Wichi Dude

A NEW PAIR OF GLASSES

I had an eye appointment Monday.  No big surprise that my vision changed.  Because my eyes are very sensitive, any small amount of change in my vision drives me nuts.  Last time, there wasn't enough change to warrant a new prescription.  This time, there is.  So after Dudette got home from work, we headed out to pick out some new frames.  My old frames are not made any more and I really like the style.  They have the magnetic sunglasses that snap on.  To get the same style, I have to upgrade to the latest fashion.

ANOTHER 'FEST DONE

Well, another Winefest is done.

Dudette and I headed out Saturday afternoon and it was tough going at the start.  Jabara was having their air show and once again, we watched the jet and the prop flying together.  Riveting.  And, as Cop Car mentioned in comments in the previous post, I'm guessing the prop was flying flat out, and the jet was idling.  Still, to watch them fly like that is awesome.

CONTRACTOR CAME BY TODAY

The contractor stopped by today with some figures and recommendations.  The bottom line is, we are getting two new windows put in, and a new door.  While he was there, we asked about another area of concern.

He is going to have one of his people check it out for us.  Could be an issue.  Looks like water damage to the siding.  If so, we may have a leak to fix as well as some siding to replace.

Figures, right?  Ahhh, the joys of home ownership.  The work starts in around eight weeks.

Repairs happen.

OOOOOHHHHH, WOOWWWW!

I was outside today working on the lawn and I kept hearing jet noises.  When I finally looked up and in the direction of the noise, I saw some really great stuff.

Living near the flight pattern of an Air Force Base can be the source of a lot of awe.  But this seemed to originate at a local airport.

FESTIVAL TIME AGAIN

Once again, it is Winefest time again.  Dudette and I are heading out to do the KC Winefest this weekend.

So I will not be available for a few days.  Like anyone would notice.  Since I haven't been posting much lately anyway.

That is soon to change though.  Work is slowing down finally.  Looks like I will be working "normal" hours for a change.  At least for a while.  And with that, I should be a little more rested and have the time and energy to post more.

We'll see.

The real world happens.

COULD THE DAY GET BETTER?

Working all week long gets old pretty quickly.  But there are times the days just don't get any better.

MET WITH THE CONTRACTOR

The contractor we use stopped by today to meet with us about some repairs we are wanting done.  Just a couple windows and a door to start out with.  Then on to the deck, slider, and maybe the master bathtub.

"KILLER CLOBBERED" READS THE HEADLINES

I posted pictures of Killer on the side bar and talked about CK's new addition here.  She takes that silly kitten everywhere.

Anyways, she stopped over for a visit Friday night.  Killer was perched on her shoulder.  She had a good time visiting.  We put Killer out in the grass a few times.  Being primarily a house kitten, the grass messed with him.  A jet passed over head and Killer bristled up at the noise.  As the jet passed, he settled down.  I'm guessing he figured he scared the plane away and took pride in it.

SOME HAPPENINGS AROUND THE HOUSE

Some of the stuff we have been talking about and working on around here is for the future.  Dudette is working on pulling together a series of books to plan for retirement and "in the event of..." stuff.