Hey guys, Up and around and off to the church hall as the Knights made biscuits and gravy for after Mass. Served about 70.

Back hom and I changed clothes and went down to the storage shed t work on my awning project. Got all the posts cut to length (while standing), got the notches cut for the horizontal posts cut and the side to side joists installed. Looks great, but really wore my arse out.

Came home, and while I gave the Caddy a bath, Rosie headed over to the 'city' to pick up GGD, as grandpa gets to watch her tomorrow, as Grandma Rosie has a girls luncheon gathering to attend in central Kansas. We will keep her again tomorrow night as Tuesday we head to KC for GGDs surgery to close up the hole in the roof of her mouth, and GS and wife both work until early afternoon, then we will pick thm up and head east. We, GGD and I, will try to give the pick up a little bath to utilize some of the time.

Hey guys, no 'Slow Ride' for us.... We left Branson at 5:20am this morning and headed home. Stopped in Wichita to see Rosie's dad. While she went in I stayed out in the car, with the windows down, and took a 45 minute nap, enough to get me home.

#2 texted us when we were about an hour out and told us she had supper ready for us when we got back. That saved us from having to figure that out.

My butt is dragging, headed to bed.

Hey guys, damp morning here in Branson. Rained here last night, don't know how much, but has made it a bit muggy this morning. Not much planned here today.

We did hit two shows yesterday. "tHAT Mentalist Guy" who proceeded to freaking blow our minds. At one point, he chose 7 people to write their name on a card, and write down the name of a “childhood pets name”. I was chosen too. They had a member of the audience pick them up, no looking at them. Then they mixed them good and picked one and sealed it in an opaque (black) envelope. Then had another member of the audience come hold it up. He asked all of us (7) to think about what we wrote. Pretty soon he asked if someone had the initials RB. Then he said “I’m getting a fragrance, this is unusual, Do you like to cook?” Does your name have something to do with cooking?  “No” she says, I jump in and say, “Yes it does.” He then says “in your mind, spell your name….. eww, it’s a long one. OHH! It’s Rosemary !  B… Buchanan, No, BACHMAN.” Then he said he was seeing the color Blue, but the pet isn’t a bird, does the color blue have any reference? Rosemary responded “No”, I said,  Yes it does! He then said Oh the name is Sky? (the name of the only dog we ever had)  He went on to another item. Then came up and said, “Tom, is there a Tom?” I raised my hand and then he said, “Well, we already know your last name.  Think about your pet…. Oh, that’s sweet, you really liked this pet.  That’s nice… Oh, the pets name was Candy (which was the name of the only pet I had a a kid). He then went on and finished the show and at the end he said How many of you noticed the board up here with the padlock on it? It had been there since before the show started. He explained how  thing’s come into his mind and he’ll just write it down whether it makes sense or not and that he had written these down before the show started. He brings the locked and covered board up front, unlocks it and removes the cover. On it, it has the words “blue, Sky, sweet and Candy” I just about crapped my pants.

The other show we saw was Reza, an illusionist (Magician). He was freaking awesome as well. Made motorcycles appear in front of our eyes, transported people (from the audience, as a matter of fact one of our friends was one, so not a 'plant') from the stage to the back of the theater within a matter of maybe 5 seconds...made her promise not to tell how it was done, and she hasn't as of yet. At the end of the show he made a full sized helicopter appear in front of our eyes.....

If you ever get to Branson, or anywhere else these two are performing, I would highly recommend going to one of their shows, well worth the time/money.

Headed to Lamberts for supper this evening.

Was AWOL yesterday. Got up early and had a golfing tee time. Rained most off and on all night so when we got there we found it was "Cart path only", which meant we were going to do a LOT more walking. Branson Hills is a beautiful course and we got our asses kicked by it, but was a good time anyway. Grabbed a bite to eat and was back by mid afternoon. I decided to jump into the hot tub for a soak. It made me tired, so I took a nap. Then we went to a show "Anthems of Rock". Enjoyable evening.

Today, not much planned.

Morning guys...

Up and around this morning. Already have a mile walk in. A little muggy this morning, and supposed to be in the mid to upper 80s. I think pool time is in order this afternoon.

Morning guys...

Hey guys, slept in this morning after the long day of driving. Got a show and dinner for tonight, show tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with golf scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Temps are decent, mid 70s now with highs in the low 80s predicted. This appears to be a much better time of the year to visit Branson. The resort is much more quiet this time as well as the noisy kids aren't here either.

Hey guys, up early and off to Branson. 9 1/2 hours later we are here. The new Caddy is really nice. Found out it does/has features the 2014 didn't have, and I was finding them as we were in the car for such a long time. Like if you fade toward the centerline or road side, the '14 would vibrate which ever side you are drifting toward, the '19 will steer you back into your lane.... pretty neat feature, but it took me a while to figure out it was doing that. I thought at first, the road was throwing me around. Also it has auto shut down when you stop...that was a bit of a surprise. I thought something was wrong with the car until I figured it out....then the button on the dash that says "Auto off" made sense and I hit that button when I start up the car, now that I know about it.

Busy week planned here.

Hey guys, nice cool, but damp day here. Went over to the 'city' to pick up the base materials for my awning down at the shed. I got GS #1 to help me. so taking advantage. The load made the Silverado squat in the rear end. 6, 6x6x10' treated posts (about 100 lbs. each) 8, 4x6x12' treated beams (about 70 lbs. each) misc lumber 2x12s 2x4s...aired up the tires and pumped up the air bag overloads. Got the posts set and braced, just need to let it got a little darker so my Laser level can be visible to mark their final heights. Started raining, so had to break.

Running some concrete at the church tomorrow morning.

Morning guys... Cloudy, damp and cool. I have to make a trip over to the 'city' to pick up a few things.

Hey guys, Bought a replacement for the Caddy yesterday. Another CTS. Five years newer (2019, Same generation as the 2014) 3.6, AWD, dark polished wheels and 24K on the clock. I hate dealing with BIG dealerships. But we got within $500 of my target price.

This morning, the insurance adjuster came to look at the '14 Caddy... his first comments was "Is that really a 2014? It looks a lot newer than that. You're not planning on keeping this car are you, because it's a total." Just kept shaking his head in disbelief, "This is really a 2014, it looks like a new one." I hope that means he's going to give us top dollar on the value payout.

After everything calmed down I spent three hours washing, claybarring, polishing and applying a ceramic coating. Needs to cure out for 24 hours now.

Been raining all morning here. Supposed to clear up tomorrow, then back to a similar day as today on Wednesday.

Hey guys, been busy trying to figure out the Caddy situation. Insurance gal tells me there are 20 claims ahead of mine but the adjuster will get hold of me. Says "more than likely, it will be totaled" because of the water pouring into the dash. The body shop folks tell me the same thing "they don't want to accept the liability of electrical issues down the road". We are headed to Salina (about 4 hours away) tomorrow to look at a possible replacement.

Tennis ball size hail

Hey guys, not a great day for us here. Left KC heading south to Wichita. Stopped to see FIL at the rest home where he is at. He is not doing well. He did recognize us. But is very drugged up and slept most of the time, so we headed on home. Since our last trip there they have opened up a new section of road which made us go out of our way about a hour. Making the trip not just an hour longer going through Wichita but another hour. (Note 2 extra hours) As we were about ten minutes out of the 'city' we called our GS and found he doesn't work tomorrow and will be watching GGD himself. So we headed on home. About 10 miles from home it started raining...hailing nasty storm. Beat the hell out of the Caddy. Broke out the moon roof and back window, smashed the windshield and beat the hell out of the body. As bad as it was, Rosie and I were not hurt, we didn't, luckily, have GGD as she would have been facing the back glass which was totally obliterated and glass covering her car seat.

I'm sure that the car is totaled. The search for a replacement is already started. Even if they don't total it I'm not going to keep it. Water was pouring in through the broken moonroof into the overhead console and into the dash.

Hey guys, ....trying not to listen to us goof up the Husker game....
Marc, that didn't happen did it? K-State looked pretty good though.

Nothing on the agenda, and have done nothing, except a mile and a half walk. Headed to church pretty soon.

Hey guys, 75 here in KC while I type this (11:45) headed to the mid 80s they say. We attended the 'White Coat" ceremony for the GD (future GD actually) last night in Lawrence...very nice ceremony. Out to eat afterward and then on to KC to stay with #1. They were all up watching the Chiefs... I guess that didn't turn out like everyone thought it would.... I was dead tired and went to bed before it was over.

Nothing much on the agenda this morning...or today for that matter. Will go see #3 and family this evening as #1s family has everyone busy tonight.

Gris I hope your shows is profitable for you. Marc, why the additional metal? I thought the kit was complete? Something about local codes? I ran concrete pillars, 32" deep, for my expansion of the storage garage last week. I'll let them cure out then will start of my 'awning' to protect the trailer soon.

Hey guys, started out cool, but warming up. Not as warm as it has been but warm, looking for a high of 90 today.

Hope you find him Marc. Hoping for a good report on the skin conditions Tommy. Letty, when you work outside it seems to wear me out more/faster. Matt, you sound like my kids, chasing around. but my oldest has 6....well two are away at college now, but still chases 4 around.

Don't know about beef, but I smoked some ribs today for supper.

Sorry about the doggie, Marc.

Cool again this morning, 68 when we went over to walk the dogs, 74 now (9:30). Not a lot on the agenda, maybe prep some particleboard for the cabinet top I'm working on. Laminate should be here tomorrow.

Short work week for us, even though Rosie is over in the 'city' watching the little one, we are leaving Thursday morning to go to Lawrence (home of the Jayhawks) for the white coat ceremony for GS #2s GF/fiancée into pharmacy school. Then on over to KC to visit #1 and #3s families.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Labor day.

Morning guys...

Before she soaked herself


After soaking, still wanting to play in the water.

Hey guys... We ended up with the GGD last night. She went to sleep good and was up once, but went back to sleep. She woke up about 7:30. We got up and around and pushed her stroller over so we could walk the dogs. After that, back to the house where I washed the Caddy. Little one "helped" me.



Also got Leos' Caddy washed. All before noon. Little one was worn out and went down for a nap.

Missed HCF... But in respect for the national holiday I give you the red, white and blue wrapped Raquel.

Hey guys, a nice day at the start, 60 when we went over to walk the dogs. But by noon it was nearly 100 and has hovered right there all afternoon. Already home from church and Rosie getting supper ready. Might go back over and let the dogs out for a while.

Got the pickup washed, vacuumed and treated. Probably will do the Caddy tomorrow.

Matt, that sounds like a Caddy engine. That's right at the figure we paid to have the same thing done to the GSs back a few years. Marc, I hope the little one shows back up. Letty, I have a Jura, makes one cup at a time. Gris, hope you are enjoying your company.

RIP, Jimmy.

Had my lunch, time to go walk dogs.... Upper 80s now and still climbing fast.

Leo...

Morning guys... Cool again to start, but promises to get HOT by this afternoon. Rosie and I are dog-sitting #2s 4 dogs while she and hubby are in Oklahoma for "Rocklahoma". We took the dogs on a mile and a half walk this morning. Rosie just left for the 'city' to sit with GGD. I'm headed to the shop to work on a couple projects. At noon, I'll go back and walk the dogs again.

Leo has his first collegiate cross country meet today. Wish we could go and watch, but with the dog sitting and the meet 4 hours away, it just can't happen.

Emjoy the family, Gris. Too bad for the Husker FB team, Marc. Really nice writeup Tommy, almost sounds as though YOU wrote it. Letty, the summer did fly by, but I have a feeling that you'll still have some pool time left this fall.

Cool here this morning. Headed over to the 'city' to see about a bathroom remodel and pickup some materials for another. I'll have to get some help to finish up the fascia down at the storage garage.

haven't heard anything else from BIL in Tallahassee...assuming nothing has changed.

Morning guys....

Hey guys, nice cool start to the day, but got hot by noon. I worked on wrapping the fascia. I got the garage door jamb done, then the south side fascia before stopping for lunch (about 12:30) Then came back after eating and did the north side (shady side). I'll need help to do the gable ends.

BIL/family dodged the bullet...well, at least the direct hit. Lost power for a few hours but no major damage.

BIL and wife are prepping for the worst. Saying this could be the worst one for them in a very long time.

Hey guys, warm here again. Got an early start and got the walk-in door swapped out A piece of trim is yet to be made and installed.

BIL and his wife live in Tallahassee, haven't heard if they are prepping or not.

Hey guys, finished up the bathroom remodel today. Installed the vanity, sink/countertop, chalked all the seams and installed the towel and tissue holders.

Weather was warmer than expected...upper 80s.

Het guys, was up and around pretty early today. Wanting to take advantage of the cool weather to finish up the painting of the trim down at the shed. We got that done, then decided to run over to the city to pick up some other paint, a new walk-in door (for the shed) and some metal to wrap the fascia there.

Got back and separated the door and jamb and got them painted, first coat. Will put second coat done later. Then maybe, later this week I will have time to swap doors and at some point borrow a friends 10' sheet metal break (the type for this lightweight trim metal) and get started on the wrapping of the fascia.

Rosie and I have discussed the building of another awning, down at the shed, to protect the trailers. I've laid out the post locations and will borrow a post hole auger to bore the holes for the concrete footings. It's going to be very similar to the one I added to the shop...only a little bigger 14' x 14' vs 16' x 21'

It's on my list of things to attend. Thanks JOHN.

Much cooler today, 65 now and only headed to the upper 70s. Chance for rain today and into tomorrow..

I will take advantage of the cool weather and go down to the storage shed and lay some paint down on the trim.

I hope everyone here has a great weekend.

Morning guys....

My Silverado had a bad condenser too. Must be a common problem.

Morning guys! Hot Chick Friday!



74 already, headed to the mid 90s. Got outside work to do...finish re-glazing the windows at the storage shed. Did the north side windows yesterday, still need to do the south side....better do it this morning before it gets too hot.

Found a rotten sill on one of the north windows yesterday, so I'll cut that out and replace it too....probably this afternoon when it starts warming up.

Morning guys.... Boy is that meme right, Matt.

Pretty warm already, 71. Headed to the mid 90s, so it could be worse. Cold front moving through this weekend with a chance for some moisture...I certainly hope so.

Got to make a trip over to the city today to haul so left over pieces from the church garage sale. Other than that, not much on the agenda.

Hey guys, Not much done today. Heat built in late morning. I got out and mowed down at the storage shed. Noticed there were two windows broken on the west wall of the shed. So went down to the lumberyard and had to new ones cut. Dug out the old spackling installed the window and re-spackled them. The spackling on the other panes wasn't too good, so redone then as well.

Came home and worked in the house where it was cool.

Hey guys, I know it's beating a dead horse, but it's HOT here.

Got the bathroom shower installed today, just in time for tile guy tomorrow.

Been 6 years ago today my older brother passed on. Miss him.

Morning guys, cool here, 67 now and headed to triple digits.

Wow Andy, didn't even know a hurricane was out there threatening. Sounds like you guys are dodging the bullet.

I start on a bathroom remodel today.

Hey guys, was up early and headed home. The GGD is a pretty good traveller. We had to stop a few times to change her and once for fuel and eat. Got home, unloaded the truck. Rosie mowed while I washed the pickup.

It was warm when we got up, 87 when we left at 8:15. Temps continued to rise as we headed west. Saw a high of 108 on the thermo of the Silverado. Dropped to 100 by the time we got home. Predictions for the next week are similar to what you guys were saying. Making sure to find indoor work...

Not positive Marc, but, I believe that was a smart decision. Unless they were willing to have electrical brought up to current codes.

Hey guys, up early and off to watch GSs #4&5 scrimmage football. I noticed we are, without a doubt, still in summer. KC area in a heat warning today and tomorrow. Humidity is high and predictions of 105 today. I believe we will stay inside as much as possible.

All kids in school this week, except GS#2, he starts Monday

Well, getting lots of sleep here in KC this trip. Going to bed before 10 waking up around 8. Nothing on the agenda today.Supposed to be warm and sticky. Might grab SILs bike and go for a ride before it gets too bad...maybe not.

Morning guys... HCF!



?Daisy Duke like you May have never seen her before.

Hey guys, decent morning here. Not a lot of stuff on the agenda.