Good morning!!!!

[rswyan]

81F and mostly cloudy @ 12:00, HI 88F, DP 73F ... so pretty much tropical levels of humidity. Heading up to an actual high of around 88F for the day, with a 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon/evening. The only saving grace will be a fair amount of cloud cover.

Area of thunderstorms in southern WI, northern IL, western MI, northern IN tracking this way.

Looking forward to the cooler temps arriving on Tuesday (high of 78F)

Had two instances of having to recapture some of the neighbor's escaped goats yesterday. After the second time, two of them got out again immediately. Since they mostly seemed to be hanging around near the fence line with the other goats, we just let them go.

Got the hopper feeder and one suet feeder refilled yesterday.

Unsure what all on agenda for today.

Need to check potted plants to see if they need watered.

Since I have the box blade on, probably level out the screened compost/manure I dumped on the garden before I fertilize and till it all in.

Check for more squash to harvest in the garden area.

Probably more box blading clean up, up in the compost/wood lot and possibly compost/manure screening.

Beyond that see what comes up.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday ...

 

[RoyJackson]

Mowing is done...went to change the string in the EGO trimmer, but the short remnants I want remove and replace with longer string won't pull through. Time to find the manual and see what I'm doing wrong.
I also marked a number of branches I need to cut down...mid-80's now and I'm sipping on a PBR, so no chainsaw/pole saw work today
Reckon I'll see if I can replace the string though, even if I don't use the trimmer today.

Time for a shower and do some laundry...

 

[rswyan]

Sure do miss him.

He was very lucky that her Dad was a fan ... and she let him it use it ...

 

[sodamo]

68°F and 0 rain

The kids are on their way home, actually in the air enroute LAX to IAD (Dulles). Great to have had them here. Had been 5 years since they were here,partially due to pandemic. TG for FaceTime.

Today likely be a decompression day for us. Need to unwind from being in parent mode. Discussion and hope we were able to do our best. As you guys know, even if they are 50 yo, still your kids and their best interests are priority. Nothing life threatening. These two are fortunate to have good employment, but like too many have dug themselves into a financial hole these last few years. Their plan was they could dig themselves out themselves but were reluctant to get help/advice until this trip. Gonna be a 2 year process but success is in sight. God give us all strength.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

The batch of amended soil made up. Then 10, not 8, trees transplanted into bigger containers. Then 8 other plants moved into bigger containers too. Increased the drip rate on 2 apple trees from 2 gal/hr to 4 gal/hr.

Still have to make up 2 supply manifolds for the raised bed planters. I may go back out being we are under some cloud cover now.... temp went up to 86°, but has since dropped back down to 80° now. Need to get it done before the next scheduled irrigation day, which is Tuesday.

The house is smelling really good.... the pork roast should be done by about 3pm, so an early dinner tonight. I can't decide on a bowl of sorbet or cherry pie A~La mode.... decisions, decisions ......

 

[daugen]

when RNG wants to cruise like a big rig,
I think his new bike just showed up in town

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[rswyan]

74F and a steady, light rain @ 16:00, high hit 91F before the TS rolled in ... which is 3F hotter than what they were calling for. LWS reports 0.58" so far.

Looks like Rich is probably getting dumped on.

Managed to get the box blade run over the areas in the expanded garden area that needed it before the deluge commenced plus a few more bucketloads of screened compost/manure hauled down and dumped.

Also got the squash and pumpkin plants in pots watered ... so of course, it rained ...

Neighbors with the goats were by scoping out the fence line. Asked if we wanted any cucumbers so we swapped some squash for cukes:

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Rain has stopped for the moment.

May go run the box blade over the driveway and fill in the potholes now that it's wet and there won't be any dust.

 

[Thomas]

90F sun cloud mix 5-10mph breeze feels good.
After trip to town decided to mow front field,all most done mowing when 15+ mins of heavy rain arrive,park the mower under maple and enjoy every rain drop landed on me.

BBQing some deck time early to bed out the front door before dawn.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[Thomas]

Hope your day went well Buppies and your feet are up enjoying AC.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Afternoon
It was 77 at 8:30 this morning and made it past 90 so far. Good breeze blowing.

Yesterday’s trip to Lansing was actually fun. We borrowed a car from the airport and went to town to get lunch.
Turns out that the Lansing Jazz Festival was going on. We had to go about the time the first band started, but I had the pleasure of seeing my cabinets on stage. Had a nice chat with the bassist that used them. He was excited to meet me, and I had to meet the rest of the band, and then he took me up to the front of house engineer, because he wanted to know about the cabs. So I hung out there for the sound checks and some general BS’ing.
Sure beat hanging out at the airport for passing the time.
And we had no issues with all the scattered thunderstorms, so it was an easy day.

Today was spent preparing for the mini-split install tomorrow. Had to clear up space inside for access, as I’m replacing the line set as well.

Youngest son just stopped by, helped me move a roll of fence fabric into the shed. I was ready for him, had the forks on tractor when he got here.

 

[kenmbz]

Afternoon all, hot again.
Friday night we got 2.5" of rain, and it seems to clear out the clouds.
Weather was perfect for the pool party.
Drew stopped by and dropped off some well needed veggies and we shared a toast.

Good turnout considering how many people could not make it.
Some on holiday, one heart attack (he will be fine luckily) and brother with covid (he is recovering well).
Step Mom drank too much and scared my friends kids off, she is not a nice drunk.

Full setup Saturday morning due to the rain and full tear down Saturday night.
Then late night just my wife and I in the pool.

StepMom is a real nut job, but dad is happy so we just deal with the drunken outbursts.

Took them over to FenchTown NJ today and some of the leftover BBQ from yesterday for dinner.

Stay safe and be well.

Early before most people arrived

Friends I have known for many years. One on the left since Kindergarten.

I was so busy that I did not take any pictures, like every other year.
Son played live for a bit and then did the playlist for the party.

 

[Popgadget]

Sorry that I missed the festivities Ken, but I did have an interesting time in Lansing, and the lead passenger was a very long time client that is more like an old friend than a customer now. It was fun catching up with him since his retirement after 50 years with his employer (who was footing the bill for this flight).

 

[daugen]

looks like the weather station overcooked in the bright afternoon sun.
Was 95 or so with high UV
fine day to stay inside
picked some pretty small tomatoes.

 

[txdon]

First batch of okra this season.
Picking temp 101˚. Cut, battered and air fried for 15 minutes @ 400 degrees
Very crunchy and delicious!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

BEF, sorry you missed seeing the steamboat. It must be quite the sight in person. I would like to see a steamboat and the 'big boy' train.... both in motion.
!

I just missed seeing Bigboy come thru AR last year, we were there the week before. My sister went thru Cheyenne WY last week in the afternoon, and Bigboy 4014 had left that morning for Denver.

Got back from OH this afternoon, quick shower and to a church meeting then evening worship.

I think my kitty missed me the last couple days.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low was -1.2C so there was a frost this A.M. It's currently 13C, clear and calm. The Aerodrome recorded 2.4mm of rain but I didn't detect (see/hear) any so I'll check my gauge when I go out to bring in the wood.

I've got an 'expected call' coming sometime this arvo. I have no idea what what he would like to talk about. Then I've got a Church Council meeting at 1500.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

He was very lucky that her Dad was a fan ... and she let him it use it ...

You might not believe this, but I rarely listened to his radio show. Usually I was working. So to me I don't necessarily associate the song to his show. I didn't post the link from that perspective.

But I do miss him too.

 

[Rich B1]

Didn’t get much rain @rswyan. Some thunder/lightning/ rain, but nothing too exciting. But then, after June 14th….this was just a shower…

Been hectic, my MIL passed yesterday morning after 12 days in hospice. She was a fighter. Barb was a good woman, treated me great. She will be missed. The family is holding a small service in MD, my wife doesn’t expect me to be there since our pet sitter seems to have flaked out. She will be home Wednesday evening. Haven’t seen her for 3 weeks.

Went to the BSA Rally in Ohio yesterday. I normally go for the weekend. Only comment I got was “we miss your canopy and grill”. Maybe they need to get used to that…..

Just getting some projects done, mowing, string trimming, gardening, etc……

Had a 6 month check up with my doctor this week. Since I retired,I have lost 18#’s and my BP is now 112/72. She was impressed. Told me usually it is the opposite outcome when people retire.

Everyone stay safe out there

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Didn’t get much rain @rswyan. Some thunder/lightning/ rain, but nothing too exciting. But then, after June 14th….this was just a shower…

Been hectic, my MIL passed yesterday morning after 12 days in hospice. She was a fighter. Barb was a good woman, treated me great. She will be missed. The family is holding a small service in MD, my wife doesn’t expect me to be there since our pet sitter seems to have flaked out. She will be home Wednesday evening. Haven’t seen her for 3 weeks.

Went to the BSA Rally in Ohio yesterday. I normally go for the weekend. Only comment I got was “we miss your canopy and grill”. Maybe they need to get used to that…..

Just getting some projects done, mowing, string trimming, gardening, etc……

Had a 6 month check up with my doctor this week. Since I retired,I have lost 18#’s and my BP is now 112/72. She was impressed. Told me usually it is the opposite outcome when people retire.

Everyone stay safe out there

Sorry about your MIL. Prayers.

BSA rally sounds fun.

Good job on weight loss and lower BP.

 

[rswyan]

73F and clear @ 22:15, heading down to ... 73F ... for the overnight low ...

Temps popped back up after the showers came through, last time I looked it was 80F but I'd guess it rose even higher after that ... before it started to cool back off.

Got driveway all graded, will need some more rain to see where any low spots are if any.

Some more screening done.

Big clean up on compost/wood lot nearly done, just a little bit of wood still to get what he couldn't get to today due to Yellowjackets:

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He got nailed three times today on that last pile that's still left. I hit the nest twice after that with Apicide before I came in. They'll probably be mostly dead by tomorrow (hopefully)

That was the one I got into last year.

Woman did hear the Bobcat later this evening and wondered if he was still out there. Maybe have been just collecting attachments.

Guess we'll find out tomorrow.

It needs to dry out some before I can finish raking and box blading it.

After that I may till it and sow it with a forage crop for the deer.

Hope everyone had a great Sunday ...