Good morning!!!!

[dave1949]

47F & raining currently. We've had light to moderate rain all day with more expected tonight.

It was a good day to stay inside and do some reading. I'm sure you have all been curious about the origins of the description, "Mad As A Hatter." Beaver felt (made from the barbed undercoat hairs shaved from a beaver pelt) for hats was originally stiffened and shrunk using mercury compounds, causing poisoning which came to be known as "madhatter's disease."

If you are looking to part with $500-$800 for that perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything, hand-made beaver felt hats can be purchased at:
Dave Brown Hats - Quality Custom Hat Maker to the Stars

and maybe here:
www.greeleyhatworks.com

:laughing:

 

[rswyan]

NO WAY IS THAT GOOD FOR YOU....

I'm sure it isn't ...

I did spend a little coin a while back for PPE ... leather apron from Harbor Freight was on sale for $10 ... that helps to keep the pants from catching on fire while grinding (yes - I've actually had it happen ) ... unfortunately they didn't use Kevlar thread ... so it's started to fall apart ...

Also ponied up a whopping $6 for a set of cheap sleeves at Matheson ... keeps the arms from getting toasted ... probably should see if they have a neck protector as well.

Sure wish I could find my welding beanie ...

The Eiffel Tower isn't worth it.

LOL ... the French might disagree ...

spf 100???

Nah ... I'll just get a neck protector ...

SPF 100 ain't gonna do much for the hot flying boogers (weld spatter)

Wanna talk excitement ?

You ain't experienced real excitement until you've had a nice sized one of those drop down into your shoe ... or your ear ... lol ...

 

[300UGUY]

Another day in Michigan. Sure gets dark early. I exercised the genset today, checked the oil, made sure it is ready. Hope you guys have a good one!

 

[Larro Darro]

I vote for baked ... in a casserole with scalloped potatoes ...

And baked it was. But with Parmesan & Romano cheese, not potatoes. It turned out pretty good. Pictures and recipe @ http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/288289-whats-supper-150.html#post3928866

Larro

 

[rswyan]

And baked it was. But with Parmesan & Romano cheese, not potatoes. It turned out pretty good. Pictures and recipe @ http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/288289-whats-supper-150.html#post3928866

Larro

That's soundin - and lookin' - pretty good ... :thumbsup:

 

[rswyan]

Sure wish I could find my welding beanie ...

Found it ... I be stylin' now

Undoubtedly it was right where she put it ... lol ...

 

[txdon]

Found it ... I be stylin' now

How cute, and your wife laughs only when her back is turned.

 

[sodamo]

David, which hot tub from Costco did you get and what is your heat source?

Evolution, 6 person, 70 jet

It's a 240v system, 4kw heater.
I added 4kw PV panels to power it from my main system. Have it on a timer so it only runs 3 times a day about 5 hours total. I can override timer but don't.
I keep it set 95/96 and it only loses about 2 degrees overnight.
Very pleased with it.

David Sent from my iPad Air using TractorByNet

 

[sodamo]

sodamo Sure will be glad when wife gets back home. Miss her. ........................................................................... That's a good thing,makes the heart grow fonder.

So true. Her Mom gets annoyed that we FaceTime several times a day

David Sent from my iPad Air using TractorByNet

 

[RoyJackson]

2014-10-24, 0334

43 and light rain right now...rain should be moving out in a few hours. 48 is the high today.
Saturday looks decent, weatherwise...then maybe more rain Sunday.