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Good morning, Have thoughts (scary) and a plan and I'd like opinions on "the plan" please Millermatic 185 calls for 40a breaker at 230v Plasma runs 50a breaker Millermatic 185 and stand alone plasma, both have standard 6-50P 220v plugs I am putting in a 220v-50a circuit for the plasma, 50'...

I drive a 2009 1ton dually and pull a 30' Haulmark trailer with equipment loaded, 10-12klbs depending on the day. Last fall, I replaced the brake hubs on the trailer, then took the truck o the shop to get a brake job, they told me I had over 50% pads left so..... I did notice that the brakes...

At sundown, I heard my neighbor and thought he was stacking lumber. Nope, he was shooting copperheads with rat shot. Killed these, 15' off his back deck and 2 more so far in the front yard. Tuesday morning, my wife killed one in the dog pen. Guess tomorrow, I will have to go on recon around the...

Wife put in a PO on my "to do list" so......Need recommendations for a good sealer so I can research reviews and make an informed as possible decision. I know Bird and Jim (Jinman) had good luck with there, but cant remember which one they have (maybe they will respond). We will be freezing...

Went out to walk the property, hacking at poison ivy with my machete and this little guy takes off. I didn't see it laying there, but it was about 15' away and should have stayed put!. He ran out in the middle of a small clearing, (towards a neighbor that tends to let his remaining Pitts run...

A movie everyone should watch is "Taking Chance", one of Kevin Bacon's best acting jobs ever, will bring a tear to the eye of any patriot. I just missed it on HBO, but have the CD. Band of Brothers Patton Saving Private Ryan Many of John Wayne's classics Many more, but I cant think of them off...

We have been feeding HB since we moved out here on the place, about 5 years. 3 feeders have usually been plenty for the few that we have had yearly. This year has been a "whole new ball game", they have shown up in droves!! We have had to buy 3 more feeders and probably need a few more. We...

Just read this and it could be nasty. To long to copy and paste, but worth the read if you buy online or bank. 'Heartbleed' threat puts passwords, credit cards and other data at risk | Fox News

I have a 15 year old 60 gal. Air compressor tank that the motor went out on. I was thinking of cutting open and maybe making a small BBQ smoker. I have not cut one and was curious how thick it might be? Anyone ever cut one and have an idea of the general material thickness?? BTW, I can by a...

I don't know about you folks, but she was an amazing child actor I was fortunate to watch while I was growing up. Maybe now she found her "Good ship lollipop". Child actors now, are different that is for sure. RIP Shirley Temple Hollywood legend turned diplomat Shirley Temple dies at 85 | Fox News

Who has emergency Air evac insurance/membership?? Since many of us live in the "country", how many have thought about sudden emergency (usually Helicopter) membership? The predominate one in my area and in the mid, to South is Air evac Lifeteam,. This is the service we have for $65 year, for...

A couple months back, the wife and I have been thinking about new car/truck. So I started my "research" on the web. Really like using the internet to look at dealer inventory, vehicle specs and even automotive reviews and values, very informative and helpful overall. Being around 4 years since...

After 27 years, I convinced my wife to "get behind the gun". I told her Monday that she should give it a try Wednesday morning after the cold front blew through, to my surprise she said "OK, I'll try it once". ( I have tried every year for 27 years LOL, she will go elk hunting, but ends up...

My wife showed me this link she got sent to her. "5 year old Arkansas Girl Breaks World Record for Largest Deer Killed" If it's true, that is one heck of a story, but I have "thoughts":laughing: Did she have full knowledge of how that firearm worked? dis-engaging the safety? I mean allot of...

Last Friday I picked up a used, new to me Heartland 3010TT Cyclone my wife bought as a semi "surprise". I have never used a "real TT and will be headed out to Colorado next week for an Elk hunting (sleeping) trip:laughing: This will be a trail by fire, and I believe the term will be...

This was on my email page, thought some of you may find it interesting. Living in "rural America" can come with challenges and bugs seem to top the list when doing outdoor work. I am not what would be considered "100% Organic", but I would like to find a good median. I am going to try some...

Read this on FOX. Great story of a woman chicken farmer who wouldn't "bow down" to the higher powers. Has and could happen to anyone in the AG world. Good for her:thumbsup: Chicken fight: Study backs farmer in pollution battle with EPA | Fox News

We had a tornado "outbreak" in North Texas last week, 16 confirmed. Worst damage was near Granbury TX. 6 fatalies in that one. Fast forward to Sunday-Monday, Oklahoma has got pummeled, I was watching the FOX network news and they where talking about the Shawnee OK. tornado on Sunday, then as...

I need the TBN brain trust. I have some Permethrin 10%. My wife had made a mixture of almost 50/50 and put it on the dogs (large breed) last summer, one of them showed a reaction to it and I;m sure it was because of the solution ratio. I had read a thread on here several years ago (cant...

I thought some of you might find this story interesting. The man has two great daughters, seem to be level headed and bright young ladies. He is fortunate, even though a small tractor, 3k pounds is allot of weight. For two young ladies, well draw your own conclusions. Be careful out there...

Dont know how many of you are into "star gazing" I'm really not, but this comet wont be back for like 110,00 years, so I figured I look for it last night! It became viewable for us at around 8:20 pm in the Western sky, 3/4 of the way to the ground , below right of the crescent moon. Really...

Interesting article here released today, Cats Kill Billions of Animals a Year | LiveScience. You can also Google it. I knew there was a reason I didn't care for cats to much, but if this is true, then I have a "prudent" reason. Of course most of the offending felines seemd to be the huge...

Thought those that use java on their pc may be interested in this short alert article US government advises computer users to disable Java software | Fox News Copied in case the page link is moved. US government advises computer users to disable Java software Published January 12, 2013...

Today is the general season opener for deer, figured since I couldn't sleep last night (stiff back), I might as well crawl up into my deer blind and see if I can sleep there:D Weather is really mild here this morning, 63* with a light North wind. Wish all you Texans and out of state hunters a...

My nephew and I am on a work/golf when we can trip. Took today to golf in Alamosa Colorado, Mule deer every where, quite comical. The photo he took of me after waiting for the doe to inspect the ball! A while latter a Red Fox ran over to check a ball he hit, but was to fast to get a photo.

My neighbor and I where in town and I received the below photo from my daughter. Seems my daughter was going to help out her dad by mowing the yard, when she went to retreve the push mower, this guy was "resting" under the deck of the mower. I got the photo on my cell phone and of course went...

I heard about this on the evening news last night, then have seen it on the web today. I think it is worth a read. This could become a real problem if it is what they're saying. I'm posting a link to the FOX story, but you could also just Google Chagas Disease. Chagas Disease: A New Global...

I decided to try a random bag of bird seed from my local feed store. I figured I post it as it goes along, so we can see what happens. 1st photo : I used my small food plot that has great growth with the Oats, as you can see the deer have kept it down to less that 2-3". Matter of fact, had a...

I am needing to look for more life insurance possibly, since the policy through my wifes work are limited to enrollment/benefit changes to once a year. Do you guy's have any recommendation or experience, pros/cons for any specific Ins. company? Just looking for places to start "researching"...

Just saw this on FOX news, I know we have allot of TBNers in these areas. I am hopeful for the folks that are dealing with this destruction. With the warmer than normal weather and the typical springtime storms, we are likely to see more of this. I saw Branson Missouri got hit among quite a few...

Well, found out he may have 2 weeks! He has been getting weak and all that has been done for him is routine "test". My mother (an RN), did some online research based on his symptoms and promptly took him to the ER and demanded some test. Sure enough they found a tumor in his pancreas. The tumor...

Wish I would have thought about "before" photos. Not a huge project, but figured some one may like to see it. I built the sign about 3 months ago and have started the fence last week, between rains. Country church, so a country fence:D Lumber is rough cut electric power line poles I get from...

Long story, but just the "brief" right now. A man I've known for over 30 years (Don) also my brothers father in law, Lost his wife last night in Oklahoma while she and my sister in law where driving to wed. night prayer meeting. Right now they suspect a massive heart attack. she was 65 I...

I almost registered tonight, but had reservations giving out my details, yeah I know, paranoid. I have only on occasion looked at ebay, but thats about it. Right now though, it seems the easiest place to find an original Windows XP Operating System i can use for my old programs. Do they slam...

Loss of a great actor. We all have to go sometime though. Morgan (Col Potter) on the M*A*S*H series helped to make that show one of Americas favorites in the day and probably still popular now in syndication. I have seen him in other shows, but I best remember him on the MASH series and his...

I haven't bought tires for my trailers or vehicles in about a year. I go to my local tire I guy I've used for 10 years and DA&N, tires have gone up. I use 10 ply's on my 28' Haulmark car hauler (I use it to haul my equipment), Last year I was paying around $80, now almost $120 Checked on...

Since I keep my Firefox auto update set to manual, you'd think I would have been smart and checked the web for others responses to the update prior to allowing it to install, BUT NOOOOO. I updated and spent most of the day trying to find what the problem is and so are several other 1000 Firefox...

Winged Migration on MPLEX (Dishnetwork) I imagine a lot of you have seen this, I have seen it twice now. It is one of the most, if not the best, filming I have ever seen, Just amazing footage and scenery. For the person that works 40-70 hrs a week, or otherwise is so busy with life and the...

I know smaller ones happen here, but this one seems larger than normal. I guess this is where a storm shelter may do you little good of you live in "tornado ally". From FOX news. Three Earthquakes Shake Central Oklahoma Published November 05, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY Authorities say three...

Well figured I'd start one to cover the up coming cool down:D Especially since every one on TBN, except maybe 3, are Texans:laughing: If your one of those "3", please post all ya want:thumbsup: I did hear on the news that Cities in North Dallas have gone to stage 3 water restrictions, that's...

Just a heads up for those of you who aren't aware of this. I only heard of it 5 years ago when a teen died in Ft Worth. Something to be conscious of. Here is the article from FOX News. Third Death Traced to Infection From Amoeba in Water Published August 17, 2011 | Associated Press CDC/...

We have insurance through my wife's job (United Health Care). for Wife and I and one college student. What we have now: $1500 Deductible per person yr. $3000 per family $35 co-pay Physician visits pay's 40% after deductibles are met yearly Cost per month $460 What their changing too...

Here are just a couple of fellas looking for trouble. Obviously these are native deer and young. Sure fun to watch.

Sorry for the photo quality. We have the Bunting's all the time, they seem mostly attached to thick brush. Took a while to find the feed they prefer in a blend. I will try to get a better photo, they are quite shy.

Got the below picture of a coon on the 23rd, thought it was "odd" being out in 100*+. Figured it was the water. Yesterday I approach the small dry creek that I have to cross to check my "deer station ". :D and this wild arsed coon comes at me like a wild man growling and such, ran past me like...

The debate was heated to say the least. The senate held their ground until the House leader pushed the issue. Shortly thereafter the Senate took flight. Must have been another vacation recess??

I copied this short story from The Texas Fishing forums. It was posted by "Chookie Chunker" and I though y'all may get a hoot like I did. I have a large pond in the back. It's properly shaped for swimming, so I fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple and peach...

Been having visitors in this extreme dry weather, we have a family of 4 that stay in the yard and take turns in the "tub"

104 degrees at the house today, add a 30+ mph wind and it is warm. I think this is like 21 days of above average temps, BUT hey, we have a cold front coming next Wednesday. Supposed to get down to 97!!! YEAH:thumbsup::D The news just was talking about our drought, said it is the worst since...

End of last year, I finally was diagnosed with Stenosis. After several years of light to moderate and sometimes severe pain, it was nice to find out what it was. It is a PITA, literally, when your lower back gets messed up. Good thing is Doctor said at this point it is manageable, I.E. no...

My BIL just flew into Afghanistan to work as a superintendent or something in the construction zones. He has only been there 2 days' to work for an American company. The word so far is the food in the cafeteria is the best he has ever seen and they have a great gym. 3 months on, 2 weeks off...

Just read this on FOX, possibly good news. Oil plunged nearly 7 percent Thursday, heading for the biggest daily drop in dollar terms since the 2008 financial crisis, as concerns about economic growth and monetary tightening clobbered commodities. Bearish economic signals came from data in...

First measurable rain amount for me this year. According to our local news, we are almost 5" below normal for the year. So far I am at just over 1/2", not much, but very needed here. More on the way. Also had our 1st Tornado warning, yet unconfirmed officially, S.W. of Weatherford Texas...

Got the "fill" in. Dozer friend said I needed to pack her down with the little tractor, well this guy weighs in at over 8500#, where my Kioti barely make over 4500#. SOOOO I figured , A/C, radio and CUP HOLDER.:D

I probably will be starting a 30x40 shop in a week or 2. My concrete guy has given me a discounted turn key price for the concrete at $3.75 per foot, or he will have his crew pour and finish for $1.00 per foot and I do all the rest that is needed. Total sq. footage with door ramp is...

Out walking the property today I notice boot prints in dirt that I had worked yesterday. Followed them and they where all over the back of my place. I looked over the fence and saw several 8' T-post of mine on the other side. I circled around and began to take up an observatory position and...

A few day's ago my wife ask me if I could make a flowerbed for an area she has been "dabbling" in, So I said "sure" and began the process of "hmmmm". Then I remembered a bed frame I had made for my daughter when she turned 6, wahlaa, problem solved. I guess this would be called a "raised bed"...

Seems we have almost lost all the great movie legends. I grew up watching her movies, great actress and "purdy" too. Feels weird watching the "big" names disappearing after so many years. RIP young lady

I was wondering what you guy's like to "throw" together for a quick snack?? Maybe I can glean a few new ideas. Me: Wheat toast with Peanut butter and slices of Banana. Baby carrots. OJ and Banana "smoothie" Flour tortillas brushed with butter, then the cheese!! heat to "melt" and fold...

For some reason I am unable to locate the "faqs" Either I have totally overlooked it, or looking in the wrong places. Trying to find the "emoticon" page, the one that had the type next to each symbol. Had it before and lost it. Thanks,

Hey guy's, need a little comment on this please. SITE: I have a small pond, maybe 70' across, 8' deep so the banks are somewhat steep but manageable. PROBLEM: I have cattails over 80% since the drought last year. I have intentions of spraying them With Rodeo, but also kicking around the idea...

Went to my brothers shop to drop off sandblasting equipment so it would not get wet, on the way I saw a welder on a trailer and other stuff associated with a small job, but no one standing around. I thought to myself, "guess their day is over" since it was a light rain. Coming back home, it was...

I hope the photos work, taken with my phone. If there is interest I will post throughout the little project. This is a small bridge I am helping my neighbor build. It only spans 14' over a wet weather creek. He wants to get his small Kubota across to work on a food plot, fill the feeder and...

Noticed this evening that my rpm gauge had quit. I didn't have time to look it over, any one have this problem before?? Hopefully it's just a loose cable or sending wire..

Wondering what recipes abound through out the country? What I have done.. Breast (Dove) with a slice of cheese and 1 slice of Jalapeno, wrapped in bacon. I have used the Jalapeno cheese, but find the fresh has better flavor. I generally... well always cook it on the grill. at around 180-200*...

Just read this on Fox. 3 California Kids Mauled by Pack of Escaped Dogs - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com It's sad when something like this happens when it is avoidable.

This spring the wife and I want to install 3-4 exterior speakers for the inside stereo. It is an older unit I have had since college, but it is still strong. What it is missing is a cd player. The one I have been looking at is the Sony 5 disc player, around $150, anyone have this one? Then I...

It seems I may have to break out my jacket..Some one left the door open and they are calling for 3 days of low temps, down to 14 in DFW area and lower in the rural areas, add a 25-30 mph wind,,, it will be a bit chilly. Today will be spent doing my pre-damage inspection:D Check the pump house...

I need to build a 2-3 car parking cover, roof only for now. I would like to have the support post and the the ends made with 6x6 or similar rough cedar like you see at the building supply centers. I was told by a friend that cedar was not intended for "structural" applications, yet I have seen...

My wife bought 3 Hibiscus (sic) plants this spring, in pots. She now wants me to plant them in the yard " someplace". The leaves are still green since we haven't had a freeze or really cool weather yet. Has anyone been through this? Do I need to let the plants freeze in the pots, then plant? or...

I used to read ALLOT when I was 8-14 years old. We didn't have video games, computers and the like, heck we didn't have a TV until I was around 10 and we could only watch it on Sunday night when Wild Kingdom was on. Its been allot of years since I have read because I wanted to. If you Live in...

Short story, Old filling comes out Saturday afternoon. Fellers I'll tell ya what, I have broken legs, arms, been drug by a horse, and the pain in a tooth is the worst pain I have had! Try finding a Dentist on the weekend!!! We were able to call an "emergency Dental" office in Irving TX. no call...

Any of you guys have any experience with these boats? I have been looking at a 1970 center console. I have read there has been some problems with the foam that is in the boat cavity, getting saturated. Any thoughts or experience would be great.

In the past I have always been told not to use/have a garbage disposal when using a septic system. The reasoning was the waste would not break down well and would/could clog the system. Now day's I know several folks that have them and say they haven't had any problems. Most of them bought...

They can put a guy on the moon, but can they please make a coffee pot carafe that doesn't drip all over when you pour your cup! Outside of buying a commercial unit with a toggle valve, I think the wife and I have tried them all, from the wally world $8 special, to a $250 Cuisinart. We even have...

The wife and I have been looking at trying plants around the porch that supposedly repel mosquitoes, such as, Catnip,marigolds,rosemary. Has any one done this? it may be a bigger PITA or may not even work, like the infamous "bug zapper" ripoff. just kicking around the idea before this years...

I need to run wire from my meter pole to my house. I have 2 al wires that are 1/2" diameter or maybe 2/0. I have 200 amp service, not sure if the box in the house is 200 amp or not, its a repoed mobile home I bought. The run from pole to inside box is approximately 70'. I know undersized wire...

Have any of you guys ever filed a "contractors Lien" for unpaid work? I was wondering about , If there is a statute of limitations and any other thoughts. If you have, was it a big pita? I have a small bill for a "emergeny" rush job I did for another GC, who was to far from the job to resolve...

I have an 07 Chevy 1 ton, I punched a hole in the wheel well behind the rear tires. The hole is pie shaped, about 2"-3" on the longest sides. Doubt you could fit a tennis ball through it. Question: I have the piece, can I just place fiberglass cloth behind it and use resin to re-attach it from...

After using the tiller in low gear, I Shift to HI to get back to where I need to go, after shifting to HI, It will not shift back to low??? It doesn't overheat, (clean screens) has new oil/filters in crankcase and tranny, gauge read s good, this after 30 minutes of tilling. Acts like its "heat...

This is mostly an asthetics question, would like your opinion. Basics: It's a 30x40, 12' inside to trusses ( tall for my tractor), shop all metal. It is placed where the boss (wife) gave me permission, slightly just off hill top, approx. 3 % grade. I am at the truss building stage and it was...

I have a Dk 35 , I was wondering if anyone else with this tractor has used it for moving round bales? If so did you go with the 3-pt type? or try the FEL type. ? For obvious reasons I was thinking 3-pt, but after having a larger tractor, (150 horse), I got spoiled using the FEL Thanks

Kioti DK35 list gpm @ 12.1 Branson 3820i list gpm @ 8.4 I drove both and the steering was much quicker and smoother on the DK (thats what made us look into the pump stats) So what I see is I have more volumne to share with maybe a log splitter or whatever in the DK?? And would that make...

I just looked at my first one and had been under the impression they where Gray market in the past. I have since been reformed. Scenerio- 15+ acres 7/8 wooded (for now) 2100' gravel drive 4degree incline/decline crosses creek, shredding, small stumps ( more to come) some discing to level rough...

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Hey folks, I am in the learning curve of the Montana storm. I am considering the montana 3040, 4540, and was just introduced to the 3840. (You see how you start small then you see all them pretty bells and stuff),anyway, Please give me your owner opinions of these if you own/use 1, also...

I have 3 Brands in mind that are local and all dealers seam helpfull,so far. Branson 05 models 2910 $$16,700, 3510i $17350 both w/loader Kioti DK35 Offered as NEW w/ 30 hrs? for $17264 w/ loader (slighlty faded plastic 2005 model) Montana 05 models w/ loaders 2740 $13600, 3240 $14500...