Good morning!!!!

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 33ºF for start, mostly clear, light breeze. Light wind day, mostly clear sky, and high temp was 61ºF. Chapel to start day, made pancakes for breakfast, watched some recorded news, swept porch and after lunch took down outside lights. Inside Christ decoration put away, will check on last one tomorrow. Pic of great granddaughter.
Bill enjoy energy conservation.
Ron glad you were able to get out and torch burn pile. Hope clean up went ok today. Nice Cardinal
Drew yes to cruise control. Think I had more tail winds than normal. Sorry about RV, never hurts to dream.
Billy sorry no snow. Truck is 201 F150 2.7 Ecoboost. Normal is 23 mpg while not towing. Good to decorations down. Sorry you missed the buck.
Frits does van have normal heater core, or just the remote start not working? Amazing still original ball joints.
Drew glad sister has power.
Mike hope you hit your weekend goals. Just like a bike ride, this is not a race.
Drew nice story, I always liked plant tours of plants that make stuff. One of my favorites was the original Corvette plant in STL
Kilroy Glad the mock up helped, good luck raising the mast.
Dave nice winter weather
RNG sorry wind woke you up so early. Glad you got the big stuff moved to front porch. Pic looks like many porches in the Ozarks Hope you got mounts done today.
Kilroy hope you got to work on mast. Hope you get tree out of your way.
Drew love the story.
Jim glad you got tree cut up. Sorry no drone flight. Hope Mr Cool works out for you.
Don did get some rest today. Thought I was going senile when I read you were planting something that other places you had been removing. Sorry bout leaving can at Walmart, hope you were able to retrieve it.
Lou nice pic
Thomas enjoy your Sunday. We are glad to be back.
Paul sorry about the head winds both ways. nice weather there, and nic pic. Hope Ricky is in goo form.
Buppies good to be home. prayers sent.
Gstrom pretty pic
Scotty good luck with weed abatement.
Ted hope you get a few days of low wind, and some moisture. hope you can get pond and pipes thawed. Thanks good to be home. Hope you were able to make progress.
Drew with the insulation will not take much to keep comfy.
Frits look yummy. my lunch was left over fajitas from last night.
David sorry your muscles don't like you. Hope painting went smoothly.
Ken good to hear Christmas decorations no longer on display. Sorry about project delays. Hope you enjoyed wife time at mall. Sorry about fox serenade.
Drew glad filter change went well.
Dennis never had that happen at worship that I can recall either. Sorry about water softener.
Don will be interesting to see how the Flex-Seal works.
Frits any idea what is with the creek flowing out of building? Lot od driftwood on bridge
Frits and if you have to ask what anything is is not in your ability to install
David glad paint is going on.
PJ glad you got nice nap. Eagle are big! Thought front went through as we left STL.
Thomas glad you kept Mrs happy. Never had miracle wrench.
RS Long night last night. Hope you recovered, and mad progress today.
Ted sorry about bad pump motor, 20 yr pretty good life. Rough duty being pizza inspector
Buppies hope you are better tomorrow. prayers for your health as well.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /broken arm and heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /elbow healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, /wife's vioce, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, Ken /dad possible dementia, /uncle's surgery, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife feeling bad, Lou /eye issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage not doing well, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's surgery, Scotty, /back pain, Frits /daughter recovery from surgery, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Mark /wife colon surgery, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[sodamo]

A couple of interruptions but 2nd coat applied. They get to dry good as I don’t anticipate getting to install before Thu at earliest.

 

[txdon]

David, your pic reminds me of a discussion at work many years ago about lean-to additions and how they get shorter and shorter till the last one only holds a mower.

 

[Wagtail]

Good late (Monday) arvo. The overnight Low was 10C and it's presently 24.6C, clear all day with the odd gust.

We got away this morning at 0650 for an uneventful direct trip to Launie AP prior to 0900 (1000 flight). All tasks that could be accomplished in the 'big smoke' were done and my Brisbane Mate & I returned home by 1430. Sorry that this is brief but that's pretty much how the day went, very organised.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I figured for the Mr Cool excess length, you could straighten out what you need and cover it accordingly, and just leave the excess in a coil and hide it behind the condenser unit. Is it optimum, no, but the money saved by DIY would be my biggest factor buying one.

Wifey and I had a great weekend. Went on a date yesterday after getting her some more paint at Lowes. We went to eat at the Kenney Store, just south of Bellville Texas.

Then after church today, we drove to HEB south in Lagrange Texas, and got enough stuff and fixings to BBQ 24 hamburgers for some friends and guests. It was another beautiful day.

We had a very short 5 minute rain shower last night after dark.

Wicked headache sore throat nose running non stop hope better tomorrow

Hope you get better soon Bupps. Prayers.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

David, your pic reminds me of a discussion at work many years ago about lean-to additions and how they get shorter and shorter till the last one only holds a mower.

my shed is at the top of a slope, I was able to add 2 shed additions by extending down the hill

 

[buckeyefarmer]

34° up in the night. Was just raining or sleeting.
Not too bad since I don’t have to go to work tomorrow. I got more supplies (drop clothes and plastic protection via Amazon) to paint more of the kitchen ceiling, but I might just take the day off.
Wife returns later today from attending a funeral for an Aunt. She asked me to make a Costco run, so will coordinate that with lunch. Saw mission BBQ will be closed today for some company event.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Mostly, nice pic!!

 

[sodamo]

David, your pic reminds me of a discussion at work many years ago about lean-to additions and how they get shorter and shorter till the last one only holds a mower.

So true
But wait until you see next one

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 26 and high to 32°F. Wind WSW 8 mph. 60% chance of flurries.

daugen:
Now my understanding is that Canada is mostly hydroelectric. They have six nuke plants, including the Bruce plant, largest operating nuclear plant in the world.

I helped build the first nuke plant. Hauled gravel into there (Pickering) for over 6 months. After it was commissioned I got out of there. I was raised in Pickering.
Now the big to-do is where to get rid of the spent nukes. Nobody wants any part of it. There was talk of storing it in Kirkland Lake in a decommissioned mine, but I think the NIMBYs put the kibosh on that.
The powers that think they be say that nuke power is clean, but hydro electric is cleaner in my eyes. Water flows, big paddle wheel turns, electricity is made and no waste.

I have to get into garage sometime soon and box up a bunch of spare stuff I has for the Jeep. I think there are 8 spare landing lights (we truck drivers up here used them for moose lights back in the day), a new heater 4 speed switch, a K&N filter with a recharge kit, a pair of fender flares and a rebuild kit for the hi-lift jack. I had a pair of LED spot lights on the rear bumper and buddy called me up yesterday asking where I 'hid' the switch for them. I asked him if he took a good look at the lights, no he says. I told him to take a real good look at them and he will see, there is no switch. I never hooked up the power to the lights. Whenever I wanted to back up in the dark, I used the 4 way flashers. The light from them was enough to illuminate my way.

After I get the expenses under control, I am thinking about a new (to me) pickup.

Buppies; get better soon. Whenever I had a runny nose I found that Vicks Inhalers helped to stop up the tap.

Have a safe day all

 

[ronjhall]

Poured first cup of coffee. 23° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 38° with partly cloudy skies. May finally get some sun today. Got a motion light replaced on Pole Barn yesterday. Finished making pins for aligning wheels while putting them on JD mower/snowblower. Will take wheel off today and install correct pin on lift arms. That should be enough for today.

Buppies, get well soon.

Everyone stay safe and well.

Good Morning All.

 

[daugen]

good morning all
37 out now, snow flurries in the area, should pass over in a bit.

Mostly, wonderful picture, I want to see you hold your foot like that.

Buppies, sure hope you are feeling better this morning. If not, go get help, feel better.
always wonder how you catch this stuff, where, from who...

I have zero plans for today. Had a long soak in hot tub last night, decided to pump it out in two weeks before I leave on train for Florida.
That way it will be empty while I'm not home. I need to wipe out bottom anyway, though it still looks perfectly clean. I got a small pump and then will shop
vac out the water, and towel dry.

My wanderlust wants me to get another rv and travel, but my reality may be to expand my garden and stay at home.
am pretty stubborn so probably will pursue the rv. Traveling and gardens don't mix well.

so not sure if I should focus on the Burpee catalog this morning or the Jayco lineup.
Need to order strawberries from Burpee. I like to support them because they are half an hour away.
But I usually buy nicer stuff from the nursery very close to my home. Just have to get the timing right.
Always a dance with Mother Nature, bringing in those racks of veggies, and worrying about a late freeze.

 

[KilroyJC]

I did some work in the area of Port Arthur Texas and driving into the area there was this distinct smell of SO2 in the air from the refineries. People living there told me it is a comfort smell like going home to moms apple pie

Open a fresh box of Crayola Crayons. Close your eyes, inhale deeply, and you will be 6 years old again for a few moments

 

[KilroyJC]

good morning all
37 out now, snow flurries in the area, should pass over in a bit.

Mostly, wonderful picture, I want to see you hold your foot like that.

Buppies, sure hope you are feeling better this morning. If not, go get help, feel better.
always wonder how you catch this stuff, where, from who...

I have zero plans for today. Had a long soak in hot tub last night, decided to pump it out in two weeks before I leave on train for Florida.
That way it will be empty while I'm not home. I need to wipe out bottom anyway, though it still looks perfectly clean. I got a small pump and then will shop
vac out the water, and towel dry.

My wanderlust wants me to get another rv and travel, but my reality may be to expand my garden and stay at home.
am pretty stubborn so probably will pursue the rv. Traveling and gardens don't mix well.

so not sure if I should focus on the Burpee catalog this morning or the Jayco lineup.
Need to order strawberries from Burpee. I like to support them because they are half an hour away.
But I usually buy nicer stuff from the nursery very close to my home. Just have to get the timing right.
Always a dance with Mother Nature, bringing in those racks of veggies, and worrying about a late freeze.

Don’t forget to open the side and open the 2” PVX compression fittings on either side of the heater element and in/out of the pumps and blow them out with a leaf blower.

Don't ask me how I know this…

 

[KilroyJC]

Good Morning.
It was 30 when I woke up, it’s 35 now that wife has been to the barn, and Zoe and I spent some quality time together.
It supposed to top 40 with a chance of snow tonight.

Yesterday was spent almost entirely going to Punta Gorda and back. I managed to have a head wind in both directions, that’s why I don’t buy lottery tickets.
It was a beautiful day there, 75 and a gentle breeze. Still lots of blue tarps for roofing and downed trees though.
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Got home to grey skies and a damp 45.

Today, will be some chores and then taking the wife to see Ricky Skaggs at my favorite local venue this afternoon.

We used to have a condo on the street leading into MKY. Good plane-spotting on the morning walks and from the lanai.

Very glad we sold it before Ian rolled through!

 

[KilroyJC]

Good morning to all! Low of 21°, going up to 48°. Sunny, no wind, no precip.

Another nice day is on tap. Changes coming on Tuesday... maybe.

The pond heater kept the middle section ice free. Upper and lower are frozen.... probably because the pump was still frozen.... I might have to get some hot water and pour it in the intake. There is one tiny ice clog in there right at a 90° bend.
But, I didn't even think of the hidden / burried hose that goes up to the upper pond.... if that's frozen, then game over for a little while.....hopefully its clear.

Still have 2 zones of drip to run. One is along the driveway fence, which is another area that remains in the shade. It is a long zone, slightly downhill, so maybe drained? I will soon find out. Right now, that bed has only 8 big planters, so could just hand water......

Mostly, glad you made it home safe. Now enjoy some quite rest.

Drew, you keep reminding me of driving past Rohm and Hass on I-95 in Philly. Boy did that stink! There are still studies about the contamination and cancer cases in the neighborhood surrounding the plant. I was always amazed that a chemical plant was right in the middle of a large residential neighborhood!

Don, sorry aboutthe return trip to retrieve your bag of goodies.... BTDT.
I make it a habit to always glance back and scan the area now.....

We were going to install the Mr Cool system in the new house, but held off when we got one of these:

https://www.costco.com/de%27longhi-pinguino-4-in-1%3A-air-conditioner%2C-heater%2C-dehumidifier%2C-and-fan-.product.100713985.html

We did talk about the Mr Cool again this summer..... we might still install one now that they have the multiple head units.

Outside temp is now above freezing, so going to get started on the agenda...

Everyone have a great day!

Jersey city had more contaminated sites per square mile than anyplace else in the country.

Onyx Chemical and American Agar both made Agent Orange (among other things). onyx was in the middle of a mixed residential/industrial area (which is what happens in places that old) and AA was diagonal from a major hospital built in the ‘30s.

it’s just the way things were back then.

 

[KilroyJC]

Good morning to all! Low of 21°, going up to 48°. Sunny, no wind, no precip.

Another nice day is on tap. Changes coming on Tuesday... maybe.

The pond heater kept the middle section ice free. Upper and lower are frozen.... probably because the pump was still frozen.... I might have to get some hot water and pour it in the intake. There is one tiny ice clog in there right at a 90° bend.
But, I didn't even think of the hidden / burried hose that goes up to the upper pond.... if that's frozen, then game over for a little while.....hopefully its clear.

Still have 2 zones of drip to run. One is along the driveway fence, which is another area that remains in the shade. It is a long zone, slightly downhill, so maybe drained? I will soon find out. Right now, that bed has only 8 big planters, so could just hand water......

Mostly, glad you made it home safe. Now enjoy some quite rest.

Drew, you keep reminding me of driving past Rohm and Hass on I-95 in Philly. Boy did that stink! There are still studies about the contamination and cancer cases in the neighborhood surrounding the plant. I was always amazed that a chemical plant was right in the middle of a large residential neighborhood!

Don, sorry aboutthe return trip to retrieve your bag of goodies.... BTDT.
I make it a habit to always glance back and scan the area now.....

We were going to install the Mr Cool system in the new house, but held off when we got one of these:

https://www.costco.com/de%27longhi-pinguino-4-in-1%3A-air-conditioner%2C-heater%2C-dehumidifier%2C-and-fan-.product.100713985.html

We did talk about the Mr Cool again this summer..... we might still install one now that they have the multiple head units.

Outside temp is now above freezing, so going to get started on the agenda...

Everyone have a great day!

Hey, dumb idea here, but it is one of those “pre-coffee” spitballing’ -type things…

if you very-finely pulverized some charcoal and spread it in a 12”-18” wide swath on the ground along where the hose is buried, that might help accelerate solar warming of the ground and free up your hose quicker?

just an early-morning thought, don’t mind me . . .

 

[KilroyJC]

4x6 is heavy David, take it slow, don't drop any on your sandals...

well, the OBVIOUS solution is Steel-Toe Sandals

 

[KilroyJC]

The flexSeal is used on the bottom of the house shoes.
I uses shoe goo for a pair of my shoes when the sole came away from the shoe with a very temporary fix, threw the shoes away.

Before and after 1st coat of wife's refurbished house shoes. They are taped good and the overspray on the sides is on the tape.
Now to wait 24 hours to see if 2nd coat is needed.
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If you do a second coat, I would try to “texturize” thhe bald spots a bit to minimize slipping on wet, smooth surfaces…

 

[wngsprd]

36, rain has ended, and will shape up to be a nice 52F day.

Buppies, hope you feeling better.

Mostly, beautiful GGD.

Lots of dogs taking their owners for hikes on the trail yesterday, but had to do a double take when I saw "Savannah."