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Met Kerry today. He was nearby, meeting with his Sister I believe. He came to Doug's to visit with us. As nice as I expected, but much funnier than I had realized! This has already been a great trip!

Sorry to have missed this! Happy belated John!

Had dinner and great conversation with Doug, Todd and Nate tonight! So thankful that they made the drive down. Humbled by that gesture! Such a fun evening, and it doesn't get much better than this. Great friends and great food have become so important in my life! In honor of Stretch, I had pork belly for the first time tonight. Thanks again guys!

Had Ethiopian with Doug last night. Sorry, no pics. Was d-lish!

Happy Birthday Stretch!

Ditto. My pole fitness is normal, as I stayed soft as a wet noodle. Apparently Blonde pole was not what I had assumed.

Stay safe Florida contingent! Do not attempt to ride it out!

RIP Walter.

It's been a busy week for sure. My second Cousin has a lawn care business in Rockport, TX. He has lots of equipment and He, his Dad and I have been clearing trees, brush and trash all through his neighborhood, as well as temporarily tarping roofs. There are many elderly residents that just can't do it themselves. So we're filling a need and helping them get some piece of mind. It feels great to see the relief on their faces and the shock when they try to pay you and you tell them it's part of the massive volunteer effort underway. It also keeps my mind off of things I have no control over. Being a carpenter and letting people know what is reasonable and what is an obvious scam is also very rewarding. This place is already seeing those that travel to prey on others in dark times, and I'm determined to thwart as many of those as is possible. I'm safe and sound, eating well and generally in good spirits. Not yet sure about my next home options, but I'll figure that out in the near future. I have offers from past customers to stay as long as needed, so no need for any kind of panic. I am considering this event as motivation to get my ass out of Texas, and back to California, where I belong, but that won't happen overnight. Just so glad that my Mother is in Alaska and not having to witness the devastation first hand. She went through it in hurricane Celia in 1970, and that's why we went back to Alaska. Not sure she'd handle it well today. I miss all of you and will be back on a regular schedule before too long.

Lots of days clearing brush and patching roofs. Will catch up with you guys on the weekend. Am doing good.

I want to thank everyone for their concerns and offers of help. I'm doing just fine. My Cousin is taking great care of me, and I'm doing some projects around here to keep my mind from running wild. I'm going back down day after tomorrow to pickup some things and help clear some driveways. Not real sure if anything from my RV is salvageable, but will check. I'll grab more clothes and Suzy's Medications. Plus my important papers. I'm in a good frame of mind! Please don't worry. I had two trips planned before this happened, to do some work for Head-Casers, and still planning on doing so. Everything's good!

I'm alive! Don't worry about me, I'm safe and dry and my dog Suzy is by my side. The rest is all solvable. Made it down to check damage. My RV is in pieces, but that's just stuff. I think my scooter is OK, and my wormdrive saw is OK. I'll need both as the destruction was massive. Many people far worse off than I. And lots of work ahead. I've had several offers from the best people on Earth (Head-Casers), to put me up and I love you guys! I'll take some time to decide my next move, but have options. I should qualify for a FEMA trailer, and may do that. I might decide that Texas doesn't want me around anymore, and try a new start. Too soon to know yet. Either way, my spirit is intact. A true Alaskan can never be beaten by Texas! What is most important to me are my Mom and my Suzy, so things are good. Suzy is a bit freaked but otherwise fine. As long as I have them and my HC family, I can make it through anything. I'm learning to use my cell phone for Head-Case, so bare with me.

Nice Todd! I love that fifth one, but all are nice!

Maybe I'm worse at math than I thought, but I get 1570 and change.

The Hoffman forums obviously aren't frequented by gay men!

You're right...instead she would have 1000 x π ÷ 2 bottles of wine.

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Wet rooms are generally cool, and there may be some of those soon!

There is no such thing as too much... Oh... I read that as soldier...

I'll leave that to Naaman.

Tracking tropical storm Harvey. Hoping it doesn't come this way. Since Shelly is related, I'm hoping she calls it off!

(cooked at 98° for 6 hours)

Having Colin over? FYI he likes his eggs raw.

Too hard? Impossible!