Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

The firebox in this new stove is really small. I load 2 16" - 18" 1/4's first which really fills the box up before I load the newspaper and then place the kindling on top. The kindling burns down; the coals ignite the 1/4's. The stove manufacturer recommended this top down burn method. It does work with this stove.

Isn't it amazing how well that top down lighting method works, Jay? When I first read about it, i thought BS, that'll never work. But then I tried it in the then new wood stove, my first ever, and it worked so well I've never tried anything else. Two newspaper knots on top of half a dozen pencil-finger size splinters of oak, and in fifteen minutes the whole stove is rolling in flame. Several large pines came down in the fire, and I'm making some short ends, about 6" in length, to split into kindling to try. I figure if there's enough sap in there, it'll light a little easier.:confused3:

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Pulled a locust tree out of the creek where the power line trimmers left it. If you zoom into left of the pic, is a large tree they cut, that my tractor couldnt even push.
In the background is the broken power pole from the last outage, with a new pole beside it.

Cleaned up downed trees in my woods, then picked up smaller stuff.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

My record for atomic oatmeal was 22 minutes on high setting, and took two weeks of soaking in vinegar on the back porch to get it free from the glass bowl. Yes, the glass was somewhat etched by the time I was able to use that bowl again, and it took several sprayings of the microwave with Lysol and wiping with bleach to get the smell out. Fortunately it was summertime, and keeping the windows open had the rest of the house smelling somewhat normal in a week or so. This is how I learned to always take a second look at the display on the microwave before pushing the Start button.:confused3:

ROTFL !! Lost half my drink with that one!

 

[sodamo]

Roof metal done
BH dismounted
quick attach fixed
Some rock moved
Productive day

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 36F this morning, clear calm wind. wind was moderate, sky clear, and high temp of 62F. Felt colder than 36F when I left for bike ride. Nap and St Pats day celebration marks 42 yr ago wifey and I met.
Prayers for all

 

[RedNeckGeek]

ROTFL !! Lost half my drink with that one!

My work is done here...:laughing:

 

[Looking4new]

16 and headed for a high of 30 °F. Wind NW 16 gusting to 30 mph. Sunny.
The sunny conditions and the breeze will help to burn off the snow, slowly. That is what I have been looking for.

A conserve energy day today.

Have a good day all

 

[daugen]

Mostly, congrats on your anniversary.

64 yesterday morning, 34 this morning, more normal temps for March have returned. At least no temps in the ten day under freezing, a good thing for all the flowers I've planted.

Struggled with putting finish mower on new tractor yesterday, and even with help we just couldn't do it. Cat one mower just not fitting on a Cat two only tractor, spacing for one seems to be at 30 inches and second at 38. Lower arms just wouldn't come in far enough.
Worse is it appears the dealer sold me a new Bush Hog with the same problem, we couldn't get that on either. Not sure it's a matter of just swapping out pins either. Land Pride might make different lower "weldments" that dismount with a couple of pins, but not sure, will research on Monday. Most of my other equipment is Cat 1 and 2, with a double hookup. Not my LP finish mower nor this new bush hog. Latter the dealer will have to fix, but sure hope I can convert the mower. Meanwhile moved a lot of equipment around, trying to make use of limited covered storage. Once again I find mounting implements to be aggravating for one with reduced hand function and this is why having extra tractors is marvelous. But I need to cut back, declutter... and hopefully will not have to buy a new finish mower to solve this. The LP 84 inch rear discharge mower works perfectly, hate to see it go for something simple like this, but no amount of Googling found an optional hitch kit. Has nothing to do with spacers, it's a width issue on the lift arms.

Got a bill from local hospital for $5700 for recent MRI, which I find to be a laughable amount, saying this is not a bill but if your insurance won't pay we will bill you for the difference. Oh no you won't. Local Vidant hospital chain has predatory billing practices, hoping less informed will just buckle and pay these ridiculous amounts. Last time I wrote to President of hospital, the invoice promptly disappeared.
I have the best most comprehensive BC/BS wrap available locally for Medicare and for four years have not paid a penny out of pocket after all kinds of medical issues, MRI's, epidurals, operations, etc. You just have to stand up to these people, and tell them immediately you won't pay. What a racket and they prey on the fears of the patient. They bill for more than double what the procedure is worth, then hope a certain percentage of patients with deep pockets or deep fears will pay the balance paid after primary insurance. I simply don't like being abused and thankfully know how to write letters to The Boss. Yesterday a lady friend of mine showed me her bill from the same hospital chain and she was frantic about how to pay thousands of dollars on a teacher's salary. Some day I hope these hospital administrators all go to jail for white collar crime. A lot of folks would stand up and cheer.

Food shopping this morning, then not sure what is on schedule. Probably a little garden work, but all the beets and carrots are now planted and the next event, melons and okra, is at least a month off, they don't like the cold at all.

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[RoyJackson]

2019-03-17, 0603

24 right now...high about 30 or so.
Yesterday's plumbing job went smoothly, fortunately. Another project today is to work on the linoleum curled up by the front door. I had to do a similar repair at the deck door a few years ago....just laid down a length of molding which worked quite well.

 

[toppop52]

Good morning, headed out to Manassas for my grandson痴 birthday luncheon. Have a good day guys and prayers for all.

Forgot! 25, headed to 49 today.

 

[Buppies]

37 high of 52 late this afternoon no rain next week in forecast highs mostly in the 50s. Arrived in Va Beach last evening had dinner then watched ACC Tournament lots of talent. Up too early for me. While bridal shower is going on have no idea what I will do but would bet boats are involved

Prayers for all

 

[ronjhall]

Poured first cup of coffee. 14° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 40° with mostly cloudy skies. Most of the snow from yesterday has melted from the burst of sun that we got off and on yesterday. Did get other fender off trailer. Need to do some rust cleanup after I get fenders mounted. Then a new paint job. Should be good for another 30 years. Still have branches scattered all over front yard. Need to get them picked up before grass starts to grow. Maybe watch some NASCAR in afternoon.

David, Good pictures.

Randy, only thing we have ever done with Panera Bread was their bread bowls. Take them home and fill with Clam Chowder. :licking:

Drew, I had 2 MRI's this year. If I remember correctly. Medicare approved all $5600 on latest one. Most of it was paid by part B. $300 was paid by Medicare. BCBS paid $80. Both were about the same amount.

Prayers for all.

Good Morning All.

 

[ronjhall]

To those that want to see what Medicare is being billed and what is paid. Without getting all the papers in the mail. You can sign up for Medicare.gov. I have signed up works good. Wife tried to sign up. But somehow her info is not correct. Need to visit a SSA office to get it fixed. :confused3: We get piles of paper for her account.

 

[mpham]

Low 20's only heading to low 30's for the high. Partly cloudy. Looks like a good day to relax and enjoy the pellet stove.
61 trips around the sun yesterday.

 

[ronjhall]

Happy belated Birthday Phil !!!.

 

[Rich B1]

Happy belated b壇ay Phil.

22 now, supposed to be near 40 later today. Steadily getting warmer all week. Supposed to be near 60 by next weekend.

Just not sure what I am going to get into today. Only thing for sure is a welding project this morning. Got a narrow window when the welder is available. A metal working skill I never have been able to do very well.

Got everything else done on the frame yesterday. Get the tab welded on today then off to paint.

Sure hope the weather does warm, wood pile is looking tiny.

Everyone have a safe and good day.

 

[Eric Salop]

Good morning all. After what must for us be one of the longest ever periods of continuous windy weather, it has calmed down a little today, I can at last wear a hat without it being stolen by incessant gusts.

Looking across to the other side of the railway, we see a big old oak that has come down in our neighbour's barley field. A little sad to see the loss of a fine old tree in a place where it will never be replaced - even sadder for his combine if they miss any of the branches in the clear up.

JB, getting out of the door to chop wood must have put a big smile on your face. If the electric spliter is too slow, buy a kindling cracker and a big hammer. It is fast and immensely satisfying. Not as dangerous as chopping with an axe, only downside is the risk of developing biceps bigger than your shirts.

 

[Buppies]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Phil 61 you are getting there

 

[Buppies]

Ron as much stuff I get in the mail for Medicare about everything which could be done in one page typical waste of money. Will have to look into Medicare.gov

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 51F @ 4:30AM. A mix of clouds and sun. High 73F. Winds light and variable.

First time this year it's been into the 70s. It's above average for this time of year, and I hope it doesn't foreshadow another blistering summer. I could use another few weeks of 60s, a very comfortable temperature for slinging around chainsaws and chunks of wood. Which is about all I did yesterday, until I was just too tired and sore to do any more.

Seems like a weldor could fab up some extensions that would bolt to the 3 point arms on the mowers and reach the lift arms on your tractor, Drew. Perhaps the Massey dealer could recommend one?


Yesterday I came across a rather large manzanita in the pile of downed trees. Manzanitas are usually no more than six inches in diameter, more like bushes than trees. But this one, holy smokes, it was easily twenty feet tall as well! As I cut the root ball off, I couldn't resist taking another cut for a slab that might someday get the additional attention needed to turn it into a trivit. It is a very hard, dense wood, much more so than oak, with a color similar to redwood. Maybe I shouldn't have sawn that trunk up for firewood, and instead made boards out of it?:confused3:

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend!