Posted By RichC on November 7, 2019
Although we have recently returned from a nice two week vacation (Part One, Two and Three) and finishing up projects at the condo, I was reminded when looking at a post from 5 years ago for Throwback Thursday #TBT, just how relaxed we were and how much we enjoyed our time together sailing Encore (it was the same for Tulla and Brenich). Perhaps it is time to re-evaluate our current path?
Short video from 2014 …
What a wonderful life.
Category: Archive, Music, Personal, Photos, Recreation, Sailing, TBT, Video |
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Posted By RichC on November 6, 2019
Occasionally something appears on one of my sailing social media feeds that is just too cool not to share on the blog. I would give the original author credit for the video, but unfortunately, it has been passed around on too many feeds – perhaps he/she will see it here and contact me? (although I did edit the video just a bit)
Category: Nature, Sailing, Video |
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Tags: beach, clam, mp4, ocean, sand, video
Posted By RichC on November 5, 2019
This past summer we replaced the gutters on our house with a premium GutterShutter version. I particularly liked the heavier gauge aluminum, larger size, strong hangers and sensible “shutter” to keep out debris. So far we are happy with the upgrade.
Current Nov2019 condition vs the Previous Aug2019 complaint
Unfortunately after three service calls to fix some of the unfinished work, I’m still not 100% happy with how their repair left our “soffit fix.” I could just get out a ladder and try to fix the smaller gap areas, but really think it should have been fix correctly to start with? There is part of me thinking I’m being a little too picky … and another part thinking this was a fairly expensive addition to our house and should be corrected.
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Tags: downspouts, gutters, guttershutter, home, house, repairs, upgrade
Posted By RichC on November 4, 2019
It is hard to believe that Seals and Crofts has not been mentioned on Music Monday? They were one of my favorites harmony groups back on the 1970s … but yes I did include their 1973 Summer Breeze Live version and 1972 Summer Breeze recorded version pre-Music Monday though.
After hearing Get Closer from 1976 on SiriusXm “The Bridge” the other night, I decided it was time to mention Seals and Crofts again.
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Get Closer
Seals and Crofts 1976 |
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Posted By RichC on November 3, 2019
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Tags: annalyn, archive, autumn, butterfly, drew, family, halloween, katelyn, Photos, supergirl, treehouse, trees, treeteahouse, woods
Posted By RichC on November 2, 2019
As we joke every year, Jeff has finally caught up to me in age … and is now 60 years old (he is 6 months younger than me). We do enjoy kidding each other and I know my life would not be as full without him around. He has most definitely in my life for almost ever step of the way since college. The kids have never known a time without him around and suspect that even Brenda thinks of him as one of her best friends too.
Jeff and Heather on the Appalachian Trail in 1996 and his Winter Park FL office in the 80s?
So today, thanks for always being there Mr. Pitts and good luck with your new job … and have a great Birthday in Alabama with your dad and brothers (and I’ll bet you know exactly where we’ll have a birthday lunch when you come back?)
I’ll be kind and only post middle age photos. Here’s a trip to Cocoa Beach in the 1980s.
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Posted By RichC on November 1, 2019
It is proving a challenge to stay ahead of the growing family of chipmunks and to keep them from burrowing under our patios and sidewalks … not to mention a digging holes in ever bed and mulched mound. So far this year I’ve removed about a dozen,l but lately one of these little guys has been outsmarting me. Today the food was gone and door of the livetrap still open … hm?
Ah, I see … in order to prevent false triggers, I moved the cage too close to the bricks which prevented the trap’s door from dropping. Let’s rebait and try again.
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Tags: bill murray, caddyshack, chipmunk, outsmart, trapping
Posted By RichC on October 31, 2019
When it comes to politicians making promises and pitching far fetched ideas nowadays, the sky is the limit. The current crop of Democrats campaigning for their party’s presidential nomination have lifted the “sky is the limit” to “space is the limit.” The sales pitches stretch from free tuition and education debt forgiveness to buying votes by every adult would get $1000/mo (Universal Basic Income). A couple socialist candidates leading in the polls supporting Medicare for All as a health care replacement must think money grows on trees? Sure it would be nice to have “free everything,” but we all know someone has to pay for it and the more you tax, the fewer dollars for personal spending or investing. Take away the capitalist incentive and you’ll get a contraction in the economy. Some seem to think no matter how big the price tag, you just tax the wealthy and businesses more … that there will magically be enough for every social program … be it health care, education, housing, etc.
It is refreshing to hear a moderate Democrat unafraid to express his concern with Sen Bernie Sanders trying to sell his Medicare for All ideas.
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Tags: campaign, cavuto, democrats, foxnews, health care, healthcare, joe manchin, medicare, medicare for all, mp4, Politics, president, presidential, primary
Posted By RichC on October 31, 2019
The Washington Nationals proved they deserve to be World Series champion by winning game 7 on the road against the Houston Astros. The entire series has been nothing but entertaining as both teams performed unbelievably well on the road … each winning every away game. Last night’s final game started slow with a lead by the Astros, but by the time a pitching change was made by Houston, the Nationals never looked back.
The final score was WSH 6 – HOU 2 F.
One of the enjoyable moments was to watch the National fans singing “Baby Shark” … my granddaughter Annalyn would have loved it (it is past her bedtime but I’m saving a clip for her). 😊
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Tags: astros, babyshark, baseball, houston, mlb, mp4, nats, video, washington, worldseries
Posted By RichC on October 30, 2019
There are few limits when it comes to loving Volkswagen Beetles – how about a 2-wheeled bicycle version? Pretty creative.
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Tags: bicycle, bike, creativity, volkswagen, volkswagen bug
