are far apart. I don't see any travel soon. Firends are exploring ' staycations ' in lieu of travelling south, for 2021.
Lets be fair. I've been lucky so far. All in all.
' the reason is you see
once in a while along the way
loves been good to me ' Rod McKuen
or the end of August
Ooh, the end of summer ? As mentioned the weather < I think > has turned w/ the cooler nights AND pants for fishing. As well, there is a note to self that says ' warmer jacket ' on my < Bring List > for fishing.
" the seasons change and so do I " ?? the lyrics for ' Turn, Turn ' the Byrds
We are not sure if the A/C has gone on today.
' this brawny, fire ring barbecue ' is the feature. Charcoal fueled and neanderthal in appearance
Well, whatever floats your boat. I still haven't beta tested the Brinkmann smoker. Coming soon, tho'
Weather has broken. The coolness is subtly finding its way into SOnt
and fishing
Both Tuesday and Wednesday produced gloriou days for fishing. Tues, however, came w/ winds that almost roared from the North. Strong gusts were the rule. Still the fish tried to cooperate and I got 2 or 3 < not big > bass.
Wed, was much lighter winds and similar results.
To my surprise, I needed pants on both days. Aha, he says ' the weather is changing - fall is coming '
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mind your own ' beeswax '
yepper, beeswax polish
we have tons of gadgets and no place to put them.
Slap chop came as a joke and it is. The best tho' was an Oscar food processor.
Oscar dates to 1986 or so. Still in use on a regular basis. Oscar has a home in a drawer. Designing the kitchen, I refused the base model cabinets w/ cupboards and shelves. All drawers except corner units. And we added pull out pantries - floor to ceiling w/ shelves accessible from both sides. However, 2 are in places next to the wall < thus, one side access, mostly > unless you reach around a bit.
Still far superior than static cupboards. AND storage is a problem. Foremost, is the pack rat problem. Me. Yes, ' throw out' is a phrase that is spoken but not followed.
It will come in handy. Recently, a group of used chopsticks, numbering maybe 80 pieces were repurposed as landscape fabric stakes. I drilled small holes in the fat end and inserted a toothpick. The Home Depot sells landscape stakes at 6 for 7 dollars. You got it < 80 ? > a bloody fortune. Now, who saves chopsticks - Me.
but its so much work
Simple is open it up and toss the wrapper. In many novels from the historical past, the Duke opens a parcel and heats the contents in a microwave
I lied. The servant butchers the cow and the kitchen helper carries the load. The cook prepares the beef and the lackey turns the spit for 8 hours.
Then they microwave the sucker
and a ' mole chasing windmill ' too boot
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Great chips, recall
from Lehman s post
And Lehman s chips are terrific. Lehman s used to put out a sampling bowl of their chips. I admit to kinda loitering around that bowl. A bit.
A little garden work to start the day. I'm putting down landscape fabric < industrial strength - not really used very often b/c its underlay for pavers >. Well, whatever floats your boat.
In essence, with all the work that needed doing, construction zone was the result.
I've cleared the bulk of work related trash etc. Almost normal, if you don't get to picky.
apparently, not so naked
I referenced an article before on ' blogging and the Blogspot service from Google '. I will never have an audience b/c Google filters out responses < basically > there is a fancy way of saying it - but searchers will not easily find this blog site. I do not own the contents, either.
Oops ! I've been blogging to the ether < the real ether >
Yesterday, I returned home from a 2 niter up at the Q. I fished for 4 hours total. I small < 2 nd yr fish > largemouth bass. Came home a bit tired but found the whole time relaxing. I fished in pants and a jacket < tookd the jacket off after 11 AM but it was cool out there.
However, I did chores. I cut up a ' chimera ' as in an outdoor chimney for fires. Most of the parts are in the recycle bin on the way home. I ' saved ' the base which is a black cast iron tripod < ring shaped >. I must be a hoarder or a ' resource manager '. It was too good looking to toss.
I poisoned belt high weeds in the front planter w/ vinegar. I bedded the planter and know that it will be very hard to dig out those weeds. Thus, wither them down w/ vinegar first. And maybe last.
I scrubbed out the livewell in the bass boat. Firstly, everyone throws their fish in there and takes them out. I figure the drain isn't working as intended, so its slow to drain. There was almost a slime on the bottom and sides. Anywho it smells way better.
I weed whacked the shoreline. The weeds are now shoetop tall and not thigh high.
I watched ' Greyhound ' , the WWII movie re: the Atlantic convoys and the German U-boat wolfpacks. Likely the best movie that I've seen on video so far this year and last year and last last year. Second to 'Alita - Battle Angel ' - of course.
The most satisfying event, was the E Tec outboard. All year, the 75 has been sputtering on start up and idle. Refusing to start on ocassion and idling very rough.
Two weeks and a bit ago, I added a product called ' Seafoam '. This additive gets reviews like the ' second coming '. The neighbour up there suggested an octane boost product or cleaner. I found Seafoam on YouTube and yes the praisers - ad nauseum.
I added Seafoam - and the engine smoked and sputtered a bit. There has been an improvement.
BUT this week, unbelievable the difference. I guess the additive has worked its way through the fuel system. The easiest starting and best running of the season. A charm. I BELIEVE in Seafoam. BTW, I added the second can last week on fill up. $ 13 a can but worth every penny to me.
daily log - sprayed vinegar on the rock garden weeds.
The home recipe for weed control. Basically, the weeds wilt and fail. But the weeds that fire out runners are least afffected
Well, smelly glass
Or mood silicon silicate - somethig
A warm day here - but dry. As summer slips away.
The authorities are cautioning restraint to prevent a second wave or rise in C V 19.
I see a loosening up of attitude and not much concern amongst the people that I know
soap can be very basic. Animal fat and wood ash < lye >
But can lye soap control C V 19 - don't think so
We basically are still in hibernation from C V 19. We sneak out, of course, but no restaurants or movies. We don't go to patios either
these bins are all over but I've never been to one before
took a chimney today
Ooh ! what a highlight for a day
And I got to fish. alone
peaceful and unhurried
The engine E Tec 75 was a hero. Unblemished starting and runnung
Yeah, thats us alright ! Critters galore
Warm, humid. Its summer.
Not mask weather but we will need to cover up all aftenoon while out there doing chores
I was on a errand of mercy. M went to the dentist but there is no elevator in the parkade and it can be 4 stories down / up. I drove her to the medical arts building entrance. I got her car an oil change.
We nabbed burgers on the way home
from the Lehman s ad
Summer weather continues. We ahve H / H T.O style
A brief downpour earlier this afternoon. Over in a twinkle
A definite down day, after two sessions of interlock drama in the heat. Chill baby !
or re - paving the interlock
A hot - hot day. And two hours out there
Whew !
Done. I mean finished. In all ways !
However, I ran out of whole bricks and stopped
Mosaic work for tomorrow
and the chairman says, Lehman s banner
It takes a village to raise a child
Huh, what is this ?
We have a heat warning for today
Simple Living - huh ? Us. I look at our garbage and see packaging - loads of packaging.
Not so simple.
I felt guilty - looking at the banner
Dust bunnies come to our house to die
No, they come to breed
The flow of life. The tendency to wish for or hope for
The creative process is ' arrogant '. You have to have the arrogance to say ' there is nothing there but I can make something there '. I got the quote from John Meyer, in the video documentary ' California Typewriter '.
Yes, people who still use < no, they cherish typewriters >. Collect them. Deify them.
Our pans arrived. We ordered < I ordered > a ' Carote ' pan. Stickless or non stick, w/ a pebbly finish. Easy to care for etc.
And we bought 2 more - bigger + glass lid and squarer
Amazon gets bigger
gadgets or room hoggers
We got enough stuff out on the counter
Hi, the warm comes back. On Wednesday, I fished in pants < light overpants > for the day. Its been a long time since that happened
Our kitchen is ' homey ', utensils are out in pitchers or pots. The microwave is out along with the kettle and toaster. A busy counter, one might say. Oh, and a container of chopsticks and also napkins are available as well. Its chaotic but us
You need to think long-term about your decision.
