Good morning!!!!

[Alien]

I built this. It was a kit. By the time I was done I had all kinds of upgrades and stuff hanging off it and still could carry ~ + 5#'s with 9.5" props for about 5 minutes. With the 9.5" props it measured 32" prop tip to prop tip

Someone gave me a large (580mm) Tarot (6 arms) Drone a few days ago. It had a Pixhawk controller and all the electronics except the motors and speed controllers. Also included a 10 channel RC and 2 receivers. (never used) I can use some of it but I won't bother finishing the drone as it would cost another $500 for the bits and batteries. I am more than satisfied with my Mavic. I built a few autonomous quads a while back and they went extremely well. I practiced dropping "bombs" on Saturday.

 

[KilroyJC]

Kil, the lever on pto for the old MF has a resistance built in that is has to move over to engage. I think it is a ball with a spring and indents it moves over. If the spring loses the spring action it will not hold position unless you tie it off in position. Yours may be similar

Yeah, there is no detent sensation, just some spring tension as the rod is pulled upward. Whatever used to keep the rod engaged in the UP position is not participating any longer. And I really want to have it be one-handed operation, so I am trying to avoid ties, bungees, sleeves, Vise-Grips, or other things that can be dropped in motion or require two hands to manipulate, or both.

 

[m7040]

Find a parts diagram and check it over. There is likely a cover that can be taken off and fix the problem

 

[rswyan]

65F and partly cloudy @ 21:30, really quite pleasant out. High hit 79.5F here today. Heading down to around 54F overnight.

Noticed Rib Man was down at the corner on the way out. Wasn't long after that I got a text from The Woman about it (She had been out earlier)

Told Her She should probably run down and pick up a slab if She wanted some ...

Refilled mealworm feeder with 15 worms on the way out as well. It was empty.

Trip to Discount Tire successful, two new tires on the front ...

Rear tires just below 5/32nds ... so still legal. Probably run those until the fall since the vehicle isn't seeing many miles these days and then stick a couple of new ones on the back as well.

Checked mealworm feeder on the way back in, of the 15 worms I had put in it only 8 remained ...

They are quick learners ...

Slab of ribs were warming in the oven when I got back. Had 3 of those along with some potato salad.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard out at the feeder noodling away as I was preparing my plate:

Just finished cleaning the trash out of the cab of the van, probably give a good vacuuming tomorrow and wash down the floor.

After dinner went over and got the Cub and dump cart, got three of the trunk protectors put on: the Red Maple, the Japanese Flowering Cherry, and the Tulip Tree:

After that I headed over to the east peach tree and worked some 12-12-12 into the soil, did a little trimming, and then re-caged it with a larger cage and staked it.

Checked Nest Box No. 2, has a House Wren nest in it. There was a Wren in it (head down, tail up), not sure if was alive or not. Will recheck that one tomorrow.

Went up and did a little weeding around the base of the Tulip tree.

Checked Nest Box No. 4, has a nest in it (probably Bluebird and/or House Sparrow), may be from last year. Will require further observation to determine whether anyone is occupying it currently.

Woman's Hibiscus is enjoying being outside these last couple of days:

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She texted me while She was weeding out back to report the first Iris bloom of the year:

Looks to be plenty more to come.

Peonies looking good as well ...

Will probably start mulching that area over the next several days.

Time to go have a couple more ribs I think ...

Hope everyone had a great day ...

 

[Wagtail]

Good early (Sunday) arvo. Overnight Low was 0.4C and it's warmed up to 18C! It's sunny with a gentle breeze. I'm back from Church and the rest of the day is His.

Gave myself a haircut/beard trim yesterday... which probably resulted in the near freezing temperature this morning. Fortunately I have a felt (JD green, of course) beanie to wear for just such an occasion. Quick N.A. question: what do you call a beanie? (watch-cap? touque?)

Oh, and I've just received a text message from the "Mad Horse Woman". She's bought another horse, it's arriving tomorrow and has asked if she can put it in Paddock #2 so that it can become 'acquainted' with her first horse. To be fair, she'd noticed a problem with her first horse and had his back x-rayed = yep, he's un-rideable, so this is the reason for the second horse.

Mind you, You really should have at least two horses in a paddock as they're herd animals plus they can sleep better (in turns) once they've 'paired up'.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[scootr]

Wagtail, we had to take a free unridable horse once to keep a young Tbred company. The Free horse turned out to be a terrible spook who kept the youngster awake most of the nights telling him lions tigers and bears were about...lol. As luck would have it that stupid horse lived about 20 yrs here keeping everybody company and on their toes.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 66ºF for the start, overcast, light north breeze. Moderate wind, variable cloudiness, and high temp of 84ºF HI 87ºF. Forecast for this week was for over 3 inch of rain. We got 2 sessions of rain .2 inch total. More rain in forecast, not really expecting any. Bike ride this morning, gettin everyone together was a challenge, we were having trouble getting out brains working. Lunch then nap then dinner, then wash dishes.
Kilroy sorry about the early wake up. Hope you got nap in. Sorry about battery costs, they have gone crazy. What is a tow dig tree?
Ron we got threatened with rain as well, not enough raindrops to be measurable. sorry about lack of qualified applicants for light house keeper.
Bill hope tin work progressed well.
Thomas sorry no new rose business. Hope wood stacking went well.
Drew hope Verizon install went smoothly
Spike we had rain in forecast, did not happen. Neat concept drawing.
Don hope the Farm communicated with you. Hope potato harvest goes well and is fruitful.
Dennis hope you get more rain as well.
Frits sorry about rock encounter, hope not to big of chunk out of blades. That is quite the tree protector.
Billy hope you enjoyed your rest day. Glad you got last load of firewood done. Hope garden is doing good. Good luck with mouse control.
Drew cute!
Paul sorry about grey day. Yes Jay's bear looks much better. Glad GS held up well. neat pics. Glad music session was good. Little airplane probably feels neglected.
RNG hope new head head installed soon. Good luck with new harness for VW. Hope building project goes according to plan.
Drew glad fist use of E-mower went good.
Jay Nice weather hope no surprises for you either.
Chris good to hear you are almost keeping up with mowing.
Kyle good to hear you are getting rain. Hope your son leans to use the weed eater with all the attachments. Hope daughter does well with double shifts. Warm enough now for shorter hair.
Drew good to hear outside chores done.
Ken good to hear almost ready. glad new GF dad showing up, Pic is just another opportunist showing up.
Ted hope you got some rain. Hope haicut helps the Spanish Brooms. Maybe if you talk to them in spanish, they might like it . Hope planter work and greenhouse work went well.
Phil sharp looking bowel, hope the party was good as well as the pizza.
Don hope you did not have to work in the mud.
Frits I think the kids have a point
Dennis good to hear more rain. Sorry breakfast so slow.
Drew roses look healthy
David sounds like big project hope power washing goes well.
RS good to rear brakes working better with new correct pads. Hope welding went well.
Don glad you got front done before rain, no working in mud, and plenty rain falling.
Drew sorry for the non event
Frits nice tool collection.
Dennis glad you are getting more rain.
Bill at least you got some yard work done.
Frits thanks for daughter update. Glad she has choices and is taking advantage of them!
Thomas good to hear wood stacked. Dinner sounds good as well. Lot of wood.
Dennis glad no leak. Planters look nice.
Frits your planters look nice as well.
Kilroy glad miserable story has a happy ending.
Kilroy hope v2.0 works better.
Doug nice bomb drop, good practice for rodent disposal.
RS Good to hear outside work progressing, looking forward to some nice flower pics
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 /heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /back surgery healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, Lou /eye issues, /loss of brother, /heart issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's and David's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, /favorable winds not in the forecast there "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's healing from surgery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[sodamo]

4 walls and one end of eave members (4x10s) powerwashed. Boy, the arms can tell.

 

[Buppies]

Good day today but not much done $300 plus at grocery store my things have gone up no meat yet. Had great dinner with good friends same place as with Drew, feel asleep in chair just woke up

Prayers for all our Country

 

[KilroyJC]

Good early (Sunday) arvo. Overnight Low was 0.4C and it's warmed up to 18C! It's sunny with a gentle breeze. I'm back from Church and the rest of the day is His.

Gave myself a haircut/beard trim yesterday... which probably resulted in the near freezing temperature this morning. Fortunately I have a felt (JD green, of course) beanie to wear for just such an occasion. Quick N.A. question: what do you call a beanie? (watch-cap? touque?)

Oh, and I've just received a text message from the "Mad Horse Woman". She's bought another horse, it's arriving tomorrow and has asked if she can put it in Paddock #2 so that it can become 'acquainted' with her first horse. To be fair, she'd noticed a problem with her first horse and had his back x-rayed = yep, he's un-rideable, so this is the reason for the second horse.

Mind you, You really should have at least two horses in a paddock as they're herd animals plus they can sleep better (in turns) once they've 'paired up'.

That's about it, take care all.

If it is black, and is sufficiently long to allow for the de rigeur double-fold, it is a ”watch cap”. if it is a different color, it is a knit cap. If it is too short to do more than a nominal single fold, it is a beanie. If it is a felt skullcap of sufficient size to reach to your forehead and to where your ears meat your head, it is also a beanie. If it is of felt or cloth, of sufficient size to reach your forehead and to where your ears meet your head and has a propeller on top, it is a ”Spanky”. If it is of felt or cloth, and is smaller than a teacup saucer, it is a yarmulke. If it knit and has a bobble on top, it is a ski cap. If it is knit and triangular (in profile) with a tassel, it is a toque.

at least it is in our house