Monthly Archives: July 2015

The original concept was just a private little shack with an outhouse. Walls made of pallets were not out of the question. I was thinking about that this morning……as I used my brand-new $8 cutting brush to do something I … Continue reading →

Driving to town with D&L yesterday, L saw some ravens and popped up with the general question, out of the blue, “What do you call a group of ravens? I know it’s not a flock.” This is one I actually … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking lately that the Lair needs a pellet rifle. Borrowed one a couple of years ago from Ian when I was trying to train myself to shoot left-handed and it was a fine thing to have around, but … Continue reading →

Confederate flags sales soar as South Carolina prepares for key vote The confederate battle flag was never a symbol that had any resonance with me, but I can see where it would be for a lot of people. I lived … Continue reading →

It’s Monday morning and I need a quick post, just to cynically bump TUAK up on the bloglists and whore for clicks. I don’t really know why I wish to do this; it’s not as though it will improve my … Continue reading →

I didn’t even suspect that I had a fourth squirrel until I saw him late this morning, and once I re-set the trap he wasted no time falling into my evil clutches.I felt a little bad about dispatching #3, because … Continue reading →

The new pullets are still doing well, growing and peeping and making a horrid mess. I think they’ll probably be out of that basket in another week or two, so I’m going to need to rig something different for them. … Continue reading →

Light overcast but no sign of morning rain so far, so my evil plan can come to fruition…With the help of a long roller pole I can do the upper part of the Lair’s front wall with only one move … Continue reading →

Never, never do this. These guys tend to show up whenever you work with open water. Fortunately they’re about as aggressive as cottontails, but I’m careful never to put that to the test by seeking to piss one off. Shelob … Continue reading →

I wish I had half this lady’s talent for snark. Oh, beautiful for drone-filled skies A tax code so arcane! A voting class on their fat ass From Houston to Fort Wayne! America! America! You voted stuff for free You … Continue reading →

The walls were too wet to paint when I came out this morning, so I figured I’d better dig for a while.The little gully that empties into my front yard just needs some help encouraging the water to turn right. … Continue reading →

Once in a while the desert chooses a propitious moment to remind you that it can kill you any old time it wants. Went to town this morning to buy paint. Stopped at the convenience store on the way out … Continue reading →

Okay, a number of commenters suggested that I rig the live trap with only one side open, and although it clearly isn’t supposed to work that way it turned out it’s possible with just a little non-destructive rod-flexing. So I … Continue reading →

If I get invited to a July 4 BBQ (won’t happen) and I meet a person who has taken this advice, I will kick him or her right in the knee and flounce my outraged ass right home. Tips for … Continue reading →

Turns out I don’t have enough paint to finish the walls. Guy said two gallons would cover 600 sq. ft. so I bought three. I’m less than halfway through and more than halfway out of paint. Good news is I … Continue reading →

I’m such a jerk. The part of this that most bothers me is that my oldest sibling actually hopped into a car and drove the length of the country to my father’s bedside. The thought of doing that never once … Continue reading →

…that’s a good morning. No good pix, because the walls are still in shadow. But I started the painting today. I picture the Lair slowly disappearing into its background…

Last night we had one of those T-storms that spend hours building. You don’t know where it’s going to hit but somebody’s going to get blasted and you hope they have really good lightning protection. And that it’s not you. … Continue reading →

Dad has gone downhill rapidly the last few days. We had a long and weird Sunday after he fell out of bed at the rehab facility. He was transferred to an ER (the one you know all too well), and … Continue reading →

The second squirrel has apparently learned not to get all the way inside, so the door can’t latch down on it. It doesn’t always get the bait, but the trap never gets it. This morning I lay in bed thinking … Continue reading →