Bevo & Grant

Thought I would share the latest picture of Grant and his new dog Bevo. Bevo was a gift to Grant from "Grandpaw" Pevey, who was heard to say, "every boy needs a dog!"

Grant enjoys feeding, playing, taking Bevo for long walks and explaining to complete strangers that no he did not attend the University of Texas, nor did anyone in his family but the Dog was three year sold when he got him and already answered to that name so he couldn't change it.

Oh, wait that's me! Grant just tries to ride Bevo like a pony and chew on his ears!

Housing update

Being a first time home buyer, I am learning the intricacies of dealing with things like building permits, inspectors, contractors, inspectors, permits, electricians, did I mention inspectors?

Today's post involve Centerpoint energy, the city of Houston and my above ground swimming pool. Before we moved in, I took it upon myself to have some key electrical work done to try and move the electrical service line from right over the middle of the pool to the side, which my electrician was able to. Then came the inspectors. Centerpoint electricity and City of Houston. At first all was well, then all was not well, then all was maybe well then all was definitely NOT well with the electrical service and the pool. In the end, the City of Houston and Centerpoint won 1-0 over the swimming pool, or should I say $4,000 to $250 over the swimming pool. Yes, Centerpoint Energy wanted $4000 to install a new pole to bring power to my house that was within code.

This brings us to my $250 solution for the above ground pool, above ground deck and strategically located "BBQ & bar" that the previous owners installed. I guess they were more concerned about getting a good tan while eating their BBQ and throwing back a few cold ones than to worry about such things as building codes or safety. So what is the $250 solutions? The Milwaukee Sawzall and multi blade assortment package (Amazon $250, shipping included). Milwaukee was the inventory of the Sawzall and boy howdy did they make a great product. I was slightly intimidated by it at first but found it easy to use and operate and it did a serious number on the BBQ bar, deck and pool. Something that took a third of my back yard was picked up by the city of Houston on heavy trash day this month. Thank you City of Houston!.

Good Bye to Rocky

On Monday, March 30th, the Fordham Family said good by to Rocky. After fighting for several days to get his illness under control, the good doctors at Memorial Cat Hospital said there was nothing more that could be done and it was time to let him go. He left this world at 10:30 am. He is much loved and his loss is grieved by all in our house. Peanut and Christmas have spent most of the week looking for him and have not been able to find him.

He was the first pet I chose and who chose me. I will miss him dearly.