Sat. Sept. 19, 2026 – celebrating the wife’s birthday

By on September 19th, 2026 in culture, decline and fall, lakehouse

And it will be hot during the day, even if it’s getting into the mid 70sF at night. The sun will still roast my brains in my skull. And it’s still humid. Summer isn’t quite ready to change to Fall.

I did my pickups, mostly. Chatted with on of the auctioneers I’ve known for a while. He confirmed that the big place in the Woodlands has thrown in the towel. They couldn’t get loads at the price they needed to be profitable. Their costs were high too, being in The Woodlands. The other stopped doing retail auctions and will be selling whole pallets, probably until they run out of stock, but maybe he’ll make that work. He was the last place getting really good loads.

Then I got gas at Costco. We’ll see how my mileage looks on this tank. The last HEB tank I only got 14 mpg. I usually get closer to 18. I suspect too much alcohol in the fuel. Also picked up flowers and cake for my wife, and some crab claws. They’ll make a nice treat.

Today I’ll work on stuff. Dunno which stuff, but I’m sure there will be plenty.

Always be working to improve your situation.

nick

Comment and discussion on "Sat. Sept. 19, 2026 – celebrating the wife’s birthday"

  1. SteveF says:

    even if it’s getting into the mid 70sF at night.

    As I’m sitting here, outside temp is upper 40s. Yesterday’s high might have hit 75. Sitting out with the chickens was a bit warm when I was in the sun, comfortable in the shade. And I’m giving some thought to taking the blanket off the shelf; last night I was quite chilly. (What? Close the windows at night? No!)

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