jeans and not pay full retail, I have been haunting the local salvation army and goodwill stores. Jeans are apparently in high demand... So I've not found any....
View ArticleOn Shiloh...
Shiloh, our only female Ridgeback, has been aging gracefully. Gracefully, until perhaps now. The other week, Monkey1 noticed one side of Shiloh's face seemed swollen. I looked, and agreed. We did...
View ArticleIt's official
We're moving! We signed final papers on a purchase of some property, east of our current home, early this morning. 5.28 acres, fenced with a pond, 3 large really nice outbuildings, and a much smaller...
View ArticleMoonlight over Needs Work Ranch
A distinct lack of internet access is limiting my posting ability. Bear with me...
View ArticleWork continues at Needs Work Ranch
Moving is so much fun! And if you believe that, I might have some swamp land to sell you! Moving may be exciting sometimes, what with the exploration of the new and shiny, but I don't think it's...
View ArticleWork getting done at Needs Work!
Last week our neighbor/seller was able to make the time to come by with his tractor and mower rig and cut our pasture! From what we can tell, it's pretty high quality grass, with few weeds. But...
View ArticleThe Platform
The deadlift platform... There are many like it, but this one is mine. However, at first glance, while the wood is pretty, the platform is a bit dull. DH built if for our home gym, using Alan...
View ArticleShiloh, a final update
Shiloh, our senior female Ridgeback is spending her final night with us, resting quietly on our bed. Ever since her diagnosis, she has decided that our bed is no longer off limits. Neither DH nor I...
View ArticleThe last full measure
Circumhorizontal arc, aka Rainbow Bridge She was just a little yellow cur dog. My daughter had seen her, as we drove down the county road. Just sitting, as some dogs will do, in the bar ditch. We...
View ArticleNovember 5th
Remember remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot...
View ArticleWinter in Texas
For those of you wondering what winter is like in NE Texas, I give you the following... Weather for the past 24 hrs here: Yesterday it was 72° with winds hiding over 30mph Last night we got over 4" of...
View Article28*F and a Surprise at Dawn
Woke up before dawn this morning, during our cold snap. The house was cold, but that's to be expected when you don't run the furnace. Dave said there was a surprise outside. I was expecting an ice...
View ArticleIf it's not one knee, it's the other!
A long time ago, (10+ yrs iirc) in a Metromess not so far away, I hurt my right knee. Church league softball was to blame. Surgery fixed up that medial meniscus, though Doc Killemquicker warned me...
View ArticleThe Bees Knees?
So, the left knee is healing well, at one month post-op, and I've been released from Doc's care/treatment. Over the next month or two it should get back to normal.That's a good thing too, since I'm...
View ArticleThe new knee
We are Borg. You will be assimilated.Aug. 19, 2020 I joined the Collective. In Dallas, I underwent a total knee replacement surgery, aka TKR. It has been an interesting journey.It all started when...
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