Good morning!!!!

[LouNY]

I am becoming an expert in retirement.

Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can do the next day.

I am finding myself doing quite well at that.
Then I'll get days like the last couple my Nephew on the farm has had a run of bad luck with equipment, his bat wing mower blew a u joint yoke on the shaft through the wing gear box, his JD round baler broke the big tube that controls the belt tension and bale tightness.
They got things apart with just a small amount of help by me and a bunch of parts chasing, the brush hog shaft was close to $500 to buy, found the correct yoke after cutting the old yoke off the shaft, ended up with a new old stock for $45 instead of $70-$90 for a new 1 1/2" round bore yoke for 35 series u joint which should be here in a few days. Then we will weld that on the old shaft. Did a run this afternoon to pickup the new friction disc's for the slip clutchs on the bat wing.
Then spent some time yesterday looking a piece of tubing or pipe to slip fit inside the JD tube got a piece of sch 80 3" pipe coming for that and then this evening I just ordered a foot of 4" OD 1/4" tubing to replace the broken end of the tube that we are going to sleeving internally with the pipe.
Now my stuff I just keep putting off, should mow the lawn but it's not to bad yet, need to get the sprayer out to spray weeds but I need to unload the sxs to put it in. And should order a few loads of gravel for the driveway, but it can wait a bit.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

My HVAC guy came today instead of Monday and agreed my geo needs new TXV. He said be prepared.
They will price it up. He said some are made for easier changeout, but not mine.
EcoFlow came, that I ordered on prime day. A big UPS (pure sine wave) with solar charger. Also can outlet charge, or 12v car charger cord.
Grilled burgers for supper.

Too close to sunset to try to charge

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,
RNG, I just saw on TV where the California fire has grown to 176, 000 acres, is that the fire north of you ? That’s quite a large fire, hopefully nobody loses their home !

Another nice afternoon out on the boat ! Humidity is increasing and the heat will be ramping up tomorrow!

RS, I was wondering what happened to you ! Good to hear you back on again !

Hope all have a nice Friday evening!

 

[Buppies]

Another day another five cents inflation don’t you know.

Glad you had good day on water scotty

Drew glad you made it safe and sound

 

[sodamo]

I'm paying an installer instead of doing it myself. Ever pay $2,500 for a battery? I'm buying two of them ... ahhhh.

270Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle GC3 Battery

We're changing the game with our 270Ah 12V LiFePO4 deep cycle battery. With its unique shape, you can mount this battery anywhere!

battlebornbatteries.com

Nope, but I did pay $2900 plus tax each. Bought 15 of them SimpliPhi 3.8

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low was a balmy 11.2C and it's presently 15.8C, somewhat overcast with a bit of a breeze. I'm pretty sure that it's Winter even though the weather these past few days said otherwise.

Mind you, Winter is supposed to return tonight & throughout next week.

Yesterday's 'tip' stop was shocking as the price for a 40ltr bin went up, on 1 July, to A$8! The Council Bloke did help me lift & dump my bin without my asking for any help. I don't get 'curbside' garbage pick-up.

The PO had another 'wine faery' case waiting for me! I then swung by the Hardware Store and got a 1ltr tin of the proper wood stain. Once I returned home I did apply the stain to the door, and a few other areas that needed it.

Today I think that I'll apply a second coat of stain.

That's about it, take care all.

we all should join the procrastinators club, tomorrow.

I'm exhausted. I got so much procrastinating done this past week, I think I'll take a nap.

 

[sodamo]

Don, do you care if it matches perfectly? There is stuff out there that will outlast the rest of the door, but it may not take stain exactly like the wood.

Rock Hard Water Putty | Durhams Water Putty

Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty is perfect for making repairs in wood, plaster, drywall, stone, tile, concrete and other stable surfaces.

durhamswaterputty.com

.....And it does harden like a rock! With this stuff, you "paint" a grain with the stain and just let it dry. No wiping.
This was the best I found for outdoor repairs

Don’t know about Don’s door but this is a great product. I’ve seen my Canadian friend, Dave do some amazing things with it at the cottage both on wood and Hardi panel.

 

[Thomas]

62F clear sky low humidity.

Been good afternoon took trimmer for long walk,under spruce trees area and front field trim ready for tomorrow or Sunday mowing.
Mrs. treated me to her favorite Mexican restaurant not bad meal but Iam still meat potato kinda guy.

While setting on the deck just before dark mother racoon and 6 little ones were checking out Mrs. flower garden only to broken plants and some rose pedals knock off...whew,2 gray fox running barking in front field2 Does weren't all happy,Boo sat on the side driveway just watch.

Plans for the evening...O

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[sodamo]

Sophie had a good Dr visit, but I’m sorta scratching my head.
Her eye pressure was up a tad and he looked, examined for an extended time. Commented that he had a very similar case in another office ( has at least 3) where the patient was on the same meds and the tear healed completely. I think he may be a bit reluctant to rush the surgery. Scheduled her for another appointment next week, Fri before her scheduled surgery. Could be interesting.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Quite the show Thomas.