Daughter and I went to the Aquarium yesterday. Then came home and both did some stuff outside regarding the solarium. I opened up the sides because it's getting really hot in there now.
We also played with swords. She's a bit stubborn and wants to do things her way but she started listening when I started teaching her how to do some techniques and explained why each move is important. Many aspects of sword fighting are not obvious and you do not see these things in movies. At least, not explained. Like why you should hold a sword with the flat facing up, not the edge. We both tried throwing knives that came our swords and neither had much luck or skill. I used to throw knives many years ago but these are tiny. (I also think not well balanced. They were probably cut to be balanced but then the handles were wrapped and it threw the balance off.)
I'm going to cut some wood practice swords for the purpose. Wrap them with padding.
We went swimming today. She was asking yesterday but we ran out of time while the pool was open.
Got the other 4x4 for the second side of the gate set in concrete. Did that yesterday.
This evening, I made the frame for the gate and cut the wood slats, as the gate will be shorter than the fence. Have to get the other gate done next week or later.
I made tamales last night. Last chance before it just gets too hot to do so. Plus I got a large pork roast, finally on special for a reasonable price. Pork has been too expensive for a long time. Only made about two dozen. Not giving them away this time. These are for me. Now I have some chili (Texas chili) on the stove. They should be good for quick meals.
Lots of things to do this week. Time for tests for work again. Have to get the first stage of those done this week.
We also played with swords. She's a bit stubborn and wants to do things her way but she started listening when I started teaching her how to do some techniques and explained why each move is important. Many aspects of sword fighting are not obvious and you do not see these things in movies. At least, not explained. Like why you should hold a sword with the flat facing up, not the edge. We both tried throwing knives that came our swords and neither had much luck or skill. I used to throw knives many years ago but these are tiny. (I also think not well balanced. They were probably cut to be balanced but then the handles were wrapped and it threw the balance off.)
I'm going to cut some wood practice swords for the purpose. Wrap them with padding.
We went swimming today. She was asking yesterday but we ran out of time while the pool was open.
Got the other 4x4 for the second side of the gate set in concrete. Did that yesterday.
This evening, I made the frame for the gate and cut the wood slats, as the gate will be shorter than the fence. Have to get the other gate done next week or later.
I made tamales last night. Last chance before it just gets too hot to do so. Plus I got a large pork roast, finally on special for a reasonable price. Pork has been too expensive for a long time. Only made about two dozen. Not giving them away this time. These are for me. Now I have some chili (Texas chili) on the stove. They should be good for quick meals.
Lots of things to do this week. Time for tests for work again. Have to get the first stage of those done this week.
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