I clocked in at 200 lbs this month. This is astonishing because I think I have two weeks of exercise for the whole month. Getting a hernia fixed sidelined me for a bit. Then, two weeks ago I wiped out on my bike when turning into the park on some wet leaves. I went down … Continue reading Getting Fit
Category: Get r’ Done
Recycling a House
On my dog walk, I pass this almost every day: They are clearing the lot for what is probably another McMansion. Pfft...McMansion - really a full on one, in this neighborhood at least. They took the place apart piece by piece. Note the stack of wood to the left. Behind, there's a stack of bricks. … Continue reading Recycling a House
Readying to Bug Out
It's Sunday morning as I type this, and it's cold. I'm waiting for the temps to come up so I can continue packing the garage. Winston is curled up on the bed in my office. The slobbering doofus took out one of my slippers. Can't have anything nice around here. I need to ban him … Continue reading Readying to Bug Out
Getting Fit
As I've been being scrupulous about my diet and exercise, I weigh in every month. This week I'm 215 and change. That's 60 lbs from a year ago or so, and 10 under my goal. Why not keep it up? I've increased the length of my 3x weekly bike rides, and I run sprints 2x … Continue reading Getting Fit
Ready to Sail
Cleaned up the Kayak, best I could. Those two holes behind the seat are fishing pole holders. It also came with a pack accessory for the back. I figured that I wasn't going to bust my ass trying to remove the insulation residue in the cargo space. The only thing that would do it is … Continue reading Ready to Sail
Sandbridge, VA
Last week I headed up, back to the motherland. Virginia in this case, to Sandbridge. Sandbridge is a beach, some ways south of Virginia beach. Unlike the traditional beaches, this one is nearly all rental properties - no hotels, no motels, no camping. There's exactly one beach store/restaurant that looks like it could be on … Continue reading Sandbridge, VA
Zen and the Art of Spa Maintenance
Way back when there was only one TV in our house, If you didn't like what my mom was watching she'd tell you tough luck, go read a book. Which was fine. My dad had tons of books. I remember reading "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". Can't tell you what it was about. … Continue reading Zen and the Art of Spa Maintenance
Seasoning Iron
I've used cast iron cookware for years. I know how to season it. I know how to care for it. My iron pans are nearly non-stick. But I got caught up in the foo-foo chefs and youtubers that fuss over it, trying some of their methods. The worst had to be Fine Cooking magazine. They … Continue reading Seasoning Iron
Yummy
Behold: This is my brand new spa filter, after one day of filtering a new refill on a clean spa. Only thing in the water was Chlorine shock. Get a filter for your drinking water. At least here in Texas.
The Great Playground Project
When my daughter and her husband bought a new house, it came with a swingset/playset/treefort whatever you call them these days. That was the good thing. Bad thing is the dry climate and intense sun had beat it to death and made it rickety. You have to treat any wood outdoors around here. Especially soft … Continue reading The Great Playground Project
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