Today I bring to an end a three year springtime tradition of shoveling half my driveway from the ditch across the street [where it gets plowed to] back to where it’s supposed to be. Yes, today we finally had a blacktop driveway put in. Here are the before and after shots:
Someone call the Hardly Boys! After my Saturday adventures in the attic, I picked up two mouse traps from Home Depot, baited them with peanut butter, and stuck them in the attic. Monday evening there were two dead mice in the attic. I disposed of them and reset the traps. Went up to check today……
Here’s a unique way of looking at housing costs data. Take the average housing prices in the U.S. since 1890, adjust for inflation, then plot it on a rollercoaster. Pay particular attention to 1997 onward. via Consumerism Commentary
Are you ready for this? Ok…. here it comes…. Ta-da! House! A lot happened in the last few weeks, despite no posts here. You should also watch for interm updates on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. We can set aside the silly notion I had that I’m going to blog daily. Frankly, the current performance of…
Here’s a couple more photos to whet all your baby-craving appetites! Amanda and Ariella are both doing great, and both should be coming home tomorrow.
Today was the car show and Restore Buffalo event at the Central Terminal. Kudos to Mike over at North Buffalo Journal and Review for this photo… The HDR process he uses on the shot really makes the terrazzo stand out!
Caught this on MarketWatch today: DES MOINES, Iowa (MarketWatch) — Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) said Wednesday it may change the name of its struggling Smokey Bones barbecue chain as part of efforts to improve its appeal. Because the casual-dining operator believes the chain’s positioning is “too narrow,” the company said several barbecue-oriented items will be…
Wow! What a difference – I bet Ariella will love it:)
Wow, it’s like picking the whole house up and moving from the sticks into the suburbs. Nice!