Tuesday, October 27, 2009
flowers blooming
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
back yard
Blooming nice, right before some rain. I'm not sure if this is normal before rain but I've only seen it once before this year. Maybe it only blooms when it gets some rain? Labels: house
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
9/1 lawn
Its been a while (I feel like I'm starting off a Staind song), but here's the lawn as of this morning. Seeing that 100° virtually every day and only rained maybe twice, I think it did fine. I should show the back lawn, though the point of comparison wouldn't be there. But that helps that I accidentally watered it all day one day last week.Labels: house
Saturday, August 01, 2009
lawn on 8/1
Pretty hot around here still (like 40 plus days of 100° plus so far this year), but I think the lawn is doing sort of fine. Getting up early is getting old on Thursdays and Sundays but I'm transitioning into an old man quite well.Labels: house
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
beers for the working men
Holy shit, it is hot outside and my lawn guys JUST showed up. 102° and only getting hotter so I figured a care package of beers and other lesser drinks would be worth the effort.07/14 front lawn
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Getting some brown spots even though I'm watering on my two days a week. Maybe 100° plus a day does dry things out? Oh, and that second photo are my transplanted irises. I've been watering those, too, but still none of the natural stuff in a while.Labels: house
Friday, July 03, 2009
the backyard got a trimming
Still spending like I have some, but at least the backyard is cleaned out. The last picture is after. I'm sure I'll have plenty of other afters from the July 4th Party.Labels: house
Thursday, July 02, 2009
transplant: success!
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So far, at least. Though I don't know if they were liable to die while moving them from the backyard to the front, but who knows? I'm not sure if they'll survive but there are now two rows of eight giving the front of the house some company.Labels: house
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
house after rain
Been raining like crazy since about 9:30 this morning and somehow my lawn guys managed to cut and clean up before it hit. I think those guys need to put out the weather, they're the only ones that seem to have a clue. At least this should help out the evenness of the lawn. There are some brown spots but those coincide with where the sun basically blasts it all day. Either way, I'm all set for a couple weeks (and the party on Saturday).Thursday, June 25, 2009
maintaining my lawn in the atx
Today's supposed to get to 105° today and it is already 87°. Good times. I watered the lawn for like 30 plus minutes and it's already soaked in. Though, in the lawn's defense, I did water it nearly three hours ago. We all get thirsty in the heat.Labels: house
oh, joy
Nothing better than waking up before 5 and realizing there are things you can do (especially as a home owner). Thursday and Sunday are the days I can water my lawn so I figured I'd knock that out this morning (since I'll be in Houston this weekend visiting Tai Chi). I should take pictures of that lawn and see how it looks later in the summer...
Anyways, I should try to get another hour or sleep before I do the rest of my preparations for my Space City trip. I'll be checking out a couple Tigers games (Friday and maybe Sunday), the Terra Cotta Warrior Exhibit, and maybe the Flying Saucer of Houston. I think that just killed 15 minutes of my sleep...
Anyways, I should try to get another hour or sleep before I do the rest of my preparations for my Space City trip. I'll be checking out a couple Tigers games (Friday and maybe Sunday), the Terra Cotta Warrior Exhibit, and maybe the Flying Saucer of Houston. I think that just killed 15 minutes of my sleep...
Labels: house, tai chi, travel
Saturday, June 13, 2009
saturday (in the pool)!
Oh, glorious day of doing nothing and hanging out in the pool. If only the rest of my week was like this. Oh, it sort of is.Labels: house
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
the new home office
I've got my office outside set up and the speakers are kicking! You can make out the light of the speaker in the second photo. The third photo is of the only thing working around my place right now, my Polaris. Regardless I shouldn't be floating around in my pool with my iPhone; seems pretty reckless.Labels: house, technology, work
Monday, June 08, 2009
riding the waves
This probably isn't the best way to use one's camera phone but I figured I was missing pics from the in-the-water-perspective. I think I'll need to do this more often, like every day going forward. Not a bad way to kill an hour or two during the week. Maybe this will be the year I get a tan?Labels: house
Friday, June 05, 2009
pool in use!
Good to see my brother's getting use of the pool before heading out tomorrow. It looks pretty pleasant, I can assure you.Labels: house, my brother
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
pool suppplies
No, those aren't brightly colored body bags, they are deflated flotation devices for the pool. The key to any successful pool is the items floating in said pool. I've got to get an air compressor but then I'll be good to go to have these thing floating. Also, wireless speakers have been ordered (scheduled to arrive on Friday) so they'll be music outside so it won't be too quiet any more.Labels: house
Friday, May 29, 2009
still blue
I guess I can do nothing else than take pictures of my pool. I guess it has been 54 days since my first pic, but definitely looking good.Labels: house
Thursday, May 21, 2009
ready for memorial day?
Oh yeah, I believe I'm ready for the weekend. Lots of hard work, but it is now ready for relaxation.Labels: house
Monday, May 04, 2009
twenty-nine days later
Looks like the hard work of emjey and me is paying off. The color looks blue and much better than just a few days ago. And the leak seems to be contained to right below the tile line so that might make it easier to fix.Thursday, April 30, 2009
25 days later
It almost looks blue, just not clear blue. My brother will be the one judging that (and my maintenance of it) in a matter of moments. emjey and I have been spending a decent amount of time on it, brushing and backwashing it so hopefully it is better. But this damn thing takes a LOT of time to get ready.Wednesday, April 15, 2009
ten days later
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
yes, i do collect stuff
neolefty seemed shocked (shocked!) that I collect sports stuff (in addition to the other crap on this shelf). And I have much more.Labels: house, neolefty, sports
Sunday, April 05, 2009
the pool thus far
Monday, March 09, 2009
killing a sunday evening
I had a pretty long day of avoiding turning my Sunday in house work and ended that avoiding in my office getting some pics of me pretending to work. I don't know if the cigars and bourbon give an adequate representation of work, but it was all make believe. Now I've got to (painfully) do the work thing for real.Labels: drinking, house, stupidity
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
mystery plants
No matter how many times I dig these out, these plants keep coming back every year. Maybe they're onions? Never seen them flowering before so maybe they're evolving. All I know is that it impacts the view of my silverado sage bushes and rosemary. If it starts stealing water, I might need to resort to drastic action!Labels: house
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
moved in
The office has been settled. I put up some pics last month, but now I've put pretty much everything into the office. Though it isn't cleaned up (nor likely will it ever), it is as it will be for a while. The first picture is looking into the office with the second the view standing over my desk.
I did most of this yesterday afternoon, conveniently before my brother showed up. Some office optimization is needed, but this is good for a bit.
I did most of this yesterday afternoon, conveniently before my brother showed up. Some office optimization is needed, but this is good for a bit.
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Monday, January 05, 2009
i will do what i can to not do bad things to my floor
I can't for the life of me find a chair mat for my new office. I don't want to scratch up the new wood floor with my rolly chair but nobody seems to have them in stock. If I knew it'd take this long, I'd have used that interweb thing.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
back to normal
I slept in, had a bagel, then moved to the couch. Then I started back on getting caught up on the dvr (I can't believe how many episodes of Molto Mario, Fringe and other assorted, unnamed shit I've got to sift through). That was several hours ago and almost forgot Florida State was playing their bowl game today (against Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl). Bubba mentioned coming over and Aces might not be too far behind. Plus I need to get some shite unpacked and do something with my office. I guess I'll have to get off my ass.
Oh, here are some pics of the office I took before I left for Florida. I've got a new desk and two new book cases.
Oh, here are some pics of the office I took before I left for Florida. I've got a new desk and two new book cases.
Labels: aces, bubba, football, house, sports
Friday, December 26, 2008
return to sender
Home! An hour later than planned because of a missing pilot but better late than never. And the place isn't any less shitty than I left it. Now I just need to finish setting my office back up and I'll be good. But that is another day. Maybe Sunday.
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
organized hallway closet
Here's a pic of the in progress hallway and then one after I've finished putting a bunch of crap in there. Go closet kits! I should buy stock on The Container Store. I might've should've painted in there but funk that. I've put off doing work while I was doing my time at the Saucer, but hopefully there will be some work getting done now.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
shelves
Adding another elfa closet from the Container Store to add some storage in one of my extra bedroom closets. I'm all grown up and didn't need anybody's help.
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Sunday, December 09, 2007
red is the new black
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007
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Some work getting done around the house today. Some inside work I've been putting off but my handyman is putting in some new lighting in my kitchen and a new fan in my bedroom. Keeping the economy going, just by myself.
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Saturday, October 06, 2007
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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Sunday, September 16, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
With all the Monday Night Football excitement, I forgot to water my lawn. Good thing as its pouring down rain this morning. Too bad I forgot to bring in my lawn equipment and refuse bags. Even when I win I lose.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
I went home at lunch and my one shrub in the front is tilting. I think I might need to tie that one up or something. Or something!
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Sunday, September 02, 2007
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Man, I'm sore from all that yard work.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
But this was some real work, digging a hole and moving shit around. I need to go back to outsourcing this shit.
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I don't know what's going on with me, I've worked on my yard pretty much every day the past week. I was even binding up branches for the pickup this morning and am still in the office by 9:00.
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Friday, August 24, 2007
I've got to work on the back yard (going to pull out a bunch of crap and put down mulch) and I'm still at the office. Something's wrong with this picture?
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Monday, August 20, 2007
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
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Sunday, June 17, 2007
Some crazy spider in my pool intake. I've omitted the after pictures of it floating away all dead and such. Its death came right in the middle of a glorious day of sitting in the backyard and listening to the Tigers beat the Phillies. It almost felt like I was back in Michigan. Except I had a job and wasn't 13.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
I saw my area has a weather advisory termed "High Risk". Apparently they only give that kind of outlook out a few times a year across the entire country. If I play my cards right, maybe I'll be able to get a second new roof after the tornado blows my roof off.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
 | That'd be an easy shot of the new lawn up in front. I would wait until I loaded all the pictures I've taken on my real camera but that ain't happening any time soon. |
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 | Well, on yet another rainy day in Austin my new sod has arrived. I've got a bunch of guys installing it as we speak. OK, two guys, but they're working in the rain. So that's something. I'm glad I delayed going to work now. |
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Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The new island is here. Though I'm not sure what I think about its color with the rest of the kitchen. I guess it is a bit late for second guessing, but that is what I do.Labels: house
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
I woke up around 4:30 and could not fall back to sleep. I tried to fall back asleep, but ended up doing some prepping for the trip. And you know what the means: avoiding prepping by doing other things. I did some work and continued to organize the place, but the funniest part's been putting up pictures around the house.
| First off, I put up a couple framed Sports Illustrated in my office (FSU winning the national title over Virginia Tech in football and Michigan rallying over Seton Hall in basketball). | -798993.jpg) |
| Then I took seven paintings from my Guatemala trip and hung those in the hallway. Obviously these are only three; you'll have to take my word on the other four. Or come by and test my veracity. | -798962.jpg) |
| So, some progress is being made. Imagine, putting things out so I can put other shit in its place. And it looks a lot better than it did back last May. Enough of this, I think I'll try to fall back asleep again. | |
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Monday, March 05, 2007
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Saturday, March 03, 2007
Well, the office is a bit different. I moved around the bookcases, put my chaise lounge against the wall, and removed the old plastic storage rack. I've thrown out a ton of crap and have more to take to Goodwill, but there's still a lot of stuff to put away. But it's a start.
Now I've got to move to the backyard and dig a trench around the pool equipment.
Now I've got to move to the backyard and dig a trench around the pool equipment.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
mobile post: keeping the economy going
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
cold austin in day
 | Well, the weather here has turned somewhat. It's sort of snowing but definitely icey. The low has in the 20s the past couple of days. Definitely colder elsewhere but in my drafty place it isn't comfortable. Leaving work around noon yesterday was smart, but even smarter is not even thinking of going into work today and tomorrow. The roommates are grounded, too, but we went outside and I took some pictures of the madness. Anyways, we might head out to track down some food pretty soon, but definitely not much movement around here today besides that. |
Labels: house, jmvc, weather, work
Monday, December 11, 2006
My fridge wasn't broken, the fuse had blown. The fuse! That's two grand saved that can go directly to hookers and strippers. But the fridge looks so nice. I really want to keep it. Imagine, I'd have ice again. But then again, there are the strippers...
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Friday, December 08, 2006
Man I tried for a better shot, but this is as good as I could get. I successfully avoided going to work until nearly 1 and then saw this SUV in front of me all decked out in Metallica bumper stickers and the like. Well, I was mesmerized by those and then looked down at the license plate. It read, I swear to whatever god I worship, I AM EVIL. Maybe I'll worship that guy.Sunday, October 15, 2006
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This is why I tend to not do anything around my house: I got DSL a few months ago and this necessitated me moving my desk closer to the other side of the wall. JMVC helped me move my chair out of the office then I took over. I figured I could slide my desk with no assistance. First thing, the bottom shelf came off. Next, the side panel started to come off. Now I've got my desk propped up by my filing cabinet. It doesn't really look so bad, but I really shouldn't be doing anything. Ever!Saturday, August 05, 2006
So I decided to dig up this rotted stump in my front yard. I had slept in pretty late and by the time I finished some other shite (including lunch with the Bubba's at the excrutiatingly slow Cheesecake Factory) so I didn't get around to it until past five. It might've been a good idea to have done it early, but it's done. But I got a damn blister.
I think I'll pass out by the pool to recover.
I think I'll pass out by the pool to recover.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
The house is almost back to a state of disrepair (as opposed to the dump it had been). I need to do some more cleaning out of the storage room, but the kid's room is pretty much done.
And Bubba's chicken fried chicken is out of my fridge so there's less temptation to steal.
And Bubba's chicken fried chicken is out of my fridge so there's less temptation to steal.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006
-711599.jpg) -711634.jpg) The hammock is up, the lawn is cleaned up, the pool is blue, it is officially summer. I don't care what the groundhog says. |
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   Mrs. Bubba is back at it, this time at my kitchen. Obviously these are some in-progress photos. Maybe more accurate would be to say mid-destuction. |
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Wednesday, May 10, 2006
  The hallway is done! Well, there are some recess lights to be put in, but it's done enough for me to post pics. I need to find or print out some pictures to line the wall. Maybe the millions of pictures I have in storage could be put up. Or, maybe not!And here's the before pics back in March. The hallway pictures are in that third batch down there some place. Funny, I mention in the post how everything will soon be done. Two months is progress around here, I guess. I've got some Soviet era planning going on. |
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Friday, March 31, 2006
I'm tired, can't fall asleep so why not put some new pictures up? Well, not totally new. I took them earlier in the week and haven't had the time to move them between machines.
Yes, it will soon be GONE! If only it could so easily be purged from my memory...
  Here's some shots I took of the outside of the house. The first one is mid day, the second early morning. Notice the shingles color seems to change with the light! |
 And my new office blinds. And if you look real carefully, you can see Mrs. Bubba's new truck in the background. |
   Now the unpainted hallway (with some splotches of the new colors). I'm leaning towards some recess lighting to update the look in here. And to the right, the infamous "Alice in Wonderland" room. AKA "The Kid's Room." It was bad enough when it was covered being coverage by shelves, but even more hideous in plain sight. |
Yes, it will soon be GONE! If only it could so easily be purged from my memory...
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Thursday, February 09, 2006
incognegro is here and he noticed the shit I've done around the house with little to no prompting. And he brought some music I've previously owned but lost. Now I just need to track down this missing live Police cd...
Speaking of prompting, my brother called me up and he's coming for a visit in a couple weeks. The good part of that is he's bringing my parent's card table with him. Something more to lose in a card game to Aces.
Speaking of prompting, my brother called me up and he's coming for a visit in a couple weeks. The good part of that is he's bringing my parent's card table with him. Something more to lose in a card game to Aces.
Labels: aces, house, incognegro
Saturday, January 14, 2006
I couldn't go to sleep last night (even though I had woke up at 7 am after going to bed Sunday past 1 am). I stayed up past two watching four hours of 24 (yes, I've been pulled in). Three hours were from this season and one was from season 1 for those interested in my viewings.
But was woke up this morning a bit around 7 am by the sounds of a flatbed truck next store. I assume they were doing some brick work in their back yard, but upon further analysis I found out they're getting a new roof, too! I'm a trend setter. The first roof trend setter ever!
Now to see if I can find my phone.
But was woke up this morning a bit around 7 am by the sounds of a flatbed truck next store. I assume they were doing some brick work in their back yard, but upon further analysis I found out they're getting a new roof, too! I'm a trend setter. The first roof trend setter ever!
Now to see if I can find my phone.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Well, I'm back online, but they aren't totally done. The roof looks all to be shingled, but the extension out back needs some more work as does the patio cover. And a lot of cleanup needs to happen, but we're most of the way there. My handyman is cutting holes in my ceiling for the skylight; I'd imagine that'll be the last thing done, most likely early next week.
And then whenever I want to, I can bust out the glass and be like the Pantheon. Hmm, now that's a thought.
OK, Chilly's in town and we're going to go grab some grub. Way better than getting loaded with Aces.
And then whenever I want to, I can bust out the glass and be like the Pantheon. Hmm, now that's a thought.
OK, Chilly's in town and we're going to go grab some grub. Way better than getting loaded with Aces.
mobile post: killin a Tuesday, my way
And I find myself at Maggie Mae's at whatever time this is and realizing my roof and such are pretty much vapor in the greater context. Good thing I don't know what most of that last sentence means so I can sleep easy tonight.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Fun day out with Aces down in Gruene and San Marcos. Well, the fun was really more for me as he was ill with something (or just sick of me). We had a weird detour in Kyle (because that town has no way around train tracks) where I got some samples for bathroom counter tops, San Marcos outlet to get my new Le Creuset pan, and Greune for great food at the Gristmill. Need to go to Gruene more often, nice little place.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
I heard some noise in my backyard and when I looked back there, a raccoon was getting out of my pool. So I figure, I'll chase this guy out of my back yard. Well, it wasn't that easy. That thing didn't want to leave. Light didn't seem to bother it, throwing things didn't deter it. He left when the water hose was turned on. Listen up, it ain't just for convicts anymore.
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So I stopped at the Container Store to pick up a shoe rack for my closet kit and ended up getting some new shelves then pretty much reworking the whole left side. Now I've busted out all my shoes into one closet (I'm got my eye on you Imelda Marcos!) and busted out my previous suitcased ties. Now I've moved a coffee table from a closet out into one of the empty rooms. So next time you visit, there's a coffee table alone in a room waiting for some company.
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Monday, October 24, 2005
I don't know what it is, but the site has not been getting updated. Not sure if its me being wiped out from too much of doing nothing or I'm saving up my writing energy for NaNoWriMo. Not sure. The weekend was not nearly long enough. I need to start using those vacation days that were to be my trip to a) hockey trip to Alberta, or b) a week in Rome, but I think it'll end up being the ever-present option c) sit on my ass at my house. c) is underrated, that's for sure.
So since I think I'm doing some stuff before the party next Saturday. I've asked neolefty to bother me/remind me about doing shit around the place. Some projects that have been postponed/lazed off will put on the list (or is it off the list?). The entryway finished and finish (!) repainting my bathroom. Some way, some how.
Oh, and smoke some crack.
So since I think I'm doing some stuff before the party next Saturday. I've asked neolefty to bother me/remind me about doing shit around the place. Some projects that have been postponed/lazed off will put on the list (or is it off the list?). The entryway finished and finish (!) repainting my bathroom. Some way, some how.
Oh, and smoke some crack.
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Wednesday, August 03, 2005
No need to kick me anywhere as I pretty much did everything on my list (well, no vacuuming). Only snag was the Polaris busting another gasket, but Fat Boy's going to come back tomorrow to swim down there and get the missing piece again. I think I'll order extras of those screws.
And now, well deserved sleep.
And now, well deserved sleep.
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A great day going so far around here: Fat Boy came by and we had a nice lunch by the pool; he then tracked down a piece that came off the Polaris down at the bottom of the pool; and now that thing's running around picking up all the small shit at the bottom that you can't quite see. It's running like a champ, a mo fo champ!
And between it all, I've managed to actually get some conference calls in.
And between it all, I've managed to actually get some conference calls in.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
What to do with your late evening? How about jumping on the roof and brushing off some water? Lot's of fun. I'm sure my neighbors were wondering why there was a flashlight flying around at that hour.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2005
For some reason Bubba calls me from work numbers and doesn't leave messages. It makes it tough to ignore him when he's calling from new numbers. And why doesn't Bubba leave messages? Why, Bubba, why? I leave messages. They typically end with "I'm done with you" but that shouldn't make him not want to leave me messages. I'm quite confoosed by it.
Well, the first day back at work went fine and I'm going to meet up with Aces to get some solar powered lights for the back yard. It's turning into Bioshpere over here. Someone stop me!
Well, the first day back at work went fine and I'm going to meet up with Aces to get some solar powered lights for the back yard. It's turning into Bioshpere over here. Someone stop me!
Sunday, June 12, 2005
So I'm interested in getting some new (read: any) lounging furniture for the pool. Well, me and Chilly checked out this place yesterday. Turns out the ones one sale matched the chair set Seerwah gave me some time ago, just a different color. Slight problem: the computer was out of commission. I gave my number and the lady called me earlier today to say their warehouse didn't have any.
Well, you know me, I have no faith in people so I decided to hit another location (funny, actually, me and Chilly hit a store farther away than necessary). And guess what? Their warehouse had two chaise lounges in green. Shocking. So I'll have something nice to lay on after leaving my pool this weekend. And, hopefully, this weekend those chairs will be the only thing green in my pool area.
Well, you know me, I have no faith in people so I decided to hit another location (funny, actually, me and Chilly hit a store farther away than necessary). And guess what? Their warehouse had two chaise lounges in green. Shocking. So I'll have something nice to lay on after leaving my pool this weekend. And, hopefully, this weekend those chairs will be the only thing green in my pool area.
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Sunday, May 22, 2005
These damn home fix-up shows. I was fine when there was just shit inside, but when they've got people fixing up people's back yards with pools. That just ain't right to make a broke man want to spend some money. Jebus, please!
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Sunday, April 24, 2005
Two days of working outside on the yard, this house stuff is for the birds. I have a convenient break, though, because Chilly owes me lunch for something and he's making good on that today. We're heading to good ol' Shady Grove.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
No wonder people pay people to do stuff because that was a pain in the ass. I think it was worth it for no other reason that it would've got at least double for some wild band of Mexicans to do that work. It isn't leveled perfected, but the sand makes all the difference in the world. I think I'll toss some edgers in there to help that out.
So a long day of real work and I'm beat. Just got out of the hot tub and I'm now going to bed.
So a long day of real work and I'm beat. Just got out of the hot tub and I'm now going to bed.
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Monday, March 07, 2005
After a long strectch, my not-buying-anything-from-Best-Buy streak is over! I had to buy Tiger Woods 2005 for my brother's hard work in the back yard. Pictures to come, but the place now looks like Sanford and Son.
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   With a bit of moving around, the new wine rack and coffee table are in my family room. I'll need to take some better pictures with JMVC's camera, but you get the point. |
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Sunday, March 06, 2005
Not only does the lawn look great, but my brother's going to load some of the other unsightly shit from my back yard into JMVC's truck and haul it the hell out of here. Kids will be able to roam my back yard and not need to worry about eating stray nails.
Today's assignment: try to work on my bathroom with the Pistons' game on all the while frying up some chicken. They are conveniently playing dead center in the middle of the day, the bathroom needs to be done within a couple weeks, and I'm dying to make this fried chicken recipe. So many distractions.
Today's assignment: try to work on my bathroom with the Pistons' game on all the while frying up some chicken. They are conveniently playing dead center in the middle of the day, the bathroom needs to be done within a couple weeks, and I'm dying to make this fried chicken recipe. So many distractions.
Labels: basketball, cooking, house, sports
Friday, March 04, 2005
Some people just go home when they leave the office early, maybe go grab a beer. I probably should've done that instead of buying some more furniture at this place Rustic Rooms at 620 and 2222. This place had tons of stuff and there was this great 20-30% off sale. I got a new coffee table and wine rack. That's me, almost single handedly keeping the economy of the ATX alive and thriving. Hopefully this stuff can fit in my brother's van.
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Sunday, December 12, 2004
Even in late fall with chowder cooking, I still have issues with my pool. The pool guy just left and I had the pump replaced for my Polaris, so the pool is ready for anyone wanting to take a 50° swim. Oh, and the pool guy said he's seen more leaves in my pool than any pool he's ever seen. And the guy's been doing this sort of thing for nearly 30 years. I am most impressive with this house stuff.
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Saturday, September 11, 2004
My next-store neighbor came over and helped me put in a new dead bolt on my front door. He had the right tools and such to get things done (good thing because I had none of them). We had a few beers between the work. Man, he did not like the guy who owned my house. He was looking forward to retiring early just to make his life miserable. Now that's what I call commitment!
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Tuesday, August 03, 2004
I'm back from the weekend up north. I thought I got a decent amount of sleep, but I'm still exhausted.
And to make matters worse my pool is green. It's like St. Patrick's Day in my back yard.
And to make matters worse my pool is green. It's like St. Patrick's Day in my back yard.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
I've got a band of Mexicans cutting back my trees. If only I knew some Spanish I could have them take that crappy firewood from my back yard, too.
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Saturday, June 12, 2004
I worked in the backyard and took a swim. The water's now crystal clear.
While working in the yard, my brother painted my room. Not totally done yet, but it looks real nice.
While working in the yard, my brother painted my room. Not totally done yet, but it looks real nice.
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Friday, May 28, 2004
It's been a wonderful evening of cleaning silt out of my new Polaris.
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Thursday, May 27, 2004
If the new filter's taught me one thing it is that the Polaris for the pool is a piece of shit. That crafty old dodger had this thing kept together with a hope, prayer, and a healthy supply of duck tape, so it's getting replaced. Ring that cash register!
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Tuesday, May 25, 2004
So my filtration system on my pool is shot, my Polaris is antiquated, and my pump's about had it. All told, about $2k in work needed. FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK. This not the American dream I signed up for.
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Sunday, May 23, 2004
With all the crap that was in my storage locker, it's amazing what wasn't there: not much worth a damn to sit on. I have S. Money's "loaner" papasan chair, but nary a thing past that. So I've spent the past couple of days shopping for stuff and I've learned one thing: furniture is not cheap (I feel pretty smart using two colons in the same paragraph, btw). I did end up with a new sofa, coffee table, dining room table, and chairs. That'll be good for a couple of months.
And if that wasn't bad enough, my folks and I headed from shopping to Shady Grove where mom & dad got a second wind. I need to hire somebody to do all of this stuff for me.
And if that wasn't bad enough, my folks and I headed from shopping to Shady Grove where mom & dad got a second wind. I need to hire somebody to do all of this stuff for me.
Monday, May 17, 2004
So I had to run to Chilly's place this morning to sit on his porch to access my work email. While driving there, my car starting chugging (never a good sign). When at Chilly's, I realized I didn't have my VPN token. So I sent my status report and then headed home to find a dozen workers in my yard before heading out to get my car worked on. Along the way, I drop my brother off at the rental car place (where one of the workers was a girl from a town in Taylor, Michigan!). Then I got to wait for an hour at the dealership before they sent me to the rental place for a loaner. On the way to work, I get a call from my dad about wanting to have the workers pull a shrub from the front yard. Work's turning into my sanctuary. And I'll probably get fired from here for spending my time blogging. C'est la vie, bitches!
Sunday, May 16, 2004
I think my brother's worked his way back out of my doghouse. He did some crazy shrub work and fence removal in my back yard. It's like a miracle.
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