Well….Since this past week has been something of a fiction writer’s club review here at Sarge’s Blog, I guess I better come up with some fiction. I like short stories so here goes.
I just won the lottery! 5 Brazzilion schmackers. I’m loaded!
The end.
Tolja it was fiction and a short story! And…I’m just pulling their legs. I’ve enjoyed their stories immensely and wish I had their talent. But…alas!
😉
Well...Screwed that one up badly. Had today's post written on my computer, went to proof it on my iPad where I'd written an outline of what I wanted to post, but hadn't used that to write it. Added a comment to that version and voila'! My post was replaced. Feces occurs!
So...As the song goes...Off we go!
Porch
Made some progress on the rebuild of the porch, although it's been extremely windy around here (40 Knots day before yesterday) which makes handling a 10' x 1x6 extremely fun. Thought I might get a solo flight again. But, it did calm down a bit and progress was made.
Looks pretty good, just got that one post on the left to sheath, so soon, weather permitting (which is a big factor lately).
Gardening
Mrs J has gotten her green thumb back in season, so I have renewed my acquaintance with a shovel and the schlep and carry of 40 pound bags of mulch. I've missed that sooooo much!
We did have a bit of a water problem. Hard water and water valves have a difficult relationship. I hate to waste water!
But, all in all, things are progressing. Hope all is well with all y'all. I promise next week I won't delete my post prior to posting.
No really! I promise!
Yah.....Mother Nature does deal a hard hand at times eh? The photos do provide proof that Mrs. J did return with shrubbery........:)
ReplyDeleteNylon,
DeleteQuite frequently and generally when things are time limited, expensive, out of stock or all the above.
juvat
Juvat - I have had that happen more than once. Most frustrating thing ever.
ReplyDeleteThe place is looking good. Do you have a date when you are thinking of listing?
THBB,
DeleteWell...April 15 was the target date, Didn't make that, Looking at Mid-May now. We'll see.
juvat
Not having to deal with sheets of wood in the wind is even better!
ReplyDeleteRob,
DeleteGood point!
juvat
Hopefully your place will sell before those trees provide decent shade! How's the market out there?
ReplyDeleteTuna,
DeleteSeems to be doing quite well. And, you've got a pretty good idea of why! ;-)
Friends of yours?
juvat
A good friend was heading to Strickland's Diocese before he was fired. Others are now in Sugarland, McKinney, and San Antone.
DeleteI thought the finished product looked different than the draft. I hate it when that happens.
ReplyDeleteSarge,
DeleteYep, Management dictated a change. I replied "Yes, Dear".
juvat
Condolences on the dang computer doing exactly what you told it to do, not what you wanted it to do. Then they act all innocent. DAMHIK.
ReplyDeleteJB
JB,
DeleteYep that was my mantra to my students when I was teaching Computer Sicence at the High School. I hate to get hoist by my own petard!
juvat
"All the worlds' a stage, And all the men and women merely players".
ReplyDeletejuvat... I think I like your fiction short better than the one I'm agonizing over. I prefer "one act play" style over a serial theatrical production.
DV,
DeleteYeah that short story took a VERY long time to write! ;-)
Very Long!
Good luck on your story and looking forward to it. Keep up the good work!
juvat
I just sent another short to Sarge, Muse came through on a short... didn't help me with the long.
DeleteThirty years (or so), 'bout five years after we'd purchased our house in Orygone (well outside the Portland metro area), I noticed, as I nearly stepped through a board, our prime cedar deck was being eaten by molds and fungi (western Orygun, y' know!). I decided to swallow the expense of an all-ipé deck (boards, posts, whatever). Today the surface is gray and I'll high-pressure powerwash it back to its original dark red: no fibers, no splinters, no warping or cupping, just the original smooth surface. And underneath, just as strong as the day it was finished: looks as though it'll well outlast me.
ReplyDeleteWhat part of Orygone? I know that mold well from my time in Southern O.
Delete@ Tuna
Deletenot too far from a small town called Carver along the Clackamas
Boron,
DeleteIntereating, I’ve not heard of that wood. Something to look into, thanks!
juvat
@ juvat
Deletethe one imperative: you must/have to wax all freshly-cut ends; plain standard white candle wax is fine
'Stuff' happens... and beautifying the yard never hurts the resale value!
ReplyDeleteTru dat!
Deletejuvat