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Shut Down

Shut down by the rain tonight. Working on leveling and squaring the swing beam, so the kids might get some use out of it sooner rather than later. Decided to put the anchors into the ground too, but that took longer than expected and now it’s starting to storm. This will never get done. Forever […]

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Hanging Belay

On Saturday, amid all the other activity, I got out for some climbing with Buddy and Sam. It was cool climbing with Sam, because she’s been around the crag quite a lot and had a lot of confidence and knowledge to share. After top-roping on Jingle Bells and finding out Sam had a preference for […]

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Party Weekend

This past weekend felt like non-stop action. Oh wait. It was. Friday night worked late on the swing set and Jen’s Dad and his wife showed up from California. Saturday morning I went climbing with Buddy, Sam, Scott, and Josh (from NJ). That turned into an almost all day affair – more on that in […]

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Couldn’t Stop

After the roof I continued with the swing set beam. I figured I’d get it mounted in the dark, then use the daylight the following day to level and square it, which is harder to do in the dark. Maybe we’ll get some swings up soon and start using this thing. Ironically the swing set […]

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Shelter From The Storm

Got the main roof up. I think I manged every possible ladder “No No” while doing so. Stood on the top platform Did it all in the dark Wet shoes, wet ground Worked with a drill at arms length away from the ladder Had a beer or two while doing so Hell. I’m lucky to […]

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They’re Back

Another summer’s worth of Praying Mantis babies. – b

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New Schedule

You may have noticed additional “Jen Gym” entries in the calendar. She’s joined a new boxing gym that has more focus on actual boxing – or so they claim. Only problem is the classes/sessions start at 7:30 pm. This means I’m putting the girls to bed a couple of nights a week. So far it’s […]

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Fitbit Summary 6/17 – 6/23

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Another Late Night

It has occurred to us that this thing is bigger than necessary. – b

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Water Parties

Adult/family oriented summer party last night. Kid birthday party today. Little partied out now. – b

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