The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
Walnut Creek, California
Joined myLot 11 years ago
I am a native Midwesterner living in California. I am a psychologist by trade, but my main passions are music and things that make music.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
10h
Fall is upon us in the San Francisco Bay Area. High temperatures have been in the mid-70s, pleasant for a walk, but a bit cool for swimming.
I may take a short cycle in a few minutes to see if my "illegal succulents" took hold on...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Sep
I had today off, so I went to Stevie Coyle's Mighty Fine Guitars in Lafayette and played some elite guitars.
I fell in love with the guitar shown in the photo (sorry the photo did not work). It is a Lowden, made in Ireland. I...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep
I just absorb the rising cost of gas and groceries. Are you able to do the same?
I am a middle class American who was smart enough to match any money I made with money from my employers. Retirement looms ahead for all of us.
I...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep
As many of you know, I like Indian food. I haven't been to my local Indian "all you can eat" lunch buffet in over a year, but I get some good frozen Indian food from Trader Joe's every few weeks.
Recently, I was doing business in...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Sep
We've all heard the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished."
I suppose my last post is a testament to that adage.
But sometimes Karma takes over, and a good deed is followed by good fortune.
Today, I helped an older...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Sep
I am in that uncomfortable position right now, and it frustrates me sometimes.
My little brother is not "handy," and has not made it out to the cabin we co-own for over 30 years.
So I wind up taking care of the place.
So of...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Sep
Gas prices are up again in the Bay Area. I find myself wondering how high they can go. It is literally over six dollars per gallon for Regular here at some stations near my house.
Are gas prices still rising where you live? Do...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Sep
The other day I bought some Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Original Almond Milk at the grocery store.
It was a totally spontaneous purchase. Have you ever had almond milk? I am not sure that I had.
It's actually quite good! It is...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Sep
While driving home from Montana, I noticed that my most comfortable left arm position exposed my funny bone at the elbow. I got a couple of those nasty "electric shocks" (not funny at all) and then noticed that my left pinky, and...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Sep
I got a decent swim in yesterday and probably will today as well. It made it to about 89 F yesterday, and the water was fine. Today it is supposed to hit 101 F. The water will probably be "tropical."
How is your day shaping up?...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Sep
I still use AOL as my email service. I am lazy and do not like change. The cost is zero, but I have to deal with a lot of ads.
Recently, AOL has come up with a new "semi-scam," which I will try to describe.
I see an email in...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Sep
When I got back from Montana, I was glad to see that gas prices were only up another 30 cents in California, relative to when I left.
But they are continuing to rise.
Unleaded Regular is now at $5.69/gallon, the highest I recall...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Sep
It was a tad cool, both in the water and out, but I got a decent swim in yesterday. It was my first since returning from Montana.
Autumn is fast approaching, so I am going to swim as much as I can while we still have some days...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Sep
I picked up some meds from my medical provider yesterday. As you know, I have been arrested out there many times for illegal planting.
Yesterday I was about to be whisked away again when I pointed out the ear of corn growing just...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep
My main project from this Summer was the restoration of the bridge across my creek.
This mini-project was supposed to be in service of that larger project, but I decided not to use this tree for my joist/span.
This Douglas fir...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep
No road trip to Montana would be complete without me checking gas prices along the way.
Usually, the price is about the same as here (San Francisco Bay Area) as I head East through California.
Suddenly, when I get to Nevada, the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Sep
I am home safe from my road trip to Montana. Maybe I'll do some posts about random moments I recall, like when it hailed on me in Nevada, or hanging out with my friend's family. Or Arby's. Ah, Arby's.
Today, I'm going to spend...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Aug
By the time you read this, I will be on the road. Wheee!
I listened to A Joyful Noise, a radio program of sacred choral music (classical), and Kitty listened with me.
She seems to like music, and classical music...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Aug
Every Summer is a bit different here. We used to have doves everywhere. Some even used my balcony for "flight school" when the baby doves were big enough. Now we have crows instead. No doves.
Until this year, we also had...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240680)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Aug
I'm starting to load up the truck for my yearly trip to Montana.
Who knows what projects I'll have this year. I hope my log replacement from last Summer has held up.
I think one of the spans on my footbridge across the creek...
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