Good morning!!!!

[LS Tractor Owner]

Grocery shopping done.... for now anyway.
Checked the trees, only small patches on a couple trees, others are clean (for what I can see). They will get a soapy bath tomorrow.

Kyle, hope your son is OK, sounds good so far. Do the schools down your way use the new padded helmets? Our schools here adopted them starting this year. In the last 6 years, 2 kids have died from head injuries here.

Phil, as usual, beautiful turnings!

RNG, there has only been one centipede in the house.... and that was when we first moved in. Thank goodness!
They hide under things outside, doesn't matter what it is.
The Jerusalem crickets have been found while digging. Never saw them "out and about".

Never had a mouse in the house either. I've gotten a couple in the RV though.

Time for dinner: pulled smoke pork butt, rice pilaf, and smoked sweet taters.

Everyone have a quiet evening!

 

[daugen]

Drew - Don't forget to stop at In-N-Out for a burger in Cali! I think not doing so is considered a crime

Then RNG is going to have to take me to get one because my almost vegan sister sure won't...

as long as I keep losing weight, I'll keep enjoying my occasional burger.
most of what i eat is chicken or fish. Having fish tonight, box stuff but still fish, with a side of veggies and a salad.

You have to save some of those repairs for us to do here. Need to spread the fun!
I believe I can say with a high degree of confidence that something will be left to fix. My top priority is the transfer switch, if rng and I get nothing else done, that's the biggie. Actually there's only room for one person in that little area, once we figure out how to prop the bed up, so while he's working on that, I'll go change my rv engine oil. I know he's installing a pit under the driveway just for me..........

well, ok drive, lots of traffic on 80 near Salt Lake City, lots of steep hills/mountains again, 6 and 7 percent grades, for the first two hours, it was a salty wasteland, there were no trees on the mountains, no green anywhere, just brown. The flora of that area looks like Chernoble was there...

several hours West the green started again, some trees showed up and now it doesn't look so parched. 4.50 for Mobil regular here, I think I was robbed, should have gone across town. That will be a bargain when I fill up tomorrow in CA. Ka ching. Today was 130 bucks of gas, almost double normal

The scenery with the mountains continues to be amazing. And it's so desolate out here with oasis of civilization, like Elko, which has a lot going for it, along side the rather unimpressive Humboldt River.

 

[LouNY]

as long as I keep losing weight, I'll keep enjoying my occasional burger.
most of what i eat is chicken or fish. Having fish tonight, box stuff but still fish, with a side of veggies and a salad.

You have to save some of those repairs for us to do here. Need to spread the fun!
I believe I can say with a high degree of confidence that something will be left to fix. My top priority is the transfer switch, if rng and I get nothing else done, that's the biggie. Actually there's only room for one person in that little area, once we figure out how to prop the bed up, so while he's working on that, I'll go change my rv engine oil. I know he's installing a pit under the driveway just for me..........

well, ok drive, lots of traffic on 80 near Salt Lake City, lots of steep hills/mountains again, 6 and 7 percent grades, for the first two hours, it was a salty wasteland, there were no trees on the mountains, no green anywhere, just brown. The flora of that area looks like Chernoble was there...

several hours West the green started again, some trees showed up and now it doesn't look so parched. 4.50 for Mobil regular here, I think I was robbed, should have gone across town. That will be a bargain when I fill up tomorrow in CA. Ka ching. Today was 130 bucks of gas, almost double normal

The scenery with the mountains continues to be amazing. And it's so desolate out here with oasis of civilization, like Elko, which has a lot going for it, along side the rather unimpressive Humboldt River.

I worked on the extraction plant for Freeport Gold back in the late 70's it was about 7 acres under roof. The directions to get too it were some what simple go 55 miles North of Elko, turn west for 5 or 7 miles that got you to the plant, the actual "mine" was another 5 miles west. That was a big open pit operation back then.
They had many stages of ball mills in series from huge ones to take the ore from the 50 Ton Euclids and then on down to water saturated one because the ore was powdered so fine it was an explosive dust, then many extraction pits. A lot of Instrumentation to run the facility.

 

[NHBX]

This morning I’m sitting drinking coffee looking at Mr Chipmunk climbing on my truck tires ! Hope he is not going up into the engine compartment, that could end badly for him !

They are destructive little buggers. My truck is parked next to a rock wall and most of the hood insulation is missing lol. I’ve tried about every trick ever recommended from dryer sheets (I’ve found them in their nests) to peppermint oil and the little bags of cedar or something they sell at truck stops. The only thing I’ve found that consistently works is a Havahart trap and a pellet gun. Funny thing happened the other day at Wally World, when going back to the truck I saw a chipmunk scooting around the front wheel, he jumped up into an opening in the frame. I guess he came to the store with me but I did feel a bump on the way home lol.

 

[txdon]

Pineapple is on the menu for healing after surgery

“Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps your skin and tissues heal,” Zumpano shares. “Bromelain appears to produce substances that combat in pain and swelling.”

Consuming bromelain from pineapple might also help your skin heal after surgery or injury.

7 Reasons Pineapple Is Good for You

Pineapple is as tasty as it is healthy. Here’s how this bright tropical fruit can boost your health.

health.clevelandclinic.org

Hawaii's pineapple season is from March to July.
Costa Rica's pineapple season is from May to November.

96˚ HI 102˚. Summer is back. Water temp 86˚.

Garlic powder, paprika, everything bagel and jalapeños brought the flat bread to a whole nother level of savory tasting flat bread.

 

[Thomas]

Quick recovery for you and Mrs. LS.

 

[Thomas]

Bears
Thomas and Buppies, I just read an article sent to me from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (I have a lifetime NC hunting and fishing license)...you know how bears stuff themselves this time of year to be ready for "hibernation?" These is a name for it..."hyperphagia."
So next time you get real hungry, instead of "I could eat like a bear" it's: "I'm in a hyperphagia mode."

I can see the waitress face now if I was to say that I will give it try tho.

 

[Thomas]

Glad your son had positive out Kyle.

 

[Thomas]

68F clear sky.

Dark now before 7:30pm not much time setting on the deck waiting for the critters now.
Been good day...front lawn mow etc.,grass slow up lot growing.
Mrs. bought Boo sweet pumpkin than cut in quarters,you talk about one happy bear.
Plans for the evening share bowl ice cream and numb it to bed time.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,
NHBX, thanks I guess I know all of that but Kathleen thinks they are cute !

Nice sunset tonite !

 

[daugen]

mmm, healing properties of pineapple.
I wonder if the fact pineapple makes an effective meat tenderizer
has any connection.

I love pineapple but sure is loaded with sugar.
watermelon is a smarter choice, but I'm going to ask my sister if any of her price no object organic food markets she goes to has real Hawaiian pineapples. In California that might be possible. Heck, if California has pineapples, fine. I'm just tired of Costa Rican pineapples. Only can wonder what kind of banana republic dictator we are supporting
I'm good with Californian pineapples. Florida? Mexico would be ok if organic.

I try to eat fresh cut up fruit most mornings. Keeps me regular, lots of fiber

and if Don wants to steam some up for a unique brew, I'll be a guinea pig for anything. I bet some rum would make it taste better. Guaranteed.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 3.0C and it's presently 14.1C, partly cloudy with a Southerly Breeze. There was 0.4mm in the gauge @ 0900.

A quiet day yesterday. The plumber did call around 1545 and I met him at the Church. He inspected the toilet job and will order parts & a new cistern = hopefully get to the actual repair later next week. Living in a small town, parts & plumbing supplies are not readily at hand.

So, today is a dhobi day.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[daugen]

had a challenging afternoon.
called to confirm reservation for this weekend in Truckee CA and the phone
is disconnected. This was their last weekend. I think they went home early. At least I paid by credit card and can file a charge back on that.
so I scrambled around and found a place right off 80 but a half an hour earlier still just in Nevada. The Gold Ranch casino rv campground in Verdi.
I guess their version of the casino campground I stayed at in St Louis.
as long as there are no loud drunks, barking dogs or too much gunfire I'll be fine.

gosh that means I'll be able to buy some more 4.50 Utah gas before I buy the 5.50 California gas. And I think I've been getting closer to 9mpg in these mountains vs my normal 10. Flatlands at 2350 rpm I might even touch 11.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

dole plantation still has many acres of pineapples according to google maps.

 

[Looking4new]

LS, no I haven't found the cube lights yet. I'll use the 6" combination spot/flood lights instead. I also have 5' curved light bar that is all spot, but that is reserved for the Dodge. I'll get the garage to mount that one on the roof of the Dodge. I will switch it with a 2 speed axle switch mounted on the gear shift lever.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 61ºF for the start, mostly clear sky, light breeze. Light wind, sky stayed mostly clear, and high temp was 93ºF. Humidity building back, temps in mid 90's for a while, no rain in forecast. Made coffee to start day, putter, bike ride, trip to Denison to get spoke fixed on Peugeot, lunch while they fixed it, then home. Gas 2.579/gal. Nap dinner then get chain lubed on Volagi. Bike ride in the morning.
Ron glad good grocery run. Good to hear grass mowed. Glad golf cart charged and operating correctly. Hope you found something interesting. Nice pic
Thomas hope mowing went well.
Billy hope the coffee turned out good. I need to hit Costco soon.
Ron I agree too many places have poor Customer support or service. However I got sent a plastic fridge door instead of glass cooktop, call went with out glitch except for my email and I have the correct part now, just need it put together.
Mike sorry about FIL not doing well and the road trips needed.prayers sent.
Buppies hope you get rain, motivation better today. prayers sent.
Drew mountain passes have the worst weather most of the year. Hope you beat the snow. Is the login new to this campground or have you seen it already? Check your ipad and Kindle for IP address and see if they match up.
Bill hope you get sleep schedule back to normal. Hope todays work went well.
Drew a pro would use you to mask his presence while he attacks his true target. Hope you stay warm getting ready to leave camp. Thanks for the pic of the donuts.
Paul maybe more truth than fiction in that joke. Looks like less than an hour fuel with reserves, about like a cub
Scott(vt) glad you got the trimming done. Good luck with adding angle to adder block, should be piece of cake for pattern maker like yourself
Frits got that notice a few weeks ago, put freeze on credit. Glad D is doing well.
Plowhog good to hear fire under control. Funny wifi story. Hope trip and fire wood processing went well.
Buppies glad outside house cleanup put wife in a better mood.
Don sorry about the need for ibuprofen. Hope the tea turns out good. Sorry no pool time for you. Hope the PT start off well on Monday.
Gstrom sorry about the early wake up. Not many cicadas here. Missed them at SIL house in the Missouri Ozarks.
Hay Dude nice hay pics, keep 'em coming.
Plowhog sorry about the peach pit episode, glad it came ok. Hope balance training is coming along.
Drew I have not checked into Hawaiian pineapple. It seems like the agriculture has scaled back from it's peak.
Ken glad tooth fixed without costing you a fortune, and no numbing required. Good advice to Mike. Weird about the hinge.
Dennis sorry about wife taking the car. Good luck with pipeline ROW.
Scott(vt) nice pic of the clean up crew.
Frits I enjoy the travel pics. Nice story on Japan trip.
Don hope the garlic flatbread comes out good.
Ted glad good chance for rain. Hope it doesn't evaporate! Sorry about you and your wife trading illness. Hope you get aphids under control. Sorry pots not up to expectation. Cicadas were supposed to be because of convergence of several different intervals. Sorry no improvement on knee.
Dennis nice pic
Frits thanks for airplane story.
RNG good one on Don's shoulder. Hope you can reuse some of the smart switches in new house. Thanks for heads up on Oktoberfest beer.
David glad guy came close to winning, Glad shrimp was a hit. Hope you snuck some mowing in.
Kyle glad son ok after some bad hits. No experience with Brown and Sharpe Horizontals, had one Cincinnati but just machined with it, no repair work on it.
Bill glad you got a 30 YO job off the list. Enjoy the weekend.
David glad you can grow your own pineapple
David thanks for story.
RS glad hosta starts planted. Sorry about the roots in the dirt. Nice you could use Cub lights to finish spraying. Glad some improvement for your wife's health. Hope vistor didn't eat anything important.
Dennis nice pic, glad car oil changed.
Don glad tea was yummy. Good luck with growing pineapple.
Phil sorry about mower head gasket. Sorry about mouse. Hope you get him soon. Nice work on the bowel and teapot!
Ted good to hear making a dent in the aphids and survived grocery bill.Glad no mice. Dinner sounds good !
Drew hope you can get oil changed at RNG house. Glad drive went ok. You know about Gas buddy, don't you?
Frits thanks for the extraction plant info.
Don hope the pineapple helps your healing. Glad seasonings are making flatbread even better.
Thomas glad grass os growing slower. Glad Mrs make Boo happy. Hope ice cream good.
Scott(vt) nice pic of sunset.
Randy(wag) sorry repair not done yet. Hope laundry went well, did 2 loads myself, more to do.
Drew sorry about campground, had that happen on a BAK, first night. Found out what happened at another hotel they still had room. Hope you got some more cheap gas.
Dennis thanks for pic
Bill glad you have other lights yo can mount
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer, parathyroid,blood sugar /wife healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, Lou /eye issues, /heart issues, /wife hip replacement, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's hip or leg pain, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, /favorable winds not in the forecast there, /dad surgery recovery, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, ******, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[sodamo]

Drew
So at the store today

Notice, Hawaii grown Dole

 

[sodamo]

The pineapple peel tea is brewing in the Instant Pot.
The pineapple top will planted according to these YouTube directions which claim to have a 100% success rate.

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edit : taste test
Delicious, it is like a full bodied seasonal drink, sweet, almost like a natural sweet juice or cider.
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The pineapple top was prepared and now ready to sprout - in about 2 weeks.

Don
I think I’ll try rooting in my hydroponics.

 

[sodamo]

Sophie’s pineapple season seems to be July- September picked last 2 day before yesterday

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee is done brewing. 56° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 83° with mostly sunny skies. Yesterday turned into a conserve energy day. Today will have a visit with niece and her husband. That should fill in most of the day.
Afternoon bath.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.