19:30 hrs
A couple of days ago I learned that one of my very first supervisors has passed away. He was a mentor and had even taught me how to play Beer Baseball. The last time I spoke to him in person was in 1988 when I was moving from The Rock to The Peg. Since then I had learned that he was back on The Rock and then actually living near The Sages. I tried to contact him but with no luck. On hearing of his death I contacted others who had worked with him, my Friend from Over the Hump was one, and gave them the sad news. The next time some of us get together we will certainly raise several glasses.
14 Mar 21
09:00 hrs
Yesterday, we did a bunch of yard work at the Wayward Inn. Weeds were pulled, gates were re-hung and the front porch was pressure washed. While this was happening my Better Half saw someone and their child put some books into one of our book houses. Kids books into the Kids Book House. Great. Except that not all books are of the same size and not all books fit into the book house. But, L'il Johnny just has to put the book in! Full force! All the way to the back and then close the door blowing the back off of the book house. I was not informed of this until today and when I looked out I could see the back of the book house bent outwards with the rain going inwards. I ran outside and secured the books, retrieved the necessary tools and removed the broken book house. It is sitting in the shop awaiting my attention for repairs. My Better Half and I got into a heated - well, I wouldn't call it a discussion - shall we say a conflict of points of view. She forgot to tell me which is fine but I was pissed at the ineptitude of people trying to put a eight inch wide book in a book house that's only five inches deep. These are the same fungi for brains individuals who take up two parking spots with one vehicle. I now have to come up with a plan to secure the back of the book house - it's only press board - in such a manner to protect it from the cosmically stupid!
15 Mar 21
05:45 hrs
Have you seen Interstellar on Netflix? It a space movie, obviously. But, it is unlike any space movie that I have seen. Matthew McConaughey stars in it. And, I have to warn you there is some scientific theories you will have to wrap your head around.
21:00 hrs
Oh, before I forget...today was the Ides of March. I remember a Canadian comedy pair - W & S - did a skit called Rinse the Blood off My Toga. It's about Big Julie's wife telling him not to go to the Senate, advice that he ignored and he got it in the back...and in the front...and in both sides. You can find it on YouTube and it's worth watching.
Work on repairing the broken book house has started. I should have it completed by the end of the week. I've also started building and shaping the electronics storage container for my gear when I'm Out in the Weeds. Bionic ear, audio recorders, trail cameras, radios, etc all in one spot and in a dry lockable case.
My latest tome has been completed and the cover has been done as well - Who Let the Gouts Out! I have sent a digital copy to a friend of mine on the continent to get his opinion. If there is you of you Dear Readers would also like to preview the book send me a message. First one wins the race
That's all folks. Take care of yourselves and each other.
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