Good morning!!!!

[scott_vt]

Good Morning,
Ct, 38 to start going to 49. Foggy and damp this morning, with chance for a shower at some point

Opted for the off grid and glad we did. We tend to average 30-40 kwh/day, more if running the hottub.

David, thanks for the explanation on poles coming through neighbors property. On our Vermont property we have one pole coming in from the street, I’m guessing about 400 ft and then the power goes underground from there to the front of the house. If you remember, going back about 1 1/2 years ago I took the power out because I snagged the conduit coming down the pole I’m more cautious now . Anyway I can see how nice it would be not to have that electric bill arrive every Month.

Yesterday would have been a beautiful day to go over to Long Island on the ferry across the sound, today not so much. But I’m sure we will have a great time anyway. Looks like we will be taking the 5 pm ferry.

Thomas, hope you enjoyed that smooth cigar during the good weather.

Happy, looking forward to your progress on your project. We will need some pictures

Don, we have the Loop Lick cover on our in ground pool. It’s 30 years old or maybe 31 and still keeping the leaves and other debris out. It is showing its age but to replace it I’m looking at $5000, ouch. Will try and get a few more years out of it.

Hope all have a great day

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning Again,
David, almost forgot, the original owner that built our cabin mentioned how expensive it was just to put that one pole onto the property. So I understand how yours could be very high.

 

[riptides]

Good Morning Again,
David, almost forgot, the original owner that built our cabin mentioned how expensive it was just to put that one pole onto the property. So I understand how yours could be very high.

I was quoted 5k a pole to bury.

You can price it out yourselves, LOL, I am 1800 feet from the street.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning Mike,

I was quoted 5k a pole to bury.

You can price it out yourselves, LOL, I am 1800 feet from the street.

Yes, fortunately we are only about 800 feet from the road. I can see where it gets expensive quickly

 

[Looking4new]

Drew, I don't need ditches to get stuck. Just my driveway/turn around area up by the house. I've ordered 4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 snows for next winter.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...lar=SXT&cameFrom=WinterSection#RatingsReviews
They are $315.oo each mounted, balanced and stored for next winter. Including tax. They are made in Quebec.
Back in the late '70s, I swore by Firestone bias ply directional snow tires. They were 6 ply load range C and took all the abuse I could throw at them. Ran them year round. I ran them on an open diff Chev pickup.

 

[daugen]

Bill, I was trying to give you more credit, make this more interesting...
like the ground just swallowed me up like a giant snow monster

Those Blizzaks will be wonderful and keep you safer.

grey, misty and not very inviting outside.
will do wash instead

 

[m7040]

good morning, 48 going to 66 nice morning rain to start late afternoon

Set up an appointment for a hand specialist to check out the injured finger

Glad to hear you are doing better Bubbies

Always used Michelin tires with good results. Had one set with 100K on them

 

[LouNY]

Bill, I was trying to give you more credit, make this more interesting...
like the ground just swallowed me up like a giant snow monster

Those Blizzaks will be wonderful and keep you safer.

grey, misty and not very inviting outside.
will do wash instead

I've been a firm believer in the Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded snows for several years, the LT series on my pickup and the SUV 8,9 and 10 series on my wifes vehicle. New ones this past start of winter for her new sedan and the old ones on my pickup. Switched to these about 10 years ago when Cooper went to crap with their studded snows, used their Winter masters for many years. As far as I have seen the Nokians are hands down the best gripping snows I've ever ran. Expensive but on a steep driveway that can be icey they work.

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 43 going to 65 and rain.
Did get out and split some wood after doing more paperwork and more calls.
Seem to have our list of to dos ready. Waiting for death certificate to start next round.
Will call Dads GF in a few days to checkin and make sure she is ok.

Scotty - log is ash, I don't bother with poplar it's too soft. I have a lot of ash. I do have one smaller cherry to mill. Maybe later in the summer.

Will be about $260/tire for the jeep, will go on next week during inspection.

Be well,
First flowers of spring

Another load of wood about to move out. Also put up a pile for my neighbor.

Clouds had some drama last night, still not as good as this all looked, but phone camera and some adjusting got the gist of it.

 

[txdon]

Don, we have the Loop Lick cover on our in ground pool. It’s 30 years old or maybe 31 and still keeping the leaves and other debris out. It is showing its age but to replace it I’m looking at $5000, ouch. Will try and get a few more years out of it.

Found a loop-loc in NY but no dealerships in Texas.