Range Report

I need help. I try to go shooting a few times a month. If I go once, I've made my membership fee back. It doesn't take long to bust off $50 worth of ammo. Lately, I've gone in the early afternoon on my days off. I really can't stand the doofus that does check in. … Continue reading Range Report →

It’s Stinkin’ HOT

We're going on over a month with 100+ temps and zero rain. The temps they were talking about on the radio box this morning were more like 106 or so. They also had a helpful guide - Work outside for 15 minutes, then rest in the shade for 45. Something like that. Whatever. My dumb … Continue reading It’s Stinkin’ HOT →

Trading up

Us guys don't give up on worn out things like clothing very quickly. John Pinette had a funny bit where he was talking about having to play a role as the fat woman in the play "Hairspray". I can't find the bit. It's in the beginning of he special "I'm Starvin'". So he's complaining that … Continue reading Trading up →

I’m with him.

Dewayne at Tack Room Bible Talk wonders if he's done. https://youtu.be/_KvYf8CBgSE A few weeks ago, he announced that he and his wife of 34 years or so are getting divorced. Man, oh man, where have I seen that before. Oh! with me, that's where! As an aside, what's up with these middle aged women detonating … Continue reading I’m with him. →

Refurbing some pliers

When I swapped tackle boxes, I found a few artifacts from my Dad's old box. Like this pair of pliers: This image makes them seem larger. What is, is a mini pair of linesman's pliers. They are only 4.5" long. We used them to cut line, fix reels, or even to disgorge stubborn hooks. I … Continue reading Refurbing some pliers →

Getting Fit

I ran in my second 5K last weekend. It was supposed to be back in April, but I was traveling and it wound up being rained out. So they rescheduled it for this month. I got up early Saturday, and really didn't want to go. I've been fighting allergies for a few months, and it's … Continue reading Getting Fit →

Dealing with Knuckleheads

A few years ago, I was in Las Vegas for a convention where I met quite a few coworkers (and my boss) for the first time. There was a large contingent from my department as well. It was cool to meet everyone. One of the guys was really into bikes, having bought a Goldwing five … Continue reading Dealing with Knuckleheads →

Cool Stuff

A long ways back, The Girl gave me the dead husband's fishing tackle. I had some myself, as well as some left from my dad. I have an old conventional plastic tackle box that won't accommodate all the new gear: It's seen better days, for sure. I bought a much more handy and useful model: … Continue reading Cool Stuff →

First Fruits

My pepper plants got started early. The bell pepper plant is one that the Girl had kept alive all year. I learned something - bring the plants in and use them again next year. That banana pepper was awesome in a salad. Peppery. Yesterday, it was looking like rain. My app said it was going … Continue reading First Fruits →

A minor victory

One of the most vexing things about riding a big bike is getting it out of the driveway. It was tough when I lived in Plano, since the driveways there have an incline down to the alley, and there's a gully between the alley and driveway. Which means you need to turn backwards while going … Continue reading A minor victory →