Smelling the Roses
After work today, Liz and I went for a short walk. There had been rain, we had a little time to kill before needing to make dinner for the bunnies… and we’re altogether way too sedentary. So walk it was.
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A Last Visit to Liz’s Office
I left work and walked over to Liz’s office, and got to walk the floor with her one last time. She’s going in again for a final event, but this is likely the last time I’ll be up here.
It’s crazy to think that Liz has been in this office for about 15 years now, at desks in various locations. That’s an incredibly long time.
Images from the Garden
I have a bit more invested in the backyard plants now, as I was tending to them nearly every morning when Liz was away in Georgia. Being the one responsible for the plants, albeit briefly, made me feel a bit more connected to everything back here.
Block Wall Construction, Day 3
Liz and I hit it right at 5:00 PM today, after work. We got suited and prepped fairly quickly, and were able to get the short course along the driveway done… as well a full course on the wall along the yard.
First Flop in a Long While
When a bunny flops on its side (and exposes its belly), it’s a true sign that they are comfortable and relaxed. That they’re not worried about anything trying to eat them, and they’re just… feeling good.
With the last few weeks being a real struggle for Phineas, it’s great to see slivers of his old self.
Block Wall Construction, Day 2
You can barely see it in this photo, but we have a dirty trick: we’re using 3/8″ nuts, and placing the between each course of block. This ensures that we’ll have the proper distance between blocks, and serves as a kind of guardrail.
It’s not what the professionals do, but… we are far from professionals. So long as things are consistent, no one’s the wiser.
Block Wall Construction, Day 1
Liz, mixing up the mortar as Bob gets the blocks in place. I mostly hung out up top, passing along blocks as needed. Both Liz and Bob did the brunt of the work today.
Block Wall: Delivery
For those of you who remember the original movie “I’m getting a lot of concrete and gravel delivered”… this is the sequel: I’m getting a lot of concrete blocks delivered.
All told, it’s 90 concrete blocks and 12 corner blocks.
20×2 Chicago: Who Cares?
Hard to believe it’s been two years since I’ve attended or participated in 20×2 Chicago. I’m excited to announce that the event is returning to Schubas, and that I’ll be part of the lineup.
Damien Desbrosses and the Mountain of Hell
The description of Desbrosses’ perseverence is difficult to comprehend. And the whole video is really something to behold, especially the first few minutes.
It’s an insane number of bikers, and the whole course passes through all manner of terrain. I don’t know that I’ve seen a course like this.
Leggo My Anthropomorphic, Cannibalistic Conjoined Eggo Twins
At the grocery store recently, I spotted these guys in the freezer aisle. I guess there was a market research poll or something, and as a result… Eggo Minis are now anthropomorphized.
A New Carpet for Daisy and Phineas
It’s a pretty nice rug. But in my mind, I’m just going to accept the fact that it’s going to get wrecked by the bunnies. And if we can happen to maintain it, and re-use it in a future room… great. But in my head, this thing is already a lost cause. And already belongs to the bunnies.
Horizon Forbidden West
Today was a lazy day. And one I’ve wanted/needed for a long while. It was nice to spend it doing nothing. And to waste real time in imaginary places.
A Day Outside
Close to the end of the day, we settled back with a drink and some music. And admired that good-looking arbor that someone put in, many months ago.
Little Shop of Horrors: Skid Row
“He took me in,
gave me shelter, a bed,
crust of bread and a job.
Treats me like dirt,
calls me a slob,
which I am…”