Allen / Beagz13
@beagz13.bsky.social
Just a small town guy. Yes, I did have beagles, and I hope to have beagles again. Also in WAY over my head trying to build a house.
Jack & Cliff came by on Saturday. They said essentially they just need to do a make ready on the house in Bryan.
This Wednesday. Day after tomorrow.
I've got to get the garage sorted & cleaned out AND get everything out of the house (he's putting in flooring) mostly by Wednesday.
#ABitStressed
This Wednesday. Day after tomorrow.
I've got to get the garage sorted & cleaned out AND get everything out of the house (he's putting in flooring) mostly by Wednesday.
#ABitStressed
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Jack & Cliff came by on Saturday. They said essentially they just need to do a make ready on the house in Bryan.
This Wednesday. Day after tomorrow.
I've got to get the garage sorted & cleaned out AND get everything out of the house (he's putting in flooring) mostly by Wednesday.
#ABitStressed
This Wednesday. Day after tomorrow.
I've got to get the garage sorted & cleaned out AND get everything out of the house (he's putting in flooring) mostly by Wednesday.
#ABitStressed
Went to the storage unit last night. I was grabbing some totes, & I turned around and saw it. For a split second I thought, "I don't remember bringing a rope in here."
I used the flashlight on my phone to confirm what I already knew. The rest of the boxes will be going in plastic bags for a bit.
I used the flashlight on my phone to confirm what I already knew. The rest of the boxes will be going in plastic bags for a bit.
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Went to the storage unit last night. I was grabbing some totes, & I turned around and saw it. For a split second I thought, "I don't remember bringing a rope in here."
I used the flashlight on my phone to confirm what I already knew. The rest of the boxes will be going in plastic bags for a bit.
I used the flashlight on my phone to confirm what I already knew. The rest of the boxes will be going in plastic bags for a bit.
Today was fun. Had a blowout. Then I couldn't get the spare lowered. A tow I called a towing company, and he was nice enough to let me know I put the small end in to lower the spare. I should have turned it around and used the big end.
I feel like an idiot. A complete idiot.
I feel like an idiot. A complete idiot.
October 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Today was fun. Had a blowout. Then I couldn't get the spare lowered. A tow I called a towing company, and he was nice enough to let me know I put the small end in to lower the spare. I should have turned it around and used the big end.
I feel like an idiot. A complete idiot.
I feel like an idiot. A complete idiot.
I got rear-ended this morning - not bad. For a split second, I thought she screeched her tires long enough, but no. She bumped me.
Luckily, I drive a pickup. She knocked the dust off my bumper. Her license plate is mangled & her bumper may be cracked.
This wasn't in my top 10 ways to start today.
Luckily, I drive a pickup. She knocked the dust off my bumper. Her license plate is mangled & her bumper may be cracked.
This wasn't in my top 10 ways to start today.
October 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I got rear-ended this morning - not bad. For a split second, I thought she screeched her tires long enough, but no. She bumped me.
Luckily, I drive a pickup. She knocked the dust off my bumper. Her license plate is mangled & her bumper may be cracked.
This wasn't in my top 10 ways to start today.
Luckily, I drive a pickup. She knocked the dust off my bumper. Her license plate is mangled & her bumper may be cracked.
This wasn't in my top 10 ways to start today.
Who ordered the extra large side of muggy this morning?
I broke a sweat just walking out to the truck this morning. It's below 80 degrees, but the humidity is back, and it brought reinforcements.
*Pant-pant*
I broke a sweat just walking out to the truck this morning. It's below 80 degrees, but the humidity is back, and it brought reinforcements.
*Pant-pant*
September 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Who ordered the extra large side of muggy this morning?
I broke a sweat just walking out to the truck this morning. It's below 80 degrees, but the humidity is back, and it brought reinforcements.
*Pant-pant*
I broke a sweat just walking out to the truck this morning. It's below 80 degrees, but the humidity is back, and it brought reinforcements.
*Pant-pant*
I really thought Cliff bumped his head when he dropped off the sparkly backsplash. But the more I saw it and the more I smiled, I knew it was right.
Now that it's installed ... OH MY WORD! It was really the right choice!
Now that it's installed ... OH MY WORD! It was really the right choice!
September 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I really thought Cliff bumped his head when he dropped off the sparkly backsplash. But the more I saw it and the more I smiled, I knew it was right.
Now that it's installed ... OH MY WORD! It was really the right choice!
Now that it's installed ... OH MY WORD! It was really the right choice!
Looking at backsplash, and I'm at a loss. Cliff found a backsplash that he thinks may work. I saw it and it's a little sparkly. If I'm being honest, it made me think of a friend who is also an incredible creator - and it made me smile.
So I may have found my kitchen backsplash.
So I may have found my kitchen backsplash.
September 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Looking at backsplash, and I'm at a loss. Cliff found a backsplash that he thinks may work. I saw it and it's a little sparkly. If I'm being honest, it made me think of a friend who is also an incredible creator - and it made me smile.
So I may have found my kitchen backsplash.
So I may have found my kitchen backsplash.
Countertops are installed.
I know we started with the countertops in regards to color, but it amazes me how the countertops just solidifies everything.
I know we started with the countertops in regards to color, but it amazes me how the countertops just solidifies everything.
September 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Countertops are installed.
I know we started with the countertops in regards to color, but it amazes me how the countertops just solidifies everything.
I know we started with the countertops in regards to color, but it amazes me how the countertops just solidifies everything.
I will say I know the guest bathroom may be the darkest room in the house, but ... I kinda don't care.
August 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I will say I know the guest bathroom may be the darkest room in the house, but ... I kinda don't care.
The kitchen, the window sills, and the baseboards.
August 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The kitchen, the window sills, and the baseboards.
You ever receive work emails that just unload on you, accusing you of things that, well, they've done all along, and you're honestly just struggling to keep your head above water?
I hate to use the "R" word, but it's almost time for retirement.
I'm worn out.
I hate to use the "R" word, but it's almost time for retirement.
I'm worn out.
August 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
You ever receive work emails that just unload on you, accusing you of things that, well, they've done all along, and you're honestly just struggling to keep your head above water?
I hate to use the "R" word, but it's almost time for retirement.
I'm worn out.
I hate to use the "R" word, but it's almost time for retirement.
I'm worn out.
The shower is coming along nicely.
And the front door and side door are HUGE! 42" (called a 3-6) wide and 8' tall.
And the front door and side door are HUGE! 42" (called a 3-6) wide and 8' tall.
August 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The shower is coming along nicely.
And the front door and side door are HUGE! 42" (called a 3-6) wide and 8' tall.
And the front door and side door are HUGE! 42" (called a 3-6) wide and 8' tall.
I finally saw Grandmother's and Granddaddy's bathtub refinished.
My reaction was ... More than I expected. I think it caught the guys off guard. I was able to choke out that the tub was my grandparents ... Which caused them to relax a bit.
But I never realized THAT was why it was a claw foot!
My reaction was ... More than I expected. I think it caught the guys off guard. I was able to choke out that the tub was my grandparents ... Which caused them to relax a bit.
But I never realized THAT was why it was a claw foot!
August 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I finally saw Grandmother's and Granddaddy's bathtub refinished.
My reaction was ... More than I expected. I think it caught the guys off guard. I was able to choke out that the tub was my grandparents ... Which caused them to relax a bit.
But I never realized THAT was why it was a claw foot!
My reaction was ... More than I expected. I think it caught the guys off guard. I was able to choke out that the tub was my grandparents ... Which caused them to relax a bit.
But I never realized THAT was why it was a claw foot!
Jack is ready to work on the flooring. Gotta admit, I like the color and the contrast with the wall color.
July 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Jack is ready to work on the flooring. Gotta admit, I like the color and the contrast with the wall color.
The good news is that I found the tile for the shower.
I thought the tile was kind of powerful. I picked it out as a fantasy. It's just a tad over budget.
The floor will be the rock in the lower right in front of the tile.
The tile is 24" x 48". It'll probably run between $1000 to $1500 extra.
I thought the tile was kind of powerful. I picked it out as a fantasy. It's just a tad over budget.
The floor will be the rock in the lower right in front of the tile.
The tile is 24" x 48". It'll probably run between $1000 to $1500 extra.
July 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The good news is that I found the tile for the shower.
I thought the tile was kind of powerful. I picked it out as a fantasy. It's just a tad over budget.
The floor will be the rock in the lower right in front of the tile.
The tile is 24" x 48". It'll probably run between $1000 to $1500 extra.
I thought the tile was kind of powerful. I picked it out as a fantasy. It's just a tad over budget.
The floor will be the rock in the lower right in front of the tile.
The tile is 24" x 48". It'll probably run between $1000 to $1500 extra.
Made it out to the country today. I know there's been a lot of rain out there but it was pretty stinking dry! The rivers were full, but still in their banks.
They've gotten 2 costs of primer on the interior walls & with 2 coats of paint. There are some corrections to be made & a 3rd coat left.
They've gotten 2 costs of primer on the interior walls & with 2 coats of paint. There are some corrections to be made & a 3rd coat left.
July 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Made it out to the country today. I know there's been a lot of rain out there but it was pretty stinking dry! The rivers were full, but still in their banks.
They've gotten 2 costs of primer on the interior walls & with 2 coats of paint. There are some corrections to be made & a 3rd coat left.
They've gotten 2 costs of primer on the interior walls & with 2 coats of paint. There are some corrections to be made & a 3rd coat left.
You ever have one of those days where there's just so much stupid flowing, and you want to tell people to pace themselves because it's only Monday?
Just me?
Okay.
Just me?
Okay.
July 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
You ever have one of those days where there's just so much stupid flowing, and you want to tell people to pace themselves because it's only Monday?
Just me?
Okay.
Just me?
Okay.
I nearly went to the country yesterday to check on things, but the rain hit, & I decided the smart move would be to stay in Bryan.
Today I looked - roads are closed due to flooding. Even if I COULD have made it out there I wouldn't be able to make it back.
I got lucky staying home this weekend.
Today I looked - roads are closed due to flooding. Even if I COULD have made it out there I wouldn't be able to make it back.
I got lucky staying home this weekend.
July 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I nearly went to the country yesterday to check on things, but the rain hit, & I decided the smart move would be to stay in Bryan.
Today I looked - roads are closed due to flooding. Even if I COULD have made it out there I wouldn't be able to make it back.
I got lucky staying home this weekend.
Today I looked - roads are closed due to flooding. Even if I COULD have made it out there I wouldn't be able to make it back.
I got lucky staying home this weekend.
My boss walked in my office yesterday morning at 8:35 and handed me a pink post-it note. She wrote, "How about we do your evaluation at 9?"
No, the irony was not lost on me - giving me a "pink slip" in regards to my evaluation.
Long story short - I'm employed for another year! *whew*
No, the irony was not lost on me - giving me a "pink slip" in regards to my evaluation.
Long story short - I'm employed for another year! *whew*
June 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My boss walked in my office yesterday morning at 8:35 and handed me a pink post-it note. She wrote, "How about we do your evaluation at 9?"
No, the irony was not lost on me - giving me a "pink slip" in regards to my evaluation.
Long story short - I'm employed for another year! *whew*
No, the irony was not lost on me - giving me a "pink slip" in regards to my evaluation.
Long story short - I'm employed for another year! *whew*
I was a lot smaller, a lot stronger, and a lot more flexible 20 years ago. The kitchen sink cabinet was also A LOT BIGGER!
But I'm relieved to say the kitchen faucet has been replaced, and it does not leak.
I may just be lazy for a bit, now.
But I'm relieved to say the kitchen faucet has been replaced, and it does not leak.
I may just be lazy for a bit, now.
June 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I was a lot smaller, a lot stronger, and a lot more flexible 20 years ago. The kitchen sink cabinet was also A LOT BIGGER!
But I'm relieved to say the kitchen faucet has been replaced, and it does not leak.
I may just be lazy for a bit, now.
But I'm relieved to say the kitchen faucet has been replaced, and it does not leak.
I may just be lazy for a bit, now.
Dear cat,
Deliberately moving your tail under foot as I'm trying to step over you (because you refuse to move) WILL make me fall. Standing there, screaming at me as I'm falling as gracefully as I can, scratching my leg and knocking everything off the table DOES NOT HELP! AT ALL!
Sincerely,
Me
Deliberately moving your tail under foot as I'm trying to step over you (because you refuse to move) WILL make me fall. Standing there, screaming at me as I'm falling as gracefully as I can, scratching my leg and knocking everything off the table DOES NOT HELP! AT ALL!
Sincerely,
Me
June 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Dear cat,
Deliberately moving your tail under foot as I'm trying to step over you (because you refuse to move) WILL make me fall. Standing there, screaming at me as I'm falling as gracefully as I can, scratching my leg and knocking everything off the table DOES NOT HELP! AT ALL!
Sincerely,
Me
Deliberately moving your tail under foot as I'm trying to step over you (because you refuse to move) WILL make me fall. Standing there, screaming at me as I'm falling as gracefully as I can, scratching my leg and knocking everything off the table DOES NOT HELP! AT ALL!
Sincerely,
Me
I'm feeling kinda icky after meeting with Jack yesterday. He said they came out last Saturday to a smoldering fire in front of the house. I told him it was nasty and full of plastic. He didn't know who did it. The trespasser also left some big burned out lightbulbs.
I feel kinda violated again.
I feel kinda violated again.
June 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I'm feeling kinda icky after meeting with Jack yesterday. He said they came out last Saturday to a smoldering fire in front of the house. I told him it was nasty and full of plastic. He didn't know who did it. The trespasser also left some big burned out lightbulbs.
I feel kinda violated again.
I feel kinda violated again.
Got a couple of messages from the builder. We are doing a slightly rounded entry that separates the living area from the bathrooms and bedrooms.
And we are putting a 45 degree angle on the entry for the office. It will handle overflow from the living room.
And we are putting a 45 degree angle on the entry for the office. It will handle overflow from the living room.
June 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Got a couple of messages from the builder. We are doing a slightly rounded entry that separates the living area from the bathrooms and bedrooms.
And we are putting a 45 degree angle on the entry for the office. It will handle overflow from the living room.
And we are putting a 45 degree angle on the entry for the office. It will handle overflow from the living room.
I met with Jack today. He said I did good with the countertops. He was afraid I was going with a countertop with the gold flecks in it.
We've also decided on rubbed bronze faucets. He's getting those ordered, now.
And a potential light grey for the walls. But the wall color is subject to change!
We've also decided on rubbed bronze faucets. He's getting those ordered, now.
And a potential light grey for the walls. But the wall color is subject to change!
May 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I met with Jack today. He said I did good with the countertops. He was afraid I was going with a countertop with the gold flecks in it.
We've also decided on rubbed bronze faucets. He's getting those ordered, now.
And a potential light grey for the walls. But the wall color is subject to change!
We've also decided on rubbed bronze faucets. He's getting those ordered, now.
And a potential light grey for the walls. But the wall color is subject to change!