A Project House
Our house in Soldotna was a project house in that during the 20+ years we lived there, we were always in the middle of a project. We added a garage/shop, a super greenhouse/arctic entry ( both of which had heated …
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Time To Go, Again
Not a lot of news. We’ve finally got a court date. August 25th. Only took a little over a year as I’ve officially been homeless since June 1, 2015. Thanks again to all those who kept me afloat for that …
Remembering
To all those that have said, “Thank you for your service” and “Welcome home”. I say, “Thank you for your sentiments & gratitude and remember, it wasn’t voluntary”. Let’s not do it again. Tomorrow is for expressing those sentiments to those …
Dozer Days
Another weekend in Portland. No news on the divorce front, so it was just enjoying grandkids and soccer. I’m still waiting for a court date; should get one before I leave for Alaska in three weeks. Vancouver held their annual …
Hawthorne Revisited
Back in Portland for another Timbers game. Louis and I took the opportunity to check out the sewer construction underway on Hawthorne. Luckily, it is only a short walk for us. They are replacing the main sewer line and it …
Kids, Cats & Dogs
Amy finally came through with some photos of the newest family member. I have no doubt that Carl will soon rule the roost. Looks like Higgins is finally at ease around Carl, or is he? Poor Spencer, Carl likes torture …
It’s Time For The Rhododendrons
Among other things, the rhododendrons are taking off in Portland. Ryan & Judy’s neighbor’s tree is about two weeks ahead of theirs. The Azaleas are kin and hitting it too. Meanwhile, Nina ran 11 laps at her school fund raiser, …
Stainless Steel Bridge
I love stainless steel. As long as I don’t have to be the one trying to fabricate it into something useful. I think a well done weld in stainless is a work of art. One thing on my bucket list …
Earth cake And The A Train
The Amys decided to celebrate Earth Day with a cake, an earth cake. There would be five layers representing the layers of the earth from the surface to bedrock. Here are the Amys doing final assembly with the finishing touch, …
Texas Does A Memorial
First you have to meet one half of the Fries two Goldens. She rapidly became everyone’s best friend, as long as nonstop petting or ball retrieval was involved. During my stay in Austin we went to the New Texas State …