Category Archives: Miscellaneous

You Can’t Make this Stuff Up

Posted on April 6, 2024 by kimerer_brian

So, it’s raining and raining and also it’s raining, so take a guess at what would be the worst possible event that you can think of that might happen during our wetter than normal spring. Yup. Last night our sump … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up

Posted on December 1, 2023 by kimerer_brian

This morning I was taking some leaves to the town composting area when I ran into this. At that point, I wasn’t sure what my options were. You can’t make this stuff up.

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Robins

Posted on June 9, 2023 by kimerer_brian

The robins have taken up residence in a bush outside of our laundry room. After watching the birds sit patiently on the nest for many days, they finally had success. I just happened to catch them feeding the new chicks. … Continue reading →

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Software Upgrade!

Posted on February 15, 2023 by kimerer_brian

I was perusing the morning newspaper when I came upon this article. Instantly, I jumped up and ran to the garage to see if our vehicles are safe. With great relief, I discovered that this upgrade has already been installed … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2022 by kimerer_brian

Happy 4th of July. In celebration of the day, I have reprised and enhanced my digital fireworks display.* The major enhancement is that I have added audio to the fireworks, so turn on the sound and hear the booms.   … Continue reading →

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The Snapper is Dead

Posted on October 17, 2021 by kimerer_brian

Sad news. Our old Snapper lawn mower has stopped working. It is at the end of its rope. It just …… snapped. But the Snapper is old and doesn’t owe us anything. I still have the receipt. Check out the … Continue reading →

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More Phony Phyreworks

Posted on July 4, 2021 by kimerer_brian

Since it is the 4th of July I decided to try my hand again at making some computer generated fireworks……  like I did last year. I thought I might be able to do a better job a year later. Well, … Continue reading →

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Moving Jennifred

Posted on June 14, 2021 by kimerer_brian

Moving Who? Jennifred. Remember back last fall, when the kids dug out a couple of boulders from under the garden?….. and gave them names?….. Here’s a pointer to remind you. Another Boulder? Well Jennifred and Geraldine sat outside the hole all … Continue reading →

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Another Boulder?

Posted on November 12, 2020 by kimerer_brian

Ya. We have another boulder. You may remember this photo from when they pulled Jennifred out of the hole. Well, Jennifred has a sister, Geraldine, that was still in the hole (circled in the image below). Here’s a closer look, … Continue reading →

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Daylight Saving Time is Crazy!

Posted on November 1, 2020 by kimerer_brian

It is time again to go around the house and update all the !@#$% clocks in order to keep up with the government changing the time of day. We all know that doing this is crazy, but this morning I … Continue reading →

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