Share your day July 2013

TICA

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July all ready folks!!! Yesterday was Canada Day and was raining so hard all weekend, even the fireworks were cancelled.
Hopefully, they will be rescheduled (if it EVER stops raining).

Finished up all the flooring yesterday except for a wee bit of trim. The door casings have me baffled but I'm working on it!

Trying to get an appointment at a garage today to take my daughter's car in. She is using mine today but I quite like my car and want to get her's fixed so I can have mine back. Seems it is a busy day for car repairs as two garages I've called already are booked for today.

Need to re-book Leo's yearly vet appointment as well. He was supposed to go last Thursday but the vet clinic called and cancelled.

I think it is going to one of those "Hurry up and wait" kind of days......
 

Attention SeaBreeze. Calling SeaBreeze. CQ. CQ. Come in SeaBreeze. You got yer ears on???

Further thoughts on your bee traps failing to cancel said bees with extreme prejudice:

Now, I'm one of the weird guys (uh, for more reasons than one . . .) who reads instructions and I've discovered this . . . Esta Trampa solamente atrera unicamente especies de avispa comunes -- no avispas Polistes. OOPS. I mean the Rescue traps say they are specifically for yellow jackets only.

Perhaps, maybe, you gots yersef paper wasps??? Hornets??? They make W-H-Y traps for them suckers.
 
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It's always a worry when our animals aren't well so I'm sorry to hear about your horse's ailments. Sounds like you are doing all that you can do though so "good work".

Send your baker lady my way. Everything you describe sounds yummy!

Couldn't get the car in today, but have an appointment for tomorrow afternoon. I'm hoping it starts when it is time to go. All indications are that it needs an alternator but we'll see what the garage says.
 

Attention SeaBreeze. Calling SeaBreeze. CQ. CQ. Come in SeaBreeze. You got yer ears on???

Further thoughts on your bee traps failing to cancel said bees with extreme prejudice:

Now, I'm one of the weird guys (uh, for more reasons than one . . .) who reads instructions and I've discovered this . . . Esta Trampa solamente atrera unicamente especies de avispa comunes -- no avispas Polistes. OOPS. I mean the Rescue traps say they are specifically for yellow jackets only.

Perhaps, maybe, you gots yersef paper wasps??? They make W-H-Y traps for them suckers.

I'm pretty sure they're yellow jackets That Guy. I don't want to kill regular honey bees at all. In fact I had a huge swarm of bees on one of my fruit trees several years ago, the almost covered the entire trunk, and were VERY present in my yard for several hours. But, I was out there, with my dogs, and they didn't bother anyone...just waiting for the go-ahead to move to another location. :bee: Bees are great for the environment, and don't want to lose any more than we have already. The good thing is, there has been hardly any yellow-jackets this season, compared to the past few years...so that's a good thing.
 
Got up the energy to hand wash the camper today. It's a 38 footer so it is quite a project. We are parked under a big old tree which drops it's goodies on the camper all year. Took a lot of scrubbing to get black stuff off top part. We did use our new pocket hose, you know the kind that shrinks up when not being used, and it worked just fine. I don't think it would take a lot of pulling, but it doesn't kink anyway.

Then of course, after we finished, we got more rain. We have had 7 inches since June, which is too much for this area. Several small towns are in serious trouble and the Guard has been called out to help with the flooding.
 
I'm pretty sure they're yellow jackets That Guy. I don't want to kill regular honey bees at all. In fact I had a huge swarm of bees on one of my fruit trees several years ago, the almost covered the entire trunk, and were VERY present in my yard for several hours. But, I was out there, with my dogs, and they didn't bother anyone...just waiting for the go-ahead to move to another location. :bee: Bees are great for the environment, and don't want to lose any more than we have already. The good thing is, there has been hardly any yellow-jackets this season, compared to the past few years...so that's a good thing.

These traps won't attract good ol' honey beez... But, if the Rescue traps ain't doin' the job, I highly recommend the W-H-Y traps. They get all the bad guys.
 
Yea! Have the day off because I get to cover the entire South San Francisco Bay Area Saturday. Boo! But, was scheduled to run around both tomorrow AND the weekend. Luckily, somebody who likes raking in the extra pennies took the holiday and Sunday. Unfortunately, he's a baseball fan and will be going to a game on Saturday. But, hey, one outta three ain't bad.

So, followed the routine I honed on my vacation. Awoke to birds, power hit killed clocks so didn't know the time which is great, had a chat with Hello Kitty, made coffee, stepped out to greet the great day and logged on here. Life is good . . . so far...
 
SeaBreeze...I was noticing that we don't have nearly the number of wasps, red or yellow jackets or any kind of bees for that matter that we normally have..don't know what's up with that, but I like it.

Pappy...glad your Pocket Hose is working out for you..I like mine too!

TICA...Glad to hear you got your floor finished..bet you're glad that project is done.

TWH..so sorry you're back to square one with your old fellow. I hope this is a short relapse and he will pull through quickly. It's amazing the amount of empathy animals have for one another...Streeter is helping him with moral support.

That Guy..Enjoy your day...It's nice to have a day or two off in the middle of the week and not have to answer to those darn clocks!


Fought weeds all morning for as long as I could take it..had to rest the old back in the afternoon. Had a steroid shot in the back for sciatica just before I left on vacation...started feeling the burn again today while weeding...damn, damn, damn..sometimes getting old just sucks, but it's still better than the alternative!

The weather is great again today, so we are having another campfire cookout this evening ...Brats n' beer and I made a pasta salad with cucumbers and cherry tomatoes from the garden. Hopefully, we'll get another
firefly show tonight too.


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The garage had to order the alternator for the car so it should be ready to be picked up this afternoon. Was up at 6 to drive my daughter down the highway to meet her co-workers who are headed for New Brunswick for meetings today. Tried to go back to sleep and almost made it but the barn called to talk about farrier appointments. Waited until 9 and mowed the back lawn, still have the front one to go but need the grass to dry up a bit first. Have to pick up one more piece of trim to stain to finish up the flooring details. For someone who retired June 1st this year, I sure have been busy!!
 
OK, allow me first to digress . . . as that's what we old men seem to do best. And why is that? Earned a masters in psychology and have no good answer. Is it cultural? Is it geriatric biology? Is it a combination of the two? Which is a great Big Brother and the Holding Company song, by the way. See what I mean?

So, now I'm on the verge of losing track of my original thought. It's like telling you about the Johnson's new car by way of discussing the industrial revolution but first wondering out loud about the passing of the dinosaurs and The Big Bang Theory . . . not the television show which is mildly entertaining but not as good as a new show I've begun watching since Directv finally got the service working but it's hard to find anything with all the pay-per-view channels . . . See what I mean? (again.)

Ah, crap. Now I have forgotten what I wanted to tell you. So, guess I'll just Share My Day July 2013.

Woke up way early. Fog in. Read for awhile . . . OH! That's it! My new read. Burned through the books I'd gotten for vacation and spotted this one in the grocery store magazine/book aisle. "World War Z"! Have seen ads for the new Brad Armpit movie which looked like some kind of post apocalyptic tale which I love. (digression . . . ) Have never cared much for Brad Spit. Probably just jealous 'cause he's such a pretty boy. Used to dislike Clooney for the same reasons until I learned he's a good guy with a great sense of humor. Don't care for Mrs. Pit, either. I don't find her at all attractive and not a very good actress and cutting of her breasts because she is at risk of cancer . . . (whew, digression)

Okay, back to "World War Z". Great story and well written. Supposing the movie, even if done with some skill, will suck in comparison. And what's the fascination with zombies, anyway???
 
Pappy..
A termite walks into a bar and sez....."Is the bar tender here?"
HaaHaa..took me a minute, but I got it..I look forward to your cute sigs. Sure wish we could get some of that rain you and TWH Rider are getting. Just not so much at one time!

TICA..
For someone who retired June 1st this year, I sure have been busy!!
Whew!! I consider myself a go getter, but you and TWH wear me out and make me feel like a slacker..LOL... I ask myself on a daily basis how in the heck I held a full time job and kept up with everything, when there is never enough time in the day to do all I want and I'm not even working.


TG...
OK, allow me first to digress
. . .Hmmm..been partaking in some of that whacky tobaccy while celebrating the 4th?
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I agree on Brad Pitt..IMO he made one good movie when he was younger just starting out.."A River Runs Through It". I've watched it several times and always enjoy it, even though his character seemed a bit affected. Oh yeah, there was one other.."Legends of the Fall"...excellent movie and his acting was very good.



Hooraaay for me today! My neighbor that brush hogs across the creek for me came down today and did a super job of mowing down the waist high grass and huge canes along the bank. There is now a nice clearing to look at across the creek, and no place for unwanted critters and snakes to lurk.
 
Hooraaay for me today! My neighbor that brush hogs across the creek for me came down today and did a super job of mowing down the waist high grass and huge canes along the bank. There is now a nice clearing to look at across the creek, and no place for unwanted critters and snakes to lurk.

That's what I need - a neighbor with a brush hog!!! Send him my way along with TWHRider's pie baking lady...

Mowed the front lawn at around 9 this morning before the heat got too bad, stained the last bit of trim I need to finish off the floor and picked up some groceries and potting soil that was on sale. One of the dogs goes to the vet at 2:30 for his annual visit - that should be fun (NOT!). The two dogs are always together so I've been trying to do things with each one independently. Digby had his vet visit last week and wasn't too bad so hoping that Leo behaves himself. Hoping to BBQ either chicken or steak (on sale purchases) tonight and sit out and have a beer or two like a normal person. It's been a busy week and the weekend is going to be too.
 
I've spent the last two days clearing a neglected patch of woods on our place. My shoulders are hurting from all the sawing and hauling trees and limbs.
I got it clear enough to drive the mower over most of it. There are still some dead trees to cut down and haul to the burn pile. I won't be able to burn it until we get some rain though. :rain:

Some of you folks seem to be hogging all the rain. Didn't your parents teach you to share?:confused:

Brooke got a porterhouse steak out of the freezer yesterday to put on the grill today. Maybe a baked tater and grilled squash to go with it.
 
Some of you folks seem to be hogging all the rain. Didn't your parents teach you to share?:confused:

There is a system of heavy rain in the Gulf of Mexico right now moving north. It's supposed to be a big rain event in Houston come Sunday and Monday. If it keeps on moving North, and stays together, you might be in line for some of its effects.
They are telling us that the coast area in Texas could get 5" in the next couple days.
We need it badly too.
 
TG.... . .Hmmm..been partaking in some of that whacky tobaccy while celebrating the 4th?
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Nope, just my natural mental state . . . Had I actually been weed whacking, would probably been spaced out on the concept of selecting the mysterious "N-E" key while craving mass quantities of french vanilla beaver anal glands...
 
Golldurned interwebs was misbehaving yesterday and actin' squirrely today. So, maybe, maybe not, I'll get to say somethin' here before gettin' the boot.

Still flying through "World War Z". Well constructed and well written story. Read about the movie which will deter wildly from the book which is a shame.

Got the tv tuned to ESPN for Wimbledon ball bangin' excitement. Thought it was supposed to be the women's championship final this morning but watching men's doubles. The Bryan brothers are really something but getting their butts kicked so far...

Gotta work today. Hoping for peace and quiet on keeping the world safe from telecommunications front...

Just checked and realized I missed the Wimbledon women's final! I forgot, Breakfast at Wimbledon means midnight snack here...
 
Just finished weeding two more flower beds, one more major one to go. Then I have to mulch three more beds and...tahhdaa, I'm done! Put a new egg dish in the oven for a late breakfast, early lunch. No time for breakfast this morning, I had to get out while it was cool.

I've done this dish once before and it was very good and easy to make. Here's the recipe if you want to try it. Takes a bit of planning but it's worth it. The recipe doesn't have a name attached, bit it's sort of a strata I guess:

4 English Muffins, split
6 oz. Canadian Bacon, ham or whatever breakfast meat you like, cooked
1 cup Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste(I used Cavendars Greek Salt Free seasoning)

Grease an 8" square baking pan. Cube the English muffins and dice the Canadian bacon or ham
Place 1/2 the cubed English muffins in the pan, layered with 1/2 the meat and 1/2 the cheese.
Layer the remaining English muffins, meat and cheese.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, seasoning in a bowl until combined. Pour the egg mixture over the casserold. Wrap the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 1 day. (1-2 hours is best more tends to get soggy.)

Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes until golden and puffy.


This recipe has a lot of different possibilities, like adding cooked taco seasoned ground meat and using Mexican blend cheese and serving with salsa and a salad for dinner. Using cooked veggies instead of meat, etc. Use your imagination.

I think we need a topic category for recipes. I have seen some good recipes posted, but can't remember what thread they're on without searching it out. (Hint, hint forum admin)

Okay, breakfast is over and it's time to get back to the garden. Hope everyone has a great day!
 
Dammit! As predicted, interjunk is acting weird . . . AND my job involves making sure it behaves! Probably jinxed by the bad comments I've been making regarding my dislike of computers in response to SlyFox's great advice postings. So . . . guess I'm outta here until next time when things better be as advertised.
 
TWH Those pretzel buns do sound good. Sonic is about the only fast food place we ever go to and that is only once or twice a year at most. I hope they still have them next time we go there.
 
Sorta tried getting up extra early to catch beginning of Wimbledon men's championship. Finally crawled out of bed and enjoying a great match.

Worked yesterday and it was doable. Very quiet. But have had to give up on trying to keep things organized. Too many people just don't seem to understand how to make things easier. Keep the red crayons and blue crayons separated so that when you need a red crayon it's readily available. Sorry to say but the dipshits win.
 
TWH Those pretzel buns do sound good. Sonic is about the only fast food place we ever go to and that is only once or twice a year at most. I hope they still have them next time we go there.


Same here Rkunsaw..I think hubby would really like this...he goes for the chili cheese tots..can't do those but the pretzel dog sounds good.

This morning I got the mulch in the beds I weeded yesterday..weed eated half of another area that I am going to poison out and mulch..ran out of battery on the stupid weedeater so have to wait until tomorrow to finish that job...ticks me off to get half way through a project and get stopped because of some dumb piece of crap equipment..ggrrr I really wanted to finish that job and get on with it. Have to go hang clothes out on the line now.


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Another lazy day, finished touching up the garage windows I painted over with watercolors, so some light comes in, but we still have privacy. We had some left-over film on them, a stained glass pattern, but it had seams, and was rolling off from the sun/heat. Nice thing is, now if I get tired of looking at them, I can always wipe them off with windex, and go with other colors, etc. Cheap solution! Rolls of that film are going for $20 each now, and I'd need 2 just to do a small garage window. :rolleyes:

Hubby and I left the dog home, and took a walk for a couple of miles in a wooded area, very nice. Changed out the cats litter box, and did a little vacuuming, I know, exciting life, LOL! :rolleyes:
 

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