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Hot metal and methadrine
May. 29th, 2003 11:42 amSCE has my pole and xformer up; the sub who was supposed to get my COSP in flaked, but promised it'd be in by tomorrow. I remain dubious and rather annoyed at him, but at least he's getting my well dug now, so there's some form of progress on the dirtfarm. My architech also assures me my finalized plans will be ready for buiding department approval on schedule, and I'm to meet with a fencer (barrier, not rapier) on Monday to scheme enclosure.
Meanwhile, my folks invited me over for a rather nice birthday dinner last night, and handed me the title to one of their cars. Nothing new or glamorous by any means, but it at least gets better mileage than my lumbering Chevy horse-hauler and has plenty of room for Dawg to ride in it, so is a good thing.
The peonies continue to grow, albeit more slowly now that they've sprouted and gotten a couple leaves out to collect sun. Maddeningly slow! Although I'd commited something of a genocide by letting them outside in desert heat before I think they were old enough to handle it, the good news is that more have sprouted since--even though they weren't supposed to germinate at this high a temperature! And my Artemesia seeds surprised me by sprouting recently as well, so there's lots of leafy goodness going on in the window now. Even the Heliotropium I'd supposed dead has bravely sprouted forth a few new leaves, so perhaps there's hope for that poor, abused plant as well. I'm anxious to see some blooms, but satisfied with progress, despite my miniature vegetative holocaust.
ObBeer: Humboldt Brewing Company's Hemp Ale. There's not a huge selection at the local market, but this random choice turned out to a palatable choice. This isn't as odd a creature as some might think, as hemp and hops are related and serve essentially the same function. I don't have any more to sample while reviewing, lamentably, so from memory: There's enough bitter in the background to add interest, but for the most part it's a smooth, slightly creamy medium ale with good flavor, and another fine candidate for my Summer Beer category. Worth picking up if you happen across it.
Meanwhile, my folks invited me over for a rather nice birthday dinner last night, and handed me the title to one of their cars. Nothing new or glamorous by any means, but it at least gets better mileage than my lumbering Chevy horse-hauler and has plenty of room for Dawg to ride in it, so is a good thing.
The peonies continue to grow, albeit more slowly now that they've sprouted and gotten a couple leaves out to collect sun. Maddeningly slow! Although I'd commited something of a genocide by letting them outside in desert heat before I think they were old enough to handle it, the good news is that more have sprouted since--even though they weren't supposed to germinate at this high a temperature! And my Artemesia seeds surprised me by sprouting recently as well, so there's lots of leafy goodness going on in the window now. Even the Heliotropium I'd supposed dead has bravely sprouted forth a few new leaves, so perhaps there's hope for that poor, abused plant as well. I'm anxious to see some blooms, but satisfied with progress, despite my miniature vegetative holocaust.
ObBeer: Humboldt Brewing Company's Hemp Ale. There's not a huge selection at the local market, but this random choice turned out to a palatable choice. This isn't as odd a creature as some might think, as hemp and hops are related and serve essentially the same function. I don't have any more to sample while reviewing, lamentably, so from memory: There's enough bitter in the background to add interest, but for the most part it's a smooth, slightly creamy medium ale with good flavor, and another fine candidate for my Summer Beer category. Worth picking up if you happen across it.
