Monthly Archives: March 2010

Hard 8 BBQ in Coppell

My coworker Mel suggested this place today.  Highly recommended, great Texas-style pit BBQ.  The building is designed with a separated meat cooking/smoking area, with custom pit smokers and firewood stacked everywhere.  You just tell the guy what meats you want, they weigh … Continue reading

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Controversial Hole In The Deck

I’ve been racking my brain after I ordered some kiwi vines because I didn’t know where to plant them.  They need a strong trellis to grow on and they need full sun.  I thought a good solution was to create some sort … Continue reading

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New Batteries = New Toy

Thirty minutes of non-stop train noises after replacing the batteries on Bryson’s train toy have made me remember why we were happy when they finally went dead several months ago!  He even went and dug out his train conductor hat … Continue reading

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Asparagus Planted

My 20 asparagus plant arrived yesterday while I was out of town, so I was eager to get them in the ground tonight.  Each plant will have about 18″ x 12″ of room to grow, which is a little more … Continue reading

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Bryson Rebuilds Rear Axle

Bryson thought it would be a good idea to take apart the rear axle on his toy today.  At least he is leaving my flashlights alone for the moment!

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Fruit Trees Planted

Over the past few weekends, all my fruit trees have arrived and been planted. The dwarf trees in the backyard are spaced 7 foot apart. The white dog got into my bed and dug up most of my pea seeds, … Continue reading

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Mensa Invitational

The Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational once again invited readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are the winners: 1. Cashtration (n.): The act of … Continue reading

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Bryson Pictures

Here are a few more pictures of Bryson from this weekend sent by my buddy Dave.

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Political Bumper Stickers

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