Our flight to Auckland originated in Dallas. We arrived at the Birmingham airport in plenty of time to check in and catch the flight to Dallas. Little did we know that a tense drama was about to unfold. Just after checking 2 bags, our 1:25 pm flight was delayed by 2 hours. But that’s okay… Continue reading We made it!
Before heading to another world, there are some things to prepare for. After the passport, many countries require a VISA. New Zealand has on-line e-visa process. It’s not too difficult but a photo must be submitted. And it costs a few dollars. Speaking of dollars, determine how to spend money. NZ uses primarily plastic (debit… Continue reading Preflight check list
Joe Vasiloff and Anna Ngo are to be married in Auckland, New Zealand on 14 February 2023! They have been together for about 15 years after meeting in Los Angeles, CA. We are leaving for Auckland on 9 Feb. Gina Vasiloff and her wife Katie Torgersen will be flying with us on our leg from… Continue reading Joe and Anna are getting married!
I volunteered with the Renfroe Volunteer FD, Talladega Co from 2014-2017. There were lots of wildland fires. This woods fire caught a half dozen or so railroad ties on fire. An enormous pile of tree waste on the left was going up in smoke GUIS and wind blew embers onto the track (and the train… Continue reading Memories as a volunteer firefighter
2020 was pretty bizzare. When you get to my age (64) you have some crazy stuff under your belt; but DAMN! Who was looking forward to 2021? Let me see those hands… I was. Biden in; vaccine on the way; getting Medicare; etc.. Then whammo. I get COVID. Some background (you can skip this if… Continue reading COVID sucks
The spring is springing with all new raised beds. A 3×8 and 2 3x10s. Old 3×8 has garlic. There will soon be loads of beets and turnip greens.
These are initial pix.
Wow! This is the second time in the last three years I have suffered over Christmas. Not the usual BS (commercials, cheap Chinese toys, you get the drift) but a goddam tooth ache. Why this is related to “Flavors of Alabama” you will understand shortly. Why I am even writing this escapes even me. I… Continue reading Christmas toothache
Muscadines grow wild in Alabama. If you’ve never had them you’re missing out! There are many varieties. I made two different jellies and they are wonderful in color, aroma, taste, and firmness. I hear they make great wine too. My cousin owns a vineyard and I was incredibly fortunate to help pick last September. I… Continue reading Muscadine Jelly
Ramblings from Alabama 