We decided to bug out for a few hours yesterday (Saturday). We headed down to the coast for a lunch and a walk.



Beautiful. And had the coast to ourselves - nearly. I need to do this more. Usually, by the time I drag my buttstock down there - I'm beat - my back is killing me - I've been having headaches - and my nerves are shot. Fortunately; this helps - even seeing the pics now - when I feel better then when I was actually there!

(Hey Jerry - there's nothing down here that compares to January in Maryland - heheh)



We were there about an hour before Sunset. There was a huge amount of moisture in the air. And ... other things in the air too!



There were a couple of these guys gliding around. It looked magical. I'm not certain - are they called motorized Parasails?



They'd glide by - come down and drag a foot at the surf's edge along the sand - then swoop back up and turn.

As you can see by the pics ... we were'nt bothered with tourists. Just us natives ....



Oh ... we found this little number - dead - on the beach up near the sea grass. Now THAT is a serious set of choppers! And we worry about the sharks! Whoooh!!



This guy was about a foot long. Real tall - sort of ... fish shaped ...



And then ... we were back. And the elves hadn't done a thing all day. The doors on the Range Building were designed for a barn/shed. They needed upgrading. The hinges had the lag bolt heads on the outside - and the hinge barrels sported loose pins. Might as well hang out the "Welcome" sign. So; I sourced other hinges. Rehung the doors. Changed the stop moldings. Also added the proper "Z" braces to the plank construction doors (outside in this case). And I will overhaul the latch/lock system. Also ... the "kitty door" had to go.



I fitted another section of stock like the door planking itself. Inch thick treated.



And "Just said NO!" to kitty.

It's been a busy week. Days like today - with the jobs worked on - you'd need a knowledgable tour guide to point out changes - for anyone to recognize that a hard day's work was spent. Unfortunately - it's time to start another. I simply cannot WAIT to spend the days in the shops on our projects. I have ideas stacking up, I'm ready for machine tools, and I'm sick of working on the deck and over my head. Construction and re-construction is done 99.9% down on the deck - or up over your head.

Thanks for reading. Comments are always enjoyed.

Gary



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Don't you think I've forgotten florida!

I hadn't thought of it 'till now but where will they kitty eat?

Ah - the Cat! Miserible animal. I've moved the bowl a few times. If it's ANYWHERE near where we traverse - the darned thing spends the day "leading" us to the bowl - crossing our path - tripping us - yawllling. So; I've moved it to a more isolated spot. I'm thinking of Southern Maryland ...
I have actually succeeded in "training" the beast by way of refusing food until it shuts up!!!!! And threatening it with "the look" if I see it, seeing me, seeing it, when I'm going anywhere near where it eats. Kelly's been amazed that I actually get it to stay where it is (for as long as it chooses to ....). The thing will also hide - out of sight - and just announce it's presence with the most low volume meow - just to be sure you've heard it - but don't know where it comes from. I've found that at times - it loves it when I turn on the garden hose and soak it good. We play "boot scoot kitty" when it crosses my path in an attempt to alter my intended path to a more desirable track - such as toward it's bowl.
About the only time I like the thing, is late at night - after I've closed up - and I find it laying outside the door - maybe 8-10 feet away. And it's just waiting for me. Doesn't seem to want anything then. At that time - it's acting more like a dog.

Gary,

Nothing better than a dog that chases cats.

Lon

Put in some owl boxes. The cat issue will fix itself.

Gary that is 1 crazy looking fish that you found on the shore .I would have to think that it is either a triggerfish are a sheepshead.Both are saltwater fish .when I was younger I used to have a lot of fishtanks with piranha fish .Those had pointy teeth but they're close cousin the pacu had teeth just like those only those are freshwater fish .A great stress reliever walking on the beach because you can never tell what will wash up on shore !Thanks for Sharing your walk.I I have never been a big fan of the cats but the cats eat mice that the snake would eat so be careful what you wish for

Thanks
Kurt

Hi Kurt,
That's why the cat is here. It actually came strolling by with a snake once. It eats mice and we've seen it eat lizards. Oh, I'm fond of it but they are quite pushy animals. Always seem to be training me or scolding me. Guess cats are a lot like ex-wives. . Did I say that outloud?

Looks like a nice day at the beach! Glad you got to enjoy some of this nice weather before the cold snap.

Not a fan of the cats. I don't let them run on the property due to the damage they do to the wildlife. I'd rather let the snakes, fox, bobcats, and raptors get the mice.

I'm sure it will be no time before the chips start flying again,

Kent

Thanks Kent,

I must take that as a firm offer on my Maryland home. And, let me say - I appreciate it too. I really, really want to get the chips flying in the shop.

I think, in the interest of getting me back to work ... there should be a "Pool" started on the forum here. Wouldn't take much to toss in enough to get me out of Maryland for good! What an idea ....

Shops are just about functional. To the point where I could fight through the start up anyway. It's Maryland that's the strangle hold now. Can't toss the equity there. The remaining things that need finishing up there are the type that need a knurly old 58 year old craftsman to complete. Not a hot shot crew of 25 year olds in chrome trucks which blow in and put up rainspouting when I need a basement winding staircase rebuilt. Etc.

I'm only doing the absolute minimal of things that would just tank the value if not corrected. Wish me speed and skill.

Gary

I'm wishing you a safe drive up and back. I just returned from a trip down to Texas and it reminded me that you folks down south all drive like maniacs.

We are products of our environments Sean! Maddness all around .... Has to rub off.

Thks. Can't WAIT to get this over with. If I had a bull dozer like Kent, I'd push it all in a hole up there. But then, I'd have to dig the hole first so there's no winning.

Nah...take too long. Probably need half a hundred permits for that. Those old houses are half hazmat anyway...