tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29411976655375319732024-03-14T01:38:00.029-07:00Flip Flop VectorPARKED in Burnet, Tx..........davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827760177508233512noreply@blogger.comBlogger92110tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941197665537531973.post-6808104557719590322013-10-15T16:48:00.000-07:002013-10-15T16:48:33.350-07:00New PostSometimes you simply run out of titles for a new post...deal.<br />
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A little more than a year ago, we spent a week at the Riverview Rv Park on the Big Thompson River west of Loveland, CO. Here <a href="http://www.flipflopvector.com/2012/06/colorado.html"><b>was our post</b></a> where we shared some pictures.<br />
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In the below YouTube video you will see what it looks like now after the Colorado floods struck the campground. You enter the park off the main road immediately crossing on a small bridge and then into the park. Who would have known how handy a bumper mounted outboard boat motor would have been. They remain closed.<br />
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In other RV news, I am still keeping my ties with the rv world by helping out an on-line acquaintance he gave us a wealth of free knowledge over at RV.net. He has decided to go in business offering up his skills as a mobile rv repair tech in the Shreveport, La. If you are ever in the area, you can look up Chris at <a href="http://www.firstchoicemobilervrepair.com/">his website</a> which I developed to help kick-start his operation.<br />
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Excuse me while I mount my soapbox. Yes, what you are seeing is correct--with no previous history or claims, AETNA, due to the <strike>Affordable Care Act</strike> Unaffordable, Less Care Act, would like to raise Teri's rates by a mere 123%. "The average family will see a reduction in annual premiums of $2500"--what happened to that campaign promise? </div>
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Only a 2 brain-celled voter could have believed it--how could you mandate insurance companies to keep up to 26 year olds on parents' policies, force everyone to pay for certain coverages (i.e, maternity, although that tunnel is closed for us), eliminate maximum coverage caps and take everyone with pre-existing conditions AND EXPECT YOUR PREMIUMS TO GO DOWN?? Oh, and how about that boondoggle of a website, Error404Care, where your wait time to log in will only be exceeded by your doctor's wait time under Obamacare. Now voters, I suggest you go and hide that GED plaque hanging on your wall.</div>
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"But, but Dave, you get free preventative care". OK, since liberal arts majors never take a math class, let me help you out--$475 mo x 12= $5700, not to mention $5,500 deductible to go with it. Now, care to define "free" for me? In Austin, you can get a wellness check for $<b>4</b>0 and basic lab work for $10 at the <a href="http://www.austinmedclinic.com/pricing.html"><b>Austin Medical Clinic</b></a>. "Oh Dave, but some cancer screenings are free, like mammograms". The national average cost for a mammogram for those without insurance is $250. FordPintoCare is an epic disaster, regardless of how you try to couch your argument. The last I saw only 39% approved of the legislation and that was prior to the Fred Flintstone of a website being launched, but yet we have a President who insists on riding the Obamcare rocket straight into the ground. </div>
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Finally, I love traversing liberal websites who are now personally facing this sticker shock with a common theme to their comments-- "Uh, I really did want to see more people get health insurance but I didn't realize I had to be the one paying for it". It really is comedy gold to see their reaction when their unicorn bucks them out of the saddle and they land butt first on their checking account. </div>
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Speaking of finances, how about this logic. Our credit score is 840 on a scale of 1-850, but we have <i><b>very poor </b></i>debt--LOL. Uhhhh--no, those who are poor are often loaded with debt. Their rating service must be based out of Washington, DC. But, Credit Sesame will provide you with a free credit report without any strings attached if you want to take a look<b><a href="http://www.creditsesame.com/"> here</a></b>.<br />
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Ahhh, Sadie with her new besty-1 1/2 yr old daughter of new owner. I might get to see her this Friday.</div>
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If you like read a more soothing post on what is going on in our lives, you can always go to <a href="http://zensweeping.blogspot.com/2013/10/lately-in-pictures.html"><b>Teri's blog.</b></a></div>
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<br />davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827760177508233512noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941197665537531973.post-1282076596552195632013-09-23T15:27:00.000-07:002013-09-23T15:33:42.989-07:00Queen Sadie Finds Her Castle<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It wasn't easy finding the right home, but that being said, we believe we found her one that will fit her needs. </span>Yes, for you dog lovers, it was as tough as you can imagine. IF it would have been my decision only with no other variables other than what we knew in June, I would have kept her. And no, that doesn't mean it defaults to blaming Teri. This was a COLLECTIVE decision based upon what was best for us and the pup. <br />
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My situation changed by me taking on some home-based work assignments where there was a need for a quiet background. And with this canine's wail which rivals a colony of sea lions celebrating the arrival of a frozen fish truck, there was conflict. Additionally, a desire to return to some part time travel which reared after we acquired her made it hard for us to fathom toting a 100 pound fur ball around as she struggled with the boredom of an 1/8 acre backyard, much less with 250 sq ft. As for Teri, she battles situational blood pressure and Sadie could spike it in a heartbeat. Ultimately, it came down to finding a forever home that would put her in a better situation than she had here. Let's see how that worked out.<br />
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Her new owner's leather couch--fast asleep with warm laundry on her face...oh the spoils....</div>
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A family with 4 kids where, per the mom, Sadie will pick which one to sleep with is where she will spend her night time hours now. The home is on 1 acre in a gated community where as the lone pet she will get all the attention. The mom stays at home and the dad wanted a pup to join him for evening exercise walks, which she excelled at. Their Vet is a personal friend who will come to their home when Sadie is in need of any kind of care. Best of all, she is only 22 miles east of us and I have been invited to stop by and see her when I want. I am waiting two weeks so she can establish she has a new home rather than a long term boarding.<br />
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And yes, picking up her yard toys, putting away her wash tub and every other reminder has been tear-jerking, but such is life, filled with imperfect decisions, which acquiring her and then rehoming her both became. Probably most disheartening is letting down our youngest son who had become her best visiting friend, by far. Life will go on celebrating the many joyous moments she brought us.<br />
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Speaking of work assignments, I had mentioned in a prior blog post doing quality insurance testing for a company called <a href="http://www.americanwell.com/">American Well</a>, part of the soaring tele-medicine field. It got me to thinking of its various benefits, including how it blends in well with the RV-ing community, whether part-time or full-time. Starting Oct 1st, they go with a 24 hour schedule and licensed in all 50 states.<br />
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If you are away and need to be seen for the usual mundane ailment (sinusitis, allergies, urinary tract infections, rashes, strep throat, etc), what a great option for you on the road that let's you solve it from the comfy of your rig. You get a 10 minute consult using video/audio where the doc cuts to the chase upon sign-in all for a fee of $49. They do work with many insurance companies, as well, and will write a prescription to the pharmacy you desire in your traveling area. As full-timers, you will have to mention your domicile state to make sure you are connected with a doctor who is licensed in that state.<br />
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I actually had the chance to test with 5 doctors on their production environment this past weekend. During testing, we just chat about whatever we want until the ten minute timer elapses so I had plenty of time to explore my inquisitive nature. Their next phase will be kiosks offered to employees of larger businesses where they will roll out digital stethoscopes, thermometers and ear probes that can be used by the " virtual patient" to help expand their ailments menu which they can see you for. And you RV folks thought electric awnings were cool! But I did warn their development staff that a kiosk with stirrups, a robotic hand for pap smears and male hernia testing would probably be crossing the boundary of technology.<br />
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Ah yes, Sadie. I am training her to be a Seeing Litter Dog. I guess even as a dog she understands the DONT MESS WITH TEXAS motto. Amidst our 1.5 mile walk each evening, she routinely will chomp on a plastic soda pop bottle, grab a local newspaper from a driveway, munch on an empty chip bag and bite down on an empty pack of cigarettes. </div>
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She is officially on the "Off To A Better Home" marketing block. She admired me enough to ask me to author her a blog <a href="http://sadiethepyrenees.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;"><b>here</b></span></a> . She is really improving overall as you would expect as she approaches her sixth month, but we still feel she would be happier with room to roam and a canine playmate. There is not a human she does not like, so we feel a new family would be an easy transition. We had 2 interested and excellent adopters, but one had a dog who developed a contagious skin condition and the other lost her mom unexpectedly. But our commitment remains the same: "home must be as good or better than the care she gets here". </div>
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Ahh yes, something an RV'er never gets a chance to say--"I was busy repairing dry wall yesterday". Fun times, good money-saving learning experience. A little sanding to go, gonna look legit. Thanks YouTube.</div>
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I concede, I have commented about unusual heat before. But, when you have history to back you up, I feel justified. Yes, based upon days above 100 degrees at the measurement, this has been the 7th hottest Summer in 75 years, with 40+ days in Austin and counting. Durango, CO., Myrtle Beach, SC, Portland, OR, Petaluma, CA, Seattle, WA and beach-side, somewhere FL are on our 2014 Summer finalists list. Thank you Lord for my work from home opportunities.</div>
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Never underestimate the value of a card table. Yes, my new awesome, home office decor including an uncomfortable chair to help me stave off Cubicle Butt Syndrome. Speaking of, after only 2 weeks with the company I am dispatching for, I have been offered an additional position which will entail significantly more labor on my part. I am totally enjoying speaking with sane and sober technicians rather than the delusional, often brain-cell deprived transient calling 911 to report they have a foreign object impaled in a backside orifice and didn't know how it got there. Yes, it happened. More than once. Not to me.</div>
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I miss my Random theme from the RV days. But, is anyone else bothered by these ER "marketing" signs? "Honey, can you check on the tourniquet on my mangled ankle the lawn mower chopped off--we probably have enough time to run by the Home Depot first and get another blade before we arrive at the hospital". To me, an emergency means you don't have time to wait, but I am probably strange that way.<br />
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Internet rumor mongers are complaining because we hadn't posted in awhile. Well, OK, I am starting off the post with a lie, but here is a forced update because we know you have nothing better to do than peruse blogs for blood, distress or other misfortunes. We don't have much to offer, unless you count ten days for a plumber to solve a slab leak leaving drywall and tile repair to me. Instead of having to dig up your floor and foundation, they route a Pex line through the attic and then down into your fixtures. I sort of like the glossy, plastic look though--trendy. Thank you very much Old Republic Home Warranty for covering that $940 adventure.<br />
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Somewhere in Central Texas a horse is missing its front legs. Yes, our government puppy (cannot be trusted) continues to vary drastically on the behavior scale. In the middle of her 30 day probation period, I would say one paw is in the grave and the other stepping on a banana peel. Geeesssh. Honestly, it's probably just as much our fault as it is hers. Our previous lab mix girl was a doll while this one is the canine devil incarnate, and we wrongfully presumed we would have an easy transition. Perhaps I have less patience, because I don't have to. No kids, not working and a town with very few red lights will do that to you.<br />
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She is sharp--knows "Sit", "Stay", "Down", "Come" and "Walk" at her 4+ month birthday. Now, if we can make progress on "Drop The Hen", "Your Howling Is Not Angelic", "My Hand Is Not A T-bone", "The Screen Door Is Not A Treat" and "My Scrotum Is Not Your Toy", then she just might find a long term stay in her future.<br />
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Perhaps her most annoying trait is her hearing--I swear from a hundred feet away she can detect me twisting off the lid to our cookie jar. She breaks into a full blown sprint faster than a group of Ethiopian children just learning the daily aerial drop will have cases of Skittles in it. Maddening.<br />
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Rest at ease readers--if we opt to release her back to a new caretaker, it will only be to an equal or better home. I think the Pyrenees breed, due to its livestock guardian nature, needs more land to exercise on and animals to <strike>harass</strike> protect. And yes, she gets plenty of opportunity to stroll around our back yard as well as a nightly, 30 minute prance around the neighborhood, but still her energy abounds. <br />
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Speaking of probation periods, our hens may go next as five hens averaging less than 2 eggs per day is not what we expected. I guess my seven year career as a probation officer is being resurrected by my animals. I keep reminding them it is a short walk over to the BBQ grill. They just give me a chicken-in-the-headlight look.<br />
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My favorite time of the day--watching black fade to pale orange as a new day begins. For some reason, 3 months into her visit, the pup cannot go past 515 a.m. So, we start our day for 2 hours together on the back porch, quality time with your child is important the experts say. I can't have my laptop with me as I have another laptop outside already--of the 40 lb., fur variety. So, the compact Iphone with a Wi-Fi connection and a cup of Java is a nice start to the day.<br />
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With our darling niece now back home and in school in Denver, the job hunt has been bumped up on the priority list. Ever ask yourself "What really do you want to do"? I am convinced what I want to create is a portable lifestyle, one where I can be mobile and work. If I want to have my toes in the sand as the sun rises from the east in Myrtle Beach, I can. So, I have been scouring the Net for virtual positions where only Wi-Fi and a cell phone are required. I also do not want "gimmicks" (placing Craigslist ads, multi-level marketing, etc).<br />
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Teri the wizard of photo editing, huh? It worked as I was hired to perform 3 small tasks (performing video and audio grading using different browsers) by <a href="http://www.americanwell.com/">American Well</a> , a viable telehealth company, where doctors and patients can video conference with each other. Myself as a "pretend" patient logs in via webcam and mic and communicates with a faux physician, another evaluator. Yes, I was tempted to tell my mid-50s female, fake doctor "let me zoom in my webcam and can you give you me your opinion on this oozing boil I have developing down here in my groin area", but I opted for professionalism in testing, since I think I am on probation. There's that word again. <br />
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I really do regret not exploring the whole Work From Home community while on the RV journey. For those of you out there interested, let me save you some time and give you the 3 websites: <a href="http://www.workplacelikehome.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8">Work At Home Jobs</a>, <a href="http://www.workplacelikehome.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8">Work At Home Moms</a> (it's ok to laugh at me) and <a href="http://www.flexjobs.com/">Flex Jobs. </a>The last one though you have to pay a $15 monthly subscription fee. If any of you are working virtually, let me know of any opportunity and I will likewise!<br />
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<br />davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827760177508233512noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941197665537531973.post-24142345721582070652013-08-01T15:45:00.000-07:002013-08-01T15:45:47.630-07:00One Lady Ready To Leave, The Other Nearing EvictionYikes, August 1st--in Texas, places you don't want to be. In 2011, century-record heat for the area. We leave to "escape" it all in 2012 to experience--you guessed it--record heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. So, we strategically pick a town this Summer to move to which is at 1,300 feet elevation, one of the highest anywhere near Austin, and are stuck with temps 7 degrees above normal nearing 100 for the past week and no relief in sight. Yes, I confess--spoiled by Denver summers has me yearning for a return June-September. We shall see.<br />
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Well, we are winding down the Summer with two extra females in the house, one who is getting ready to return to Denver. Yes, color me jealous. The other dame is being placed on 30 day probation to determine if she enjoys a lifestyle of AC and pampering or prefers to be herding goats on a farm where a pond is her only relief. While the pup is improving, she still has a way to go. Let's see what else is up in Burn-it.<br />
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Yummy, who is up for BBQ'd chicken? I got distracted bathing the pup looking toward the ground when Brynn reported "Uncle D, I think the grill is smoking too much". SMOKING? It looked like Al Qaeda had dropped a rocket-propelled grenade on the pit--darn flammable marinade. Great excuse though to try out Whataburger's new Avocado & Bacon burger.<br />
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She truly has been as angelic as this photo suggests. We will take her tubing on the Comal River on Monday and then off to spend her last few days with the grandparents awaiting her mom and 3 year old sister to arrive and whisk her away to Colorado just in time to purchase school supplies and clothes.<br />
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A week's respite as Brynn was occupying her Grandma and Grandpa's time 50 miles from us this past week. We had a chance to catch our breath and head back to Inks Lake for a couple hours of kayaking by ourselves. It mapped out to be about 3.5 miles of shoulder exercise. We can never stay too long as the "missing the RV" regret-a-thon kicks in. But we did learn, absent an eight year old in the house, we had a bit more patience this past week for the Queen of Chewoslovakia. So all you get this week is a doggy report. (Yes, I know, RV blogging was much easier).<br />
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We have production! Our Texas hens are laying Rhode Island sized eggs, hopefully to increase in girth as they age. Only 3 of the 5 are delivering, but the first week they filled up an egg carton.<br />
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From Chicken Whisperer to Hen Hauler, Brynn has figured out how to get 3 of the laydies to submit to her. No drama, no coercing--they simply bow down when she is in their presence. Reminds me of what happens to me when my wife is around.<br />
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A day at Inks Lake State Park just hour northwest of Austin and 15 minutes from our doorstep. A GREAT RV campground for those visiting the area and for the first time since we sold our equipment, a slight feeling of regret. Funny enough as Brynn approached the shoreline, she started yelling "Uncle D, Uncle D, I see some gold flakes, now we can do some <i>canning</i>".<br />
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A little bow-high. I guess 50 lbs in front and 210 lbs in back isn't quite balanced, but Brynn held her own and paddled well. I do believe Teri and I found us a new favorite outdoor activity, what a blast spending an afternoon on Inks Lake in kayaks. An additional beauty is this is a rare "constant level" lake, unlike many in the area, which are now "former lakes".<br />
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From the homemade Arts&Crafts department, Brynn will now be tasked with "Keeping Littleton, CO. Weird"...... </div>
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Cowgirl up! She told us,"This was a dream come true". Glad to make it happen for her.</div>
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Excitement in our town is defined as Ricky and Bubba from A&E's "Storage Wars-Texas"coming to host an auction. To their credit, their good ole Texas gentleman traits remain with them as they were engaging, yet unassuming, with the 100 folks who attended.<br />
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Hard to believe our Princess Brynncess only has three weeks left of the Texas summer heat. We hand her off tomorrow to grandma and grandpa for a week followed by a night with her cousin who is our youngest son which she is phenomenally excited about. That will change quickly when she sees the contents of his refrigerator and pantry.<br />
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davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827760177508233512noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941197665537531973.post-59323353193868430782013-06-26T14:54:00.002-07:002013-06-26T15:09:06.384-07:00Ladies and Laydies...<br />
The one time you want time to fly---Summer in Texas. And it is whizzing by as Brynn is approaching one month with us this weekend. The chickens are celebrating over 2 months which means they are at "laying age". Looking forward to those deep orange yolks and an increase in baking. Well, presuming they survive their white, fluffy nemesis.<br />
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Our hens from left to right we named: Libby, Lola, J-Lo and Elsie (not pictured-Vicky) . Sadie came up with her own names: Cacciatore, Carbonera, Nuggets and Dumplings (not pictured-Kung Pao) . She is creative like that.<br />
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Always easy on the entertainment budget is the school playground. Nice as it is only 3 blocks away. Been down there several times already. Brynn asked me "Do you want to play Castle--you can be the King". Ahhh, guess she heard Teri's nickname for me. <br />
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Our nightly vigil as we pray God gets us through the Summer. Ok, I kid. This was an arts project where they got glass jars, lined the inside with glue and then poured glitter around the interior.<br />
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Well, it's a 3 day bachelor weekend for this dude as on Friday Teri and Brynn travel 300 miles south (no Rv :) to celebrate her grandma's 96th birthday. I have Sadie and Laydie duty, so won't be with them. Don't worry about me though as I have gone on-line and obtained the operation manuals for our stove, oven and dish washer. With the queen of baking gone, I will go to ole reliable for nightly treats--Little Debbies Nutty Bars. I concede I am probably the only one that has given this much thought, but I have serious reservations about Debbie being very little.<br />
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Evidence everything is not bigger in Texas. Brynn was beyond exuberant when she exclaimed she had spotted her first frog ever. You would have thought a kangaroo had just hopped out of her dresser drawer. <br />
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Her first rodeo! Or as she inquired, "What time are we going to the<i> radio</i>?". Watching team calf roping where one lasso goes around the head and the other snares their heels, I loved her panicked response when she saw the animal motionless-- "Is the calf dead!". Told her BBQ started in 30 minutes. Her favorite parts per her-- the rodeo queens and the rodeo clown's magic show of 5 minutes. Humm.</div>
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The other Princess in our Summer adventure. And she is 100% as ornery as the pix suggests. Although her parents look like Pyrenees, I am thinking she was adopted and is a cross between a mule and a piranha--stubborn, biting fur ball! She is definitely identity confused thinking she is a pit bull and her master is Tinkerbell. That WILL change.</div>
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That about summarizes our past 10 days. Next weekend, I become a bachelor for 3 days as Teri and Brynn travel down to the Rio Grande Valley to celebrate Teri's grandma's 96 birthday. They still make Ramen noodles, don't they?<br />
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And oh yea, as temps and humidity rise to challenge the best deodorant, there has been more than one discussion about having an RV parked at 5,500 feet elevation for the months of June-Sept. And while we never complain about rain in Texas, the mosquitoes that follow are a different story--going to have start charging them blood suckers rent.<br />
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Took it down to raw drywall, skimmed it with plaster, textured it and brought on 2 coats of a soft, aquamarine color for a Cottagey-Spa Look. All of the half wall tile and toilet privacy area was done with bead board and 2 coats of bright white paint. New sink faucet, new white paint trimmed with new nickel painted hardware finished up this area. White 2x6" tile all the way up to the 6 foot mark with light gray grout lines complimented by a new rainfall, pan style shower head. Twelve inch square blah tile out, hickory apple laminate flooring in along with new wide slat, plantation-style blinds completes the Re-do! And for the budget curious, in under $1,500 to create the new look.</div>
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Ahh yes, announcing the Summer arrival of our 8 year old niece, Brynn, her super cute haircut and an 80 lb suitcase, (they learn early) for her summer stay. Her mom brought her out from Denver and stayed for a couple of days. After grandma, grandpa and Brynn took mom to the airport for her return flight to Colorado, Brynn, upon returning to the car, and reflecting on her mama's departure, announced "SHE IS GONE, I AM FINALLY ON VACATION!" Love that attitude, might have her do a guest post or two.<br />
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Yeah, she is not skipping many meals. We did however have a scare at our 1st vet visit this week. I explained a battle of loose stools and thought it was perhaps a diet change. The doctor took immediate concern and wanted to do a rectal probe to take a sample to rule out an infestation of worms. By the way, she seemed to enjoy the probing a bit too much. The 3 vet techs relished playing with her while we awaited the results. The doc went back into a separate room and peered under the microscope. When he exited, he calmly escorted the techs out of the room and returned to us with a very somber face. I thought he was going to tell us "we found a lung in your dog's poop".<br />
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Water conservation is huge in Texas. Lady Mouth of Thumbtacks is doing her part serving as "Pre-wash" for the dishwasher. </div>
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The moment when the Great White Pyrenees pup is most loved.</div>
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What else? As the dog days of Texas summer begin before it arrives on the calendar, a Summer cabin/seasonal RV starts singing a tune. One year ago, we were in Denver, pretty much an optimal spot in Anywhere, USA in June. Just not sure how well 5 hens travel---with a 100 lb. Pyrenees. Pondering for 2014.<br />
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The next 2.5 months--chilling! Taking a hiatus from our project list to enjoy 5 hens, 1 lady canine, our niece and my wife for the rest of the Summer. But at that ratio, may have to get on some testosterone booster to level out the playing field.<br />
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93 days til Fall..... </div>
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