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Dumb Birds and Dumb Cats or something else…

April 16, 2018

trapeze catch dumb cat bird leaping

I’ve been enduring a case of dumb animals this week. There are a number of small birds here on the homestead that are pretty determined to fly thru a few of Missy’s closed windows. By itself, that is not a terribly annoying problem. Add a couple dumb cats to the mix that are pretty determined… [Read More]

The Wonders of a Cold Shower

October 27, 2017

Missy Shower Bathroom Glass Tile Delta Porter In2ition Faucet Oil Rubbed Bronze

I had two friends visit me a weekend or two ago. Both of these fellows are hearty enough but, sadly, fairly domesticated. I had almost forgotten what it was like… The shower in Missy is plenty “usable.” However; when boondocking, there is no hot water. This is because I just haven’t gotten any further in… [Read More]

Coolest Bug EVER!

October 3, 2017

VW Bug coolest Spider

This is the coolest Bug I have ever seen!!!

Roommates

August 9, 2017

cat kitten buzz roommates

Yes, roommate in plural – roommates. The deal is done, I have two young gentleman living with me now.  I’m afraid I’m no longer accepting applications. They are brothers named Woody and Buzz and are native New Mexicans. So far, we have had no issues sharing space or using the appropriate facilities at the appropriate… [Read More]

Buddy enjoying the Forest

October 17, 2016

Buddy cat hunting forest

I comment about my roommate, Buddy, from time to time but don’t spend a lot of time posting photos of him.  Maybe I should… He was out having such a wonderful time the other day that I pulled out the long camera lens and started taking some photos.  Here they are! Hunting something – serious… [Read More]

Sea Change

May 31, 2016

Here is another good read. Sea Change: Alone Across the Atlantic in a Wooden Boat – Peter Nichols I can imagine that this book is not for everyone but I found myself fully engrossed having similar experiences and feelings.  While making a fantastic journey across the Atlantic in a small sailboat, the author does a… [Read More]

Digital Media Player

April 21, 2016

Digital Media Player USB SD RV Motorhome

Many months ago, a read a discussion on an RV forum about using a digital media player to play/watch digital movies on a typical television. I was very interested as I had started building a digital movie library in hopes of soon living on a sailboat. A big stack of DVD’s is NOT what I… [Read More]

Fly Fishing Waders

July 22, 2015

Caddis Northern Guide Breathable Fly Fishing Waders

My first few fly fishing trips were with boots and neoprene stockings. That felt just fine. The days were hot and getting into that cool water felt great. However; my mentor went and ruined it for me. He talked me into trying a pair of his waders one day… Yup, we both know what happens… [Read More]

Fly Fishing

July 12, 2015

Fly Fishing Montana Bitterroot River Lincoln

I am not a fisherman.  I tried spin/cast fishing many times when I was young – I didn’t catch much and I didn’t find it interesting.  That said; fly fishing has always interested me.  I assume that was because I had never tried it (the allure of the unknown) but it seemed to have aspects that… [Read More]

Aircraft Purchase

June 30, 2015

Quadcopter RC UDI U818A remote control

When I sold my Vans RV-3, Daisy, all of my friends predicted that I would not be without an aircraft for long. They were right. I have purchased a brand spanking new aircraft and I am back in the air (so to speak).  I lasted nearly four months. This is her. She is a UDI… [Read More]

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