Good morning!!!!

[ponytug]

the reality is everything is more expensive in Canada
and good luck trying to afford a new first home, particularly in big cities.
I think you can say the same thing for much of the US too...

which is why I could afford to buy a 25 acre farm in NC for 300k, which would cost six times more
in my current township. Affordable housing is no joke.
Just have to look at all the homeless to see the bitter end, some place I sure hope
never to be.

on a cheerier note, looks like I'm going to start going to the gym.
got a note from BC/BS of NC saying I had 112 dollars a month they will pay for me
to enroll in the gym of my choice (there is a list I need to check)
and for yoga mats, dumbbells and more...
I have to log on to find out more but that certainly seems enticing, a program
called FitOn Health
but....

I have stayed out of public gyms for many reasons, primarily avoiding human contact
to reduce chance of getting sick. But that's always in moderation and context; my concern is for
sweaty equipment ripe with someone else's germs. And what about enclosed locker rooms, how about the ventilation
in there. One sick all sick?........
I of course overstate but I've stayed pretty healthy by doing this.

alternative is to get a treadmill for my home.
they have a benefit stated as: Browse fitness equipment
browse? just browse?

of course another reason I have stayed out of gyms is avoiding
the cougars on the prowl. Maybe i should stop avoiding...

If you are thinking of a home treadmill or elliptical, around here auctions can get you substantial discounts. My wife's Nordic Pro strider was $6. at a local auction, plus the gas to drive over and pick it up. Treadmills have more wear items, but pretty easy to service much of the time.

I have zero interest in a gym for all of the reasons you mention. I used to swim at a place that made you walk through the gym to get to the pool locker rooms, and the gym always had looky-loos of both sexes eyeing the parade. Not exactly comfortable to be viewed as meat on the hoof.

All the best,

Peter

 

[m7040]

good afternoon, high winds, raining leaves, Oaks and nut trees still holding on to the leaves

Stacked more wood using the loader to move it down under the barn overhang. Stacked the row up to 6 ft and working on getting it to 8 ft high. Making sure to get the right lean in before starting the second row.
Daughter's MIL had surgery and collapsed after being discharged. She has spent last few days at the hospital advocating for her. She had second surgery last night and it turns out a vein was open from the first surgery.
Wife is having a better day and when that happens she loves to do some creative cooking and I love to eat. Win win
Need to look into getting a hammer drill for drilling into the stone wall at the barn

 

[txdon]

I hope the moderators don't flag this post, what with the wirty dords.
IT IS SNOWING OUT!
It wont stay and I guess the Moms will be sending their little 'darlings' out in snow suits tonight.

Canada - Snow! Oh my!

Meanwhile in central Texas just 1,500 miles South - 75˚F with sunny skies.
"Trick-or-treaters should enjoy perfect conditions Friday evening with a clear sky, light wind and comfortable temps slipping into the 60s after sunset."

We have no trick or treaters in this all adult community.

How many people on the morning thread get trick or treaters and how many?

 

[Looking4new]

I have been living here since 1994 and so far (I hope I didn't just jinx myself) we have had NONE!. Not a one.

 

[ronjhall]

We have no trick or treaters in this all adult community.

How many people on the morning thread get trick or treaters and how many?

No trick or treaters at my place. But did go to neighbors this morning and trick or treated for some homemade banana bread.

 

[Thomas]

Good guess mostly some good cold snaps for you Thomas more and more snow at least Woolley worm says so

 

[Thomas]

Good morning tbn folks from camp. Was 36 this am and 45 I'd predicted high. Noaa changed today's forecast to more wet. Oh well, so we will still try do some brushing at camp. Did drizzle some overnight. Last night we heard a loud honking or bugleling which might have been a moose. Never heard them before.... hope everyone's Friday is good.

Cow moose will make like "bugleling" sound mostly if young bull moose bothering her,male doesn't make loud sound most grunts.

 

[Thomas]

I hope the moderators don't flag this post, what with the wirty dords.
IT IS SNOWING OUT!
It wont stay and I guess the Moms will be sending their little 'darlings' out in snow suits tonight.

Least your ready to push old man winter droppings.

 

[Thomas]

45F cloudy wind finally decrease.

Long but good day at work and boss please audit reports were on his desk,not sure he going to be please on material waste findings...$$$'s

Man oh man the wind howl last night till daybreak 40+ mph gust ditches almost full of leaves,some areas leaves thick on the lawn field
Spent good couple hours cleaning limbs branches for leave control duties tomorrow.
Mrs. took pickup return home with 21 free pumpkins than cut pumpkins in half,than we place pumpkins here and there for Boo,little Boo,mom and her cubs...should be interesting.

Plans for the evening just numb it to pillow time.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[Thomas]

Hope you get peaceful sleep tonight Buppies.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

IT IS SNOWING OUT!

Now look what you did.

 

[ArlyA]

Noaa gave us 70% chance of rain so we stayed at camp and brush back trees who had grown in absentee. Didn't rain until late in the day but not more than a drzzle. Still got good things done here.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Today we celebrate Tiger's 5th birthday, as an estimated date. He came to us at just over 1 yr old by the vet estimates. He got a bunch of cat nip on his food tonight, so he will be bouncing off the walls. Even let snagglepuss in for the day, felt sorry for her out in all the wind. She enjoyed a nap in a cat bed in the basement, on her favorite chair in the family room, and on her favorite lap. Will keep her in tonight.

I spent time again looking at old pictures and entering more history in my spreadsheet. Have all the animal dates in there now also.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 9C and it's presently 23.0C, clear with a constant breeze.

How many people on the morning thread get trick or treaters and how many?

I've never had any show up at "Wagtail Park", although Halloween isn't a 'big thing' here in Australia [it's Spring, not Autumn]. Mostly it's a commercial occasion. I did notice a few costumed kids 'in town' when I was returning home from the medical centre after getting the 24hr blood-pressure monitor removed.

They'll contact me if there's any concern.

In the meantime, the wood delivery continues. I believe that there's just 2 more ute loads to go.

After lunch I'll head over to the Church for a 'briefing' on where keys/files/paraphernalia are stored and/or hidden.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Looking4new]

Now look what you did.

Honestly I am the odd ball, I like winter. I love not only being in the snow but also plowing it. I DO NOT like freezing rain, although it looks pretty on the tree branches I find it really destructive.

 

[Buppies]

I’m with you L4N love that snow just do not see as much any more

Was gone most of the day nice dinner now wants to go home not married to me etc. she is sleeping on couch precious and I in bed room. 20 mph wind gusts 45.6 outside everything rocking. Hope and pray for better day tomorrow

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 41ºF for the start, partly cloudy sky, light breeze. Light wind, mostly clear sky, and high temp was 70ºF. Made coffee to start day, office work, String trim around house, mower maintenance, town trip, nap, dinner.
Resuming Sunday 10/26 10:22 AM CDT post 213,294:
Ken see the memorial that near the office would depress me as well. Glad you can work from home most days!!
RS good to hear good inside progress, and old HWH outside. Good to hear water softener prepped for moving and moved. Hope you were able to work outside.
David sorry Saturday washed out. Hope football was good.
Don sorry mud was big issue, glad weather was so nice otherwise. Hope rain soaked in.
Happy(NC) glad dog good protector. Put mouse traps on counter top, cat won't like that
Thomas glad good day for leaf control. Good to hear may be done by second week November. Hope you got to see good game.
Dennis sorry to 61 broke down, didn't they just finish so major work on it? Nice pic, how old is the pic?
Dennis thanks for info on pellet stove.
Bill glad cat mucking done. Hope you house tank filled back up.
Randy(wag) glad rain in the rain gauge. Glad cold is over. Good to hear horses coming back.
Monday 10/27 3:33 AM CDT:
Drew hope good A1C.
Ron glad freezable items in cellar and NASCAR good. Hope trimming going well. Nice pic. birds fluffed up
Bill hope you got house tank topped off.
Drew hope you got your forecasted rain. Hope leaf control went well and not too much dust.
Buppies hope you got your rain, Dr day went well for Holly. Good to hear you are staying after skin cancer. prayers sent
Happy(NC) glad you got more than a trace of rain. Glad oil change went well for 4X2. Hope you get starter button problem worked out. I you are ready for rain, then rain far less likely
ArlyA glad good weekend at camp. Did you have neighbor's dog again?
Thomas pole for snow on roof removal? Hope you can get ready for snow.
Paul then missing meeting kept you from campaigning for someone else.
Ken glad you were ale to get some rounds slpit. Glad you have enough to share
Dennis thanks for geo units run time.
Friend(trac) glad truck got oil changed, Got oak tree down with no damage except pride, Hope you get it split soon. Glad you got to part at campground. Nothing pics of Bigfoot, oh wait, much too clear Sorry poly inserts didn't fit show, Hope conversation with Messicks goes well. Sorry no deer. Hope you get through this week's agenda
Paul thanks for spreadsheet.
Frits sorry your wife not doing well on Monday. DDoes her infusions interfere with the vaccinations? Good to hear some progress in barn/weld shop. When I did my tool and die apprenticeship no blacksmithing involved. Farriers do the actual horse shoeing in Midwest.
Ted sorry wind is messing with progress on garage. Sorry Dona's back really complaining, and medical wheels moving so slow. Walkie Talkies sound cool.
David sorry rained out of mowing again on Sunday. Hope you able to start trimming branches and remembered the E0.
RS sorry 10 day forecast not so hot. Glad you got some outside work done on Sunday. Are the deer tastier when Hosta fed? Hope your Monday agenda went well.
Drew sorry deer attacking the willow again.
Drew nice pic of orchard sales area.
Drew hope you have nice trip in RV.
Thomas glad good day for puttering.
Lou thanks for link.
Frits thank for the follow up on question. Sorry her shoulder limits what she can do.
Dennis glad mowing went well. Sorry wife doesn't listen either. Sorry about carpenter ant damage on picnic table.
Tom(42) sorry tractor decided not to cooperate. Hope you have diagnosed the issue.
more catch up later
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.

 

[ronjhall]

Drinking hot cup of coffee. 30° with partly cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 50° with cloudy skies. Got house water filters changed. Flushed and drained 22 year old water heater. Installed new drain valve. Glad to get rid of the cheap plastic drain valve. Replaced reverse osmosis sink faucet. Old valve was leaking. Had to cut mounting bolt off with a grinder. While I had everything out from under sink cabinet. Did a thorough cleaning. Turned water back on. No leaks. Put tools away. Then watched wind blow leaves off the trees. Not much planned for today. Maybe blow some leaves into woods.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.

 

[daugen]

good morning all and welcome to November
house is warmer this morning, should be seasonal dry weather for next week.

I'm sure leaf duty is called for today but only if wind dies down
otherwise have a trip to go deliver apples this morning to family and friends and then back to
work on rv and leaves.

hope you all have a nice weekend.
Stay strong Buppies.

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!
36 this morning going to about 65. Hopefully a little less breezy.
Not too much yesterday.
Worked a little bit on tuning the transmission for the buggy to stay at neutral. Also a little more detail to the gas pedal cable. Got ti where it should be. When I adjusted on the trans I had the buggy running the whole time. Was running very good but I ran it out of gas. Now it won't start again. Thinking it's the carb but I need to decide if it's flooding or starving. Didn't want to fool with the gas issue in the garage as we'll be spending time in there today for our shindig. Got my relay in too but haven't done anything with it yet
Blew dust and leaves out and got some table and chairs out of the loft.
Todays plan is to finish set up the wait for guests. There will probably be only a dozen or so people. That's the way I like.

Time for a second cup
Everyone have a great and safe day!!