I delayed this post a little to ensure Valerie Comer got top billing for the full day. Did you buy her book yet? Please go do that now. Go ahead. I’ll wait. Nothing we’ve done with the property over the last month is that pressing. We’ve been keeping the grass … Continue reading →
We’re having an unbelievably slow year for property progress this year. Here’s what can be attributed to the last month for the various properties: Central Texas House: Yard work with a very little decluttering. Mr. L assembled his jig for making rosettes, and began making them. He has nine blanks, … Continue reading →
I just haven’t gotten going this month. Mostly, the month has been about mowing and trimming. Grass is growing everywhere. Mr. L has been taking care of the growth explosion that took place in San Antonio after the extensive rains we got down there at the beginning of the month. … Continue reading →
The theme over the last month has been related to generally springtime activities of yard work and working in and around the yards. Here’s what’s been going on: We’ve just spent a couple of weeks at the San Antonio house getting it ready for spring: Mowing, hedge trimming, fence painting, … Continue reading →
In some ways, it’s been a slow month for us. Mr. L has three of four sides on the big door at the shop weatherstripped, which means a source of drafts has been eliminated. We cleared half the showroom to set up for a garage sale next month. We’re in … Continue reading →
The last month has flown by. What’s been happening with the properties this month? We’ve done nothing at either the ranch or the store. There were plans for the San Antonio house, but they were overcome by events. I’ve been doing yard work at the Central Texas house. I find … Continue reading →
Things have been quiet on the property front this month. We’ve had the holidays, a little rain, a couple of minor illnesses, and, generally, we’ve been taking it easy. In San Antonio, we trimmed a few limbs, raked a few leaves, and burned some firewood. We got the bathroom sink … Continue reading →
It’s a drippy day as we prepare to say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013. Heading to lunch in about an hour for the final time at La Posada del Rey, our long-time favorite Mexican restaurant. They are closing their doors today. Save
Continue reading →The bulk of this month’s work has been at the shop. We’ve had some drainage issues, and one solution is to replace a single tube downspout with a double tube downspout, effectively doubling the volume of water which can be whisked off the roof of the building. Here are some … Continue reading →
Since we last talked, here’s what’s been happening: – San Antonio house yard mowed and trimmed, hopefully for the last time this year, and hubby is working plumbing issues – We ran a trailer load of rocks out to the ranch this week and spread them on the road. Two … Continue reading →