Good morning!!!!

[ronjhall]

Eiko SP15/R3/27K 15W 12V 27K Shaped Halogen Bulbs - - Amazon.com

I thought something was wrong with the lightbulbs here but today I learned something new after taking one out and researching it. These bulbs are meant to bright up slowly. I really did not see the point until the first morning when I turned on the kitchen light, instead of being blinded by the bright lights there were kind and gradually got brighter. It's a kinder, gentler bulb.

I think that is what CFL’s do. I have changed them all to dimmable LED’s.

 

[RoyJackson]

Here’s my “mojack” to change blades on our previous JD Zero Turn.

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I think that's how our late member, Mikim, was killed...using a FEL to lift his mower.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

A couple bands of heavy rain so far today.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

That's the one Kyle was looking for so he could can with it. I hope he sees it before the sale goes off. Maybe his daughters could get it for him for Father's Day!

Ron, Whipper is having problems on the leash, she gets distracted and confused. Her default is just to sit, which is better than bolting. We are taking it very slow with her.

There is some kind of tournament going on today with the younger golfers, They can't use golf carts and have adult spotters. Whipper has already claimed a ball. No one wants to mess with the big black dog. No barks today, she just might fit in this highly restrictive neighborhood. Yesterday a neighbor had some landscaping done and the landscapers trailer had two flats and had to be left overnight. The owner of the house it was parked in front of, put a sign on it apologizing and saying that the trailer will be moved by Monday.

We are waiting to get a screened in porch so whipper can stay outside. Now she is in the tiled sunroom and it is sectioned off with a child's fence, about 2' high, that she has not tried to jump.

The direction that the back patio faced was very important to us. It had to face NE so we are shaded from 9 am - no glaring sun - my wife has light sensitive blue eyes. The house already had extra tinted windows witch makes it feel cool.

I'm going to check out the gym/pool/hot tub today, I don't have to remove pool bugs anymore!!!

That's a great deal on an IP, however, the gov'ts food police have not certified it for canning some foods unless they can put the pressure/heat up a bit higher. A sterilizer is where you can clean your empty jars to prepare them for canning.

The newer version is even higher priced. IIRC, it too has the same worry about canning heat/pressure. But it goes for $179.
Amazon.com: Instant Pot Ultra 8 Qt 1-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Cake Maker, Egg Cooker, Saute, Steamer, Warmer, and Sterilizer: Kitchen & Dining

Unfortunately, I have some big ticket items to buy this month to get our HVAC back up to full speed. We are staying cool, just not at optimum efficiency.

Don, I can't imagine hot tub-ing right now, but a pool sounds really good.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I think that's how our late member, Mikim, was killed...using a FEL to lift his mower.

I believe you are correct Roy. I always think of Mikim if I need to slip under the FEL for just a moment...One hose burst and it's coming down.

 

[toppop52]

Here’s my “mojack” to change blades on our previous JD Zero Turn.

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The new Kubota ZD1211-72” has a built in “maintenance lift” jacking system to raise front. I’ll try this week to take off blades for sharpening. If it doesn’t get high enough ..... I’ll just use Tractor FEL to raise it.

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My Kubota has the jack on the front. It gets it high enough but barely.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I think that's how our late member, Mikim, was killed...using a FEL to lift his mower.

I never have to get under deck to change blades. I can reach everything from the sides.

 

[toppop52]

Yesterday, Ellen’s mom was committed to the psych hospital for eval, she is an Alzhiemers patient and suddenly got violent, we had a ballgame, grandson was diagnosed with pneumonia but not too serious, fundraiser car show, went to Tractor Supply for cat and dog food.
Today we had church, visits to both our parents, then met New Zealand friends for late lunch and a cold beer, just got home.

 

[lostcreekranch]

My Kubota has the jack on the front. It gets it high enough but barely.

That’s my concern also Randy. What model do you have?

 

[toppop52]

Warm and humid with a flash flood watch, maybe a repeat of yesterday’s downpour. 85 now, upper 60s tomorrow with east winds.