Major Score!; Alumni


I had to run to town for a few things yesterday. I went in a store and they had a pellet grill/smoker that was priced at $477, but that also seemed like a markdown price so I think it was higher. Anyhoo, the thing was marked at $90. Yes, ninety dollars. Someone with the store … Continue reading Major Score!; Alumni

September 20th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park to Crowder State Park


I have been up in this general area in the past, but it was mostly for work. There’s a lot of history in this region. Jesse James looms large in these here parts. There’s some Civil War history with General John J. Pershing, and one of the last four remaining original covered bridges in MO. … Continue reading September 20th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park to Crowder State Park

Cooking; Clean-up; Things Are Gettin Done


Damn that was good I got out the ol’ wok and jet engine for some lunchtime stir fry. Veggies, stir-fried in a seasoned oil with hokkein noodles, a small bit of shredded rotisserie chicken, and some Saigon Sizzle Sauce. It came out very good. Wish I had remembered the water chestnuts while cooking! It was … Continue reading Cooking; Clean-up; Things Are Gettin Done

Travel Thoughts; Trailer Kitchen


I recently bought a couple of rice water shampoo bars to try. I wanted to check them out - not only for the rice water benefits for my hair, but also I wanted to finally try out a shampoo bar. It’s just like rubbing a bar of soap on your head, and I lathered up … Continue reading Travel Thoughts; Trailer Kitchen

Hot and Getting Hotter; Mmmm; Shopping


Great name for a bar Hot & muggy here today; 96° F with a heat index of 102° F. The next few days’ temps will be over 100° F and heat index of nearly 110°F. Stop it. Just stop it. I need to mow the damn grass but it rained yesterday so it’s muddy and … Continue reading Hot and Getting Hotter; Mmmm; Shopping