3/9 Anderson

What a beautiful week end, temp hanging around 70 or so.  We were supposed to get some rain - just a little on Thursday.  We really do need some rain - the yard and trees are dong OK - had to water them this week end holding off with putting the automatic sprinkler on here.  I did checked the system and for some reason the control box is not getting any power.  Another project for me to put on the list.

Got uncle squared away - the IRS finally completed the forms and the taxes when through accordingly.  Had to wait a whole month for that - guess IRS was OK with the delay as most businesses wait for the deadline to file or get extensions.  At any rate it is done and glad to get that done.

We have a very interesting issue stirring in Tracy - our 40' pepper (2) trees in the back yard are causing the neighbors great distress.  Over the last 10 years they have asked us to cut them down as they are very dirty with pepper and branches falling into their yard and pool.  Now they have the HOA board  on their side trying to work the issue. Not sure how this will play out just have to wait and see what happens.  We struck a deal with the neighbors years ago - they can trim their side of all the branches.  That worked well until now when the task of trimming those pesky branches is dangerous and expensive.  Watch this space on this one.

I executed a plan to remove all the blackberry bushes on the fence adjacent to the main driveway.  I have tried lots of different things but have narrowed the practice down to one simple process.  Kindle up branches on the up side of the bushes with the wind to your back.  Torch the kindle and let it go with feeding it from either side to burn off what is not caught off in the initial burn.  Having a nice strong wind to your back was certainly the ticket to success!!   It worked great now I can move the project to the other side of the pasture - that will take place another day.  That will be a little more challenging as the bushes are surrounded by lots of deep grass both dead and alive.  It will be a challenge to control the burning of the bush and the adjoining grass?

Click {HERE} to see close-up photos of the pyro pictures, and a beautiful sunset!

Kathy busy with the artwork as usual, she was able to spend the afternoon yesterday with the ladies in Redding.  They had the old crew there yesterday and it felt like old home week for Redding Handmade.  She had a great time and enjoyed the interaction.

Another nice week for golf - ready for the time change now I can have a little extra time at home before I hit the course.  Have been getting out on the course around 7:00 and that was just about full sunrise.  With the extra hour that will give me more time in the morning and maybe a little more sleep.  Actually that does not happen - Tessie is wired with a alarm set for 5:30 and that is when she is ready to go outside - not much argument - just do it!!  Had my first nibble for golf balls yesterday - fellow wanted golf balls today but I could not deliver.  He was supposed to get 120 balls for $15.00 from someone in Modesto.  I told him that was a great deal  then offered to give him 200 or $40.00.  Hard to believe that someone is selling 120 balls for $15.?

Enough babble - hope you all have a great week. 

Ron, Kathy, Tessie and Sammie (the cat)