I’m too old for this.

Last Friday we had a company-wide day off, called a "day of reflection". For what I’m supposed to be reflecting on I don’t remember, but I reflected on finally installing the tile floor in our sunroom. It’s a project that’s been looming heavy for some time. I want to say I’ve had the tiles almost … Continue reading I’m too old for this. →

The Big Migration

Being in the IT industry, I’m loaded with technology, including several computers. I have a laptop for work of course, which is a beast. It’s a ThinkPad X1 carbon that’s only about two years old. Got an 8th generation i7 processor, 24 gig of RAM, and a retina type display. I got to order it … Continue reading The Big Migration →

Job Satisfaction

It's been a long week. I've been off for it all, since my company takes the week between Christmas and New Years off, worldwide. Nice. I've tried getting as many projects done as I could, one small, one big per day. I have a stack of tile in the garage - the floor for the … Continue reading Job Satisfaction →

Too old for this?

Every man gets everything he wants. I wanted a mission. And for my sins they gave me one. Brought it up to me like room service.Capt. Benjamin Willard in Apocalypse Now The boy brought his old hoopty over to do some repairs. He has a new car and really doesn't need an eleven year old … Continue reading Too old for this? →

Friday Dog Pic, and a Ride on the Pain Train

I have tons of these pictures: Jethro with his Teddy We had to recover that stuffed dog, which we bought for a grandkid, before it was destroyed. But the big dude had to have a cuddle first. Now to the pain: Little Dude can't resist a van This is gonna hurt. Hell, it already did. … Continue reading Friday Dog Pic, and a Ride on the Pain Train →

Put it in the Box

I have a small SUV that I mostly drive around with the back seats down. And why not? I don't remember anyone actually riding in them. Besides, if I need to drag the dogs someplace, it's ready to go. This way, the seats stay in great shape. But there's a problem, which hit me in … Continue reading Put it in the Box →

Gonna be a Great Day, Tater

Look what I got: Manzanilla Olive Plants My replacement olive trees showed up. Last year, I blew nearly $200 on olive trees that got completely ruined in the big freeze. I was surfing Nature Hills where I got the first set, and they had these on sale - cheaper than before. I think I paid … Continue reading Gonna be a Great Day, Tater →

A week…gone.

I've been off this week, burning more use-it-or-lose-it PTO. I had big plans. The garage needs cleaning, the mulch needs shoveling, I have planting to do. Very little got done. I've felt crummy in the beginning, and still am having issues. I thought it may be the Coof, but now I'm nearly certain it's allergies. … Continue reading A week…gone. →

Sunday Music

She's a weird chick. But this is a compelling version of the song. It's about Ireland's war for independence from the Brits. https://youtu.be/-9UXN-uTFak Back through the glen I rode again, and my heart with grief was soreFor I parted with those valiant men whom I'll never shall see moreBut to and fro in my dreams … Continue reading Sunday Music →

Fixing Hats

I pretty much will wear a hat whenever I will be outside for any period of time. Reason being, I'm bald, and it's Texas where your noggin can get fried in under an hour. So I have a collection of baseball caps. Reason for a collection is I destroy them. You sweat like a champion … Continue reading Fixing Hats →