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Reasoned that my problem isn’t going ip the ladder but in coming down. Just a bit shaky on the knees.. Sophie tells me I’ve a nice bruise on my back. I can barely see it in mirror.

Not going to be a very productive day. Did get a couple pieces of wood cut and painted. Had hopes of getting the roof flashing under the PV panels, but just a little too wet and blustery to be handling a 25ft piece of sheet metal while on a scaffold. Another day. Looks like energy conservation...

67°F and no rain. Nice dinner out with friends yesterday. Plan is to continue yesterdays’s efforts, but without the ladder drama. Funny how not that many years ago I would have barely given such an incident much thought. Drew, your safe travels continue. RNG, fell you must be getting...

Talking a bit of a break after a senior moment. Fell off the ladder. Probably more accurate to say I actually rode it down as it fell, landing on it. I was about 6 feet up using it in inverted V to support some scaffold. Was trying to step around the scaffold to get down when it tipped. No...

66°F and .06 inches rain. My chicken cacciatore came out better than the guys losing H&F again. The gals just never got bad cards. Did get current round of painting finished so will be working that install today. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day.

That’s what I was taught years ago. Agent doesn’t get to decide.

65°F and .1 inches rain. Off to Hilo town this morning. Some shopping, pick up some lumber etc at HD. Get them painted and resume from yesterday. One of my friends got a JD 3270 with about 1200 hours for $17K. Pics look good. Included a number of implements. Got some chicken to attempt...

In a bit of a rain delay. Hopefully not the end for today.

Drew, sure looks like you landed at a great spot. Enjoy.

Happy Birthday Mrs Rich

67°F and .01 inches rain. Morning starting out a bit tamer than yesterday, will continue with the traction shed extension work. That will involve painting and installing some 2x4 extensions to attach some roof flashing and fascia, which still needs to be bought. These attach to the aluminum...

Mildly productive day. Did get the butt ticklers cut down in the dogs area. Should make them happy. A blustery day with some moisture on the wind but not really rain, but inconvenient when on the ladder.

Don, just so so sorry reading about Whipper. Didn’t even meet her and yet I’m tearing up as I type this, my own 2 boys resting within sight. RIP, Whipper.

Sounds like you current travel adventure is going well, Drew. Boy what a change from a couple years ago. 🤙🤙🤙

Frits, I too enjoy your posting of the old barns & houses.

Good on the gravel, Ted

Seem to average about 1g/day usage.

67°F and .20 inches rain Looking to get back working on my tractor shed extension getting the open areas closed in but wx could be deciding factor and right now that’s not favorable. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Good eye doc appointment, says everything looks great. Of course, per usual with the dilation it was late afternoon before I could even look outside and it was cloudy, but still too bright. Propane company delivered this afternoon, 170.5 gallons. That’s gonna be over $1k.

66°F and .51 inches rain Crosstrek got delivered to son this morning Have eye Dr appointment this morning, my semi annual. That mean dilation, which usually takes me rest of the day to recover. Guess that will count as energy conservation and mental health. Prayers for all Be safe Have a...

Taxes e filed. Think I’m in need of a mental health day.

So sad. But we all know you will give her your best.

I agree. No curtains here either, but a few blinds where privacy may be a concern for visitors. No concerns about passerbys or neighbors. Years ago, before the trees grew, we did have a neighbor at least quarter mile away that told me he could see me at our pool. Told him I usually wear my white...

Best thoughts and prayers for Whipper. Trying times, Don

65°F and .14 inches rain. Another productive day yesterday and the grilled steak gathering enjoyable. Taxes should get finished and filed today. Should be getting a return, not writing a check [emoji106] Zoom Happy Hour this afternoon Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

RS My saw has a sawdust port in that location My guess is you are talented enough to add a port in addition to Paul’s remedy above.

66°F and no rain A very good day yesterday. Neighbor’s slider install was a piece of cake, he’s very happy. Great progress on taxes. Could finish those today, but most likely won’t file yet. Enjoyed my burger out with BIL. He and SO had never eaten there before. This afternoon have a...

Soooo, already mastered owner manipulation [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

Cute puppy Kilroy

66°F and no rain. A mixed day yesterday. Mowing complete, some progress with taxes, guys lost at H&F Another mixed day ahead. Up to my neighbors early to finish his slider install, back on taxes, late afternoon lunch in town as brother in law wants to treat Sophie for Birthday. Prayers for...

Nice find, RS 🤙

Prayers for Whipper Don.

Ahhhh, memories.

67°F and .06 inches rain Taxes started. Slight bump in the road. My old CD drive has the old style USB, my new laptop a USB C. Had to go get an adapter. But needed to make a brewery run anyway. Goal is be ready to File Monday. Off to Hilo for Friday shopping. If nice, sneak in those couple...

Somedays I’m not particularly fond of my friend.

Happy Birthday to your Dad

Would have been my Mom’s birthday. 99. Miss ya Mom.

67°F and 3.19 inches - Soggy. Forecast calls for more rain today. Definitely no mowing. Guess the end to my procrastination. Time to bite the bullet and attack taxes. Here I come IRS. But coffee first [emoji3] Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

2.08 inches rain so definitely a wet day and no mowing. But Sophie’s surprise party came off perfectly. Totally surprised, she didn’t realize what it was until out of the car and people wishing her Happy Birthday. Some of the gathering And thanks for all the GM well wishes.

Sorry for your misadventure, Drew

RS Tried posting this to your pm

RNG. About 600 hours. Initial plan is 2 1/4” (3/16?) plates, maybe 4x6, boss cleaned up and welded to top plate, plates bolted to mower sandwiching fatigued area. This would get a bit more height adjustment and be removable.

66°F and .10 inches rain overcast, threatening. I need it to hold off. A couple more hours mowing. Today is my dear sweet wife’s birthday. Sophie is 70. Friends are throwing a surprise gathering and it is my job to get her to the beach park at 2:15. Wx needs to cooperate. She does think I’m...

Flail mowing has come to an end for the day. This is my belt tensioner Had noticed a crack yesterday, but still seemed solid this morning, belts still tight. But now, about 21/2 hours later… of course that also includes finding it. So off to the PO. I have a temp fix in mind, but Sophie has...

Wngsprd, yup dilation ruins my day.

66°F and .1 inches of much needed rain. Will have to see if this rain is just a minor delay for my mowing. A couple hours of sun and I should be ok. 🤞0therwise let it pour and make it worthwhile Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Another productive day, finished mowing Laupahoehoe end of property.

Glad trip is going well and enjoying, Drew.

66°F and no rain but showers forecast Would like to get rest of area mowed from yesterday, only about half done, but rain would shut that down in a hurry. Might have to find a more appropriate inside activity if weathered out. Zoom Happy Hour this afternoon Prayers for all Be safe Have...

A pleasant and productive day of seat time - mowing.

Water under pressure?

Don’t recall ever hearing of weasels as pets. Interesting

66°F and no rain. Looks like another pretty day. A successful trip to HD yesterday. Got everything on my list and spent less money. Been over the receipt a couple times and can’t make sense. Same items on the app results in significantly higher total. I was cashier out by a very nice lady at...

Safe travels, Drew

Lots of variations, local rules. Probably have read that we play differently than Don.

Was Basic Rifle Markmanship Chief back in the early 80’s. Have a bit of range time.

66°F and no rain. Guys won H&F last night. My corned beef and cabbage was excellent. Off to Home Depot this morning. Major project ahead this summer is to repaint the house. I have a one time use 10% discount coupon so I’m going to buy paint, the white trim paint today. Also need to refill...

No green beer or eggs here [emoji16] corned beef in the Insta pot. I have a spreadsheet based score card I made up for H&F. It’s in Numbers but believe a friend imported and used in Excel. i can email a copy.

Interesting. Don’t tell anyone but none of the rest of tractorshed locks.

Grrrrr, lost my original answer… Original plan is to mount the 6 doors individually on alternating rails, allowing me to open just 1 or 2 as needed. Planning spacers on the vertical posts at top and near bottom for the inner doors, spacers near bottom at bottom between the doors, the hook and...

Congrats to all the Jr GMers

Quick& full recovery for you both.

Have to love the parking area on the Dix end of the active.

Two rails. Yes, subject to wind. These roll very very easily. I do have a couple things to try like some blocks and old fashioned eye and hooks. I’m guessing for the most part I would only open 1 or two at a time, 3 at most when I needed access to complete section.

65°F and no rain. Happy St Paddy’s Day Didn’t quite get the new slider installed yesterday. Mike had the demo done, but we had to build a new concrete curb. New door is sitting in the hole when Mike discovers it is missing parts, the rollers. May have to return it to Lowe’s for replacement...

66°F and no rain. Off to my neighbor’s Mike this morning. He bought one of the sliding patio doors at Lowe’s a couple weeks ago. Said to be ready for the install. Question is, is the old door actually removed? We shall see. Should be pretty straight forward if so. Mike has our neighborhood...

Drew, what did you use for sprayer for your bulk Fluid Film?

Good job, Mike

Doors built and hung, but not finished. But I am for the day.

Yup, just the trials and tribulations of advanced maturity.

A quick recovery Don

68°F and no rain Such a successful day yesterday will attempt a repeat today - 4 doors to build. Sophie off later this morning with a couple of the neighbor ladies to an elderly community potluck. She made a banana cake. I don’t think of her as elderly, she’s only 69 until next week. Since...

Sorry to read about Evey, Paul. I think you know our hearts are with you.

Solved my reinforcement issue - no cost. Two 7 inch lag each joint. Bolts from my roof replacement project. 12 bolts per door. Also facilitates the build. I did get a 2nd door built and hung before going off to treat Sophie. 4 more to go. Very much enjoyed a burger dinner in town at nice...

2 1/2 hours and 1 door later. Actually that one needs more work. The corners need some reinforcement. I did put together a jig so subsequent builds should be a bit faster. Do need to make a trip to HD today for more screws etc. as a result will be treating my dear sweet wife to a nice dinner...

68°F and no rain Door building day now that my wood is painted. 1st 1 or 2 may take a bit longer as I figure out the how having never built these before. 5 2x4s,1 4x8 sheet of Plywood, 50-60 screws. Might have it down by time I do #6. Results should be pic worthy. Prayers for all Be safe...

RS, I would agree with others here. Avoid a contractor type saw and go higher end. When building the house I bought a Craftsman 10” zip code cabinet saw with Besenmeyer fence. Zip code was a nick name for that model, no longer available. Not real high end, but what I could afford. I have built...

Have to chuckle. Took Kekoa to AKC Good Citizen school when a pup. He did well, when he wanted. Fortunately the instructor had some Boxer experience and understood. He passed his test and I swear conveniently forgot everything on truck ride home. He is well behaved for sure, but his obedience...

Happy Birthday, Drew, and many many more.[emoji512][emoji512][emoji512][emoji512]

69°F and no rain. Priority today is back to painting. Wx permitting of course as it is an out doors paint station. Zoom Happy Hour this afternoon. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day Fat finger correction

I didn’t get my painting finished [emoji30] but, on the other hand the new sliding patio door replacing the upstairs french doors is in and looking great. Even better, I am convinced we fixed the weather driven leak. 🤙🤙

Like that wrench Paul. I’ve resorted to using a chain wrench on mine.

66°F and no rain Paint day ahead. No up and down the ladder. Spent some time at the cottage investigating a leak. Seems the sealer tape has come away just under the upstairs door. Same door we we replace with the new slider. Woke up during the night 2 fingers itching like crazy. When...

Lots of screwin around today. Dual track is installed. Even a test “door” - 2x6 with the rollers mounted. Doesn’t look like much Haven’t decided if I will cut and terminate the end or just support the extended end (most likely)

That looks like it could have been much much worse, PopG. Glad you found it timely.

Kinda funny in a way, but I was thinking about them both this morning myself, wondering how their families were doing.

62°F and 0 rain My door track awaits. Only 10 4ft sections to be assembled, mounted, aligned, only 236 screws and lags - piece of cake. Guys got annihilated in H&F last night, but the stuffed salmon was delicious. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Good to see ya, Bird. Continued recovery. 🤙

Nice bench plans, RS 🤙

Laddered out!!! Just don’t have another trip up and down today. [emoji2] Energy conservation rest of day.

63°F and no rain Off to Hilo and shopping at Safeway. Generally pick up from yesterday with my project. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Fell short again. I did get the 2xs almost ready, painted. And only have this hardware left to install Tomorrow ? Did get my haircut. [emoji3]

Happy Birthday to Mrs PopG

67°F and no rain Didn’t get any painting done yesterday. Opted to spend time figuring out hanging the door hardware and got a good start on that. 24 ft of double track. Got it all marked out, 1st 2x8 in place, as well as 1st 8 ft of the base track. Today I’ll add some 2x reinforcement and...

Yup

67°F and .11 inches rain Gorgeous full moon last night. Didn’t get pic. Successfully spent money at HD and other errands. Likely spent most effort today painting. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Extra prayers for you and yours, Lou

66°F and .08 inches rain Off to HD this morning. Pick up those items I didn’t get last week and Canada Dave needs a replacement window for the cottage to replace the one the wind broke. I also need to pick up my CO2 bottle for my kegerator and make a stop at the Credit Union. UPS brought my...

Ron, that is indeed snow. Lowest we recall seeing since living here.

I like both, have both. Really like the french doors due to usability of the large opening. Unfortunately the french doors at cottage have not weathered well. The frames have rotted out at lower corners. The doors themselves are the metal clad and the inside wood at bottom is rotting as well. If...

64°F and no rain. Yeaaaa Sun shining in the sky. How encouraging. Intend to get started on my door build. Plan is to get 1 could of paint on everything before any assembly. It’s the sheets of plywood, then cut the 2x6s to size then sand and paint. 6 doors, 6 parts each door. A major factor is...

Yup 1 slider belongs to Mike, guy in green and he has asked our assistance to install. The other 2 are for cottage to replace two sets of french doors that aren’t weathering well. Part of the plywood is for cabinets at cottage. The bottom sheets of plywood and 2x4’s are for me to turn into 6...

Forgot to post this earlier Snow on Mauna Kea this morning

Success trip to Lowes - sorta. Called 1st thing this morning to tell them I would be arriving about 10. Got there just about 10 only to find out there was nobody there yet from Fullfillment. Eventually directed to go to a certain aisle where someone would help. It was a significant wait but...

63°F and no rain [emoji1][emoji1][emoji1][emoji1] Actually got a little done yesterday. Maybe the most important being cleaning out back of truck. Off to Lowe’s this morning to get a bunch of material for the cottage project and doors for my tractor shed extension. Prayers for all Be safe...

63°F and 1.65 inches rain. Sure would be nice to see a lot of sun and dryness. Likely another day of just piddling around. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

So would mine [emoji3]

Just had what maybe the chance of a good CS experience. I did a good sized online order with Lowes, paying with Paypal. Not many minutes later I got an email cancellation due to payment. A trip to Paypal showed the transaction as Cancelled. Checked the credit card used and no problem. So I...

61°F and 1.01 inches rain. Still raining 7.76 inches so far in Mar. 46.75” for 2023. Wx cancelled out my HD plans yesterday. Headed into town for Safeway and pick up Sophie’s prescription this morning. Looks to be another low productivity day. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Awesome adventure planning, Drew 🤙🤙

65°F and 6.48 inches rain. Quite the moist day. Yesterdays wx was not conducive to getting much done. Sophie’s ophthalmologist noted small improvement, changed her prescription and back in a month. Tentative plans to make a run to Home Depot today, but wx could impact that. Prayers for all...

64°F and 1.18 inches rain Pretty much energy conservation yesterday. Closest thing to an accomplishment was putting together some home made chicken soup from the remainder of the Costco rotisserie chicken - delicious Something of an anniversary day yesterday. 30 years since my Army retirement...

Happy Birthday, Mrs Frits

64°F and .84 inches rain. Nothing planned, just take the day as it comes. Need to reclaim area to park truck in garage. It shrunk a bit when the Mule with washer & Dryer were parked there and didn’t regain that much for the Subaru. A good dump run would help, but that would only happen if not...

Hey Drew, feel free to float that mini castle across the Pacific to the Big Island. I’ll wire up a hookup [emoji16]

64°F and 1.02 inches rain. Off to Hilo town this morning to drop Subaru at port. Need to go by car wash enroute as I decided not to wash it myself in the rain. Nice visit with the visiting nephew Zoom Happy Hour this afternoon. Extra prayers for all recovering from C etc Prayers for all...

Get well, Bird

65°F and .94 inches rain Primary task today is check the Subaru vacuumed, washes, prepped for shipping tomorrow Sophie’s nephew in town for quick visit to his Dad so will be joining us this afternoon. At least 5 years since we’ve seen him. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

63°F and 1.59 inches rain Impromptu trip to Costco this morning. More a way to burn gas in the Subaru than a great need, but we do have a small list. No other plans other than attempt to stay dry. Already over 32 inches rain this month. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Good for you, RS. 🤙🤙🤙🤙

Thanks, Drew. Anxious for all this rain to end so I can finish my tractor shed extension. Totally unusable weatherwise right now, but I am seriously pleased with the increased PV production.

Kilroy - any concern about the steel wool rusting out?

63°F and 3.03 inches rain. Off to Hilo this morning. A bit of grocery shopping and errands. Stop by the PO on way home. Not sure what I’ll get into when we get home. Will be weather dependent I’m sure. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Mostly installed, a few tweaks left. As many of you can relate, if you custom install something 15 years ago, a good chance the custom part needs to be further customized. Although the basic dimensions match the old, there are a few differences. Test cycles run - functional. Even WiFi.

64°F and 1.78 inches rain Guys prevailed at H&F yesterday Washer and Dryer successfully uninstalled. Area freshened up with some paint. Goal of the day is to get the new appliances in place and hooked up arranged for some extra muscle for later this morning. Prayers for all Be safe Have a...

Extra prayers for you and yours, Paul

Old dryer successfully removed and out of the way. Slight learning process, but easier to maneuver than the washer in that tight area. Actually need to remove old washer before I can hook up dryer. Challenge being access to the dryer vent. Not likely to get anything installed today. Be happy to...

RS. Have had one of those saw guides more than 20 years. May not be a Swanson, but could be, 2 sections 50”, but the joiner piece has long been missing. Also have a number of holes at various locations drilled for attaching to things like a wall to use as guide to set tile. Very useful tool.

Part of the challenge is identification of true need. I get regular mailings re Fiber, 2 neighbors even have it. Not possible for me, totally off grid as are more than 3/4 of the houses on my road. Only way I could get electric would be pay for the additional poles. That existing line services...

Got the emails as well, increases to both RV and Residential. Out of curiosity I wondered if I cancelled RV maybe get a 2nd Residential, but being the price increase rationale was due to overuse I figured doubtful. Wrong. Using same address I was able to add a 2nd Residential. Of course I quit...

Here it is malasadas. And we enjoy yearround.

66°F and 2.06 inches rain. Another soggy day apparently. Restricted duty time over, ease back to normal. Plan is to attempt swapping washer and dryer. Have a plan that should minimize heavy lifting using my hydraulic table. Will start with the lighter dryer as the washer is about 400 lbs. Slow...

Successful trip to town. Successful in that we spent less money than usual [emoji16] Sophie got her meds, so begins another phase of life, osteoporosis. Got the new dryer converted to propane. Disproportionate time (as always) working my less nimble fingers on too large hands screwing in things...

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Cat scratch fever - had it back in late 90’s. Yes, we had a tiny kitten and thought nothing about it when i got a small scratch, but later I started having vision problem left eye. By the time I went to eye dr I couldn’t even read the big E on the chart, but could see outside the center. Doc...

Always talk on here re hiking, so when wife read me this quote “hiking is just walking where it’s OK to pee” I had to chuckle.

Milk house looking good, Mike 🤙

66°F and 2.01 inches rain. Likely make a foray into town today. Sophie’s prescription ready for pickup and get some stuff at Safeway. Did get work area in garage cleaned up, ready for next phase of project. Today is last day of restricted activity. Still have 1/4 tank of gas to waste...

I can relate, Sophie saw this sink at a friends, now she has her own.

64°F and 1.39 inches rain. It continues. No big plans for the day. Finish the clean up from laundry room project - the garage area. Then energy conservation. I can see the grass growing, getting taller and thicker. Sure hope it’s dry enough to mow later this week. Prayers for all Be safe...

Thanks guys. Sink is from Costco, complete package except the P trap. I added the wood extensions from a piece of countertop I got for free. One might say I abused the utility feature of the old sink [emoji3]

Laundry room update Before After Shelves Washer/dryer swap should pretty much be straightforward, no major change in hookups etc.

My thought as well

66°F and 1.55 inches rain. Sophie’s laundry room has 5 new wire shelves, approx 18ft. Basically, that is end of the construction. Today, will be clean up, put tools away etc. maybe even get a pic or two. Otherwise back to energy conservation. The washer/dryer swap out would occur before end...

64°F and 5.42 inches rain, still coming down. A bit soggy. I did get the laundry sink hooked up and functional. Had plans for a wire shelf but have decided to change. That requires a trip to HD this morning. An off grid friend suffered a power glitch so we lent him our backup Honda EU7000 to...

Safe, but fun ride home, Drew

65°F and 1.51 inches rain and still coming down. Goal is to finish Sophie’s laundry sink installation. No bending, no lifting anything heavy. H&F later. I’m attempting a Chicken & Shrimp curry. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Good trip to town. Sophie got a prescription for osteoporosis as a result of last bone density test, otherwise a good visit. Otherwise successful in other errands. Lunch at Panda Express and then ice cream at Baskin Robbins after errands. Even brought home McNuggets for the fur kids. Even got a...

67°F and .21 inches rain Off to Hilo town this morning. Sophie has her annual OBGYN. Need a few light things at HD and a bit of shopping. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Sorry to read about Evey, Paul. That’s a good run with good friend.

Thanks, I can be more patient. Next appointment with Doc is 5-6 weeks. Told me healing is about 3 months, but I could ease back into normal after next week.

Thanks [emoji16]

62°F and no rain And I start week 2 of light duty. A bit disappointed but more knowledgeable. Dr explained that I have stitched I can see, internal at brows. Explains that pain. Bending and lifting puts those at risk and it takes 2 weeks before body is healed enough. Also explains why my brows...

Got it Telemedicine Dr appointment went well, but another week restricted duty.

64°F and .63 inches rain. Dentist visit went well, good for another 6 months. Telemedicine followup for my eyes this afternoon. Was hopeful for a good report, maybe telling me I could ease back into normal. Accidentally hit my eyebrow with back of my hand while sleeping last night, definitely...

62°F an 1.52 inches rain , more in forecast. Pretty much enjoyed the game. Would have preferred it ended in 35-35 tie. Can’t say I found the half time show entertaining. semi annual dental appointments this afternoon. Zoom Happy Hour after. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Drew, no stories but card playing companions had a laugh along those lines Fri. They should see me today, even more intense [emoji16]

Very interesting, thanks

62° F and 3.68 inches rain and raining Another healing, energy conservation day ahead. Swelling abating a bit as is the pain. Acetaminophen enough to be comfortable. Will watch the big game today. Can’t say I’m really routing for anyone but one team I’d rather not win. Silly Prayers for all...

Actually I took a before pic in Dr office. Will get an after pic after swelling goes down.

Agree, my Dad was same way. And I quote him, even at night, “ must be the sun”

Yes Don, better field of vision, especially upper. A friend also commented they could see my eyeballs. Guess I didn’t realize.

I also get those sneezing fits. Never counted them. Most often they seem to be triggered by the sun, but have had at night also, so who knows.

61°F and 1.63 inches rain and raining The gals took much pleasure in beating us again. Another day of reduced activity. Not that difficult given the weather, but my mind tends to wander to the ever growing list of things that need attention. Oh well, they aren’t going anywhere. Looking...

Glad you’ve turned the corner, Ted. Sophie says my eyes are getting really black and blue [emoji16] I can’t see that from my perspective. Yup, understand about the meds. The ointment seems to facilitate the weeping and blur my vision when first applied. I will continue the acetaminophen for a...

Sorry that didn’t work out, RNG

Very nice, Drew

66°F and .71 inches rain. Glad to be back home. Bit loopy from the pain meds yesterday, but that was Ok. The ointment makes my vision blurry for awhile. A quick trip to town this morning. H&F this afternoon. Otherwise just light duty, conserve energy Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

65°F and .63 inches rain back home. 72°F here in Waikiki. Breakfast and head for the airport. Able to change and get earlier flight. Eyes on the tender side this morning. I can see the pain meds being welcome today. Light duty for next 2 weeks. 20lb max lift etc. sounds like energy...

Sitting out on the balcony passing time and some place is grilling steak driving me nuts. Already have dinner reservations at a nice restaurant for 7:15, hoping I’ve recovered sufficiently.

If I remember will try to get shot from beach back to Hale Koa. For any interested, the Hale Koa is a military hotel located on Ft DeRussey in Waikiki. One of the best locations. Think it was built n the 70’s, but quite up to date and likely best open area/beach in Waikiki. I used to picnic...

Shot and a bounty paid.

Best of luck with all those remedies LS. Get better soon

Slightly different view this morning

65°F and 1.4 inches rain back home while 72°F with possibly light rain here in Waikiki. Preop went well yesterday. Surgery scheduled for late this afternoon, 3:30. Will just enjoy until then. Can’t eat anything after 7:30 this morning. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

66°F and .93 inches rain Off to the airport this morning. 2 days in the big city for my droopy lid procedure. Beach park Happy Hour was a great success. Suspect we will repeat. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

RS This what use use on the pegboard or find something better?

66°F and .7 inches rain. Laundry room tile grouted, looking pretty good. Have to let dry 3 days. Will be ready to seal when I return from Oahu Thu. Need to finish sink assembly but won’t get installed until tile sealed. Need fresh coat of paint above and below tile. Supposed to try something...

Ahhhhhh, the possibilities.

Very close cousin, My 1st clean up shortly.

Ditto ditto

67°F and .48 inches rain Gorgeous moon this morning Off to HD this morning to get a bag of grout for my laundry room tile. Aim to get that grouted and cleaned up today. No plans for anything else. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Doesn’t sound like a fun time, Dennis

Sophie might say I’m on the “never finished” plan. She did opt out of Cherry Blossom Festival due to the rain. That means I should get laundry tiled today. Will be starting after another coffee

67°F and .11 inches rain. Tentative plans to go to Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival this morning. If raining I’d prefer to stay home and work in the laundry room. I’ll let Sophie decide. Gals took early lead in HF, then the guys came back only to be crushed by the gals in later play. Sometimes...

67°F and no rain Off to Hilo town this morning. A bit of grocery shopping and DMV to complete the Subaru transfer. Hopefully back home early enough for some productivity. H& F later this afternoon at friends. Prayers for all Be safe Have a great day

Mostly, no flack. One thing I have learned is often projects must be approached in stages. Laundry room is serviceable minus the utility sink. The new one will be functional before touching washer & dryer. If everything goes to plan, the washer and dryer will be swapped out and serviceable same day.

Took about 3 hours, but I’m guess I probably have 95% what I need for my version of hydroponics plus a bunch of extra stuff. Tried to do minimal dismantling. Most likely I’ll come up with my own design based on this. Now, my back is killing me. Ibuprofen and energy conservation rest of day...

67°F and no rain. Could be interesting day ahead. Need to get back on the laundry remodel. Neighbor has given me his aquaponic setup he quit using a few years ago. 4 tanks, a bunch of pvc piping, a pump, and I don’t know what. Some disassembly required. Whether this will take a hour or several...

PV successfully wired and functional. Not done in time to be productive today, but that’s ok, ready for tomorrow.

66°F and .02 inches rain. Got a good start on my PV wiring yesterday until the rain kept me off the metal roof. Would like to get that finished today depending on the wx. May have a conflict as I had suggested we visit the Waimea farmers market today where our chocolatier friends have their...

Drew, thanks for insurance answer. That was my understanding but couldn’t find anything quotable.

66°F and .5 inches rain. Motivation staid successfully elusive yesterday. Think it had something to do with getting up an hour early. Still the day seemed to whisk away with small tasks along the way. Do today presents same major choice determined by the wx. Leaning toward the PV wiring...

I could say he won’t. But… Years ago, when still single we lent him the money to buy a decent used car. Not an official loan per se, but monthly payments to us. About 6 months in he totaled car hitting a deer, hence the Honda Civic. Of course he had cancelled collision to save money. For next...

That’s encouraging Ted, good for him (and you) Sadly, this was years in the making aggravated by us assuming they had the skills and the will to budget. For the past 6 months I’ve been their financial/budget person and they are on track to be out from under and some savings by end of the year...

Well Dennis, I could… [emoji1]

Ever get the feeling it’s harder on us than them? [emoji1]

Agree, think we got a great deal after seeing Pedro’s invoice. Even after we ship, $3190 to ship to son’s Va address and still $3k+ less. Yes, we told them this weekend. Doing the parent thing, although giving him the car, we will be Lien Holder on the Title and told him we will release only...

Still searching for my motivation after such an early start this morning. Here is my “new” Crosstrek Will ship to our son in March, likely have for his birthday.