Good morning!!!!

[RoyJackson]

but save the really big pieces to lay down on in the garage...

I really do wonder what happens to all the Amazon packaging I so carefully put in the recycle bin.

Actually, I do have some to use in the garage...I'd written in a post a few days ago about having to grease the tractor's front axle...and that's what I use the cardboard for...lying under the tractor.
The cardboard taken to the dump goes into a big dumpster (separate from the other trash). I assume it's recycled

 

[txdon]

Gotta do something about Margeaux's barking...and she is a barker. Neighbors complained yesterday. She's a sweetie, but like any Great Pyrenees (per the DNA report, she's 80+% Great Pyrenees), she's got her own mind...
One bad thing about getting a rescue dog is if they weren't trained during puppyhood, it's harder to train them after 8 or 9 months.
Hate to use a shock collar, but might have to. Any recommendations?

Whipper is a barker also but the NON-SHOCKING bark color has trained the old dog not to bark. It makes a piercing sound only the dog can hear when she barks and if she continues barking it will vibrate. It is sound activated. If she does forget and sees something exciting it is usually just a half bark and then her reminders set in.

They have newer models at Amazon than the one we bought years ago so I can't recommend a specific one I have not tried. They make them rechargeable now. Just do a search on "bark collar" on Amazon and check out the reviews. StopWoofer is the name of Whippers collar. It's good the collars are now rechargeable, the special battery for Whippers collar is about $5, and last for 6-8 weeks.

She seems to know when she does not have the collar on, so when we put her out late at night or early in the morning she gets to wear her collar.

 

[RoyJackson]

Whipper is a barker also but the NON-SHOCKING bark color has trained the old dog not to bark. It makes a piercing sound only the dog can hear when she barks and if she continues barking it will vibrate. It is sound activated. If she does forget and sees something exciting it is usually just a half bark and then her reminders set in.

They have newer models at Amazon than the one we bought years ago so I can't recommend a specific one I have not tried. They make them rechargeable now. Just do a search on "bark collar" on Amazon and check out the reviews. StopWoofer is the name of Whippers collar.

Thank you!

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, chilly , but sun is up and moon is setting.
Dropped kid off at school so wife could rest. She is starting to get better.
Brother is home from hospital with new working knee.

View as I left polling station yesterday afternoon.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! This is the first time the Tempest weather station is not reporting, I guess the battery finally gave out, good thing the Tempest Support person saw that the station was in "saver mode" yesterday and a new weather station is on the way. My stand-by temp gauge says it is 66˚F outside and partly cloudy.

My "work" vacation will be coming to an end in 2 weeks as I'm back on the schedule for the tractor trailer rides. I'm starting to miss that place when I'm off for a while.

Mostly I will not be tackling the repair of the shuttle shift on the New Holland. It looks like the Fall Festival on weekends before Oct 31 is the only time two tractors are used so it will be another 11 months before I need to drive it again.

I have planted some kale in the garden as my winter cover crop and need some more veggies, so that is on the agenda today along with adding compost and to the garden and setting up the irrigation again.

 

[daugen]

great idea using audio alerter instead of voltage shocker.

I am going to a different Costco than Popgadget. But I think they are all pretty close to same layout inside.
Dug out some good walking shoes with extra thick soles, ready to walk the aisles.
I do wonder about wearing a mask. Mostly for the flu. Though I did just get my booster alligator and flu shot.

Delaware River sure is pretty Ken. Been looking at that River on and off all my life.
Most of it around here is too rocky for boats.
years ago floated down the River from Point Pleasant on a rubber tube with a few others.
I think we came back in at New Hope. Nice way to spend a hot summer day.

 

[RoyJackson]

I do wonder about wearing a mask. Mostly for the flu. Though I did just get my booster alligator and flu shot.

Probably a good idea if you do wear a mask...I'm not convinced they're really effective though

 

[pennwalk]

Drew, a mask can't hurt. I noticed 5 or 6 people at the polling place wearing masks but they were mostly surgical masks. My understanding is that surgical masks are not great at preventing you from breathing in airborne germs. They mainly keep you from coughing or sneezing on other people. I got a box of Honeywell N-95 masks in case things get worse and I have to go to crowded places. They fit me really well. I think the rubber bands are a little tighter so they keep the mask sealed against your face. They will be handy in the shop and barn when the dust is flying too.

Chris

 

[daugen]

Chris and Roy, thank you. I have tons of KN95 masks left over, light grey, kind of blends in.

 

[RoyJackson]

Chris and Roy, thank you. I have tons of KN95 masks left over, light grey, kind of blends in.

And nice to have if you ever want to rob a bank...