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back from Michoacan

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Ryan

We returned yesterday from Morelia in Michoacan – roughly a 27 hour drive each way. We went to visit Yunuen’s grandmother as she’s very sick. We left last Monday at midnight and drove it pretty much non-stop, though we did … Continue reading →

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the aftermath of Hurricane Ryeena

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Ryan

Despite my attempts to destroy my garden, the tomatoes continue to grow. Perhaps I have stumbled upon a horticultural secret: mass flooding for optimal growth. I suppose we’ll know soon enough the severity of the damage, but for the time … Continue reading →

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converting the garden to a pond

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Ryan

as I was watering the yard today, I accidentally turned on the hose to the garden and then moved on to read a book. About an hour later I noticed what I had done, possible vegicide. I’m hoping the water … Continue reading →

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tomatos and peppers are coming……..

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Ryan

I installed a watering system in the garden after work this afternoon. I spoke with a neighbor that does underground irrigation and claims we could have a complete system in the backyard for around $700. That, coupled with a timer, … Continue reading →

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mom’s mac and cheese is on the oven

Posted on March 13, 2006 by Ryan

my mom has given me a number of recipes of meals that I loved growing up and still love, despite my culinary ineptness. Tonight I am making mac and cheese which is super yummy. This is my 3rd time making … Continue reading →

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tomato garden in progress

Posted on March 3, 2006 by Ryan

Yunuen and I just spent the last 6 hours digging up a nice hole in the backyard. We intend to fill this hole with compost mulch and steer manure (yum) and then plant 10-12 tomato plants. I have about 50 tomato … Continue reading →

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a new lemon tree!

Posted on February 25, 2006 by Ryan

Ben and I went to a shooting match this morning, small bore revolver. I think I am getting worse, I shot 2 out of 40. It’s always fun and I hope to do it more. I worked on the yard … Continue reading →

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my first experience with a .44

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Ryan

I went to the shooting range with my friend Ben this weekend. He brought his own arsenal of weapons (4) and entered a handgun competition. I was able to try his rifle and few handguns, most notably the .44 which … Continue reading →

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Yunuen’s Birthday

Posted on January 22, 2006 by Ryan

It’s Yunuen’s birthday – we had her family and some friends over for some mexican chicken (yummy). We played some games and had fun. Yunuén is 27 today!

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back from our trip

Posted on January 12, 2006 by Ryan

We spent the last week traveling with friends from Switzerland – we started out in Hermosillo, which is the capital of Sonora, where we met our friends. From there we went on to San Carlos, which as always, has pristine … Continue reading →

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