Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Could this really happen?
We're not draining any pools in NE Texas right now.
This Will Drain My Account!
http://dailyconfession.com/display.asp?CID=62409
My neighbor and I prank each other as way of expressing our purely platonic affection for one another. Our schemes have become rather elaborate in the past.
For three months now, it's been my ''up''. He got me last and knew I was going to get him back.
He left for vacation five days ago. I completely drained his pool. Bone dry.
I was going to paint (as best I could) a naked Mona Lisa on the bottom and refill the pool.
I don't own a pool and had no idea that in Florida, with a very shallow water table, if you drain a pool, it could actually pop up from the hole in which it was built.
I confess that this is one prank that will cost me. His pool is literally two feet higher that the surrounding deck that it broke away from. I have started getting bids and there is no fixing it. It has to be removed ($$$) and a new one built in its place ($$$$$$$!!!!!)
The pool company said that if the pool had sustained a broken drain pipe while the owner was away for an extended time, it is possible that:
A] It could happen
B] It might be covered by insurance.
I just can''t wait for him to get home!
It would have been the best prank ever if not for this little snafu.
posted by txpoollover, June 30, 2004 04:50 | link | comments
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
A Tall Drink of Water | |
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| More: The best way to lose weight is to . . . Reference |
posted by txpoollover, June 29, 2004 17:34 | link | comments
Monday, June 28, 2004
posted by txpoollover, June 28, 2004 06:00 | link | comments
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Vote Nov. 2, 2004!
NOVEMBER 2: INDEPENDENCE DAY
Don Hazen, AlterNet
A brand new, ambitious campaign aims to mobilize millions of
new voters with a simple message.
http://www.alternet.org/election04/19019/
posted by txpoollover, June 27, 2004 06:17 | link | comments
Saturday, June 26, 2004
I think you have to be able to work together, have
common goals and have fun together, with complete
trust and honesty. It's got to come from your heart
if you want it to work.
| Keeping It Real | |
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| More: When relationship skills are weak, high expectations may . . . Reference |
posted by txpoollover, June 26, 2004 15:39 | link | comments
Friday, June 25, 2004
read :The rules of the road
more: The rules of the road
Share the road!
We are fortunate to have a fantastic trail along the the Trinity River in Fort Worth, riding the Trinity Trails is the safest and best way to get excersize and watch the sun come up. - MK
posted by txpoollover, June 25, 2004 15:27 | link | comments
Thursday, June 24, 2004
By Aman Batheja / Star-Telegram Staff Writer
Fort Worth is one of largest cities in the country and has plenty of room to grow. ... Fort Worth is on the move on the population charts. So is Dallas. They're
| By Aman Batheja / Star-Telegram Staff Writer Fort Worth has cracked the top 20 of largest cities in the country. ... D.C. -- Fort Worth is now the 20th-largest city in the country with 585,122 ... the country with 585,122 residents, according to 2003 census figures to be released ... Texas Council of Governments, said Cowtown is growing even faster than previously ... |
I am glad I live in a thriving busy city, and my work does not require me
to drive the freeways,and I rarely have to go to Dallas, Fort Worth is the 20th
largest U.S. city yet it still has that small town feel- MK
posted by txpoollover, June 24, 2004 17:43 | link | comments
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
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By Amy Culbertson / Star-Telegram Staff Writer read :Tomato time | |
| From-scratch spaghetti sauce does Italy proud | |
Homegrown Tomatoes by Guy Clark
Ain't nothin' in the world that I like betterThan bacon & lettuce & homegrown tomatoes
Up in the mornin' out in the garden
Get you a ripe one don't get a hard one
Plant `em in the spring eat `em in the summer
All winter with out `em's a culinary bummer
I forget all about the sweatin' & diggin'
Everytime I go out & pick me a big one
Homegrown tomatoes homegrown tomatoes
What'd life be without homegrown tomatoes
Only two things that money can't buy
That's true love & homegrown tomatoes
You can go out to eat & that's for sure
But it's nothin' a homegrown tomato won't cure
Put `em in a salad, put `em in a stew
You can make your very own tomato juice
Eat `em with egss, eat `em with gravy
Eat `em with beans, pinto or navy
Put `em on the site put `em in the middle
Put a homegrown tomato on a hotcake griddle
If I's to change this life I lead
I'd be Johnny Tomato Seed
`Cause I know what this country needs
Homegrown tomatoes in every yard you see
When I die don't bury me
In a box in a cemetary
Out in the garden would be much better
I could be pushin' up homegrown tomatoes
posted by txpoollover, June 23, 2004 15:48 | link | comments
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
I am getting that old time feeling, cooking out. I love to barbeque a chicken with pecan wood from my large branches I cut from my trees.
I thought of how wasteful we Americans have become as I struck 10 Ohio Blue Tip matches, to get my fire started. You have to be patient
and start a fire slow. A nice old black lady from Lubbock inspired me to cook out. She called me to look at her pool, which will have to be drained and power
washed. She had the most impressive grill I have seen in a while .Probably 300 pounds of iron, New Braunfels style with the fire box off to the side.
I am getting into living off my little piece of land here. Recycling, composting. How often do I see things discarded on the side of the road, everyday.
I salvaged a large composting bin today, just needs wheels and a lid.
My friend Bill just told me of a new lawn mower, and a weed-eater , found in a trash pile. The nice old lady inspired me as I admired her beautiful shrubbery ,
and garden. She showed me her hand scissors, is all that she uses to trim with. I thought how lazy and noisy and in a rush we have become with the 4 man crews
mowing and blowing our lawns. I am going to try to take time and step back and appreciate what is available in my own yard. Back to my smoked chicken-Adios MK
posted by txpoollover, June 22, 2004 17:10 | link | comments
Monday, June 21, 2004
Today is the official first day of summer!
The heat is on in Texas, I will be leaving each day to service pools by 7 am, to avoid the heat and humidity.
I am happy to have Suzette back working with me again.We've always worked well together.
I am optimistic, looking forward to a fun and successful summer in the swimming pool business.
posted by txpoollover, June 21, 2004 03:54 | link | comments
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Remember Dad today it's Fathers Day!
I remember Dad would cook for us ,
Usually pizzas or pancakes, or special
concoctions usually with hot peppers.
We learned to experiment with cooking.
Dad would make obstacle courses,
in the backyard for us, We had high
jumps, barrels to roll, a tireswing.
We learned to play, and exercise
Dad would stretch us out on the
kitchen counter to wash our hair,
In the kitchen sink, We always
played hard and got really dirty.
We learned to bathe every night.
My 3 sisters and I always were
glad when Dad came home.
Remember Dad, and remember
to register to vote!
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Saturday, June 19, 2004
Ray Charles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ray Charles's funeral a joyous musical fête
Ray Charles music is a perfect choice for any taste
I first heard of a Ray Charles hit It Should Have Been Me
by Commander Cody and his lost planet airmen,
then I discovered the Ray Charles version.Listen
posted by txpoollover, June 19, 2004 08:19 | link | comments (1)
Friday, June 18, 2004
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A 300-mile network of bicycle routes is planned throughout the city. The first 60-plus miles will be installed soon. ... and air pollution. Officials hope the bike lanes -- the first of more than 300 ... Fort Worth and other area cities have bicycle trails in many parks and along the Trinity ...
posted by txpoollover, June 18, 2004 03:34 | link | comments
Thursday, June 17, 2004
As temps hit mid 90's many
try to cool off in pools and
some in public fountains or
parks. First ever drownings
at the 30 year old park.
posted by txpoollover, June 17, 2004 04:40 | link | comments
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
I had my first email and phone call response from Askpoolboy.com . A lady from New Jersey with multiple pool problems. She seemed really happy to have my advice for free. My next goal is to get my website, online catalogue finished. I have to try to go it alone. I never could get Ro to finish it. I guess since we are finished. I have to Mo it alone. Se La Vie~ Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, June 15, 2004 14:17 | link | comments (1)
Monday, June 14, 2004
| Read this : |
| The Next Tobacco by Chris Mooney The sugar and sweetener industry is circling the wagons. http://www.tompaine.com/opinion/#000439 |
posted by txpoollover, June 14, 2004 18:40 | link | comments
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Next time you see a bicycle wave hello,
Be glad someone is enjoying a healthy
fun way to wheel through the world.~ M.K.
'GHOST bikes' mark crash sites
Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
... In 2002, 662 people died in accidents involving bicycles, tricycles
and unicycles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
...
<http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Jun/06112004/nation_w/174465.asp>
posted by txpoollover, June 13, 2004 18:11 | link | comments
Saturday, June 12, 2004
How can anybody be so stupid?
To believe O.J. is not guilty
I was new here in Texas
10 years ago today, O.J.
Simpson, nearly cut his ex-wife's head
off, killing her and her male friend
Simpson, is living well and happily in Florida today.
I read the newspapers followed the trial, I read "Outrage"
Vincent Bugliosi
... If you only have time to read one book on the criminal trial of OJ Simpson, I would
recommend without hesitation, Vincent Bugliosi’s Outrage.”
Outrage : The Five Reasons Why OJ Simpson Got Away With Murder
I knew many seemingly intelligent people, both white and black believed O.J. innocent. It was a lonely time
for me to have opposing views with most of the people I knew.
read:
posted by txpoollover, June 12, 2004 17:00 | link | comments (2)
Perfect weather today in old Cowtown. I have to go outside and play!
posted by txpoollover, June 12, 2004 10:37 | link | comments
Thursday, June 10, 2004
I watered my yard for 4 hours on June 1st, that night a storm blew in , it hasn't stopped raining since!
| Flooding swamps area |
North Texas has received 9.35 more inches of rain this year than last. Parker, northwest Tarrant hit hardest by floods Eagle Mountain Lake now spilling into nearby homes White Settlement asks for disaster declaration |
posted by txpoollover, June 10, 2004 04:31 | link | comments (1)
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
read the latest from the reallysadgit :
http://reallysadgit.motime.com/1086686065#288478
ahhh booze, got some whiskey down my gullet to drown my sorrows.
here's a country tune I just wrote.
"too drunk"
too drunk to think about it, too druuunk too caaare,
too drunk to fight it , to drunk to write it down right here......
I love drinkin songs, more than I like the drinkin'~
Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, June 09, 2004 18:15 | link | comments
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Rain rain rain. We have got it here in N.E.
Texas Last Tuesdays storm was the worst
outages in TXU history. Thousands powerless
I am still cleaning up after the storms of last
week, and more than 6 inches of rain in some
areas. This causes green, dirty pools. I get
complaint calls, "my pool is green!!"
about the dirty pool from the weather
I cannot clean a pool without power, a pump
and filter must be running 10 to 24 hours
24 hours for commercial pools is required.
Maybe all the rain will help prevent a hot dry
summer.
Spate of storms helping make up for a dry spring
posted by txpoollover, June 08, 2004 05:33 | link | comments
Saturday, June 05, 2004
Q&A : The Hunting of Clinton
Newsweek, NY - Jun 3, 2004
... The 90-minute documentary, which tracks Clinton’s troubles from his gubernatorial days in Arkansas to his impeachment trial in Washington, will be released ...
defined: impeach
posted by txpoollover, June 05, 2004 08:39 | link | comments
Mixed nuts are my favorite snack, It is the only thing I have found at the average convenience store that is edible and healthy.
try my own recipe: http://thekellogs.motime.com/1068448388#170407
Now in the heat of Texas summer weather I don't add the chocolate chips.
posted by txpoollover, June 05, 2004 06:24 | link | comments
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
June 1st the unofficial start of summer!
I got pulled by the PO-LICE!
I kept thinking as I handed over my
license and insurance. What did I do?
I wasn't speeding. I never do.
I was not drunk , or even drinking,
I had not smoked any left handed cigarettes,
or been in the company of under age women.
What did I do wrong? Nothing, the punk at
the Inspection station , must have called to
say I had an expired inspection. They wanted
to charge me twice for a failed inspection!
I had my truck inpected and my check
engine light bulb installed at another station.
First time ever pulled for nothing. Have a good summer!
posted by txpoollover, June 01, 2004 16:22 | link | comments
