Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 45F @ 7:15AM. Sunny. High 57F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.

Sun didn't come out until late yesterday afternoon, and the house never warmed up. Lit a fire in the woodstove before dinner, the first in about three weeks because it's been so warm and sunny. This last cold front has brought temperatures closer to normal, so I'll have another fire this morning to take the chill off.

Randy and Don, your events are a great example of everyday folks pitching in and helping out their communities. Wish more groups out here did that. Some of the rallies I attend on the motorcycles have youth groups in to cater food, and some even donate part of the proceeds to local charities. Makes the locals a lot more friendly to us when we're rollin' around their town.:laughing:

I can see why you ended up at that hotel, Jay. Very impressive use of drone footage to show off those infinity pools and cozy cabins tucked into the hillside. Bet you're gittin' lots of exercise on all those stairs though!:laughing: And was that a swim up bar under that big thatched roof?

Not sure what's on today's agenda. Supposed to get a delivery later, and I hope it's one of those fancy battery chargers. Been about two weeks since it was ordered, so I guess slow delivery was part of the low price.:shocked:

I do need to get a new tire onto the back of the touring bike before the trip to Death Valley this weekend. It's the annual Airheads campout, but I understand that they've knocked down the main buildings in Furnace Creek, including both restaurants. All that's left is the grill at the golf course, and the menu is very limited. We start catering meals of our own Friday night, but I usually show up a day early to get a good spot. Probably won't this year though, but at least there's no rain in the forecast. Last year the campground was a big mud pit from all the rain, but I was able to beg a roll in bed in a friend's motel room Back to the tent this year...

Hope everyone's week gets off to a good start!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Yes you can get some gorgeous views here. Land restrictions, what’s that? Just kidding, if all you were finding was restricted property then you need a new website. lots of unrestricted land here. I have 4 commercial poultry barns on less than 50 acres.
Your civilization requirements are easy to meet. That’s basically where I’d describe my place. Local lumber yards. A TSC and grocery store and medical care. But to find a tractor dealer is about an hour away. Big box stores Lowe’s, menards etc. are an hour away also.
Wasn’t trying to scare you with the tornado remark but just inform you. Seems winter tornadoes are our deadliest. Guess people drop their guard that time of year. Plus it’s easier to get them after dark. We don’t have many each year but they happen.

I forget what site it was, but they had multiple listings in what appeared to be a subdivided ranch/farm. Had paved roads, improvements etc.. Prices were very good, but don't want to be in a subdivision w/ hoa fees, restricting covenants, etc... I keep everything neat and clean, landscape to the hilt, and take pride in my property, but I don't want someone telling me they don't like my design or color. I've planted over 300 trees and shrubs out here and made a 'little oasis' envoking many a 'wow' when people first visit. Always improving/upgrading, maintaining...just love doing it.

It's time to get out of this area... First shooting in 20 years locally, was at the local gas station yesterday afternoon. Wife and I were about 2 blocks away coming out of the grocery store when it happened. Clerk was shot twice, died on the way to the hospital... All for about 50 bucks.. Real shame, guy probably just trying to make ends meet and gets killed by some low-life. They haven't caught him yet.

 

[ronjhall]

Not sure what's on today's agenda. Supposed to get a delivery later, and I hope it's one of those fancy battery chargers. Been about two weeks since it was ordered, so I guess slow delivery was part of the low price.:shocked:

I got mine last Monday. But did pay $106 on Amazon. Last time I looked JBTools was out of stock.

 

[Bird]

I always liked a clean bike sans all the pegs, bars and dodads.

I guess I was the exact opposite. My favorite was my 1985 Honda Aspencade with a nice bracket for my coffee cup, cigarette lighter, wool seat cover, driver's backrest, cruise control, auto volume stereo, crash bars with the extra foot pegs, trailer hitch, fairing and windshield of course.:laughing: This is not actually a picture of mine, but it looks like mine.

1985 honda aspencade - Bing

 

[PJSprog]

I guess I was the exact opposite. My favorite was my 1985 Honda Aspencade with a nice bracket for my coffee cup, cigarette lighter, wool seat cover, driver's backrest, cruise control, auto volume stereo, crash bars with the extra foot pegs, trailer hitch, fairing and windshield of course.:laughing: This is not actually a picture of mine, but it looks like mine.

1985 honda aspencade - Bing

Me, too, Bird. Mine is an '85 Interstate. Probably selling it this year and getting a newer one. Parts are starting to get scarce, and it's becoming too costly in repairs. Time for an upgrade.

 

[PJSprog]

Wifey brought home an air fryer Saturday morning. She cook some hotdogs in it for its maiden voyage, and they came out quite delicious ... much like from the ballpark or hockey arena. She then cooked some chicken wings Saturday night, which turned into delicious Buffalo wings. It's definitely a keeper.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I guess I was the exact opposite. My favorite was my 1985 Honda Aspencade with a nice bracket for my coffee cup, cigarette lighter, wool seat cover, driver's backrest, cruise control, auto volume stereo, crash bars with the extra foot pegs, trailer hitch, fairing and windshield of course.:laughing: This is not actually a picture of mine, but it looks like mine.

1985 honda aspencade - Bing

Had an '83 aspen aide 1100. Loved that bike. Bought it from a guy in 2007, he was the original owner, had all the paperwork from day one, only had 43000 miles on it. Got it for $850. Sweet bike. Road it back and forth to work for about 1 1/2 years (put about 40k on it). A guy where I was working had a '92 1500 aspencade w/ t little trailer. I ended up selling the '83 for $3000 (nice return), bought the 1500 for $4500. Nice bike.. Living room recliner on wheels:laughing: had it up to about 2 years ago.. Got too many back/knee problems to hold it up anymore. Thought about making it a trike, but way too expensive. Sold it a couple years ago after almost getting hit twice by the crazy drivers these days. All this talk about RNG's project brings back the 'bike bug'

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here it’s by the yard for dirt, sand, etc... Stone is by the ton.

Yep, same here as well. My supplier has a 15 yard truck that he brings my top soil in.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Got too many back/knee problems to hold it up anymore. Thought about making it a trike, but way too expensive. Sold it a couple years ago after almost getting hit twice by the crazy drivers these days. All this talk about RNG's project brings back the 'bike bug'

I'm getting to the point that the big dual sport bikes are more than a handful, and this old /2 will be the lowest and slowest in the fleet. Probably be the last one I'll still be able to ride, but I'm not sure how I'll get it started. It's kick start only.:laughing:

 

[toppop52]

That's what they say here, too, and they sell it by the yard. But when pressed for details, the truckers will admit that they just fill the truck to whatever the weight limit is for that particular size dumper. So you get less material when it's wet.

My supplier measured loads by the bucket, still imprecise, but water isn稚 a factor.