Author Archives: Mike

Party after last class

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Mike

Here’s the gang after our last class.  We are all holding “dots” that are “connected” as a joke.  Our instructor had a habit of using the phrase “connect the dots.”

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Done with School

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Mike

I now have a masters in engineering management and a bunch of free time that was being sucked up by school.  Lot to do getting ready for the new house so I doubt I will be bored.  I won’t miss … Continue reading →

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Cleared Lot Starting fill

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Mike

I want to thank the construction guys for the nice placement of the porta-potty.  They managed to just get it in the frame I was going to use for all the progress pictures.  May have to shift to the right … Continue reading →

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Agave plant from Bruce

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Mike

I got some agave plants from Bruce when his flowered.  The came from the same plant but ended up a little different.  One of them has spines all over the leaves and most of the others only have a spine … Continue reading →

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Lot clearing has starting

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Mike

Permits have been approved and they started clearing the lot Monday.  There is a preserve at the back of the lot that is marked by a fence.  They had the fence placed short so somebody from the city (?) has … Continue reading →

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Before Pictures

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Mike

This is where our new house will be (click to see full size image):

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Future Residence of Mike and Karen Ward

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Mike

DiPrima has sent the plans to the city and applied for permits.  We are still working with vendors.  Granite is coming in way high still.  10k is our current best quote and our allotment is 5.5k.   We are hoping that … Continue reading →

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Mutant Pinapples

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Mike

Two of my pineapples this year have multiple tops. They look ordinary otherwise.  Mmmmmmm, mutant pineapples.

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How hot is it?

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Mike

From a forwarded email.  Not sure of the source.

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New House is go

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Mike

After much wrangling and wringing of hands, we are go with the new house.  We gave DiPrima Construction a massive check representing 10% down so they will now begin construction of our new house.  The new house will be on … Continue reading →

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