Monthly Archives: April 2019

Every time I order something from Amazon I cringe when I am notified it’s shipping FedEx.  Their tracking is horrendous, and never makes sense or even go in order.  The packages seem to get misplaced for a few days.  To … Continue reading →

For a few weeks every spring I can tell the borders of my property from any point. The previous property owner planted daffodils just inside the property line grouped about every 30 feet.

I was raking the leaves out of the beginnings of my pond so I could see better where to dig.  I noticed these clusters of round things in the water.  Then I saw the tadpoles.  Hundreds of them and lots … Continue reading →

I got some roof board for the workshop.  Instead of trying to tie them all on the Jeep roof I had them cut in half.  The 4′ by 4′ fit in the back.  Easier to wrestle up on the roof, … Continue reading →

I know.  I’m supposed to be living cheap.  But my homemade chainsaw sawmill wasn’t sturdy enough.  And although I could weld steel the sawmill is aluminum. And I found a new one on sale for a great price.  Nothing fancy, … Continue reading →

The tarp shed made from scraps didn’t last long.  So I decided to get all the lumber I need.  This doesn’t include the roof and siding. Fitting it all in or on top of the Jeep to get it here … Continue reading →

Good news.  After all my work, repairs, bruises, cuts, aches and pains my Jeep has passed inspection for another year.  145,000 miles and 15 years old.  Hope it keeps going.

My garden starters are doing okay. Broccoli, brussel sprouts, celery and cabbage are doing the best.  

As I approached the gas well down the road I heard the peep frogs and decided to try and record them.  They usually stop as soon as someone gets nearby but this time they kept going for several minutes. https://youtu.be/O5hMyy935h0

While I had the Jeep up replacing the ball joints I noticed the rear differential leaking very fast.  The differential cover was rusted through.  So today I replaced it.  The new one is shiny but won’t stay that way long. … Continue reading →