Our weather has been running warm and cool. We’ve had plenty of days where we could be outside in shirtsleeves, but we’ve had a few where we needed to wear a warmer jacket. It’s all relative. Our coldest days would be considered balmy up north. We’ve been busy puttering around … Continue reading →
Brrr. Even Texas is cold in January. Did we get anything done over the last month? Let’s look. San Antonio House: We were down there for Christmas and New Year’s but we both came down with that flu-like crud that was going around, so we slept and burned up most … Continue reading →
Here’s what we worked on over the last month: The San Antonio House: We spent a few days in San Antonio, and during that time, Mr. L made a Herculean effort to finish the under the house project. For now, he doesn’t anticipate having to make any more trips under … Continue reading →
Here’s what we’ve been working on this month: The San Antonio House: We didn’t spend much time there, but we did work on a few things. Mr. L crawled under the house (with assistance from Daphne) to make some measurements and refresh his memory on where that project stands. We … Continue reading →
Most efforts this month have been focused on getting ready for the trip we’ve just returned from. We got the grass cut and trimmed everywhere that needed it. Mr. L got new plastic over the windows that needed it at the shop in preparation for keeping winter breezes from whipping … Continue reading →
Wasn’t I just doing this post for August last week? It sure seems that way. What have we been up to over the last month? San Antonio House: Even with a three week absence, the yard help up well with minimal rain. The west side was crackly. I got enough … Continue reading →
It’s been a busy month for us here at Mercury Ranch. But just to make sure you have a solid perspective on things, please go read this post about putting on your perspectacles. (Don’t worry, it will open in a new window or tab, so you can easily come back … Continue reading →
’m at the time of year where most of what I do is yard work. What else has been going on? I’ll talk about the heat, but so far this year, as my neighbor and I discussed earlier this week, this year has been comparatively temperate. San Antonio House The … Continue reading →
Our antique rose bush was massively prolific in blooming this year. I captured a few buds for your viewing pleasure: My challenge will be transplanting this from San Antonio to Central Texas when the time comes to sell the house. We don’t want to … Continue reading →
The scaffolding is down. Here’s an uninstructed view of the house color scheme:
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