Photos to come

I finished the final gusset on my amazing-considering-the-budget 8' x 26' pergola over the Stubbs patio and lower deck. Next, prime and paint. Tedious, but no problem. THEN, recruit some serious-ass muscle to wrestle the Little-Shop-Of-Horrors grade wisteria to train it to creep across the top and dangle its lovely lilac bunches from its ample shade. It is not a certainty that this is possible, but this is my aim. By the way, material cost was less than $300!!!

Due to this construction, I listened to, rather than watched, Oklahoma's win over K-State. Even listening it is evident that one of two things will happen: The defense will improve, or the Sooners will lose multiple games beforfe the regular season ends.

Today, knock out a project at the OKC office, drive to Greenleaf Nursery near Gore, OK, drive back to OKC office, give a 1-hour presentation on pneumatic directional controls and mufflers, then drive to Dallas, TX, check into a hotel to attend two days of hydraulic troubleshooting classes. Long, tough day. Despite cardiovascular concerns, I intend to splurge on an iFratelli pizza some time during my stay...