Dave & Co's Blog

Yeah, clamps...

2012-02-04T15:45:00.001-05:00

Lots of 'em.

Guess who's almost as tall as mommy?

2012-02-01T20:03:00.001-05:00

Can Shooting

2012-01-20T12:27:00.000-05:00

Some of my best shooting ever. In the dark by porch light, you could make out a white spot. 17 yds or so.

However, cans are probably a bad idea with arrows. Spent the rest of the night refletching all four arrows as penance. (Note a fifth arrow missed. It had just been refletched a week or so ago.)

My daughters...

2012-01-16T07:38:00.001-05:00

They decided to do some baking yesterday. 2 pies and dozens of cookies later, they even cleaned up after themselves. What's going on? I didn't help even one iota. Turned out well it looks like:

Bar number two

2012-01-14T00:59:00.001-05:00

No old men, but a high bartender.

Grants Pass bar scene

2012-01-14T00:27:00.000-05:00

Rachel and my first visit to a bar in Grants Pass--even got hit on by an old guy named Gary.

Made It! (175)

2012-01-03T10:42:00.002-05:00

The goal was set in the middle of September when Jason came back to work here at the rock. It was to run 100 miles by the end of the year. A month into it, the goal was raised to run 175 miles and weigh 175 lbs. There were a few setbacks at the end, but the running goal was met:

As for the weight goal, not quite. I lost about 11-12 pounds and am now weighing in about 177.

Now, for 2012...

All done.

2011-12-31T14:42:00.000-05:00

Moving the firepit

2011-12-31T13:30:00.000-05:00

Turns out on a hill is a bad spot for chairs.

Ooohh....

2011-12-30T20:05:00.001-05:00

Dog breath!

Tired guy

2011-12-30T20:01:00.001-05:00

The Bettica Services Holiday Party

2011-12-29T19:50:00.001-05:00

One liter of German dunkel goodness.

When I was a kid,

2011-12-26T13:19:00.000-05:00

I wanted to grow up to be a logger. Funny how things work out. This is a black cherry tree destined for Erin's living room.

Erin's new furniture

2011-12-26T08:06:00.001-05:00

Cold morning

2011-12-19T08:20:00.000-05:00

Waiting for the bus

Marlee

2011-12-18T21:38:00.000-05:00

Gingerbread houses

2011-12-18T21:37:00.000-05:00

When was the last time...

2011-12-17T13:45:00.001-05:00

I said how much I love my truck to y'all?

Two girls

2011-12-16T08:16:00.000-05:00

Waiting for the bus.

Liquid Death

2011-11-12T19:18:00.001-05:00

All the peppers left at the first freeze concentrated in one bottle. It hurts...

Girls

2011-11-08T15:26:00.000-05:00

Marlee makes fire.

2011-11-05T19:49:00.001-04:00

Her training is progressing nicely.

Nice fall morning

2011-10-16T08:29:00.001-04:00

#1

2011-10-12T14:07:00.001-04:00

Ranking purely on birth order (obviously.)

#2

2011-10-12T14:06:00.001-04:00

#3

2011-10-12T14:05:00.000-04:00

Ready to go

2011-10-12T14:04:00.001-04:00

Bassler and Kayleen's wedding. The clean up nice enough.

The crab has 'em.

2011-10-12T14:02:00.000-04:00

Down in Northern Neck last weekend.

Girl Scout Camp

2011-10-12T14:01:00.000-04:00

1.5 weeks ago I slept through an inch or so of rain in this tent while the girls were forced to take cover in the lodge. Ahh, the memories...

Have I mentioned I love our tractor?

2011-10-12T13:59:00.001-04:00

Actually, it's kind of worn out, but it still gets the job done.

Cool sky

2011-09-27T06:45:00.001-04:00

Disregard the power pole--couldn't get a good shot without it.

Health food

2011-09-13T12:23:00.000-04:00

Flood stage

2011-09-09T21:48:00.001-04:00

I didn't get any pictures where it went over the road, but it was impressive.

Prepping for the next natural disaster

2011-08-30T14:40:00.001-04:00

This round ends with 2-1/2 gallons of tomatoes and 1-1/2 gallons of spaghetti sauce.

Crap -- Exploding tomato jars!

2011-08-29T22:47:00.000-04:00

Don't rush pressure canning! Especially the cool down phase.

No power

2011-08-28T10:41:00.001-04:00

Our own tree is the culprit. Estimate is 8pm Monday.

I've been neglecting the garden

2011-08-27T16:53:00.001-04:00

Now it looks like I'll spend this hurricane canning tomatoes by generator.

Bettica doing emergency work.

2011-08-24T22:34:00.001-04:00

You know, before the hurricane hits.

Let the tour continue

2011-08-04T22:36:00.001-04:00

Nice Night

2011-08-04T22:07:00.001-04:00

DC date night

2011-08-04T21:47:00.001-04:00

No kids is great!

First pro tennis match.

2011-08-04T18:53:00.001-04:00

This is a different experience...

Humor at the range

2011-07-24T16:14:00.002-04:00

650' under Kansas

2011-07-24T16:14:00.001-04:00

Marlee picks her souvenirs carefully in the salt mines.

Tornado at the Airport

2011-07-24T16:11:00.001-04:00

Camera didn't catch the lightning, but it was all around. Temps here in Wichita have come close to 110 at times. Bank signs are measuring as high as 116 in the concrete jungles.

She's got skills...

2011-07-20T13:04:00.000-04:00

Goodbye Fourth Grade

2011-07-05T20:25:00.001-04:00

I wonder if we're teaching them the right values?

Riding the waves

2011-07-05T07:10:00.001-04:00

Cutie

2011-07-05T07:09:00.000-04:00

Chesapeake Bay Fun!

2011-07-05T07:04:00.006-04:00

Yum!

2011-07-01T11:48:00.000-04:00

Cinnamon bun bread

2011-06-27T20:15:00.001-04:00

Yummy!

Lazy summer evening

2011-06-26T18:01:00.001-04:00

Foiled!

2011-06-20T19:04:00.001-04:00

I thought this was chili when I took it out of the freezer to defrost for dinner. I made the cheddar corn muffins to go along with it. When the block finally thawed I learned it was baked beans. Ugh! I really need a better labeling system for the freezer.

MiniMe

2011-06-18T09:00:00.001-04:00

Raspberries

2011-06-13T12:29:00.000-04:00

There is nothing better than fresh picked raspberries. This is what was left after I ate my fill in the garden this morning.

Another hobby from the past

2011-06-04T15:47:00.004-04:00

This is a heck of a small largemouth, but the first fish I've caught on a flyrod in years (and years, and years....) Still need to practice a bit before Alaska this summer. I hear the fish are bigger there.

We have a mirror!

2011-05-27T12:39:00.001-04:00

Mine, all mine

2011-05-22T12:23:00.002-04:00

My very own cement mixer! What every boy wants!

So, now the front steps are fixed.

You know the saying, "When you're a hammer all you see are nails?" Well, right now I think I can fix most of the stuff around the house with a little concrete or mortar...

Found it

2011-05-02T14:15:00.000-04:00

My next bike. Now I just have to find one for sale.

Where's Waldo?

2011-04-30T15:03:00.000-04:00

Or Cailin, I'll give credit for either one.

Finished

2011-04-25T07:08:00.000-04:00

For now. Still on the list: siding, front door, drywall, tile, etc.

Redneck roofing

2011-04-22T17:23:00.001-04:00

A few drops are starting to fall

2011-04-22T09:00:00.001-04:00

Will he get the roof on in time?

Raise high the roof beam, Dave

2011-04-21T15:39:00.001-04:00

Two walls don't make a house.

2011-04-20T18:37:00.000-04:00

But there's always tomorrow.

Erin's home...

2011-04-20T12:43:00.000-04:00

...in time to help me lift the walls.

Guess who's driving...

2011-04-19T16:28:00.000-04:00

This will make my life easier.

11 o'clock and all's well...

2011-04-18T22:59:00.000-04:00

Been awhile since I pulled out the old floodlights. Brings back all
sorts of memories.

Is it deep enough?

2011-04-18T17:28:00.000-04:00

Nope, keep digging Marlee...

Clubhouse excavation

2011-04-17T20:01:00.000-04:00

Here we go....

More insanity.

So much for that.

2011-04-17T16:22:00.001-04:00

Marlee's fault.

Life is rough

2011-04-15T23:19:00.001-04:00

Harry Potter 7 night.

A little forward progress again.

2011-04-11T22:09:00.000-04:00

Soaking up the night.

2011-04-04T20:00:00.000-04:00

Dinner outside was the kids' idea.

Whoops.

2011-03-26T21:42:00.001-04:00

Sometimes you have to step back to move forward.

The things you find around our house:

2011-03-20T17:43:00.000-04:00

Guess it's what happens when you deprive your kids of tv.

Ready for a second coat

2011-03-12T11:25:00.000-05:00

First slurry coat (blue) ground. Time for the second slurry coat (grey).

Counter Progress

2011-03-11T07:41:00.000-05:00

It's coming along. Blue slurry applied and partially ground. Awaiting
more diamond grinding discs today. Then gray slurry. Then more
polishing. Then sealing. Then install on the 19th.

We have a sink!

2011-02-27T22:21:00.001-05:00

Needs some work still.

Dave now does treework in the dark...

2011-02-27T22:20:00.001-05:00

The Waiting Game

2011-02-22T09:11:00.000-05:00

Finished the mold an poured last night. Can't wait to see what it
looks like when it's cured enough to pull from the mold. Unfortunately
I forgot to get a picture of the finished mold. But it was cool
looking - you'll have to trust me.

This countertop is gonna be unique.

2011-02-20T17:34:00.000-05:00

That's all I can promise at this stage.

Cabinets Installed (now with picture)

2011-02-20T09:39:00.001-05:00

Cabinets installed.

2011-02-19T14:43:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday

2011-02-07T07:27:00.001-05:00

7 years old. Can you believe we kept her this long?

Let the beatings begin

2011-02-06T16:03:00.000-05:00

The cabinets are to be "distressed". Yeehaw!

Custom toilet paper dispenser

2011-02-06T13:34:00.000-05:00

Everyone needs one:

Bathroom Progress

2011-02-05T11:36:00.000-05:00

Bathroom cabinet--we are getting there.

Maybe I should start eating healthier breakfasts?

2011-02-05T08:04:00.001-05:00

It's good to visit Irish family!

2011-02-02T19:36:00.000-05:00

Birthday cake

2011-02-01T21:38:00.001-05:00

12 years old.

Cookin' dinner with the power out

2011-01-27T15:59:00.000-05:00

Anyone want to come over for dinner???

Camping out

2011-01-21T22:50:00.001-05:00

The furnace is broken so the girls have moved downstairs for the night. Hopefully Dave can fix in the am. It is 21 degrees outside.

Snow Day

2011-01-18T09:04:00.000-05:00

Practicing viola her own way

2011-01-17T22:58:00.001-05:00

Pretty in Pink

2010-12-26T09:09:00.001-05:00

Emma got a new bow from Santa. Pink and everything. Even came with new
arrows.

And the stockings were hung...

2010-12-24T23:07:00.001-05:00

Fwd: Solstice Lunar Eclipse

2010-12-21T09:33:00.000-05:00

Whoops. Guess I sent it to the wrong contact last night.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Dave Grant <davegrant28@gmail.com>
Date: December 21, 2010 2:59:36 AM EST
To: David Grant <davegrant28@gmail.com>
Subject: Solstice Lunar Eclipse

Ok, so the phone isn't the right camera for this....

But the whole family is up at 3am for the fun:

This year's subdivision

2010-12-16T21:20:00.000-05:00

Gingerbread house decorating party is Saturday.