Not Good For Construction

Austin has had  a LOT of rain this week from Hurricane Alex.  One story said 8 to 12 inches.  I love it! 
But there are projects in the lots on both sides of ours that are suffering because of it.

New home construction on one side.

And on the other side, a swimming pool, filled with rainwater.

It's a muddy mess out there!

Someone Loves All This Rain Besides Me!

The TOADS!!

If I haven't hung out on the beach,

it won't qualify as a good summer.  We had a great time in Galveston for Mr. B's 30th High School Reunion.

A Patient Man

Someone I love has wanted a Jeep since he was a child playing with his GI Joe.

 Well now he has one!  I think he's happy.  Sometimes it's hard to tell.

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 He has a new Jeep and I have a new hairstyle as a result:

I didn't know how much FUN it is to ride around in a Jeep with the top off!

"And now you know, and knowing is half the battle." - GI Joe

One Thing I Don't Love About Austin

Brand New, Better Workin' Place

No more moving for me!  I'm staying until I retire (I know, famous last words).

Hang Zone, Year One

Thuja Giants loking good!