A Valentine’s Day to Remember


Three years ago today I woke up with a backache and ended up in a hospital catheter lab getting a stent after having a heart attack earlier that morning. Things could have ended up much differently, but I was one of the very lucky ones - and I know that. I was in the hospital … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day to Remember

Got THAT Done Finally; Clean-up; Trailer and Truck; Health


I had to run to town and while I was there I got a quart of oil for the generator. While looking at the manual (yes, I wanted to do it right…) I discovered it actually has a battery for the electric start. This I did not know and I figured the battery was probably … Continue reading Got THAT Done Finally; Clean-up; Trailer and Truck; Health

Nice Weather to Get Things Done – Yesterday and Today; Trailer; Truck; Health


A really nice day yesterday with the temperatures around 68°F. It was a nice day to be outside doing some things so I took advantage of it. I had to wait a bit for it to warm up a little; I’m not giving up wearing shorts just yet (unless I need long pants for protection … Continue reading Nice Weather to Get Things Done – Yesterday and Today; Trailer; Truck; Health

Slowing Down; Trailer Stuff; Getting Things Done;


Sorry…this should have posted a day or two earlier. ~ Shawn When I was working I always had limited time off for vacations so I maximized it; I would leave straight from work, driving all night to Colorado and my beloved Rocky Mountains. Then when I came back a week later sometimes I left so … Continue reading Slowing Down; Trailer Stuff; Getting Things Done;