Good morning!!!!

[txdon]

I have an ice question. My mailbox, the regular breadbox out by the street kind, is frozen shut with a half inch of ice and 6" icicles as are all of them on my street. Does that mean there will be no mail delivered today? I could not open it to mail a letter and it is still 29˚F and we are still getting rain/frozen rain.

Should I pour hot water on it and hope the mailman does not give up and go home before he gets to my house?


EDIT
The mailman just came by. He must have some ice breaking device he is delivering mail.

 

[ronjhall]

I have an ice question. My mailbox, the regular breadbox out by the street kind, is frozen shut with a half inch of ice and 6" icicles as are all of them on my street. Does that mean there will be no mail delivered today? I could not open it to mail a letter and it is still 29˚F and we are still getting rain/frozen rain.

Should I pour hot water on it and hope the mailman does not give up and go home before he gets to my house?

Use a propane torch on it. Getting close enough to melt ice. But not close enough to damage mailbox. Pouring hot water on it will refreeze.

 

[txdon]

Mailman had some kind of tool to break ice.

 

[toppop52]

I actually had 2 Chevelles. Neither in great shape and a ton of work required for both. They were included in my tractor trade so I am Chevelleless now. My Nova is a 63 and in great condition. I plan to put an updated entire front sub frame with all of the goodies under it as well as a new IRS rear and a LS engine. I'm getting in the short rows with work but not ready to give up my deal yet. Just getting things in order to have toys to tinker on when I hang up my meter and O'scope.

I started doing late model drive train swaps (restomod) in 2001 when it was kind of new, I’ve done three more since. Sure makes a sweet ride. This was my first.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Woke up today to find we have lost another Iconic Outback Pub. The Tibbooburra pub burnt down last night and the Muckadilla pub burnt a couple of weeks ago. Very sad for those folk in those towns. Pubs are a social hub out there.
Four injured as fire destroys Tibooburra'''s historic Two Storey pub in NSW outback - ABC News

Doug

Now that, .......is sad. I wouldn't be surprised with 2 pubs going down, that someone doesn't like the social gatherings and has turned into an arsonist. Tear in my beer.

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Oh my, looks like you might need to mow by next Friday. LOL. Our icicles are only about 2" long as or yet.

Son is feeling fine. I woke up with a sinus headache, that went away after I got vertical for a bit.

Keeping the fire stoked.

Have Covid test tomorrow morning. Going back to work hinges on it.

"Settlement" is what happens after a lawsuit....Only used Closing here.

I'm seeing the Hamilton Ranchettes advertised on TV in Austin now.

Texas Covid vaccine provider map is not looking good Jo.
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[Popgadget]

Curious what 24-track recorder you have, Paul. I used a Roland VS-1824CD machine for almost 20 years before finally acquiescing to the computer-based DAW world about a year ago.

The machine in question is a Alexis HD24XR. Essentially 3 ADAT machines that record to a hard drive rather than video tape. This machine is especially handy as it’s mounted in a rack case along with a Yamaha O1v96 mixer with additional Focusrite mic preamps, making it a mobile 24 track rig.
I do have mic preamps and interfaces to multitrack directly to “the box” and generally mix and master in the box.
I’m not sure how interested others are in recording and music, feel free to PM me.

 

[sodamo]

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Hammer?

 

[toppop52]

Nursing home called this morning and said mom was fading and had stopped eating and drinking, they offered me a compassionate visit. So I headed over, got my rapid COVID test, gloves, mask, shield and gown. I stayed with her about an hour, she opened her eyes some and tried to speak once I think. She opened them more when I told her I had to leave so stayed past my allotted time.
I told her to relax and rest and when it’s time my dad and brother would come for her. I expect the call anytime.
Almost 98 years of constant motion, what a great life for a great mom.

 

[daugen]

lots of prayers for you Randy and your Mom.

 

[Looking4new]

Sorry to hear that toppop, may she rest in peace.