It was a rough week, but we made it to Friday folks! 

 

Still recovering from having to go "Caveman" removing a hub-bearing on the stepsons 08 Equinox here. 

I asked Bruce not to remove the plow on the Blazer until at least late April, he didn't listen so of course we're getting 3-6 inches of snow today. 

 

 Not much else happening here "Two Weeks From Anywhere".

 

What's on Your Weekend Agenda? 

 

 

 

 

The forecast calls for rain over the next 24 hours.  I will be prepping a couple of mirrors so that I can sandblast on the next warm & dry day.

Outside of that, my orders are clear... SWMBO says the outside must be presentable for company next weekend... the only response to that is "yes ma'am"

To that end, I had the house washed a couple days ago.  Also delayed mowing the lawn until after this rain event to minimize the dust & pollen that will be kicked up and yesterday extended the back patio with a few additional landscape paver blocks.

Today, check over granddaughters car. She'll return to campus later on Sunday. Church responsibilities also Sunday, then likely taking granddaughter out for lunch.

 

It may be warm enough to pretend to do something in the garage later today after I get my domestic obligations fulfilled. We'll see. 

Starting Easter prep this weekend. Marie is trying to bake and really struggling with it so I'll likely be in the house to help when needed.  may have to mow sometime before Easter....I keep trying to hold off until April bat may not make it that far this year. Screwy weather has the grass growing earlier than usual.

Mocked up some swords for the "Lightening Thief" musical coming up.  Saturday for the next two months working on the set.  

Welp, today me and the missus is going to Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Festival nearby a couple hours away in Simi Valley where the show was filmed.

There is lots to do today, we have pictures lined up with the cast, wife reserved pictures with Melissa Gilbert and a few other cast members, there will be book signings and much more, it's shaping up to be a good ol fashioned fun time.

I grew up on Little House on the Prairie for it's nine seasons it was on in the 70's through mid 80's. I loved it then, and all three of our kids loved the reruns, they watched all nine seasons as well sometimes over and over. It was and is one of those wonderful shows that capitalized on life lessons, goodness, family, neighbors, God, and good solid principles to live by, it's too bad our younger generation of today don't have something like this to fall back on during their evening prime time tv watching habits.

 

I've always said, it seems our country started going off the rails in some ways about the same time shows like Little House and The Waltons became not the norm. Hmmm, wonder why.

 

Anyway, here is the festival linked below, I'll report back later with some images and stuff! I have wonderful memories of Karen Grassle (mom) and Charles Ingalls, I grew up in a confusing time, and sometimes this family on TV was all I had of what a family should be This'll be really fun! I hope I get to give Caroline a big ol hug, she was my prime time mom. My wife still watches Little House to this day, she'll do marathons, it's funny.

 

Little House On the Prairie – 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion & Festival – Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce

LITTLEHOUSEFESTIVAL.COM

 

Just another Friday...same old, same old.   May go and visit the Boss, tomorrow.  Beyond that?   Seeings how I just woke up, haven't quite figured out the schedule, yet..

Raided the supply of Donuts, this morning...as one of the pill bottles says "Eat with FOOD"...

I get to hopefully finish up a project 2 for the sis in law. Hang blinds in my daughters room(though she is only home 3 weeks a year    Maybe do a fun project for me (nah I am sure wife will nix that lol) 

 

Fred that sounds like a fun festival 

18 minutes ago, John Morris said:

Welp, today me and the missus is going to Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Festival nearby a couple hours away in Simi Valley where the show was filmed.

Wow...50 years. Me and the Mrs. were still relatively newly weds. Will expect a full report and data download John. While I'm the hostage watcher in our household, my wife, daughter and both granddaughters have seen every episode a countless number of times. Besides the daily reruns on one of the Hallmark channels, I purchased the entire DVD series which includes bloopers, unseen footage and the follow up series, Little House, A New Beginning for my wife as a Christmas gift several years ago. No one is authorized to remove a DVD from the storage container without her oversight. Anyways, enjoy your day out and your experience. It should be a fun day.

26 minutes ago, steven newman said:

Raided the supply of Donuts, this morning...as one of the pill bottles says "Eat with FOOD"...

Nothing better for what ails you...besides donuts are (w)hole food.

Took advantage of the garden shed being emptied out (stone guys used the leftovers from a previous project I did.

 

 

Serviced the mower. Probably the last season for that old faithful. I'm not allowed to mow- don't ask! Mimi's philosophy is- if it's on the ground, I'm gonna mow it. Consequently, 

 

 

New blade works much better!

 

Stored the snowblower, so I know we have at least one more snow in our future.

 

Will spend the rest of today helping Mimi get ready for a birthday bash she is throwing for a friend of ours. Always a big deal for Mimi. The rest of us, not so much.

6 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

While I'm the hostage watcher in our household

It's the Dick Van Dyke show, here 

1 hour ago, lew said:

Stored the snowblower, so I know we have at least one more snow in our future.

Ours is scheduled to hit us around noon today. Two to four inches, which probably means we'll get a foot!

Supposed to start , oops just started raining and last into the night.

Working on replacement inventory . Turned Biscuit Cutters yesterday. It is amazing how many cracks in some of my wood, esp walnut. So more of the same today.

They lied, we're at about 7 inches and it's still coming down. 

Loaded a bunch of 9mm today for a GSSF Indoor match tomorrow. Wife and I will shoot early then RO the match. 

 

Got to go with her to pick out paint and flooring after the match to start redoing a bedroom. That will be the agenda for next week.

 

Going to need lots of donuts!!!

 

1 hour ago, John Moody said:

Got to go with her to pick out paint and flooring after the match to start redoing a bedroom. That will be the agenda for next week.

 

Well, this time I was mistaken. Looks like we only got about three inches! My favourite neighbour (Sorry, Canuck spelling.) got the driveway blown out before I even got up.

15 minutes ago, HARO50 said:

Well, this time I was mistaken. Looks like we only got about three inches! My favourite neighbour (Sorry, Canuck spelling.) got the driveway blown out before I even got up.

Glad it was no worse than that John. I can see why he's your favorite neighbor (Sorry, USA spelling). If you were to give him a dozen Tim Hortons doughnuts (no apology, universal language), you'll quickly become his favourite neighbour. (neighbourhood spelling)

Edited March 23, 20242 yr by Grandpadave52

1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said:

If you were to give him a dozen Tim Hortons doughnuts (no apology, universal language), you'll quickly become his favourite neighbour.

He would probably get too obese to use his snow blower, and expect me to  do HIS driveway instead! He drops in regularly for a coffee or a beer (or three), but I may get a doughnut (Canadian spelling) or two for him the next time I venture out.