Good morning!!!!

pennwalk · Jun 17, 2022

"I think there's going to be a lot of disappointed house sellers out there, Don, with the interest rates headed up."

On the other hand it may be better for buyers unless they just payed a lot over list for a house.

I still hope the economy will settle down. I blame the Fed for a lot of the problems.

Chris

PJSprog · Jun 17, 2022

69°F and thunderstorms this morning, going up to 92° today. Front of the storm hit us about 05:30, and caused some damage in the area. All we got was a few small limbs down and some hairs tossed around. Power was out when I passed through Troy IL on the way to work. Rain just stopped here in north STL city about 10 minutes ago. Thankfully, we'll only have highs in the upper 80s for the weekend, then 102° by Tuesday and upper 90s through next weekend. Hot here this year.

I was apparently out of the loop on the driveway arrangements. They didn't just drop new gravel for me. Wife had them dig out the existing rock and asphalt mix and replace the whole thing with new rock. Not only did they spreads it, but they rolled it as well. They also widened it by about two feet. Drives pretty nice now.

I was apparently also left out of the loop on the shooting berm load. I had specifically asked them for dirt. It seems, however, that The Wife told them it was OK to just drop the stuff they dug from the driveway back there. When I walked back there and saw it,

... let's just say I was a bit disappointed. Went back to the house and showed her a picture of it, noting that we can't shoot into that. Now I have to figure out what to do with that stuff. Probably just use it for the back of the berm, then pile clean dirt in front of it. (sigh) Was really hoping to get that project done this weekend. Oh well, so it goes.

Hope you're feeling better today, Randy.

RoyJackson · Jun 17, 2022

riptides said:
Drambuie....LOVE the stuff. But it is a winter time drink for me, so I can claim Alien's and Wagtail's season and get right on it!

Bit sweet for me...maybe need a mixer to take the edge off

buckeyefarmer · Jun 17, 2022

Walking back from mailbox late last night with a handful of mail, walked past garden and noticed weeds getting tall in the corn. So pulled weeds with one hand, fanning bugs off of me the the mail.
Noticed deer tracks, and corn leaves eaten.
This morning put up the deer fencing, so late leaving for Ohio. Going to see Dad in a parade tonight.

LS Tractor Owner · Jun 17, 2022

Good morning to all! Low of 60°, high is forecasted as only 83°.... I don't believe it will stay that cool. More chances for T-storms for the next 5 days!

I emptied the rain gauge this morning.... just about a 1/4" of rain. There were a couple of big flies in there, so my guess is .20". All the trees got a bath, washing off that fine layer of dust. They look much greener this morning. Now the wait begins to see all the weeds pop up everywhere overnight!

Rich, I hope storm cleanup goes quickly without too much trouble.

Wng, glad the storm missed you. I bet it's scary waiting it out under the house!

Roy, glad you got a good Dr's report. Hope you can get over the cold / cough. I still have a random cough, usually at night. Took a while to get over it. I agree with age slowing us down, but it's always nice to stop and take that deep breath.....

Paul, that is one nice electronic setup. Way beyond my electronic capabilities...

Randy, hope you are able to get home today.

RNG, enjoy the trip. Hope you're able to find that 'warm' spot.

Drew, fingers are crossed for a successful loading of the trailer! I'm sure you'll find a solution.

Doug, are you still planning on the maiden flight tomorrow?

Dennis, Wave at your dad for me! Enjoy the trip.

I'm going to take advantage of the "cool" weather to get the second raised bed planter assembled today. I was able to use my wheeled shop stool when sanding the top rail, so the knee wasn't complaining too much.... frequent breaks to sit down for a few also help.

Everyone have a great day!

riptides · Jun 17, 2022

RoyJackson said:
Bit sweet for me...maybe need a mixer to take the edge off

Another drink? Or mix up the Drambuie with something?

RoyJackson · Jun 17, 2022

riptides said:
Another drink? Or mix up the Drambuie with something?

Mix the Drambuie
Stepdaughter added Ginger Beer (which is spicy if you get the right stuff). She enjoyed it...

Any other suggestions for a mixer? I think Drambuie is normally the mixer to a more potent spirit most the time...Scotch is what I've read

kenmbz · Jun 17, 2022

Morning all, 79 going to 91 and sunny- seems like summer if full on.

Drew - recovery from Epidural - hope it was worth the pain- next time make them give you something for the pain first.

Toppop - feel better and keep your head up-45degrees- sometimes nurses forget.

Rich-sounds like a like of damage and cleanup. Stay safe and don;t push yourself too hard.

Thomas - sounds like improvement- did they give you a time frame to get to a certain percentage higher?

Day job is getting longer, hope to finish up by 1am.

Stay safe and be well,

Rabbits everywhere now that the foxes have moved on.