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KilroyJC
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I haven’t read the manual yet, maybe it does? But there is a physical key…
I think in terms of brute force solutions, not ones&zeroes.
daugen
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snuck out before the rains started and got the lawn mowed. Otherwise three days from now when the rain stops it would have been a wet jungle.
grass was still pretty wet from dew.
new willow tree in far right corner given to me by next door neighbor seems happy, I've been watering it weekly and it will get a nice drink from this passing system.
Used my new all metal jerry can to fill up the mower, first time I had used it.
Definitely heavier, which is not good for me, but gosh it worked flawlessly, gas came out faster than on plastic cans, even with the gizmo on the end
which had to be depressed to let the gas out. Have constant problems with typical plastic cans where cap misthreads, and those plastic toothed bits you have to push in always seem to get stuck or not cooperate. Metal can was a joy. oem NATO.
grass was still pretty wet from dew.
new willow tree in far right corner given to me by next door neighbor seems happy, I've been watering it weekly and it will get a nice drink from this passing system.
Used my new all metal jerry can to fill up the mower, first time I had used it.
Definitely heavier, which is not good for me, but gosh it worked flawlessly, gas came out faster than on plastic cans, even with the gizmo on the end
which had to be depressed to let the gas out. Have constant problems with typical plastic cans where cap misthreads, and those plastic toothed bits you have to push in always seem to get stuck or not cooperate. Metal can was a joy. oem NATO.
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KilroyJC
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Those toothed plastic bits succumb quite easily to wire cutters… just sayin’…
KilroyJC
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Just skimmed and did not see anything about the screen except infographics. I did ask the salesman about any theft prevention features and he just smiled…
daugen
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over the last forty years at least since my landlord has owned this rental cottage, am quite sure no one has paid much attention to lawn.
A potpourri of invasive species, some of which flower nicely but have choked out the lawn. But now in the rear center, there is this light green super lush
grass area, where it stays the wettest. I didn't put anything on it other than grub control. Of course, the grubs eat the roots of the grass, making it weak and thin, so
maybe this nicer lawn is a sign the grass is coming back because the grubs are reduced. Wouldn't that be nice.
I put a little weed and feed closer to the house, the darker green area.
2.50 cut height; I'd go a quarter lower if it didn't clump up so much. With grass growing it seems an inch a day,
wait too long and you've got too much stuff to get rid of. I could put the bagger back on, but I'd really like to recycle the clippings.
I'm in the relatively lower rent area of a very wealthy country suburb, and only a few of us still mow our own lawns. Most hire services.
But my neighbor across the street and I both have our JD's, and we wave at each other.
I simply enjoy mowing, particularly on a cooler day like today when I don't have to wear a hat due to heavy cloud cover.
Am thinking of adding a small trim mower to my collection. Particularly around the flower gardens near the house and the front door, I'd like to mow that a little lower.
Be able to give that area an "in between" mow without doing the whole place. And it would make me walk.
Pretty sure EGO is still best choice. I need self propelled. Need to research Makita, since I have the batteries already.
house vacuumed, now mop and glo the kitchen floor. I mop my way back to the office and then go back online until it dries.
A potpourri of invasive species, some of which flower nicely but have choked out the lawn. But now in the rear center, there is this light green super lush
grass area, where it stays the wettest. I didn't put anything on it other than grub control. Of course, the grubs eat the roots of the grass, making it weak and thin, so
maybe this nicer lawn is a sign the grass is coming back because the grubs are reduced. Wouldn't that be nice.
I put a little weed and feed closer to the house, the darker green area.
2.50 cut height; I'd go a quarter lower if it didn't clump up so much. With grass growing it seems an inch a day,
wait too long and you've got too much stuff to get rid of. I could put the bagger back on, but I'd really like to recycle the clippings.
I'm in the relatively lower rent area of a very wealthy country suburb, and only a few of us still mow our own lawns. Most hire services.
But my neighbor across the street and I both have our JD's, and we wave at each other.
I simply enjoy mowing, particularly on a cooler day like today when I don't have to wear a hat due to heavy cloud cover.
Am thinking of adding a small trim mower to my collection. Particularly around the flower gardens near the house and the front door, I'd like to mow that a little lower.
Be able to give that area an "in between" mow without doing the whole place. And it would make me walk.
Pretty sure EGO is still best choice. I need self propelled. Need to research Makita, since I have the batteries already.
house vacuumed, now mop and glo the kitchen floor. I mop my way back to the office and then go back online until it dries.
daugen
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This jewelry collection is set to shatter auction records
The auction of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horton's jewelry collection is expected to break the record set more than a decade ago by the late actress Elizabeth Taylor.
www.cnn.com
need a little something special for your wife for her birthday?
I'm thinking of David, since Sophie has her own tractor now, and what could top that...
well a little bauble from this collection would be nice.
we could all chip in......................
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Morning all, say going up to 53, currently 54 and getting ready to rain.
Day off work to relax, will go pick up lunch later.
Did get some wood split and the gazebo cleaned out.
KJC - congrats on the new ride
Son made National English honor roll, some kind of induction next week for us to attend.
To lazy to do much today.
I let my lawn go somewhat natural, no chemicals, fertilizers etc. Just Mow and go.
Dog approved
Day off work to relax, will go pick up lunch later.
Did get some wood split and the gazebo cleaned out.
KJC - congrats on the new ride
Son made National English honor roll, some kind of induction next week for us to attend.
To lazy to do much today.
I let my lawn go somewhat natural, no chemicals, fertilizers etc. Just Mow and go.
Dog approved
m7040
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Our county is offering an additional booster for covid so signed up for that for next week. Wife will have to sign up later because she needs to skip meds that suppress her immune system.
The PT is working well and I am now working out with the rubber tubes with handles and shoulder is getting better. All about working it without over doing it.
The Nato Jerry cans are the best Drew. I have the Nato army surplus cans with the long rubber filler tube to use for pouring. Have several of this kind of cans that are pretty good. Pours fast and easier to use than the normal gas cans
The PT is working well and I am now working out with the rubber tubes with handles and shoulder is getting better. All about working it without over doing it.
The Nato Jerry cans are the best Drew. I have the Nato army surplus cans with the long rubber filler tube to use for pouring. Have several of this kind of cans that are pretty good. Pours fast and easier to use than the normal gas cans
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Good morning! Low of 37°, but that was at 07:30, 38° now. Started snowing about an hour ago. Don't think it will accumulate, but really... snow at the end of April? The high was forecast to be 52°, my guess is that's not gonna happen.....
Needless to say, I'm glad I got those 2 bags of pellets. The stove is currently purring away.....
Probly not doing anything outside today. Might fire up the heater in the shop and work on the cut list. I just have this fear of a propane heater and sawdust making a bad combination. I don't need any excitement. Maybe I'll get it warm, then just turn it off.....
The daughter called in a panic yesterday afternoon.... she turned into a gas station and heard / felt a loud 'pop'. Apparently the track bar on her truck broke right at the bushing. From what I can see from her pictures, the weld held fast, but the "ring" holding the bushing ripped apart. She was only a couple blocks from home, so she was able to limp it home. Thankfully she has another vehicle to use.
Ordered a new trackbar last night, should be here next week. So, plans are tentatively scheduled to go up to Colorado next weekend to get it fixed. She made some calls to local shops.... lowest quote she got was almost $1000. That's not going to happen....
I can get the whole thing replaced and adjusted in under an hour. Unfortunately, it will take me far longer to drive up there ......
I hope everyone has a great day!
Needless to say, I'm glad I got those 2 bags of pellets. The stove is currently purring away.....
Probly not doing anything outside today. Might fire up the heater in the shop and work on the cut list. I just have this fear of a propane heater and sawdust making a bad combination. I don't need any excitement. Maybe I'll get it warm, then just turn it off.....
The daughter called in a panic yesterday afternoon.... she turned into a gas station and heard / felt a loud 'pop'. Apparently the track bar on her truck broke right at the bushing. From what I can see from her pictures, the weld held fast, but the "ring" holding the bushing ripped apart. She was only a couple blocks from home, so she was able to limp it home. Thankfully she has another vehicle to use.
Ordered a new trackbar last night, should be here next week. So, plans are tentatively scheduled to go up to Colorado next weekend to get it fixed. She made some calls to local shops.... lowest quote she got was almost $1000. That's not going to happen....
I can get the whole thing replaced and adjusted in under an hour. Unfortunately, it will take me far longer to drive up there ......
I hope everyone has a great day!
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High praise for son Ken
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66°F and .05 inches rain.
Off to town this morning. Pickup at PO. Need some stuff at HD and TSC. Truck’s safety inspection has also expired. And a keg exchange at the Brewery.
Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day
Off to town this morning. Pickup at PO. Need some stuff at HD and TSC. Truck’s safety inspection has also expired. And a keg exchange at the Brewery.
Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day
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Drew I think you want the Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton Diamond women will flock
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53F, cloudy, and wet @ 12:30, calling for a high of 59F for the day.
Slight change in plans yesterday.
Refilled hopper and the two tube feeders.
Got all the ferrous scrap loaded up along with some stainless.
Decided I'd wait until today to head down to the recycler/steel supplier since the front really needed mowing.
Dropped the deck down to 3" from the 3.5" height I'd last used on the compost/woodlot.
Told The Woman that I might have overdone it as far as height goes due to all the clumping, but She said She thought it probably needed to be that low to get all the dandelion heads.
Didn't get all of them but got a lot.
Ran over some spots a second time to try and spread out the clippings.
Calling for rain for the next 5 days so really needed to get it trimmed back.
Took the evening off and just kicked back on the couch, no painting done. Probably get to that after I get back.
About to throw some shoes and socks on and head down to steel place.
Hope everyone is having a Good Friday ...
Slight change in plans yesterday.
Refilled hopper and the two tube feeders.
Got all the ferrous scrap loaded up along with some stainless.
Decided I'd wait until today to head down to the recycler/steel supplier since the front really needed mowing.
Dropped the deck down to 3" from the 3.5" height I'd last used on the compost/woodlot.
Told The Woman that I might have overdone it as far as height goes due to all the clumping, but She said She thought it probably needed to be that low to get all the dandelion heads.
Didn't get all of them but got a lot.
Ran over some spots a second time to try and spread out the clippings.
Calling for rain for the next 5 days so really needed to get it trimmed back.
Took the evening off and just kicked back on the couch, no painting done. Probably get to that after I get back.
About to throw some shoes and socks on and head down to steel place.
Hope everyone is having a Good Friday ...
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A fire proof cabinet to store gas cans and other liquids is a good idea if stored in the shop. Otherwise in a separate shed away from buildings will work.
I got one of these from one of our work site before retiring and it holds all the cans.
Takes space and it is very heavy
www.globalindustrial.com
I got one of these from one of our work site before retiring and it holds all the cans.
Takes space and it is very heavy
Global Industrial Flammable Cabinet, Manual Close Double Door, 45 Gallon, 43"Wx18"Dx65"H
Global Industrial Flammable Cabinet, Manual Close Double Door, 45 Gallon, 43"Wx18"Dx65"H. Ships in One Business Day. Buy it and Save at GlobalIndustrial.com
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buckeyefarmer
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Got orange JR towed home in the rain. Glad I had it loaded and ready last night before the rain.
Stopped and filled truck at sheetz on way home, some guy parked in front of store must have collapsed beside his car, another guy from another car came running over to him yelling for help. Passenger in the car got out, and was digging something out to give him and yelling for someone to call ambulance. Saw several people on their phones, and people holding umbrella over him. I pulled out before I got trapped in by ambulance. It looked like the guy was moving some, at least I hope. Very scary.
Oh, and driving up I81 last night from the lot, a passing car almost sideswiped me. I followed it for awhile, it kept weaving left and right, sometimes half way off the road. Then it started hitting brakes so I had to slow to 40mph at one point, then Another car passed me and I thought, I’ll pass him to and get away from him. Just as I was changing lanes, the weaving car went left and nailed the car that had just passed me. I went back to right lane and slowed way down. They both pulled off on the shoulder. I should have it on my dash cam.
Since starting this post went from .54 to .62” of rain. Haven’t unloaded JR, it needs washed.
Stopped and filled truck at sheetz on way home, some guy parked in front of store must have collapsed beside his car, another guy from another car came running over to him yelling for help. Passenger in the car got out, and was digging something out to give him and yelling for someone to call ambulance. Saw several people on their phones, and people holding umbrella over him. I pulled out before I got trapped in by ambulance. It looked like the guy was moving some, at least I hope. Very scary.
Oh, and driving up I81 last night from the lot, a passing car almost sideswiped me. I followed it for awhile, it kept weaving left and right, sometimes half way off the road. Then it started hitting brakes so I had to slow to 40mph at one point, then Another car passed me and I thought, I’ll pass him to and get away from him. Just as I was changing lanes, the weaving car went left and nailed the car that had just passed me. I went back to right lane and slowed way down. They both pulled off on the shoulder. I should have it on my dash cam.
Since starting this post went from .54 to .62” of rain. Haven’t unloaded JR, it needs washed.
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Thank you! I see the banner ads for all sort tchotchke from them, I didn’t know they had actual “useful” stuff
I got one for a project along with a sine wave inverter but haven’t tried yet. So far everything I’ve gotten from them has been great for the price.
buckeyefarmer
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My dashcam video is blurry due to big bug spot on windshield that camera focused on.
