December 3rd, 2025 – Garage Is Usable Once Again!; Propane and Trailer; Cooking


I got the garage re-organized and I found quite a bit of extra room after compacting everything down and spreading it out along the walls. I have been waiting to pull the truck in until more snow melted off and not get all over the garage floor. Almost everything that could get damaged by water … Continue reading December 3rd, 2025 – Garage Is Usable Once Again!; Propane and Trailer; Cooking

November 23rd, 2025 – Weather; Still Getting Rid of More!; Trailer; Food Prep


‘Twas a rainy day Friday. We got a decent amount but we are so far behind in rain the Fall colors have not been very impressive. or worth a drive to look. But the rain did fill the birdbath and they are just loving it. I am pretty iffy on birdbaths given the bird flu … Continue reading November 23rd, 2025 – Weather; Still Getting Rid of More!; Trailer; Food Prep

August 24th, 2025 – Finally!; Birdbath Hack


It is a beautiful day outside today. I woke up to a cool 58° F - what a welcomed change. With the forecast I saw, I think for the most part we are past the equatorial rainforest weather for the year. We are almost into September after all. I have spent most of the day … Continue reading August 24th, 2025 – Finally!; Birdbath Hack

August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep


I found this cicada while doing some yard work yesterday. He had just climbed out of his shell and was letting his wings dry so he could use them; that why he looks a bit odd. The weather had been so nice the last few days I have finally been able to get outside and … Continue reading August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep

More Cooking; Trailer; Travel Thoughts; What’s Next?


I finally got the salmon on the smoker and it was worth the effort and the 3-day wait. First I sliced the fillets into uniform thickness in order to help with even cooking. Then, after brining in a dry rub overnight in the fridge, that was followed by another overnight in the fridge after rinsing. … Continue reading More Cooking; Trailer; Travel Thoughts; What’s Next?