August 30th, 2025 – Summer is Unofficially Over (Maybe for Some!); What a Pain; Rearranging the House a Little


Yep, it’s Labor Day weekend - the time of year where people think the outdoors is over for the year. However, even if I were able to go someplace, it sure would not be this weekend. The highway in front of my house has been like a boat & RV show. yesterday and today. Everyone … Continue reading August 30th, 2025 – Summer is Unofficially Over (Maybe for Some!); What a Pain; Rearranging the House a Little

August 26th, 2025 – Photo Contest; Up Yours, Verizon


On a whim a few days ago I entered an iPhone photo contest on a website with this photo: Cicada I got it submitted just a couple of hours before the deadline. There were some really nice photos people submitted. I did not win, but the top pick was a really good closeup of a … Continue reading August 26th, 2025 – Photo Contest; Up Yours, Verizon

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

July 20th, 2025 – Federal Land Passes Info and Tips


Since it is travel season I thought I would take a few minutes to post about federal passes to help you save some money and maybe give you a few tips to stretch your fee money. There is a lot of BS info on BS websites out there and you need to have the correct … Continue reading July 20th, 2025 – Federal Land Passes Info and Tips

July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three


It’s our last full day here; tomorrow it is time to leave to head back home. Addy & Loran took off early to go to Devil’s Tower and a drive-through animal park. I stayed local and went on another hike in the city. This time I went hiking up near Dinosaur Park in the Skyline … Continue reading July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three