by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 26, 2006 | Asides, HousePosts
No More Bluestone Blues Finally, after weeks of searching, René was able to find some bluestone on Long Island. He just dropped it off not five minutes ago. Six pieces, 300 lbs. a piece. And the real upside? Every piece is at least 2″ thick… for the...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 26, 2006 | Food, HousePosts
Or how this writer roasted… As foolish as it may sound, Christmas dinner is an experimental time for us. Kathy’s mom comes up, we try something new and different and revel in the cooking and the feast. What’s made this even more fun than before is...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 25, 2006 | HousePosts
From The Battersby Family For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders . And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 21, 2006 | HousePosts, On miPod
Sufjan Stevensâ€â€Songs for Christmas Volumes I-V Singalong ((IN STEREO HI-FI)) Two years ago I reviewed Sufjan Stevens’ CD Seven Swans. Since then I’ve been addicted (obsessed?) with his music. I still feel now as I did when I reviewed Swans then;...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 18, 2006 | Commentary, HousePosts
Or how I spent the Wii hours of a Sunday morning… Post version 2.0, now with Wiierd links! This story actually starts with my father who, along with his girlfriend, sends our kids a yearly questionnaire designed to reveal the not-so-secret secrets of what...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 9, 2006 | HousePosts
Now it’s FIR-real… Got a call from Ted Timmer last night just about the time I was getting ready to run out and buy groceries. Klaus the reclaimed wood guy was making his deliveries. (Which maybe makes him Santa Klaus?) Ted had gotten some siding and...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 7, 2006 | HousePosts
Another step in the right direction… The old temporary stairs are gone and we’re now prepped for the new stairs to start going in. But we won’t be seeing anyone now until the weekend or Monday at the latest. Footings have been poured and...
