Just Driftin' Along

Well, not much major happening here, just kind of drifting along.
I had 5 yards of dirt dumped in my drive way, so I could fill in some low spots in the backyard. I don't know how many wheel barrel loads it was, but it was enough. My back and shoulders are sore.

I've got a section fence I need to replace. I measured the section and figured out how much material I will need. I haven't priced it yet. But, I know it will more that I want to pay. The only thing bad about this project, is digging those post holes in this black gumbo soil. My shoulders hurt just thinking about it.

Now these projects involve being outside. It's been pretty nice, with the temps in the 60's and low 70's during the day. I really need to check the planting guides and see when I can plant some tomatoes and such. If this keeps up,I will have to mow the stupid grass. I would pay good money, if someone would develop a hybrid grass that only grows one inch per month, after it is established.

The boat building project is getting closer. I have the plans and have figured out the cost, now it is just getting these other projects done so I start can start on it. Well, I got to run.

E Mails and then More E Mails

I don't know about everyone else, but I get an overabundance of emails. I get some from friends, just trying to stay in touch, and some from people I do business with online. Those are all good, but then I get some that are just, well you know what I am talking about. It's that email you get from someone with what they think is a funny story, or one of those which talks about if you break the chain you will bad luck or something. Enough already! I don't care if I break the chain or not, or if I will have 7 years bad luck, but- yes there is a but. Every once in awhile I 'll get one that is kinda of amusing. Here are a couple two or three that did make me kind of chuckle and go huh?

GEORGE BUSH-When you rearrange the letters you get- HE BUGS GORE
PRESBYTERIAN- When you rearrange the letters you get- BEST IN PRAYER
SLOT MACHINES- When you rearrange the letters you get- CASH LOST IN ME
ELEVEN PLUS TWO- When you rearrange the letters you get- TWELVE PLUS ONE
ELECTION RESULTS- When you rearrange the letters you get-
LIES-LET'S RECOUNT

A minister parked his car in a no parking zone in a large city because he was short on time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshiled wiper that read: "I have cirlces the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses. When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note. "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lost my job. Lead us not into temptation."

Ok, enough of this. I've got to go.

Lavaca Bay Sunset

For a Monday, It turned out pretty. I caught this sunset at just the right time.

Misc.- I found a great set of piroque plans. I am starting get motivated about this project, especially when I see a sunset like this one. It could only be better if I was up in the mountains seeing that same view.

George & Lynard

Well, here are george and lynard. As you can tell they are very well behaved. The question is, who is in control, us or them?

It was Saturday, so I kinda of did what I wanted to. I built a dog run for the pups. Then I rebuilt it after I figured out where they were getting out. Then I grilled some chicken, some with bbq seasoning and some with lemon pepper. I then cooked up some sausage and then made some cowboy biscuits. I then divide them up some sandwich size zip lock baggies, with 2 biscuits and 2 sausage patties for breakfast, and microwave them as I need them. They taste much better than anything I can buy at the store. In between cooking and dogs, I went to my favorite hardware store to get some drain cleaner stuff that you can't buy anymore. It's the kind when you take the lid off the container, smoke comes out. It did fix the bathroom drain, and clear up my sinuses at the same time.. It's great to have place where I can go and get real answers to real questions, by somebody that knows what they are talking about.
Gotta run!

"A Piryak Maybe"

It's been busy around here this week. First our oldest daughter has moved back home with us. She's got a job and is doing pretty well. Things are starting to get into a routine around the house.
Second, after many months of delay, I finally gave in and let the female herd in my house get a dog. Well, actually , two puppies. They are twins. Breed wise I was told they were Jack Russell terrier, Fox terrier, and Chihuahua. What a mix! They have been named George and Lynard. Pictures, will follow, that is, if I don't buy them a ticket to the happy hunting ground first.
On the subject of boat building. Don't ask my wife, all she does is roll her eyes, and give me that you are crazy, and why are you wasting money we don't have look.
Ok, here's the deal .I looked over the pirogue plans and downloaded a free set of plans. I also have studied the kayaks and have downloaded a set of plans for a simple kayak. Both have qualities I like. But, there two things I am looking for, one something fairly easy to build; and second, something unique. So, I am thinking why not take the two and combine the best parts of their designs and make what I call a "Piryak. " Easy to build, and use, yet different from anything else out there. What do you think? Crazy or just plain dumb? All opinions welcome. Here is a beach picture of where I might row my "Piryak"