GuestWhere I am
I'm in an odd place in life. maybe it's just today, maybe its been there for a while and I haven't noticed.
Listless, aimless, directionless. No longer really enjoying my entertainment diversions. Just trudging along doing what needs to be done, and yet nagged by the feeling that I'm either forgetting something, or completely unprepared for something.
FAIL
So my folks leave for a (relatively) lengthy vacation two weeks ago. On Wednesday morning, on their way out, they drop off a fish (a betta) and a couple of plants that require extra care.
in their hurry, they realized they hadn't picked up the fish food. no problem, we can go get it.
Lights, Fans & Busy-ness
So two fridays ago, soon following the birth of the neighbors 1st child (5 weeks early, but 7 lbs some-odd oz.... doing fine) NeighborWife's father came down to visit his newest grandchild. Now, NW & GW (NeighborWife & GeekWife) got to talking about NW's concern that her father needed something to do or he would drive her crazy.. So they conspired to have a load of projects for him to do... at our house. Can't have him puttering too loudly 'round the recovering mother and child I suppose. Of course, 99.9% of the projects are either projects we've discussed as “hypothetically would be nice someday” and all of them are well within my skills.
Geek Out!
Gotta handful of stuff for you. Reviews, commentary, bitching and moaning, etc...
brief. cause there's a lot going on.
Pampas Grass must Die!!!!
In central Texas, there is a plant used quite often in landscaping called Pampas Grass. I call it hateful blades of death. I can see why people plant it to hide unsightly aspects of their homes, like where the meters are and where the utilities tie in- as my wife did. Because it grows quickly, survives drought and heat, and continues to grow, long after you wish it would stop.
and yes, my wife did most of the work. I just took pictures and complained about the heat.