Brilliant!!

I just had a brilliant moment with my son. On my laptop I have the software ExamDiff Pro. It is used to "diff" two files. Meaning, you can use it to compare two pieces of software to find any and all differences in two files. I've never noticed it before, but the icon is an apple and an orange.

Do you get it? It is used to compare files and the icon is an apple and an orange....like the phrases commonly used "we have to make an apples to apples comparison" or "we're comparing apples and oranges here". He just made me realize the significance of the icon and I've been using the software for over 3 years. Brilliant!

stagnation

Holy smokes this thing has gone stagnant!!

Our time out here in California is going to slow our home projects down. One thing we'll be able to do is to take time and decide what we want to update outside. The homes here in our new neighborhood are so beautiful. Nearly 1 out of every 5 can go on the cover of a home renovation magazine, others....need some work.

I think we'll do something out back definitely, and maybe I can convince the wife for a pergola out front.

Missing my wife

I miss my wife and kids. And out of boredom I google "I miss my wife". I end up on you tube watching videos of women who miss their wives. I guess straight guys don't do that.

boot bench is finished

The boot bench is complete. Here are some pictures of the intermediate steps.

Here it is after 3 coats of stain.


X helped me break up the tile for the bottom shelf. He loved helping. Yes, I let my 2 year old swing my biggest hammer.


He also likes to tile. Guess which pieces he put down in the mortar?



Here it is after tiling.


Applying the grout.


Finished product.