Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

0542, Wed, 112024.  Rocklin, CA.


We had another day of chasing leaves around the yard.  Not too bad,  the big dump is coming, but we thought we would get ahead of the rain.  The next project was to move some bags of concrete and sand to the shed area for storage and to get it out of the way.  There was a day I used to tote those bags around all day, but ooooweee, they have gotten heavier over the years.  All done…..more later..


Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

0538, Tue, 111924.  Rocklin, CA.


Back to wood.  I have a rough sketch of what I want in the bathroom window.  Sue and I did a Home Depot run the other day and picked up some nice pieces of wood.  I did a layout and cut the wood to size, then laid out the mortises that will help hold the whole thing together.  The  project moves on….more later..


Friday, November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024

0534, Fri, 111524.  Rocklin, CA.


The gate project is 100 percent finished.  I installed the last little section of fencing yesterday and Sue had finished up all of the touch up on the paint.  

Our last trip out with the van we caught a rock in the windshield.  We got one of those DIY kits to fix up the hole but it didn't look any different after we were finished.  Oh well. 

Last night was Blooms' dinner so we dropped by there for a quick visit.  ….more later..


Thursday, November 14, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024

0534, Thu, 111424.  Rocklin, CA.


I got together with some friends that meet for lunch about every quarter.  Dan had just gotten back from Kathmandu.  The week before he arrived there was a big storm with lots of flooding, his weather, perfect.  He described the area as better looking than Yosemite.  It was all third world though.  Trash all goes in the river, pit toilets, and primitive huts.  But he had his own sherpa and guide although he had to pack about twenty pounds that he would trade out with his sherpa as needs changed.  It sounds like it was a great trip….more later..


Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

0533, Wed, 111324.  Rocklin, CA.


I am sketching the tree for the new bathroom window.  We bought the materials for it the other day, so that part of the project is coming along.  I was wrong the other day saying that the painting was done.  It was done on one side, Sue was able to get it done on the other side yesterday.

I tackled the wisteria yesterday as it was left to grow on it's own while I was busy with projects.  I filled three recycle containers with trimmings, cut it way back…more later..


Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

0536, Tue, 111224.  Rocklin, CA.


I finished up the construction of the last little piece of fence.  Sue was able to get it painted with a couple of coats.  Looks like it is ready for installation.  More progress…more later..


Monday, November 11, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

0534, Mon, 111124.  Rocklin, CA.  Happy veterans day.  Take a moment to remember those who sacrificed so that we may enjoy our freedom…….  I had a busy weekend.  Saturday was a workout at Aikido as we dove into some advanced material with a small group of people.  Then Sunday was a morning at Elks as a kitchen helper for brunch.  Kitchen helper makes coffee, transfers food to the dining area, cleans dishes, and anything aside from doing the cooking of the food….more later