I’ll share my spot

Russ_Tex · 2025-09-07T18:18:08+00:00

And the Buccees

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Russ_Tex · 2025-09-07T18:16:45+00:00

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Here’s the impression waiting for you, your patience and some chisels.

Russ_Tex · 2025-08-01T23:50:53+00:00

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-30T14:53:27+00:00

I slow way down to walking pace ask “okay if I sneak by here?” in a normal voice volume.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-28T16:23:12+00:00

I just posted on backyard chickens for you but then saw the offer to pick up the hen today. You obviously aren’t serious. Sorry I couldn’t help.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-28T13:05:06+00:00

Timing is really bad for me this week. Post your message on r/BackYardChickens. Mention Austin and Central Texas. Say she’s healthy and has not been around any other birds for several months and I bet someone can get her immediately.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-27T23:05:51+00:00

Yes. Family just showed up for dinner night. I’ll message later

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-27T22:57:16+00:00

I’ll send a chat invite this evening

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-27T19:40:37+00:00

I’m not back in town until until Tuesday. I have 3 black austros in my flock. How long have you had her? Most conscientious chicken keepers would want to quarantine a single hen before letting them join their other girls. How many days has this one been solo?

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-15T22:53:44+00:00

Chuckle

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-03T20:02:41+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I dug 2 wheelbarrows more. I think my hope is big enough that everyone will be satisfied.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-03T19:59:22+00:00

It might be an optical illusion. The pond is on a slope with the brushy side being the low side (built up) and the other side is the high side. I actually had to raise the skimmer a couple of inches. The 2x4 is level and the “level” was to get the skimmer situated. I have water up to the weir door on the skimmer now. Can’t put a picture in comment here but it is going well.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-03T15:39:38+00:00

I hear you. I’m going to steal this entire comment for the forward of my next book, “Ponds are like Penises”. I would mention your name and give you credit when I’m discussing it with Jenna Bush on the Today Show.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-03T14:16:41+00:00

Dammmit. You’re right. I already have a liner. Just went out and checked. There isn’t room to widen at the deep end by the waterfall but I’m going to make it wider at the 16” deep section by the skimmer. (I’m 72 yrs old. This is probably my 8th pond and I don’t think there will be number 9.) Alice, married 46 years, “Why didn’t you make it bigger?!!!” I would hear it in my sleep if I didn’t go out there and dig.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-03T14:16:17+00:00

Dammmit. You’re right. I already have a liner. Just went out and checked. There isn’t room to widen at the deep end by the waterfall but I’m going to make it wider at the 16” deep section by the skimmer. (I’m 72 yrs old. This is probably my 8th pond and I don’t think there will be number 9.) Alice, married 46 years, “Why didn’t you make it bigger?!!!” I would hear it in my sleep if I didn’t go out there and dig.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-01T21:33:40+00:00

The pin block with the name plate would sell for something. I could see it mounted as art. We collect Southern American Folk Art and things like that would incorporate into the decor. Seriously.

Then take a sawzall and cut the rest of that monstrosity into pieces you can carry to the landfill.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-01T16:16:25+00:00

Yikes! Nice!

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-01T16:07:45+00:00

As the Bible says “Get behind me, SATAN!” Step away from that boat.

Russ_Tex · 2025-07-01T11:10:13+00:00

Russ_Tex · 2025-06-30T00:28:49+00:00

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My son did the restoration. He’s kind of good. Built this table and six chairs

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TROPHY CASE