September 18, 2024 I had gathered another pile of branches at the chipper, and decided that today would be a good day to start up the chipper and run them through. So, that is what I did! The pile of chipped material is much smaller than the original pile, and I think that if IContinue reading “A Chip off the Old Block”
Category Archives: Fall of 2024
Gardening
September 17, 2024 I pulled one of the carrots from my raised garden! It even tasted like a carrot, This carrot has been growing since the last time I was here – that is over two months! I also saw some guavas on a small plant that I didn’t even realize was a guava, overContinue reading “Gardening”
Taking Shape
September 16, 2024 The deck boards are layed out in various places and painted. It will definitely be easier to paint these before they are installed. While the deck boards are drying, I installed the rafters/ceiling joist. I have not many long screws left so I ordered more online. They were half the price ofContinue reading “Taking Shape”
Post and Beam
September 15, 2024 Cut the posts and installed the beam for the gazebo extension. They were painted yesterday in anticipation that they would be easier to paint before they were up in place. TTFN
I Can See Forever . . . maybe not!
September 14, 2024 This is the view from Ahi Road out towards the ocean. Looking down the driveway and over the neighbor’s property. It looks like the driveway needs a little attention. It is getting a bit overgrown. That looks much better! TTFN
Accomplishment
September 13, 2024 I try to accomplish at least one thing every day. No matter how small. No matter how large. One accomplishment. After installing the new carburetor, I got the chipper running and chipped through a large pile of branches. One accomplishment! TTFN
It’s Just Pouring Out There
September 12, 2024 Another day of mixing and pouring concrete. This completes the floor for the bathroom at Holowai. Also. the third step at the gazebo. TTFN
Back To Work
September 11, 2024 After yesterday’s little diversion down at the shore. I got back to working on the steps for the gazebo. After removing the stakes and supports for the forms for the first step that I poured yesterday, I formed the next step down. With the forms in place, I backfilled using some ofContinue reading “Back To Work”
Just Another Day in Paradise
September 10, 2024 More concrete! Mixed up enough concrete to pour a step leading up to the gazebo. That’s enough work! Time to go down to the ocean! The ocean is pretty calm today, The sky is blue. The sun is shining, There is a slight breeze blowing. What a great day to be inContinue reading “Just Another Day in Paradise”
Playing in the Mud
September 9, 2024 In the morning, after breakfast, I mixed concrete and poured two of the squares in the bathroom floor. I set up the mixer in the driveway about 20 feet inside the gate and used the smaller material I had separated when I moved one of the gravel piles from outsde the gate..Continue reading “Playing in the Mud”
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