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Fitting in with my previous article, here a few remarks as to American wine generally and Texas wine specially: Let’s start with the fact that German wine – at least German wine that I deem drinkable – is fairly if … Continue reading
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This here is one of the presents Mary gave me for Christmas: Isn’t that a wonderful and extraodinary present for a bicyling wine lover? Mary always has these great and thoughtful ideas for presents: she’s so much better at this … Continue reading
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After the preparations of the drilling-pad had been finished before Christmas, work on the rig started in earnest on Tuesday this week. It began by the watchman moving in with his RV: These guys are – like so many other … Continue reading
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First, after the area had been cleared from grass and brush and had been levelled some, dirt [I assume it was Caliche, which is normally used for such purposes hereabouts, as it compacts and hardens easily] was brought in and … Continue reading
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After the main preparations, i.e. preparing the pad [more about that in another posting], had been finished before Christmas, they really got things going on Tuesday [more about that in again another posting], and as of yesterday the drilling rig … Continue reading
Dry Season: The Texas Drought of 2011 – Collective Vision | Photoblog for the Austin American-Statesman. We did have some rain during the last few days [4.25 inches total for December], but that does not by far compensate for the … Continue reading
No, that’s not me while driving! Asleep at the Wheel is a Country-and-Western Band we went so see live at the Paramount Theatre in Austin yesterday. We certaonly enjoyed their programme, Santa Loves to Boogie, a lot. As band … Continue reading
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at least, it’s been cordially invited, even if it doesn’t look like winter at all, except for the pitiful state of the lawn: Oh well, officially it’s only autumn yet and Texas winters aren’t that much anyway. Related articles The … Continue reading
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… doesn’t seem to work any more. We would have liked to re-activate it, as that would have saved us quite a bit of money during summer time, but that’s not going to be. Yesterday we had a local well … Continue reading
