Author Archives: Russ

Catan Box 2

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This is possibly my favorite part of a project – where it actually starts to look like something,  instead of just sticks and planks.

Oh yea, and be careful what the 5yr old “washes”. Metal rusts if you don’t dry it off quickly.  I had to take some 400 grit sandpaper to a couple of chisels that I hadn’t noticed got “washed”. I was surprised how quickly they cleaned up. But I guess that was the point.

Russ

Tinga Poblana

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From Rick Bayless’ “Authentic Mexican”. Attributed to Puebla’s Fonda Santa Clara restaurant. Surprisingly complex flavors. Reminded me of a Mexican version of a Hungarian stew.

Scoring 2 for 2 on the recipes from this book.  I am looking forward to the next one. 

Cleaning (the 4 year old version)

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I should probably make a toolbox as the next project – so that when the 4 year olds in the neighborhood find the water spritzer, the tools will be protected from rusting, during the ensuing “cleaning” process.

Of course the flip side is that the bundle of energy then wanted to use the car washing fluid. 1 clean car the result. Becky had her windows down, otherwise it would have been 2 clean cars. Thanks Maddox!

Mile High

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Watched a nice sunset from the nosebleed section at Mile High a couple weekends ago.