Good morning!!!!

Ed of all trades · Feb 5, 2018

Good morning all, 36 now with a high of 36 and mostly sunny. We got about 2" of snow/sleet, the biggest of the winter and almost 1" of water in the rain gauge. Needed that, it's dry. Got to take mom to a Dr. app. today and go over to a local rest home an see what we can do. Both wife and I have the tummy thing, not throwing up but very close, it just keeps hanging on. Think the boy might too but he doesn't talk so hard to tell.

Prayers sent, have a great day. Ed

daugen · Feb 5, 2018

Ed, you have your hands full and you don't feel well, a challenging combo. All of us wish you the best today.
Just take it slow...prayers for you too.

Eric Salop · Feb 5, 2018

Good morning. With temperatures going back below freezing I was expecting it to be white over here this morning. Hardly a sign though of frost, the wind must be sucking away the usual ice crystals.

I'm surprised how frequently oil and filter changes are needed in cars that live on the other side of the pond and wonder if much of it is to do with market expectations? Nowadays many people here would think a gas vehicle that couldn't manage to wait for a year or at least 10,000 miles before needing a service had an inferior engine. I doubt the engines are very different, the manufacturers are probably giving us all what they think we want.

Vehicle software is turning out to require more frequent attention. My wife has taken her Toyota to the garage this morning for it's second safety recall in less than two weeks. The last time it turned out to be a flash update for brake position sensing. Not that she minds too much, she told me not to worry if she's not back for a few hours as an otherwise distant garden centre will be included in the trip.

Ed, you and your wife already had your hands full. I'm sure you feel a little sad that you can't also cope with your mom in your house, but you two were brave enough to give it a try, which is more than many of us would have done.

wngsprd · Feb 5, 2018

31 and rain finally stopped. Going to 42. More rain and ice on tap for Wednesday.

Glad I cut firewood Saturday morning while the ground was frozen, because it's super soggy out there now.

Prayers for your family, Ed, and for yours, Kyle.

Randy, glad you got some time on your new tractor.

Eric, our vehicles call for 10K oil changes, too, but old habits are hard to break...especially in the early break in period.

Thomas · Feb 5, 2018

31F now couple + degrees will be the high.

Shovel steps path clean snow off Mrs. car plow the driveway,I'll finish clearing side path and deck after work...wet heavy 5+"....Heard 5-8" snow coming Wednesday.

Heck of Super Bowl.

Enjoy the day all.

RoyJackson · Feb 5, 2018

Thomas said:
....Heard 5-8" snow coming Wednesday.

Seems like the prediction for Wednesday is alternating from 5-8 inches to 8-12 inches....I reckon we'll see what we end up with on Wednesday/Thursday. Looks like February is going to be a snowy month!

ronjhall · Feb 5, 2018

No coffee this morning. +1° with cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 22° with cloudy skies. Snowed about 6" yesterday along with wind to make some drifts. Already plowed the snow this morning. Off to hospital for Stress Test. Then back home for some coffee and food.
Kyle and Ed, prayers for you and your families.
Prayers for those not feeling up to par.
Good Morning All.

txdon · Feb 5, 2018

Good morning! 40˚ heading to the 50s. It's colder today, I finished the stump just in time during a warm spell. Now I have some boring maintenance projects to take out. One of the hydraulic cylinders is leaking on the Kubota FEL so I'll get seals but in bot sides. it's the cylinders closest to the seat. It was leaking before the stump project but not noticed. Now I know what that spot of oil was in the tractor shed.

Ron, did we get both front FEL cylinders resealed or just one. I think I took one in with you and one by myself, I should write these things down. Any way I'm pretty sure after these two get resealed then they all have been resealed.

Also during that 13˚ morning the Subaru windshield washer froze and a connector piece of plastic cracked and now instead of washing the windshield I wash the hood. The dealership says that it put in 0˚ coolant, if they did then the plastic is no good that only last 4 years.

Ed remember what the flight attendant says when giving instructions on the oxygen mask - Fist put your mask on and after yours is secure then help the people around you. It's not selfish, just a common sense thing that most caring people forget.

Drew I want to see a that "A" in action making a hill.
If you are looking for a fabric (red and white) top umbrella for that "A" with a metal frame, I know of one that can be had for shipping cost only. If interested I can assemble it and take a pic. I think I only used it once, It spins on windy days and I didn't want to take it on and off to get into the garage, but you have a taller ceiling if you are storing it in the RV spot. I forgot about it when I sold my "A" and I saw it in the rafters of the tractor shed the other day and thought about you. (Something like this - http://kimballstock.com/pix/TRA/01/TRA_01_RK0064_01_T.JPG ) It works best around noon, earlier or later the sun hits you on the sides.

Kyle when Karen got the flu I got it 3 days later, Tamiflu did not prevent it but I did get over it before she did.

toppop52 · Feb 5, 2018

Ed, I’m praying for you, I know that situation well. My wife’s mom lived with us for a few years before going to assisted living. So when it came time to bring my mom here in 2014 my wife never hesitated. Her natural instinct as an RN then MD, just took over. She kept me on an even keel. And even once it got so we couldn’t leave mom alone this past June, Lynn never wavered as tough as it was. When mom went to the nursing home Lynn worried about her. But saying all that, we enjoyed our new found freedom, even if we only got three months.
Everyone has a different situation and you guys have the double whammy trying to care for two. God will guide you.