Despite the Fall of the American Republic that took place earlier in the week, we carried forward with our 3rd […]
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Preparations Underway! (RGB’s 141st Birthday)
John has been busy, working out this year’s Host Contraption. This time, it is guaranteed to work!* This glorious machine […]
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We’ve Gone Solar!
Yes! We finally have a big bunch of solar panels on the Arena roof! This should cover about 40% of […]
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Raining Fire in the Sky . . .
During the wee hours of May 10, 2024, we had the enormous good fortune to witness a bold, bright display […]
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All Hallows’ Eve Party 2023
A good time was had by all at this year’s Halloween party, and only one attendee died under bizarre circumstances […]
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Deck Stairs Replacement & Dog Yard Project
Hooray! One of our Restoration & Maintenance Year projects is essentially complete: replacing the east deck stairs, which were basically […]
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Rube Goldberg’s 140th Birthday Bash!
Thanks to everyone who came and made this year’s party a blast! About 20 people came to celebrate the life, […]
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Rube Goldberg Party Preparations Underway
Yes, it’s true. This year, there will be at least one yard-sized machine! I’ve also heard that Team Unicorn Barn […]
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Electric Lawn Tractor Project Enters Phase 2
It works! Sort of . . . You may wonder where the announcement for Phase 1 can be found. The […]
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New Greenhouse Up and Running
I built a greenhouse! It is a lean-to structure attached to the south side of our arena building. I’ve piped […]
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Restoration & Maintenance Year is Underway
Last year was Infrastructure Year. This year is Restoration & Maintenance. Here are a few of the plans on the […]
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We Have a Puppy!
Her name is Yara . . . and she’s super cute! Just look: You’ll be seeing more of her, to […]
Rube Goldberg’s 139th Birthday Bash
To everyone who attended, thanks for a GREAT party! If you didn’t make it this time, we hope to see […]
Infrastructure Year is Underway
We’re making several big improvements this year, including a new metal barn roof, major extensions to the electrical system across […]