Posted in observations on Nov 3rd, 2009
Theory: If it’s a beautiful day outside — perfect for working outside or taking a leisurely ride — there will be a dozen tasks to be performed, mostly inside.
Corollary: Days with no scheduled plans or tasks, it will be overcast, rainy, and/or too cold to be outside.
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Posted in outside on Apr 20th, 2009
I went skeet shooting yesterday.
When I think of skeet shooting, I envision very wealthy men wearing forest camouflage gear and bright orange shooting glasses, lugging a shotgun around a grassy field. Afterward they retreat to the club and indulge in snifters of scotch and top-shelf cigars, reveling in their awesomeness.
I watch too many movies.
In real [...]
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Posted in outside on Aug 12th, 2008
On Saturday I helped some friends with their latest backyard project. It’s a big one and they’re doing it themselves: an in-ground 30′ by 15′ liner-based pool with surrounding deck. So a few of us went over on a wonderfully mild Maryland afternoon to assist. The hole had been excavated and after a few minutes [...]
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