Author Archives: Joel

Diary of a solar panel installation – Day 3

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Joel

By the end of Day 3, we have 33 panels installed! I now have to find out about next steps to get the house in Production mode.

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It’s Autumn

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Joel

Wow, it’s Autumn again. This year went by so fast. Josh needed to sell more popcorn this weekend, so we took a walk and tried a few houses on Saturday. I’m never big on the cool weather, but you can’t … Continue reading →

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Photos from my niece Abby’s 5th birthday party

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Joel

Last Sunday, we drove down south for my niece Abby’s 5th birthday party. My sister Julie and BIL Robbie had a magic-theme this year. I somehow ended up being the event photographer, which was fine. [simpleviewer gallery_id=”79″]

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Diary of a solar panel installation – Day 2

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Joel

Day 2 of the solar panel install. I had hoped that the solar panel installation would be completed by today. When I came home, I saw that while they finished most of the electrical work, including installing the inverter in the … Continue reading →

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Working on the mudroom and other home improvements

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Joel

As I was home for the 1st day of the solar panel installation, I figured I could get some stuff done around the house. Besides general cleaning up (laundry, vacuuming), I took care of some necessary home improvements. We are always … Continue reading →

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Diary of a solar panel installation – Day 1

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Joel

The big day arrived – Day 1 of our solar panel installation. Originally promised to us as one day job, it is now stretching into a three day job. Oh well, I’d rather they do it right, no matter how long it … Continue reading →

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Marianna’s surprise 75th birthday party

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Joel

Last Saturday, October 10th, we drove up to north Jersey for a surprise birthday party. Nums has a high school friend named Barbara, and her mother Marianna (also known as “Bapcia”) was turning 75 years old. I met Bapcia 15 years … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I feel like I’m surrounded by cats

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Joel
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We made Moroccan chicken for dinner, and it was damn good, people!

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Joel

A few weeks ago, we made Moroccan chicken with roasted potatoes and side salad. Namita used some fancy dry rub, I grilled the chicken, and everything came out wonderfully. I forgot to mention it, but I saw the photo today … Continue reading →

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So now we’re doing this thing where we order our food 6 months in advance….

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Joel

Namita recently heard about these companies out in Pennsylvania or wherever that will provide you with a commercial freezer, and 6 months of meats and other foods at a time. It’s all organic, individually packaged, and the salesman is coming … Continue reading →

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