#71: Buy a truck.

Covid changed me. The evolution is nearing completion. My grandfather drove a Ram, so now I drive a Ram.

Lots of great childhood memories associated with my Uncle Dave who sadly passed today. He was a good husband of 51 years. A good dad. A good uncle. And a really good brother to my mom. Rest In Peace.

#20: Read 20 Books

2nd Koontz book. I don’t think I’ll read a third.

Remember when you were five and your oncologist gave you up to 12 months to live? Well, eight tumors and four surgeries later, we’d like to wish you a happy 10th birthday.

#20: Read 20 Books

Enjoyed

#17: Achieve 20% yearly gain on day trading account

Not the greatest month, but still in the green. Managed to not panic sell my crypto when it crashed up to 40% a couple of weeks ago.

Kaden’s killing it on and off the mound his freshman year.

Alex will start the season with a promotion to the AAA Memphis Redbirds. As the first pitcher in line on the reserve roster, he should get his first opportunity sooner than later.

#20: Read 20 books.

A good writer, but it’s a pass on the story.

Before

After

Where’s the Meat.

#28: Add a banned books shelf to the library

Whether burned by Nazis, or banned by American school boards, these were the most targeted books of our time.

Before

After

#9: Convert driveway into a fenced in patio

Much harder one man job than I anticipated. Getting the gate level on a grade required too much brain power, but I’m happy how it turned out. Buy lumber stocks, because this stuff is hard to find.

Our first frame in over a year.

#59: Harvest and replant

The final winter harvest. A thorough clean. Planting for Spring.

#20: Read 20 Books

Profound.

#40: Watch the Sunset

Capped off my 48th with a private sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez.

But it was this guy who stole the show.

Another day in paradise.

When you make reservations in Cabo. Driver asked me if this was me and I, of course, said no. But then he said, “you’re not Kingwood Joumant?” Well, when you say it that way, sure.

#45 Three Beaches

Lighthouse Beach in front of the Nobu Hotel.

Dinner at Nobu

#33: Visit Five Countries.

Nobu Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

First time in over a year.

Not a book I would’ve chosen to read, but I’m glad I read it.

#42: Nap in a hammock

A super cool early birthday present from my dad and Georgeanne. A quick set up hammock I can hook up almost anywhere.

Despite the beautiful day, everyone was happy to be inside together for the first time in over a year. And I got to hug my dad.

A three hour drive to a little slice of heaven..

Closer to pulling the trigger on this small piece of land to build a small cabin.

#17: Achieve 20% yearly gain on day trading accounts

Being heavy in tech stocks was not where you wanted to be in March. The DOW was up 6% in March, but again I lost nearly 5%. Thankfully, Crypto was kind and more than made up for the losses. Year to date: +63.91%

#20: Read 30 Books

Enjoyed.

Before

After.

#54: Paint the exterior of the house

We were quoted $10,500 to paint the house, so we did it ourselves over a few weekends for $1400.

Hemingway logged his first pool day of the year. Plus #52 (Paint the exterior of the house) is done in the back.

Feeling a side effect or two.

#24: Get Vaccinated. Time to go lick some flagpoles.

#20: Read 30 books. Not top notch, but entertaining.

Excellent.

Less horror driven than his usual faire, which is why I read it.

#29: Remodel the front porch. A long time coming.

After. Also #52 in progress with the exterior house paint.

His haircut made him cold. He loves his sweater.

#20: Read 30 Books. I understand why he’s almost a billion dollar brand, but, this was meh.

Had lunch with my Uncle John. 90 years young. Last time I saw John, let alone any uncle, predates this blog.

#20: Read 30 books. Excellent.

#24: Get Vaccinated. Halfway there to showering every day again.

#17: Achieve 20% yearly gain in day trading accounts. The Dow was up around 2.5% in February, but I managed to lose 1.68%. Thankfully, my crypto trades saved the month.

#20: Read 30 books. Excellent as usual.