Monthly Archives: June 2008



The EPA, Gardening, Biodiesel, Renewables and Natural Gas

Posted on June 30, 2008 by admin

Pentagon Fights EPA On Pollution Cleanup The Defense Department, the nation’s biggest polluter, is resisting orders from the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up Fort Meade and two other military bases where the EPA says dumped chemicals pose ‘imminent and … Continue reading →

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Laying More Tile on Concrete

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

Today, the tile installers finished laying the full pieces of tile. Now, they have to come back on Monday to make all the cuts for all the edge pieces. I am going down tonight to count all the edge pieces … Continue reading →

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The Tile Installation Begins

Posted on June 27, 2008 by admin

Also today (it was quite a busy day), the tile guys came over to start the tile installation in the basement. I have to say, this installer has impressed me on a number of occasions. By nature, I am skeptical. … Continue reading →

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The Gutter Covers Are Installed

Posted on June 27, 2008 by admin

It feels good to get some things checked off my list. Today, the gutter guys came over to clean the gutters and install the rest of the gutter covers. I felt a little bad having a gutter cleaning company install … Continue reading →

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Using RedGard as a Crack Prevention Membrane

Posted on June 26, 2008 by admin

Yesterday was pretty fun. I met the tile installer at Tile America in West Hartford. I picked out the tile for the basement and the grout color. I like the grout to match the tile, so the floor doesn’t look … Continue reading →

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Stihl BR 550 Backpack Blower

Posted on June 25, 2008 by admin

Today was another day of running around. I had to head up to Tile America in West Hartford to meet the tile installer. After that, I had to go over to Pat’s Power Equipment in Tolland for a new backpack … Continue reading →

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New Bose Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Computer Speakers

Posted on June 25, 2008 by admin

Boy, that title is pretty long. Yesterday, Laura and I went shopping. We first went up to Home Depot in Enfield, CT. I got a bunch of stuff, most of which I can hardly remember right now. I am sure … Continue reading →

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The Basketball Hoop Being Put to Good Use

Posted on June 25, 2008 by admin

As promised, the basketball hoop is being enjoyed by someone who may have a bit of trouble dunking for some time…even when the hoop is on its lowest setting. My brother stopped by a few days ago to pick up … Continue reading →

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Oil Firms, Artificial Reefs, Global Warming, Oil Drilling and Germany

Posted on June 23, 2008 by admin

Top Scientist: Put Oil Firm Chiefs on Trial for High Crimes James Hansen, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, will today call for the chief executives of large fossil fuel companies to be put on trial for high crimes … Continue reading →

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The Flowers Have Taken Over – Pink Roses

Posted on June 23, 2008 by admin

When we first moved here, I really didn’t give the hillside on the property too much thought. I just said to myself that I was going to plant some pine trees there. At the time, there were some “unbloomed” bushes … Continue reading →

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