Author Archives: Andrew Reynolds

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About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.

Friday Wisdom – Retirement

Posted on 01/15/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

Who is happy on a Monday? Retired people Retirement: Half as much money, twice as much husband. It’s weird being the same age as old people. Retirement: Living life to the full while trying not to run out of money. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Construction Update

Posted on 01/13/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

The construction projects here are moving along.  The landscaping crew has been here over a week and are making great progress.  Soon we’ll have a nice new hill and patio area.  Here are a couple of shots of early progress: … Continue reading →

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Construction

Posted on 01/11/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

We’re under construction here.  Well, in the yard, outside.  The crew arrived last Monday with a big digger and a microwave to heat their lunch.  In the yard is a slope that needs work.  They’re building new paths and placing … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – Keep on Truck’n

Posted on 01/08/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

I’ve applied for a job as a garbage truck driver.  There’s no training program.  They say I’ll pick it up as I go along. I have two friends – a truck driver and an astronaut.  Personally I find the truck … Continue reading →

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