Here we go again.

Found on my NextDoor feed: It's a snake. So what. I don't know what kind of snake this is. So I asked Grok. This is a Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer sayi), also known as a gopher snake. Bullsnakes are one of the largest native snakes in Texas (and North America), often reaching 4–6 feet long, with … Continue reading Here we go again. →

Fixing some seats – Part 1

The old hoopty has taken a battering from my ass and the dogs. The driver seat had a small rip. Now, it's worse: That's a 25 year old, 100K mile seat right there. The passenger seat had tears from a certain dog's nails. Aria would get in the seat, or stand on it to go … Continue reading Fixing some seats – Part 1 →

Getting Fit

It was tough getting back into it, after a week off traveling last month or so. But back to it I got. For the most part, it didn't take much to get back into the swing of things. But the last week or so my lungs are unhappy. Allergies and air quality are bad this … Continue reading Getting Fit →

Gratuitous Dog Pic

Baby Jasper.

Looks like it’s working

Check out Winston. Since the last vet visit, I've been feeding both of them purina pro-plan weight control food. The first vet (in the practice) said she'd like to see him on 300 kcal a day. I tried that, and they both hated the food, which also gave them the runs. So this time, I … Continue reading Looks like it’s working →

Better square your preps away here

I'm really bad at noting something I find interesting so I can write about it later. I saw a poast somewhere in my blogroll about one of the things no one is thinking of with the middle east war. Oil. Like for your car. Industrial lubricants. I saw a great reminder today though on Tam's … Continue reading Better square your preps away here →

What a waste of money

My FSA card is frozen. You know why? I bought toothpaste at my dentist, and had a filling. But my papers were not in order. Since my face was blasted by radiation, I need to use a prescription toothpaste. My dentist makes it easy. I can simply ask for it, and pay there, rather than … Continue reading What a waste of money →

Gratuitous Dog Pic

Jethro at the old place.

I’m dubious.

Datacenters are the newest NIMBY (not in my backyard) things, as if they were a gasoline refinery. On some level, I get this. What's hyped is they'll suck up all the power, they'll grab all the water, all for a addition of jobs in the single digits. That last one, I believe. The others, notsomuch. … Continue reading I’m dubious. →

Thieves

Friggin Thieves. Months ago, one of my Bulova watches battery died. I took it to the local watch repair and the lady put in a battery. But that battery was too thick so it would stop when she put the case back on. She said she'd have to order the battery. I said I'd come … Continue reading Thieves →