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 →
We have a water feature along the fence line at the ranch. Last week, we took steps to relocate it out of the main roadway. That puddle under the fence in the foreground is where the hogs circumvent the hog fence to transition between the properties. We’ll be filling that … 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 →
I made a run to the ranch last week to set up the deer feeder and camera for the final census count for this year. While there, I checked on the “pond.” Here’s what it looks like now: The hogs have been wallowing in the puddles, which, frankly, are more … 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 →
I’m tickled that the locking hubs on my Jeep are from Sears. Remember the days when Sears really had everything?
Continue reading →The top of the deer feeder is too tall for me to see inside, so when I went out to fill it last week, I wanted to see how much corn was left inside. I reached over the opening and took a quick photo: I think it would help to … 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 →
