Monthly Archives: May 2018

I’ve left the game camera in a place where interesting things happen, but not very often. So since 5/11, this is as good as it gets…

Really wondered what I was going to find when I visited the Big Chickenhouse this morning. I imagined all the incumbent hens welcoming the newcomers, inviting them to tea, sharing memorable egg photos. Maybe a nice Tupperware party to help … Continue reading →

The four hens in the Fortress of Attitude did something other hens at the Lair have done in the past: They sorted out one of their number for persecution and violence for no apparent reason, though they’ve always previously gotten … Continue reading →

…bring May flowers. 🙂

Women and children of color hardest hit. No, I can’t really back that up. Just haven’t had my coffee yet and I’m anticipating the Monday headlines.

Regular readers are familiar with this… That’s my indoor meter for DC voltage, installed in late 2014 after years of wishing for one. Big Brother made it. It’s a huge help but was never quite perfectly adequate because (of course) … Continue reading →

Time to clean up Boot Hill. Landlady has big plans for Boot Hill, the place we all plan to end up – many, many years from now. In the meantime it’s filling up with pets. But in the fullness of … Continue reading →

Thanks in part to a Paypal donation from a Generous Reader, I was able to do this… Seven brand-new stump socks! Which, added to the four I had already more gradually acquired, means I can retire all the more threadbare … Continue reading →

Look to the lower right… Might want to zoom in if you’re having trouble seeing it. And don’t feel bad, sometimes I have trouble even finding the camera.

“Little Bear, wanna go for a walky?” No reaction. “Little Bear!” Much louder. He looks up. “We’re going for a walky.” He gives me the side-eye, like he just learned he’s going to the vet to have his claws removed. … Continue reading →

Today’s supposed to be a little cooler and a lot windier. Excellent incentive to hit the Lair-painting early, because you don’t want to be painting in the wind. When it actually dawned a bit cloudy, that was perfect because the … Continue reading →

When I was a kid I loved vienna sausage. I’d eat it right out of the can. Of course when I was a kid I’d eat anything right out of the can. Long ago, when I was quite a few … Continue reading →

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There’s still lots of brush work ahead – and also lots of trim painting – but one phase of cabin painting is complete. Well…complete for now, anyway. I ran into a big problem when I tried to install trim around … Continue reading →

Laptop’s acting up again. At this rate I’m going to have to break out the other one – right now I’m using the “Plan C” tablet and Bluetooth keyboard BB left with me, and which is lately proving useful during … Continue reading →

…and I’m not even the NRA. Hat frickin’ tip.

Looks like the temp is going to peak at 94. In the shade, of course. It’s supposed to moderate a bit coming on toward the weekend. Figures we’d go straight from “late winter” to “SUMMER” without a whole lot of … Continue reading →

I mentioned in passing a few days ago that a randomly-observed cow was probably pregnant. In fact I may have maligned the poor dear – she may not have been pregnant yet. This admission is drawn from me by the … Continue reading →

I have two cans – a little over three pounds – and that’s the last I’ll ever taste. Every sip is one fewer. But that’s okay. I’m a Stoic. Be of good cheer, I will endure. With quiet dignity…and grace.

1. Rocks grow eagerly and must be regularly pruned.