Good morning!!!!

[txdon]

. . . just a bit of stick fetch on the rocks.

Poor Whipper came to us defective. She does not have the fetch gene or the learn how to fetch gene. I try to teach her till I get tired of fetching.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 60F @ 5:30AM. Sunny. High around 70F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Between the boy and your mom, Ed, you and your wife sure have a challenge ahead. Having dealt with dementia with my mom's boyfriend, it can be a real handful. His temper was horrible, alienating him from all but one of his neighbors, and then most of the nursing home staff. Very hard to deal with if it gets to that with your mother, and a doctor that says there's nothing to be done isn't much help, either. We got help from a county funded home nursing service that helped us know when it was time for the nursing home move. Believe me, we wanted him to be in his home as long as he could be, but there comes a time when that just isn't safe for anyone. I'm hoping for the best for you and yours going forward.

Good to hear from you again, RS. Hope you and others facing this new storm take it easy with the shoveling and driving next couple of days.

After reviewing the homeowners insurance quotes yesterday, I noticed that the second lowest had a lower deductible than the best quote. Talked with the broker about it, and he's going to revise his quote accordingly. So one more day waiting. Even with a higher deductible, though, the rate will double, and likely a little more. :shocked:

Very mild weather here, still no rain in the ten day forecast. That's good news for the annual motorcycle campout at Death Valley over President's weekend, and with no rain, the deer are doing a good job of keeping the grass cut. But it's looking like it'll take another March Miracle to keep drought conditions at bay for the summer months.

And here's another take on Wednesday, just in case Humpday is beginning to wear thin:laughing:

Hope everyone has a good 'un, no matter what you call it!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Lightning hit a barndominium down the road but our neighboring fire station was closer so they got the run.

Never heard of a "barndominium" until you mentioned it, Don, and now I think that's what I want for a shop. Thanks!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Poor Whipper came to us defective. She does not have the fetch gene or the learn how to fetch gene. I try to teach her till I get tired of fetching.

That's too bad, Don. But at least fetch is still good exercise. For you, that is!:laughing:

 

[wngsprd]

Poor Whipper came to us defective. She does not have the fetch gene or the learn how to fetch gene. I try to teach her till I get tired of fetching.

My son's boxer doesn't have that gene either...will chase the Frisbee, maybe pick it up, but drops it.

 

[daugen]

just about had a heart attack when buyer now sends me a bill of sale, a template he had..., which would have given him a 7 day free look with him driving off with the trailer.
Oh no, no no no. After a brief discussion of contract law, we agreed he would just bring me all the money and then I would sign the title and the deal was done. No 7 day anything, as is where is. He can bring a mechanic in if he wants but once I sign that title it's his rv.

this is where coming from a family of contract lawyers really helps.
ok, now off to plant some trees

 

[RedNeckGeek]

just about had a heart attack when buyer now sends me a bill of sale, a template he had..., which would have given him a 7 day free look with him driving off with the trailer.
Oh no, no no no. After a brief discussion of contract law, we agreed he would just bring me all the money and then I would sign the title and the deal was done. No 7 day anything, as is where is. He can bring a mechanic in if he wants but once I sign that title it's his rv.

this is where coming from a family of contract lawyers really helps.
ok, now off to plant some trees

Sorry for the shock, Drew, but it just goes to show you the deal is never done until you have the cash in your hand. Had a kid try to pull the seven-day-test-ride thing with a very expensive racing bicycle I was selling. Didn't go too well for him. I never cease to wonder how some people can completely re architect the terms of an agreement and never think twice about the impact it might have on the other party. I'm not one that has an easy time changing directions, especially when it comes to big deals like a vehicle. Hope there aren't any more bumps in the road for you on this one.

 

[wngsprd]

Never heard of a "barndominium" until you mentioned it, Don, and now I think that's what I want for a shop. Thanks!

If you like the barndeminiums, check out the Shomes on that website.

 

[Bird]

But if a transaction in cash is done at the bank over $10K, there will be a record of it due to the bank secrecy act and anti-money laundering laws.

Yep, when I sold my B2710, I asked for cash, and of course my bank told me about that $10k rule, which I already knew about, and I didn't mind the tiny bit of extra paperwork.:laughing:

 

[LouNY]

Morning all;
Cloudy morning here at this time storm supposed to be arriving at any time 6-10 or 8-12 inches depending on which chicken little talking head you listen to.
I will admit that this has been a dry winter for us, which is not a good thing as we had a dry fall also. Now we have this storm coming in and the news is making like its the storm of the century.
Dang we are talking less then a foot, while I don't enjoy the snow any more it is a part of winter. All the schools are closed, the grocery stores are mobbed, gas stations have long lines, what would be happening if it was going to be a 2-3 day storm dropping a couple of feet, which isn't unheard of. As I'm typing this the snow flakes have appeared, how long before the scanner starts going about the accidents because so many idiots won't slow down and don't equip their vehicles to handle winter weather, they have to have clean dry roads year round and it's always some one else fault that they aren't prepared.
Oh well here's wishing every one thats ill gets well soon, drive safe and enjoy.

 

[kittyhawk]

Good morning everyone, just woke up to Thunder and heavy rain. The temperature dropped from 72 yesterday to currently 43 and 36 at the ranch. Not looking to driving to work today with this cold rain but oh well I will survive. I am looking forward to the start of the Houston Rodeo in a few weeks. Means spring is right around the corner.

 

[toppop52]

Drinking second cup of coffee. 15ｰ with snow this morning. Heading to 22ｰ with snow until afternoon. Not a good day at doctors office. Data collected for wife's sleep test was lost. Good news is she is going to spend a night at their sleep center next week. She needs some personal help to get this done. Great doctor who is very a where of what my wife is dealing with. Going to have to work on cleaning snow off walkway and driveway. Got my 12 volt Pulse Charger yesterday. Going to hook it up to tractor.

Drew, as a RV owner I kind of agree with new owner of RV. Go out and use it. Bought my MH in AZ and drove it over 2000 miles home. Leaner more on the trip then any other time while owning it. When I sold my RV. Buyer brought a Bank Check. My credit union had no problem with depositing into my account. After calling buyers bank to verify check. Never heard of a bank check before.

Irv, good idea on hoisting can up with a lift. I have a engine hoist that should work.

Ed, you have a tough job ahead. Dealing with someone that is developing Dementia will be tough for all evolved. My mothers started with a UTI and got worse with every UTI after that. Every time she had a UTI you would see a big personalty change until the UTI was cured. Then back to normal. You may want to have her checked if she is having personalty changes. Prayers for your mother, you and your family.
Prayers for those not up to par.
Good Morning All.

Exactly how it went with my mom.

 

[toppop52]

Drew, this guy sounds like a piece of work!

 

[hawkeye08]

Looks like spring is here early this year, temps in 40-50s with lows in 30s, maybe dipping into 20s. We could still get some snow, but it would likely melt off in a day or two.

Lots going on with folks, praying for healing and health for all. Grand daughter just finally got over a nasty double ear infection. She has been fighting it for a couple months now, with 3 different courses of medicine. The second one was awful, she fought taking it, even when mixed in yogurt as dr suggested. Completely different kid now (back to herself, but even happier)..

Work is turning ugly, lots of layoffs as business transitions. Lots of experience going out door, those of us left are taking are 2-3 times workload, much of it just won't get done. It made my wife and I start looking at where we stand financially, are we ready for retirement, etc. Probably should have been working on it the last few years, but life happens. Some good discussions on this forum about retirement.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Heavier rain, ice is building up on things. This could get real ugly if temps dont rise. Still 29°.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! 25* here this morning, going to a high of 56. Was outside most of the day yesterday, temp dropped from about 63 to about 40 in a couple of hours. The wind initially started w/ 15 mph 'breezes' but got up to about 25 continuous, 35-40 gusts. Not pleasant. Got real cloudy, could see snow coming down on the mountain, none here just about a mile away. Wind must have blown it away!

Went to the lumber yard and got some more block for a project. I had picked up what I thought was the correct amount a couple weeks ago, don't know I got the number of block wrong, but I only had 1/2 of the number needed. Must not have counted right the first time.

Got some of the landscape zones watered, will finish the rest today. Nice having drip irrigation, turn on a zone, let it go for an hour or 2 depending on size, switch it to the next, keep going. Have 10 zones total. Should be able to get the rest done today. Figured I better give them some water, it's been really dry. Wish I could get some of the moisture from you guys, be it snow or rain, not all of it, just some. You guys have had it hard this year!

Got the taxes done. Disappointing! Only got about 1/2 back that I did last year! I didn't change anything, but now I couldn't deduct this or that....All the talk about getting a 'bigger paycheck'....BS!!, got about $20 more... That will go real far. Wifey says "don't worry about it, at least we didn't have to pay", sorry they got $15,000 of my hard earned money, now they are just playing with the numbers and sneaking out more.

Gonna go play outside again today, wait, gotta grind up 35 lbs of brisket first, then go play. Wifey gonna make a good supper..

 

[CWB Wyo]

Looks like 20* for the low this morning, it made it up 41* for the high yesterday. We might have more sun today then we've seen in almost a week. But it still only getting up into the low 40''s for the high.

Talked to the neighbor yesterday he is still at his sister house. He will be there for a few weeks but he sounded good. And he is optimistic about all of this.

PJSprog... Have you seen the move Quigley Down Under ? The cartridge is the same as that one, my rile is a little bit different than his. It doesn't kick as much as you would think about like 30-06.

Left to right in the pic. 243. 45-70. 270. 45-110

I'll see what I can get done in the sun today.

Hope everyone has a nice day.
CWB.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Got the taxes done. Disappointing! Only got about 1/2 back that I did last year! I didn't change anything, but now I couldn't deduct this or that....All the talk about getting a 'bigger paycheck'....BS!!, got about $20 more... That will go real far. Wifey says "don't worry about it, at least we didn't have to pay", sorry they got $15,000 of my hard earned money, now they are just playing with the numbers and sneaking out more.
.

How did your tax amount compare to last yr? Gettting less back means you just didn't loan the govt as much.

I havent done my taxes, are the new deduction changes in effect for 2017 taxes? I thought they just went in effect for next yrs 2018 calculations.

 

[toppop52]

Heavier rain, ice is building up on things. This could get real ugly if temps dont rise. Still 29°.

51° on this side of the bay.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

51° on this side of the bay.

I picked a good day to work from home.