Good morning!!!!

[Looking4new]

Hi, I would think it was a glow plug since it runs on all 3 when warm. They can be tested for resistance when the wires are disconnected , but check wiring and voltage to them.

Thanks, I will.

 

[ronjhall]

Happy Birthday Popgadget!!

 

[rswyan]

73F and sunny @ 13:45, calling for a high of around 75F for the day. Low this morning was 51.4F.

Really slow getting rolling. For some reason I was not sleepy last night and couldn't fall asleep, was up until around 06:30 this morning.

Got a couple gallons of water put around the posts yesterday first thing.

Then swapped out the 12" auger bit for the 6" and proceeded to auger what I thought was the short post hole, couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting anything.

Got off the Kubota and took a look ... turns out it was the wrong hole ...

Tried on the correct hole and had better luck there ...

Then decided to go ahead and drill the post hole for the H-Brace for the southeast corner post using the 6" auger since it's only for a 4 x 4.

Managed to corkscrew the 6" auger all the way in ...

Spent the entire afternoon trying to get that freed up, including a trip up to the shop for the larger pipe wrench ... which was actually on the desk in the master bedroom ...

Finally managed to get it unstuck around 06:30. Nothing obvious in the hole that was causing it to corkscrew ... other than dirt being a little more moist, which isn't surprising given the proximity to the septic leach field.

I think the key thing with the smaller auger is to raise it more often, to clear the dirt out of the hole ... so it doesn't bind/grab quite so much.

Tamped down the dirt around the posts before I knocked off and called it a day.

Main item on agenda for today is to move the hay wagon over where the van currently is so I can work on the posts in the shade.

Refuel the Kubota.

Will grab another bucket of dirt while I'm over at the barn to build up around the 2 corner posts.

Probably tamp the dirt around those some more now that the water I put on them has had a good chance to soak in.

Clean up the one post hole I dug yesterday.

Swap out the 6" auger for the 12".

Beyond that just see what else comes up.

Hope everyone is having a decent Wednesday ...

 

[Thomas]

Wishing you many many trips around the sun Paul.

 

[Thomas]

Helloooo Ms. October.

59F clear sky with steady breeze...another day no rain.
Doing chores this morning 4am no problem seeing one's breather tomorrow morning even chiller.
Good day at work,gave Mrs. wood furnace good cleaning etc. just need spare drive belt,while outside puttering I smelt smoke Mrs. decided to give furnace test run.
Mrs. saw little Boo limping hardly putting any press on left rear leg if little Boo should show up this evening Mrs. has bunch goodies and BIG fluffy banket waiting for him.
Plans for the evening...grilling wait for little Boo,bed time will come early out the door 3:30am boss would like me to arrive in Boston before 7am to pick up $$$'s circuit board for much needed machine,try be back before 11AM...new BMW and company credit card.
Enjoy your evening all.

 

[Thomas]

Guess LS working well now David.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Attended the funeral this morning for my friend, didn't stay for graveside or get together after.

Got truck mostly packed for camping, and camper about ready. Pulled cover off propane and found large wasp nest, quickly sprayed with a can I keep near the shed.
all tires aired up to spec, including truck.
Only electric hookup at state park, so put some water in the tank.

Last night wife and I were discussing maybe selling the camper. 13 years old.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 6.5C and it's presently 13.3C [heading to 15C], lightly overcast with wind. It was a blustery night and there was 3.2mm in the gauge @0900.

A full day yesterday with everything accomplished.

Today is a trip into Launceston for an optometrist appointment... somewhat an annual check-up plus I believe that my prescription has changed (for the better) after quitting smoking last Feb. We'll see, eh? I'll leave in about a half hour.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,
Thomas, safe travels tomorrow morning.

Should have stayed in Vermont. Came home to lights flickering and none of our 220V appliances are working. We realized the problem when we couldn’t get the burners to come on the stove. Went out to the corner of the house and the meter isn’t working either, but we have some lights that are working. Called Eversource and put in a work order. So far they are a no show
Hope to be straightened out by tomorrow

Hope all have a good evening

 

[thclimer]

Wow that's sure strange, is it a digital or analog meter?

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 61ºF for the start, mostly clear sky, light breeze. Light wind, partly cloudy sky with some buildups, and high temp was 87ºF. Average high now 82ºF, all days above average, with 7 of the 10 day at or above 5ºF over average and no rain. Made coffee to start day, then Men's Meeting, bike ride, town trip for lunch, meds, groceries, and E0 gas. Saw "Pure Platinum" going down US 82. It is supposed to be the the world's fastest pleasure boat at 185 MPH. Need to sharpen chains, and make pre-mix and get more wood cut & split for winter.
WinterDeere sorry about not sleeping till 5AM. Hope you had a productive day.
Ron glad weeding done for the year. Hope you got back field mowed, and get the side field cut. One long tail on that squirrel.
Phil sorry pain woke you up again. Hop breakfast with wife family went well. Nice leaf buildup
Frits glad Cody checkup was good. Good to hear grocery pickup went well. Good news of GD job with university. Glad mowing winding down.
Drew glad you are getting a cool off. Glad shutdown doesn't affect your trip plans.
WinterDeere I had to learn to nap in day time, and 4 years 20 min nap was sufficient, but now take 1 hour plus naps.
Billy so plumbing fix was a no go. Hope you can get it fixed soon.
Scott(Vt) glad you got a lot done in your Vermont trip. Hope you are ready for family when they come.
ArlyA glad rain has slowed down. glad mowing went well and have a good time in camp this weekend.
Paul sorry to hear that. What kind of options do you have?
Dennis yes it does make your rail look big !
Dennis cool pic!
Paul hope your portable hoist works on the geothermal heat pump. Glad the MIG welder working well, I only have stick experience. Happy Birthday.
Mike glad you get to work on the to do list at home. Hope you survive the real job.
Bill hope putting up the tarp went well.
Ken sorry so dry. Hope watering and car inspection went well. Nice you are getting more blackberries. Nice sunset.
ArlyA I but the heavy duty tarps and get 2-3 seasons. I don't think they are as thick as what you have.
Drew glad you could save 600/year on insurance.
Drew sorry about the nest in the headlight. My in-laws leave their engine hoods up to minimize rodent nesting in engine bay.
8N Bruce welcome to GM thread.
Drew I had heard of that type device, State Farm offered one to me but I declined.
David glad dining at new restaurant went very well. Hope visit to dentist went well. Glad progress on mowing.
RS sorry about sleep issues. Glad the correct hole was easier work with. sorry h-brace hole was an issue. Hope more progress today.
Thomas getting cool up there. Glad you got Mrs wood stove cleaned when you did. Sorry about little Boo limping. Hope pick up trip goes well.
Dennis glad prep for trip going well. Getting a replacement if you sell, or giving up on camping?
Randy(wag) glad you got everything done yesterday.Hope eye Dr visit went well.
Scott(vt) sorry about electric issues your welcome back to CT. Hope you have juice soon.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Mike /BIL in FL, Ron /heart, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer, parathyroid, blood sugar /wife, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Scott(vt) /wife's back pain, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues and cancer, 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, Eye recovery, /back issue, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /brother's lymphoma, /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, Middle East War, and Country.

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 43 and going up to 68°F. Wind ESE 7 mph. Sunny! When ever the sun comes up.

The summer toy garage is dried in again.
Friday I have to go to town, so that is when I will move the Z-turn in. We wont button it up (close the door) until the snow flies.

Yesterday I went for a power nap at 11:30 A.M. and it looks like I may do that again today. The cat gets really confused when I do that.

I might do some body work today. I've got a couple of rust spots on the Dodge that I should give some attention to.

Time to get on with my day.

Have a safe day all

 

[daugen]

good morning all
Brrrr....it's 44 out! going up to 70 in sun today but a chilly morning.
had to turn the heat on, first time, smells a little but that's seems normal for first startup.
Burning off dust, or something.

going to take my time with finish packing, water everything super well outside, and then take off about 10am.
no sense leaving earlier since I can't check in before 2pm, in Temperanceville VA on the Eastern shore.
I was going to mow the lawn yesterday but it's dry, unhappy, and figured best to just leave it along until we get some rain here.

my oldest and best friend got his first new rv yesterday and it's fun watching him enjoy it. We email almost every day along the
lines of "what about this". This is a murphy bed travel trailer without a slide. Interestingly it is the perfect size for me to pull behind my suv.
He left dealership in PA and booked a night in local rv park to check out his rv. Good idea to make sure everything works. More than a three hour drive back to dealer. They had their first night in an rv last night, will call them later to see how they did.

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee has been poured. 44° with with clear skies this morning. Heading to 76° with a mix of sun and clouds. Got back field grass cut yesterday. Need to give MMM a good cleanup. Guess I did not cleanup good enough after hydraulic hose replacement this summer. Grocery shopping today. Then get Flail Mower on tractor. Hope to get side field cut before day is over.
Getting some suet while hanging out.

Looking, you are getting a early start on the day.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.

 

[mpham]

Morning all!
37 going to 65.
Quick photo dump again. Leaf vac is 5 x 5 x4. Got it a little bit stuffed.(this is load number 4)

It holds quite a bit!

Yard looks better but is already filling in again.

Still have 5 trees that are just starting to drop. Lol! I hate October!

 

[daugen]

looking forward to David's first flail in operation pics
Ron, do you have the "sharp" style blades on your flail?

keeping my fingers crossed on something.
a very unfortunate slip of the fingers while taking off right front tpms sensor
on rv. It unscrewed and promptly fell down the opening in the wheel cover into the center of wheel.
Geez. I felt around through all the wheel holes and could neither see nor feel it.

that means unbolting the funky hub cap which is held on by extensions on every stud up front.
and they were sure rusted shut. Not one would move for me, needs soaking and something.
So I can't get the hub cap off, though thankfully topped off the tire just fine.
The hub cap has phony lug nuts holding it on and clearly needs some neversieze applied for next time.

I looked all around, didn't fall out anywhere, through some other hole..., and now I've got this large walnut sized
chunk of metal and plastic inside my wheel. And I can't get to it.
So I knew I had to do something, so off I went mid yesterday afternoon with rv to see if I heard anything rattling around.
Got it up to 35 and absolutely quiet. Must have wedged itself in there.
not exactly the wheel balancing weight I want at all...wonder if I'll feel a wiggle.

So...when I leave this morning and get it up to highway speed, I may have to turn around and go to the tire shop in NJ
who will take the whole thing apart and put it back together. Though in rethinking this, frankly the smart alternative might be to park my rv at the
tire place's door when they open at 8am. If I put an impact hammer on those hollow nuts, something is going to break.
better it breaks there...

that sounds like a plan. They should be able to get me out of there quickly as in less than an hour.
and I'll ask for the neversieze...

Phil, heavy bag of leaves, looks wonderful for fifteen seconds
sure beats raking

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning thclimer,

Wow that's sure strange, is it a digital or analog meter?

It’s a digital meter. Woke up at 5am and the stove is working with no messages, but have not gone out to look at the meter yet, it’s still dark.
But at least I can use the well pump and take a hot shower

 

[ronjhall]

Drew, I have standard Y blades on my Woodmaxx FM 62h.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning,
Ct, 44 to start going to 64. Looks like another beautiful fall day on tap.

It also looks like work today, need to pay for the toys

I did manage to get the grass cut before it got dark last night. Definitely sweat shirt weather riding the Z Turn.

Got a chance to try my new Vibroplex key out for a short contact with an old friend, but right about that time we realized that we had power issues so that was short lived.

Hope all have a blessed and safe day

 

[ArlyA]

Good morning All. A balmy 57 here now with a predicted high of 79 today. With all that heat, plan to blow off and recoat the deck on our doo-little trailer. We will be heading to camp covington for the weekend and packing for that.