“Windmills, solar panels and renewable resources like wood-fired power plants should be Vermont’s first choice to meet the state’s electric needs for the next decade.” – Gov. Howard Dean
Wood fired power plants? Wtf? You couldn’t grow wood quickly enough to heat homes in Vermont. And Vermont’s trying to sue for protection under the Clean Air Act. Wood burns dirty and is of low energy production quality, yo.
Michelle and I just got back from spending our day with my parents, a bunch of bluegrass fans, and a few bluegrass legends. Seeing Vassar Clements play, along with the rest of Old and In the Gray was probably the highlight of the day for me. Those old dogs have played with almost everyone who’s anyone, and played almost anything that can be played. Along with a number of their own songs, they also did great covers of Honky Tonk Woman and Pancho & Lefty.
My dad and I stood against the rail to watch Jerry Douglas and his band. They were all phenomenal, but didn’t seem to get the attention of the crowd. It was probably because he’s more of a virtuoso than a jam musician, so it was harder to freak dance to his tunes. Jerry’s The Wild Rumpus, his own answer to Where the Wild Things Are was as much fun the the book itself.
After Jerry, we joined my parents for dinner at their camper. We had beer, chatted, watched people play frisbee in the field, and jerked to attention when the grass below the grill caught fire. Drinking water was enough to put it out. Dinner was great.
Still waiting on the carpet. The landlord is going to replace the office and living room carpet. These are the two worst smelling rooms. We should get a call today from the carpet place to set up an installation time. And a contracter will be stopping by to look at replacing the deck.
Michelle and I planted more perrenials in the front, and did more trimming and cleanup. There are moles that keep leaving mounds in the yard, but my greater foe at this point is Bind Weed. You may know it as wild morning glory or creeping jane. There are roots underground (some following the mole tunnels) as big around as my pinky. I’m trying to stop its spread, but its quite a task.
Originally posted June 23rd, 2003
Rooftop is still being served by a friend due Cat Piss issues. The previous renter’s cat pissed everwhere in the house, but with the greatest tenacity in the soon to be office. Needless to say, it reaks. Hopefully the smell doesn’t get in our things. Hopefully Tigger doesn’t break his non-marking streak and decide to mark his territory. We’re waiting for the landlord to replace it, and then hopefully we can move all the way in. Then updates will follow.
Otherwise, the place looks great. We planted, weeded, trimmed, cleaned all week and weekend. Things are coming together.
Originally posted June 9th, 2003