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Solar Hot Tub Heater

As part of our new “Homemade Money” plan – also known as the energy usage reduction plan, green plan, greenback plan, and ‘we wanna pay lower utility bills’ plan; it is time to get started on a solar collector to heat hot tub water. The goal of this is for us to spend less money… [Read More]

Filling the Void

Note from JD: This is part of the energy savings project that I started here. The most obvious first improvement to the energy efficiency of my home is the insulation of the dining room ceiling. As you can see from the photos, I have a plank type ceiling (which I really love).  For some reason,… [Read More]

Homemade Money

Money – there is never enough of it.  A few weeks ago, I turned my hot tub down to it’s lowest setting (80 degrees) to save some electricity as I was traveling out of town.  I’ve actually left it at that setting for nearly a month. I received my electric bill the other day and was… [Read More]

Desert Rose

This past week I was invited to attend a play at a local playhouse called the Desert Rose Playhouse. The play was a musical version of Jekyll and Hyde. The playhouse was incredibly small. The cast was FANTASTIC! I was very surprised at the quality of the production and the super great job that the… [Read More]

Quote of the Day

I flew to breakfast this morning.  It was a chilly morning but the flight was oh so wonderful! Upon returning, I shutdown in front of my house. A septic tank pump truck (pooh pumper) was working at the neighbors place. The fellow yells over: Hey! That looks like my Jeep – it’s all chromed out! Lotsa bling!… [Read More]

Painting Mason Jars

How cool is this:  http://pinterest.com/pin/124341639683224561/ I’m not artsy-fartsy but still think these painted Mason jars look really swell! **Photo from http://www.etsy.com

Lobos vs Broncos

I was invited to attend the University of New Mexico Lobos football game against the Boise State Broncos. So, off I went. I’m not much of a fan of crowds so this type of event is usually stressful. Once we got to our seats, I was very happy to see that there were plenty of… [Read More]

39DollarGlasses Take 2

I reviewed 39DollarGlasses.com about a year ago here.  That time, it was a prescription sunglasses purchase. My eye doctor said I needed new glasses (something about getting old…) so I started looking. The cost in the local stores nearly makes me faint.  The price for the frame alone is always shocking, throw the lens in… [Read More]

Flying Emma

I met a gentleman named Emma (Emmanuel) who is from Uganda.  He had just arrived in the USA to continue his college education and is staying with some friends.  He is 29 years old, very intelligent and very interesting to talk with. As you can imagine, his perspective is very different than ours.  We are… [Read More]

In the money

I’m in the money tomatoes now! I mentioned here that my one and only tomato plant started producing. Today I pulled off NINETEEN good size tomatoes!!  Up until this point, I’ve been eating as many as I desire every day.  Now, I’m simply overwhelmed!! Believe it or not, I try to keep this plant pruned but… [Read More]