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:
Continue reading →It’s been a busy month. Here’s what’s been going on in our property tales: San Antonio House: I got the lawn mowed Watering has been going according to local legal permissions I got the volunteer trees removed near the back corner barbecue area Did some routine cleaning while I was … Continue reading →
While I was in San Antonio, Mr. L was working hard to get the next segment of the house painted: The upper floor shingles will be a tan a little darker than the first floor and lighter than the dividing band. The attic-level shingles will be the same color as … Continue reading →
Here’s what’s happened with property over the last month: San Antonio house: We got the convertible moved to Central Texas — that was the largest item yet to move. We have a few more bulky items and numerous small items. I began watering. We have watering restrictions in San Antonio … Continue reading →
We moved an end table at the shop today and look what was underneath: This was in a dark area of the long bay, but it was still pretty surprising to look down and see this. The rat snacks have been undisturbed for quite a while. We like that. But … Continue reading →
April has brought mildly better weather, and with that, Mr. L and I have been busy. Here’s what we’ve been working on: The San Antonio House: We haven’t been there to do anything. The Ranch: Mr. L and I took a ride out to the ranch to survey conditions. While … Continue reading →
Mr. L pulled out his metal detector last week and walked around the yard with it. He found junk auto parts from the previous owner, then he found something at indicated it was rather large. He began digging. What he found was a metal ring, as if someone had buried … Continue reading →
