John F Dean

I have a small room in my basement that I use, but I do not have anything I am satisfied calling a root cellar.

My wife just texted me “ Wish you were here.”   Of course, I asked her were she was. She had taken a walk and was in the cemetery that adjoins our property.

Sending in children with buckets would not be anywhere on my list.   I would try a high pressure hose with an extension….generator for electricity …and bring in water as needed.

I chose quartz for countertops near the sink and stove. I use butcher block elsewhere. The island is butcher block from a regional bakery. The others were made in Horse Cave Kentucky by AWP. Unfortunately, I don’t think the business exists any longer.  They had a good product and price.

Shipping can be a killer for countertops.  I suspect selecting a source close to home is a good idea.  Also, shop around.  Prices vary to an extreme.  As in $200 to $3000 for a similar product.  Yes, the little guy always seems to have the best price.

I just finished grilling a chicken.  It still won’t tell me why it crossed the road.

Hi J,

I appreciate all the posts that have been made. I am picking up lots of ideas.  … both what to do as well as what not to do.

Things have been getting better between us. She had a headache, so we had one of those quiet moments on the sofa with me rubbing her head. I asked her what she did for headaches before she net met me.  She responded she never had headaches before she met me.

My wife has been less than happy with me for a while now. This latest episode began on Valentines Day. I forgot it until daybreak that morning. I knew I was going to be gone for the day and nor be back till late. I wanted to do something.  So I scribbled a note on a paper towel “Happy VD Day”.   Apparently that wasn’t a good idea,

I have used a stove top popper as well as a skillet. The oven approach got my attention because it seems to involve the lest work.  Now, I am tempted to try an electric popper from a junk store.