Water Update
The water is slowly receding. Highest point on top and yesterday on bottom.
Here’s Taneycomo in Branson. Again, highest point at the RV Park on the top and yesterday on the bottom.
Another view of the RV park. Notice the “W” shaped roof in both photos.
It never threatened The DeJean estate as it would have to be way over the Table Rock Dam to do that. If we ever get to that scenario, Ark futures will be skyrocketing.
Going to visit Austin, TX this month. I know, I’ve said I’d never go back to Texas but I’ve heard The Peoples Republic of Austin is an enclave of sanity. The problem is I have to traverse 473 miles of Oklahoma and Texas to get there. I’m told that it is not mandatory to carry a firearm strapped to your side but I’m a little concerned that my FSM sticker might draw fire.
I trust I’ll find guidance in the good book.
Looking forward to visiting the Diatschenko estate, I’ve heard it really is quite nice. If any of you out there have any suggestions for things one must see/do while in Austin, I’d love to hear them.
Got the house wide open today; forecasted to be in the high 50s.
Stay warm.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
You can try to see the millions of bats that leave the underside of one of their bridges at sunset.