Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
On Friday, May 20th, I spent much of the day just tidying up after the fall shutdown putting things back in place for the summer. In the evening all the family came out and we had some nice conversation over a few beverages. (Part 1 is here) In the morning Scott and I watch the Read More …
There is this hill. It’s on branch road 3 off the main Storm Bay Road. It’s steep but mercifully short. It’s always at the end of a ride coming home, when there is a little less in the tank. There are two pitches with a short less steep bit in the middle to try and Read More …
According to the Lake of the Woods Water Control Board, today, May 23, 2022 The current level of Lake of the Woods is 323.76 m (1062.2 ft), over 95th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 16 cm (6 in) over past week. All very interesting but what does that mean Read More …
After a very low lake level at freeze up it’s surprising how high it is on the May long weekend. Not as high as 2014, but getting there. The current level of Lake of the Woods is 323.66 m (1061.9 ft), over 95th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose Read More …
One summer the water connection to the washing machine started to leak.
We’re out at the cottage on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the May long weekend. One of the perks of being retired. May long weekend is the traditional weekend for opening up the cottage, turning on the water and getting everything operational for the 2022 season. May it be long, sunny, warm/hot, with lots of family Read More …
Listened to a great meditation podcast this morning where they mentioned the five solas, latin for “alone”, which I was unfamiliar with. The five solas are: Sola Gratia – Grace alone Sola Fide – Faith alone Sola Christus – Christ alone Sola Scriptural – Scripture alone Soli Deo Gloria – To the Glory of God Read More …
Well, today it happened. 200 or less on Tuesday! As I posted a week ago I set a goal earlier in the year. And, in spite of Domino’s pizza and a couple of glasses of wine last night, the goal was achieved this morning at 198.4. I know nobody but me cares about this but Read More …
Back in February 2022 I embarked on a weight loss program. I’m sure that this is something that many of us have done from time to time but this is the first time I’ve been serious (sort of) about Dorning some weight. Back in April 2021 I dipped below 200 lbs and I wasn’t even Read More …
The counter is ready and the installers are here. Inside of two hours the counter is installed and the new sink is in place. For me this meant that last night I removed all the now old counter tops for the last time. Disconnected the kitchen sink and the dishwasher and move the stove out Read More …