There comes a point where you don't have the luxury of being sedentary. The body locks up and everything starts to hurt. So the missus and I try and get to the gym several times a week. I work out with a trainer twice a week at his place, and then the local bougie gym...
As you know, Old Man is headed towards Cleveland to watch his beloved Ravens get slapped down by the hapless Browns. He'll be crying in his Manischewitz by dinner time. Birthdays: The man who would have beaten Obama...the scourge of New York...a man who could play...
Ahhh. Tomato season is finally over. The front page picture is the last two quarts from 2026. I think I hit 26 quarts, same as last year, which represents 90+ pounds of tomatoes off of two plants. Next year I plant one. Above is the happy result of fermenting Fresno...
Cooler weather now prevails, so tomato season is officially over. This little beauty was part of the last harvest yesterday. I thought I was going to have half the yield I had last year, but it was just delayed three weeks. 24 quarts of sauce is equivalent to 84...
It's fall here in Manly Time, and the birch and maple trees are starting to turn. Idaho is every bit as pretty as the northeast when it comes to fall colors. However, it has been unseasonably warm. We're forecast to be in the 80s for another week. The cabin is still...
I had a nice late lunch with the wife at a good Mexican place here yesterday. A few hours later, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I spent the night doing a faux colonoscopy prep. I really like chimichangas too. Links? I spent a great deal of time in Sonoma County. I...
Basic margherita pizza with garden grown tomatoes. The whole purpose of growing a garden is to provide fresh food, get some exercise in the fresh air, and generally feel good about yourself. There's probably about two weeks left to tomato season. I'm up to ten quarts...
Sloopjo are off hawking wares this week. You get the Spudster instead. It's still warm here and the tomatoes are finally coming on. I've got like another two weeks before it cools down. I only have six quarts of sauce so far. And my first batch of fermented Fresno...
Early 30s - US Naval Academy With the arrival of fall, we also experience the arrival of football. The drought is over! I feel sorry for those that do not appreciate the gloriosity. 😀 Links? More supremacy, please. I looked all over the house. I even looked under the...
Back from the Gulch, I find my schedule wide open for a change. Ima enjoy the finest season of the year. The wife decided to stay another week, so I'm also bachin' it for a bit. The kids are integrating nicely into the shop, so basically, everything is coming up...
Well, the family arrived in the Gulch safe and sound yesterday evening. Son in law has been on the line since one today. No rest for the wicked, I'm paying for that stuff. Links? "I just own my own winery. I have no idea how this got here." There's no truth to the...
Yes, that day is rapidly approaching. Three days until the progeny and the missus embark on a four day excursion to The Gulch. I'll be flying back in comfort on Wednesday. 😀 I'm sadly going to miss all the delights of the I80 corridor. But it does signal the end of...
Ahh, the smoke has finally cleared and there is blue sky above it. We're in the middle of August, so it's time for the weather to start cooling and moving into fall, and the best time of the year. This year's garden has been a little wonky in that I'm getting a lot of...
Well, we made it home from humidity central to Washington's drift smoke. It must be August here in Manly Time. It's also going to hit 101 today. It may only be 15% humidity, but the combination of heat and smoke is going to force me inside to enjoy the sweetness that...
Bar Yep. The missus and I are still in The Gulch. We've been working dinner service for a couple of nights, and I'm ready to go back to being retired. On the plus side, the new bar is now in place and much more user friendly. Links? England continues it's descent into...
Howdy, folks! Much shenanigans here in the Gulch. Everyone is off gallivanting around, leaving poor Spud and wife to hold down the shop tonight. To answer a question, retarded waitress got canned because arguing with the people who pay your salary in front of other...
It's a balmy 103 here in Spudsville, but it's a dry heat...fuck that, it's hot. I look forward to heading East to the Gulch next week, where the temps will be in the 70's and 80's...with 60% humidity, which to me...makes it fucking hot. Links? Strap in, today's Links...
In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers...
Well, the wedding has come and gone. It was quite an experience. It poured rain all day, until God gave us a five hour window to get it done. And then the skies opened up to a torrential downpour to make up for it. All in all, it was an exceptional wedding and...
Soccer Good morning! Yes, I plagiarized this gif to make your morning that much better. Sloop is channeling SloopyinCA and can't be bothered with things like Links right now. So Spud is on scene. Eurofag ball has broken out all over the country. That's it for sports....
It's been warm and dry here in Manly Time, today offered a respite. I woke up to a gentle rain that's going to continue for a bit. I was going to power wash the patio today in preparation for next Friday's shindig, but I'm going to use this opportunity to lounge...
Srsly, can you walk and chew gum at the same time? Can you actually show up when you're supposed to work and follow elementary school level directions? If so, I have a job for you in the Gulch. I'll even put you in a room at my place. But I digress, we must Link! I'm...
Yes, here we are, yet again. The week has flown by and it's Saturday. The missus and I spent a couple of days up at the cabin, which made it an especially fine week. The garden is in, and planning for the new daughters nuptials continues apace. I need a generator to...
Spring has fully sprung here in Spudville. I have three eight cup bird feeders just off the patio, under a tree canopy. At times it's like a free food giveaway in the Bronx. The American Gold Finch above is one of the predominant species. Watching a dozen bright...
So this has been bullshit. Excellent trip to the coast. After the second day on the road home, my foot blew up, starting with a swollen ankle. This time the right foot. I've been hobbled for days. I'm fearing a chronic problem at this point. Just so happens I have my...