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First night out in months. Burger and fries were outstanding.

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#21: Read an additional 20 books

As I make my way through the Pulitzer Prize winning, Middlesex, quarantine has provided lots of time to read. Here’s six more I’ve knocked out. Station Eleven was great, but her most recent novel, The Glass House was a mediocre story. Sea Wife, 28 Summers, Missing You and Pretty Things were all highly enjoyable.

Happy Birthday, Mama

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Father’s Day

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Happy Father’s Day, Pa


Going stir crazy, we built our own mini restaurant.

We’re now selling Covid 19 tests. Strange. Brit had a horrible respiratory virus in January, but she just negative for short and long term anti bodies.

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In anticipation of pigging out over Father’s Day Weekend, I submit today’s weigh in. A ten year low.

My gramps is looking down on Hemingway.

Forced Savings

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April 1st thru May 31st 2019

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April 1st thru May 31st 2020

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Last year we spent $10,411 at restaurants in April and May.  For the same period this year we spent $809. Silver linings.

 

Happy 80th, Aunt Ona!

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Our supper club hosted a virtual wine tasting with Three Sticks winery in Sonoma and a paella dinner.

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Although it may not be the best year to graduate high school, I have never met anyone who looks back fondly on those three hours in the sun waiting for their name to be called. Silver linings dude.

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Middle school graduation in the age of Corona. Congrats guys.

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The gift that keeps on giving.

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If you’re a writer or a lover, you’ll like it.

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My neighborhood right now.

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Hemingway gets more massages than anyone.

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The Lithuanian in me enjoyed this book.

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This sucks. We really enjoyed the h Club.

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That was an exhausting weekend.

Invited some Brazilians for their meat. Wasn’t disappointed.

Sunday BBQ

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Much more handsy than my other barber.

#9 Done

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#9: Complete 10 nagging home repairs.

The last repair on the list was installing vibration pads underneath the HVAC so that the house didn’t sound like it was taking off every time it turned on.

 

#18 Done

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#18: New Pool Equipment Fence

Once again, it took a pandemic, but I finally finished the new fence enclosure.

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Have yet to be disappointed by one of his books.

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#18: Pool equipment fence

Bribed the crew with some Korean BBQ to help dig the last three holes and set the first post. 

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Got some back up. One hole excavated, four more to go.

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Good vs Evil and a hell of a dog.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama

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Happy Mother’s Day

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#18: Pool Equipment Fence

Thought I broke up and removed all of the concrete from the old posts only to find another two feet of it. Going to have to upgrade the tools.

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A fast enjoyable read.

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Our club gave us a nice Cinco de Mayo margarita and chip kit.

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Took a test today. Hope I pass.

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#21: Read 20 additional books.

Hell of a first year in office for Churchill.

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Figured out what to do with the Korean BBQ leftovers.

Marinated rib eye and spicy pork with cartelized onions, jalapeños, minced garlic, cilantro and red soy bean paste on toasted French bread.

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#9: Complete 10 nagging home repairs

The lockdown is doing weird things to me. I actually figured out what was wrong with the oven, ordered the part, and installed it properly.

Happy 9th Hemingway

#87 falls for this brave boy.

Happy Birthday, Alex!

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Home Korean BBQ for Alex’s 26th.

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Hemingway was overwhelmed by the pool day.

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#9: Complete 10 nagging home projects

Tackling projects we never would have.

No sun screen to ensure the skin soaks up those UV rays. And the Clorox isn’t half bad with vodka over ice.

#94 Done

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#94: Weigh 165

The Corona Diet

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Not a huge fan of this one, but I’ll read her upcoming release.

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Homemade Shrimp Po’ Boys.

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Not my favorite of his.

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Family Distancing

#6 Done

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#6: See my Dad in person by Father’s Day

Maintained a healthy six foot distance, but finally saw my dad. All was perfect in Hemingway’s world.