The Ranch 2017

Andre Bros-Wall-Mike and Sheila Brands

Father and Son bonding time.

The old Dana Street Barn dad rebuild on the ranch in the 60's (much improved by Mike and famly since).

Oak forest of the Irish Hills-I used to hunt deer on those hills.

Looking good in my hat Tom.

The old SLO J.J. Andre Grocery Store sign.

Nothing says the ranch like family.

   cattle

     ruins

        and shooting.

Michelle appears to have enjoyed shooting  my.45 Colt 1911, it's Tom's turn next

Wild turkeys.

Big snakes. 

Hard working family.

Time to bar-B-Q

The old cattle shoot-I remember using that hit Uncle Herb in the '70's

Big lizard,

and medium.

One person power.

More family

Thanks for a great meal Mike and Sheila,

we all enjoyed the day.

 

Easter 2017

                               Easter 2017 dinning room table.

                             Dining table center runner.

                              Mantels are not only for Christmas decorations.

                                     Kitchen table.

                                  Treats table.

                                    Rick's candied ham with all the trimmings dinner.

                                     Let's eat.

                       No you can't take a picture of us eating!

                       Laughing is the best medicine.

                                                           Happy Easter.
 

How to Make a Six Foot Nutcracker

How to make this into

a six foot tall Nutcracker.

Take a concrete pillar tube, pvc waste pipes, wood details.

Give him a red coat, black hat, gold epilates a face and mustache,

well half a face and mustache.

Finish the other side.

Paint it all and add nutcracker teeth.

Ready for the fine details

Hair, gold fringe, buttons

all hot glued on.

Last touches.

     Nutcracker Rudolf Rasendale II is now ready for Christmas duty in the living room.

                                                                   Merry Christmas.