Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 69F @ 4:45AM. Sunny. High 94F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

That's quite a roller coaster ride, MFW, kinda makes my exploits seem tame by comparison. I like your approach for the future, FWIW, but then I'm probably the last person from which you should consider relationship counseling:laughing:

Glad things are settling down for you, Drew. Some states will issue a title and registration with a simple payment. The names of them escape me at this time, but google is your friend. The Harley under the cover should have been a clue about the loud neighbors.:laughing: And you'll only be able to fill the propane tank to 80% capacity, so take that into account when you try to figure how long a bottle will last.

Even with slow fishing, Bruce, it beats workin' for a living...:laughing: Glad you diagnosed the trolling motor problem.

At least it was a dead rat, Don...

I couldn't even make Paint-By-Numbers look like the box cover, Paul. Your wife has more artistic talent in her pinky than I have in my whole body! Good to see progress on the giant landscaping project, too!

Every time Apple ratchets up security, David, they seem to have not thought it through very well...:muttering:

Smog inspection was a bust yesterday. First guy demanded he drive van into inspection bay, so I politely declined and left. The last person I let drive it broke the gates off the shifter linkage. Called a few other shops, ended up with one that had never seen a Subaru conversion and was stumped as to how to proceed. No charge, but no registration, either. Have a call into the SMOG referee, supposed to call back sometime in the next three to five days, and if they miss me, I have to start over again. In the mean time, I have some homework to do to better understand what happens next. Bank visit was a waste, too. As soon as I told the teller I wanted to close my accounts, she pointed me over to a "personal banker" bank of waiting chairs where I spent the next half hour waiting. Had a noon appointment at the new bank to arrange for a safe deposit box, and had to walk out to not be late. So I'll close things down with BofA next week, and be even happier to be rid of them. I did get the brackets and boards for the shelf, and got it cut up and installed last night after I got home. Also grocery shopped in Paradise, enjoying the very fresh produce they had, but not so much the limited selection of a smaller store. Drove by the big Safeway sign that still stands next to the cleared off concrete pad where the giant grocery store once stood before the Camp Fire burned it down, and several other still vacant lots as well. Still a long way to go for that place to be even close to recovered.

Back on the firetruck this morning, sanding and priming the inspection hatch on top, maybe painting it, too. Maybe some homework this afternoon after it gets hot, but I'd like to get a WiFi antenna mounted up in the attic if it's not too hot up there...

TGIF gang!:drink:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Good morning, cloud is breaking up, should soon be nothing but sunshine with a high of 27C/81. The grass cut on Monday is drying nicely, if the rain can hold off for another couple of days it should make some good hay.

Mostly, only one thing to do after a poor fishing day - try again ! :fishing:

Dinty Moor is knew to me, a search suggests it is - ring pull food for meat eating beavers ???
Dinty Moore Stew - "Stewski" - YouTube


MFW, you've had more ups and downs in those last 10 years than some of us with more boring lifestyles manage in a lifetime !
Unless your AWSOME job is top secret, can you tell us what it is, or do we have to try and guess first - marriage guidance counsellor ?

Rick, are you leaving the stump as a nesting place ?

"Rick, are you leaving the stump as a nesting place ?"

I'm thinking I would just create huge ruts trying to push it down now since it was a live, healthy tree. I'll give it a year .. for the roots to rot, then push it over. Leaving it full height gives me greater leverage to take it out .. including the root ball.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

"Rick, are you leaving the stump as a nesting place ?"

I'm thinking I would just create huge ruts trying to push it down now since it was a live, healthy tree. I'll give it a year .. for the roots to rot, then push it over. Leaving it full height gives me greater leverage to take it out .. including the root ball.

Tried that with a live oak here that broke off about six feet up in a wind storm. Darn thing started sprouting again. Fortunately, the Camp Fire came along and toasted it for good, about the only good thing to come out of that.:grumpy:

 

[B7510HSD]

pretty sure I have to get it inspected first (??) which means I have to have it up there.
But worth a call to PA DMV to find out. Good idea, thanks

looks pretty clear I have to go to DMV and get a PA driver's license first, then get title transferred, etc etc
Motor Vehicle Information for New Residents

Drew maybe you can get a trip permit to move the RV when you move that is how I have moved my trailers in the past.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Tried that with a live oak here that broke off about six feet up in a wind storm. Darn thing started sprouting again. Fortunately, the Camp Fire came along and toasted it for good, about the only good thing to come out of that.:grumpy:

If it does that (doubtful). I'll drill some 1" holes, at 45° angle and give it a drink of Remedy / diesel.

 

[txdon]

At least it was a dead rat, Don...

You would have thought . . .

Good morning! 76˚F, feels like 76˚F, wet bulb 75˚F, humidity 94%, dew point 74˚F. heading to the 100s clear skies, DDOA.

This morning I'll help an elderly neighbor with his gutter.

I followed Gray2 this morning and he positioned himself on a rock ledge between 2 neighbors houses. That must be his hunting ground. He sat there for a few minutes and then came home when I called him - good kitty.

 

[daugen]

Drew maybe you can get a trip permit to move the RV when you move that is how I have moved my trailers in the past.

thanks Steve. Doesn't seem to apply to me here, only deals with oversize and overweight trucks, not registration
NCARPS Remote Application Submittal
Single Trip Permits valid for one trip over a ten-day period to move vehicles (including load) that exceed maximum legal size or weight over state highways

successful morning, got my shot, got my Kindle, distributed Entemanns donuts to lots of appreciative nurses, then picked up meds at Walgreens and came home.
Decided inside of car was getting pretty crummy looking so took some windex and a cotton towel and cleaned the inside windows and dash. Plus I wiped down all touchpoints with a sanitizer wipe. Pretty cloudy out but rain not due in for awhile. Thunderstorms with strong gusty winds, think the awning will stay rolled up today.

And you'll only be able to fill the propane tank to 80% capacity, good point RNG. Thought it was interesting that guy who filled tank just pumped it in until it hit some overflow device and cloud of gas vented. Hmmm. Guess it's full....but everything works fine

Hope your Friday is a good one.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 60, going for 89. 30% chance of those non-existant showers. The forecast lacks any more chances of rain for at least a week.... so much for our "monsoon season". Everything just started to turn green, now it will just brown again.

Drew, glad to hear that the incident with the load neighbors was settled easily. Adapting to RV life could be a challenge for most, but sounds like you got it squared away. Maybe take a road trip up to Pa to take care of the stuff before you get up there?

Buppies, that was a big job.... 1K tons... how long did it take?.

Ron, thanks for the deer pic. Hope your day slows down a bit.

PJ, the wifey's pic is really good for her first try. I, too, always watched Bob Ross as a kid. He always amazed me with the ease that he painted. He is still on our local PBS at night, we sometimes watch in order to "fall asleep". Amazing how that works too...

Speaking of falling asleep... last night I tossed and turned for over 4 hours.... I was SOOO tired, but yet, could not fall asleep. Dragging this morning....

RNG, sounds like your coming near to the completion of another project (fire truck).... what is next on the list?

Yesterday's errands were successful. Computer was operating as should be for the wifey.

After I got home, I started to prepare to put in another gate into the backyard. I did not think ahead when I put the fence in. There is a walkway gate, but no access for the tractor. When additional mulch or any landscaping maintenance needs doing, it would have to be done manually. That is not going to work. I have all the needed materials, but it was just plain too hot to do it ...... so on this morning's agenda.

I retreated into the shop and made an oak shelf that the wifey had been wanting. Unfortunately, something got lost in the translation when she was describing what she wanted. I made the shelf "full size" for the area (36" long x 10" deep)....... nope ... way too big.... she wanted a little trinket shelf, about 12" long and 4" deep..... I really missed the mark on that one. The big shelf will have a different home somewhere... she has not decided yet.

So, maybe some shop time again today....

Everyone have a great day and start to the weekend !

 

[B7510HSD]

thanks Steve. Doesn't seem to apply to me here, only deals with oversize and overweight trucks, not registration
NCARPS Remote Application Submittal
Single Trip Permits valid for one trip over a ten-day period to move vehicles (including load) that exceed maximum legal size or weight over state highways

successful morning, got my shot, got my Kindle, distributed Entemanns donuts to lots of appreciative nurses, then picked up meds at Walgreens and came home.
Decided inside of car was getting pretty crummy looking so took some windex and a cotton towel and cleaned the inside windows and dash. Plus I wiped down all touchpoints with a sanitizer wipe. Pretty cloudy out but rain not due in for awhile. Thunderstorms with strong gusty winds, think the awning will stay rolled up today.

And you'll only be able to fill the propane tank to 80% capacity, good point RNG. Thought it was interesting that guy who filled tank just pumped it in until it hit some overflow device and cloud of gas vented. Hmmm. Guess it's full....but everything works fine

Hope your Friday is a good one.

APPLY/PAY FOR REGISTRATION
When registering a vehicle, the title first must be in the name of the person registering it. We cannot register a vehicle when the title is addressed to someone else.

To register a vehicle, the owner must show proof of North Carolina Insurance. This can be done as an FS-1 form, an insurance card on paper, or on a phone. The individual registering the vehicle will then pay for the property tax (which is based on the county they live in), and the license plate (the amount is based on the weight of the vehicle. The average price is $36. At 7000 lbs, a vehicle must register with a weighted plate).

If a temporary, or 10-day, tag is needed, the owner needs to present a valid North Carolina ID, and proper insurance information. The fee for the temporary tag is $10, and a $5 cash notary fee.

The registration of the plate and the property tax is then paid each year. If this is not paid by the last day of the due month, a $15 late fee will be applied. This will increase by $5 for each month after, up to $25. There is no longer a 15 day grace period.

 

[kenmbz]

Good morning 71 going up to 81-cool and wet today-

TXDon- cat did good- our make cats would just watch things go by and our dog just likes to chase critters, not catch them
Mostly-long time since I had a cat fish fry- good stuff
Roy-glad to hear your fence is still together
Rick-that stump could be made a nice sculpture
LS-Glad computer is all straightened out
RNG-pictures of firetruck updates? Good luck with reggie-some states are just a PITA

Drew-see if any (reputable) companies can help with reggie-sometimes a third party can get in the path and maybe get you a temp travel reggie? And pork stir fry looks good!

Stay safe and be well