Author: aron

  • Shed Cleaning

    As we move into real springtime here in TX, we’re due for some wonderful weather in the form of tornado’s, heavy winds, rain, and hail. To that end it’s good to be able to hanger (garage) anything you can and hope for the best when the bad weather outbreaks hit. So I spent the day organizing the shed so I could store all the stuff in the garage so I could park another vehicle in the garage.

    Oddly enough it’s the Ram that has to contend with the outside even though you’d think that the Xterra was due for it. But the truth is the Xterra isn’t covered for anything more than limited liability. The truck is fully covered, ergo a hail storm would be a $500 deductible to fix the Ram, and everything out of pocket for the Xterra.

  • Biking Trinity Park

    Sandy had wanted to go biking to Trinity park and I honestly hadn’t been there in ages so it sounded like a good idea. Until, that is, we realized that it was spring break, and it was half-priced Wednesday at the zoo. It was packed but we manage to do about 20 miles. It was nice.

    I attempted to make sub rolls again. I used the white bread recipe with the bread maker and put it in the oven for the final rise and bake. As you can see it didn’t work out. Tomorrow I’ll try the actual dough recipe on the bread maker and see if that does a better job. I also got wheat bread flour and we’ll give that a shot when the bread we have is close to done. More on that later.

  • Sandy’s Back

    Picked up Sandy from the airport, she’s been awake since 3:30am eastern so she’s exhausted. Gave me a chance to mow the back yard and take a bike ride. I’m at 400 miles on the bike. It’s a bunch of fun and I got a rear view mirror for it but it’s too convex, I’ll figure something out.

    The other thing I have to get around to is fixing the Blackstone grill. I let it go the first time I used it and now it’s gone to pot. Not the good way. But I’ve heard there a how-to on their website to get it back to new.

  • Sandy’s Home Tomorrow

    While I do like it when I have the run of the place to myself, it’s awfully nice to have her come back home. It also gives me a reason to clean and get housework done. That way she has a nice clean house to come home to. I do believe that I broke the switch on the vacuum cleaner, oh well, I’m sure I can fix it.

  • Lost Hour on a Sunday

    Let me start by saying I’m not much for one listening to people belly aching about the loss of an hour. Suck it up buttercup, it’s not like you didn’t know it was coming. Spend an hour less on the phone and it’ll be ok.

    I went over to sisters and did some tree cutting, it was nice to help her get what she wanted done. I worry about mom but from what I saw, I think her thoughts are fine but she has trouble with the words. That’s so much better than not understanding.

  • Life is Pretty Amazing

    It got colder today, we can honestly say it got back to normal temps today. I did get a chance to roll for another ride today despite the colder temps. It was an introspective ride as my better half wasn’t there. Loved the dumpster called sweet dumps in pink! Also included are pictures of the old Mason lodge and a cab at a poor folk apartment. Years ago that medallion meant you’d have a good life.

    I’m a little off when Sandy isn’t here, I need a foil to my brunt personality. I’m a better person when I think of her.

  • Beautiful Day for a Ride

    The thing that the eBike brings to the table is a consistent ride. I still pedal, but if I’m going uphill, I use pedal assist and it’s like level ground. So 10 miles isn’t really that much of a workout BUT it’s an amazing exploration that you just can’t do any other way. I work my way down roads that are blocked off for cars, trails that are for dirt bikes, and back roads that get you nowhere quick but still get you there.

    It does harken back to a day when my world was defined by how far my bike could take me. It was a single speed and the breaks were engaged by back peddling. Over the years, (of course), I have widened my horizons but there’s something about being able to explore the world on a bike.

    Also got the friggin tire for the RV taken care of. I should have my head examined for not going to Discount Tire for the RV but we’re golden for now…

  • Airport Run

    Sandy left for MA today. Her mom’s birthday is on Saturday and we were going to blow the 2k on fuel to go up and visit but there were no obvious RV places available. Odd but true.

    We left the house at about 5am and got to the airport with plenty of time to spare. BUT, I had a bit of an issue, as we were pulling up to the drop off point, there was a car that moved forward so I stopped and honked to let him out, the little prick didn’t move, did a hard right (right behind a cop) in front of this prick and Sandy said “I’ve got this” but I couldn’t help myself.

    I went out and helped her with her things with the damn car lights right on us. After she left I walked over to the idiot and asked him, ‘you couldn’t move forward’. Like the spineless prick he was he said ‘uhh’ and I said don’t worry about it you idiot. Got into my truck and drove home.

    If you are an idiot, I will let you know.

  • Milestones Reached

    It was a banner day for spring project completion at the house. Another 105 sq ft of pavers were laid and the alley to the backyard is bricked. and the eastern front yard bed has been raked and trimmed thanks to Sandy’s efforts. I also cleaned up the east side by the HVAC unit.

    We hit Red Lobster for dinner since Sandy is Boston-bound tomorrow. Her mom’s birthday is on Saturday. We were going to drive up but couldn’t find a campground at all in MA. I guess they’re closed until at least 4/1. Just as well. it looked like diesel alone would have been $1.5k. It’s amazing to be able to travel like that but cheap it ain’t.

    Still more to be done around the house but super happy about the progress to date.

  • Yardwork Day

    I’m not sure how it happened but I got Sandy involved with yardwork and we took it to the Nth degree but we got an amazing amount done. I got some cleaning done behind the shed, more dirt moved, leaves picked up and bushes trimmed. We had a ridiculous amount of bags out at the curb. But it’s all done and looks fantastic.

    Finished all this by late lunch and headed to Bronco’s for cheap burgers.