A Very Good Brain

“I’m speaking with myself, number one, because I have a very good brain and I’ve said a lot of things."

The Great and Terrible Oz said that if elected, he might halt purchases of oil from Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies unless they commit ground troops to the fight against the Islamic State or “substantially reimburse” the United States for combating the militant group, which threatens their stability.

Someone should tell the Terrible Oz that oil is a fungible commodity - any oil of the stipulated quantity and quality will usually do.

Wait.  We don't import oil anymore anyway.

Hens

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Cannot hunt hen turkey in the spring but hens attract gobblers when Mr. Longbreard has romance on the brain.
 
Nothing like turkeys showing-up regular-like on the trail camera to get the spring turkey hunting juices flowing.

Soon cannot come soon enough.

Moving is Not for Amateurs

Completed Phase Four of the move today.  Closed on the city house, signed a lease for a luxury city apartment and beat it out of Dodge for a week of rest and relaxation (perhaps some day job work too) here at The Platz.

Some observations:

1.  Selling a home and planning a move takes a great deal of planning.
2.  It can be stressful.
3.  A good Realtor is invaluable.
4.  A good Realtor is worth their salt.
5.  Hire movers.
6.  Next time hire the movers to pack your stuff too.
7.  Downsizing is a good thing.
8.  The Frau and I are in need of additional downsizing - too much stuff.  All in good time.
9.  Looking forward to an apartment in the city.  Life style decision you know
10.  Moving is not for the faint of heart - or for amateurs... 

Trail Camera Photography

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Nicely composed photo of a buck from earlier this month.

I think the 'no visible flash' infrared photo mode in gray scale along with the last of the snow make for a great result from an inexpensive robotic trail camera.

Exodus

Phase Three of the move out of the city house.

Phase One included moving furniture and household goods to The Platz for reuse or donation.

Phase Two was The Panic - namely the monumental push to get everything packed and ready for Phase Three.

The movers arrived at 8 AM today and by 9:30 AM had everything on the truck and ready for temporary storage.

Here are some tips.  You know how when you travel on a European vacation you should always take your old underwear with you?  You don't you say?  The Reason is because you wear it once and throw it away on a daily basis.  You don't have to do laundry, you have extra room in your luggage for a souvenir and you can leave your dirty underwear in France.

When you plan a move save out all of your chipped plates, bowls and cups.  Eat-off of the damaged crockery after you've packed-up all of your good stuff.  Throw it in the trash on your way out the door.

You can also make good use of the porch furniture you're giving to the new owners and boxes for getting by.

Exodus.
 

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Pistolero

Never leave home without it.

The Great and Terrible Oz Speaks

“I think it’s absolutely horrible,” The Great and Terrible Oz said. 

“Look at Brussels, Brussels was a beautiful city, a beautiful place with zero crime, and now it’s a disaster.” 

The Terrible Oz added the Belgian capital “is an armed camp” and added that “Paris is no longer the beautiful City of Lights.”

Residents of those two cities might object.