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cac — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 22:23:54 +0000

Mailbox vs Snowplows

cac — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:58:30 +0000

Well the old mail box post had the mailbox mounted on a platform that was hinged so that if the snow plows pushed snow on it, the platform would just flip and let the snow flow around it. That works for, probably 10-15 years. The last snow this year was just so wet and heavy it snapped the post itself.
So after considering a number of options, I built one that rotates so it is parallel to the road during snow storms. It has a steel rod holding the top and bottom pieces together that rotates on a bearing.

So here it is in normal position.

And here it is ready for the snow.

Sometimes reality is more impressive

cac — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:37:27 +0000

The tongue in cheek fantasy:

Job done - what's next honey?

The reality: a 60 ton crane and a chain saw.

The arborvitae trimmed

Breaking the mold

cac — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:58:16 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, after a few days of rain, I went out the spa room door to try to entice the cat to venture out. It was like stepping on black ice. The days of rain on the mold on the steps had turned it into a slime with a negative coefficient of friction. I managed to fall in a way that I didn’t hit any sharp edges. So I made up my mind that had to be addressed. I spent yesterday and today with bleach, a stiff brush, and some MOLDEX and some GOOP grit spray. What a difference. The first day I did not do the corner so you can see the difference clearly.

Camp Cornell in full swing

cac — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:04:28 +0000

Spring at Camp Cornell

cac — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:09:09 +0000

This plant is taking the little “Relax” sign as a command.

Relax!

Our two ornamental pears are flowering a little early.

Little pear

The big pear

Justin did some burning with Art.

And here are a bunch of pics from Easter weekend:

Its all about the glass today

cac — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:03:27 +0000

Sometime last summer I was looking at the spa windows and noticing how they have fogging in between the two layers of glass. Then one morning I noticed how clear the bottom inch or so was on the left one (looking out). As I got closer, I realized it was clear because there was an inch of water between the panes.

I started imagining what would happen if that froze in the winter so I called Country Glass and they came out and took measurements. I was warned they were expensive but it took so long for them to find the correct source, the quote I got in December for $6350 to replace all 4 was an eye opener. I decided that the 3 “dry” ones didn’t look $4800 bad so I just ordered the left hand one. And while they were at it they replaced the flat pane by the deck which was really fogged up.

They did both installations today and now the others really do look bad in comparison.

OctSnowber 2011

cac — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:49:42 +0000

Link to pics for iDevices

Pool’s closed and Mom’s new PC

cac — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:39:10 +0000

I posted this over on Google+ but figured some people might not see it there:
Cat's Cute / Closed Pool Is Not

Mom’s lappy is having power issues again. I think it is the plug http://laparkan.com/buy-sildenafil/ since I just replaced the jack but decided to upgrade her anyway. Here is her new all-in-one HP PC.

Momma's got a brand new facebook access device

Salmon, Cole Slaw, Tomato/Mozzarella/Ravioli

cac — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:02:17 +0000

No this isn’t Allora where Alisa posts so many mouth watering gastronomical adventures but this was quite the mid-week treat.
Fresh Salmon steak coated with a mixture of Thai lemon grass (dried), coarse black pepper, and some Weber Sweet ‘N Tangy BBQ seasoning that we have had in the closet forever.

Put it on the grill on some tin foil sprayed with PAM grilling stuff.
Sunday I had made some cole slaw. Small head of cabbage, peppers, onions, broccoli, carrots, pea pods, cauliflower florets, and Marie’s Classic Cole Slaw dressing enhanced with powered mustard and ground black pepper.

Then Betsy whipped up her classic Tomato and Mozzarella but Dosie’s way: with cheese ravioli, fresh basic from the deck and a little olive oil.

And Voila!

Yum.