Good morning!!!!

[buckeyefarmer]

Beautiful day. 63° and sunny.

Did some cleaning up outside. Then had to clean battery terminals and jumpstart my MF. Mowed a little where the grass is always the tallest, to warm up the tractor, then changed oil in the MF. This the change i put off last yr, the yr before.... Need a filter and more oil to do the kubota.

Then went to do the subaru, and the oil plug is rounding off, could not get it off. Only use a 6 pt on it, so now will have to get a new plug, and reread the tbn thread on the rounded off drain plug.

 

[daugen]

I bet that oil plug had a few names cast upon it today, sorry Buckeye.

Two EMT's from New Mexico now, I should be dedicating my Hatch chili peppers growing to them.

Busy day outside, tilling and hoeing, pollen still dropping like mad.

NM has the oldest continuously lived in homes in the US. Over a 1000 years old in Taos.
Lot of history in that area, that whole area of Utah, Colorado, so much to see. And I haven't made it there yet.
Better get moving.

Lou, what a slip sliding backguessing day in the snow. Maybe tell yourself April 15 Global Warming or not...I was told twenty some years ago this area got several feet of snow in early April. Hard to imagine. Pretty sure we are over the hump here, unlikely a freeze, April 11 is the day technically that averages the last freeze here. It's why I've kept the row hoops up for another couple of weeks. Don't even want to think about it, would lose a lot of food.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Just tried the battery impact on the oil plug, no budge. Will try again with engine hot. No choice words, i choose not to. I can only blame myself for putting on too tight.

The new EMT is in Louisiana, not NM.

Forsythia in full bloom now. This row was transplants from the family farm.

 

[toppop52]

Car show was a major success, a bit over 50 cars, lots of bids on silent auction items, sold baked goods and had a $324 50/50. Lots of donations as well.
Weather was cool and overcast before lunch, and gorgeous and warm after lunch.
A lot of friends both old and new.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Well, the dealership saga is now complete. I got there right at 8am. Service advisor waiting for me. Logged the truck in and off they went. I went and sat up in the showroom. Funny how all the managers almost wouldn't even look my way. The sales guy was highly "upset" over how things transpired. He even said "I can't believe how they are acting because a customer finally called them on how they do business". His manager was at least cordial.

2 hours later, I was on my way. A Nissan class IV hitch installed, new wiring harness, brand new top of the line brake controller w/ factory pigtail. So why didn't they do this the first time? They robbed all the parts from another new truck on the lot.....it just doesn't make any sense. Now they have made 3x the amount of work..... All in all, I got what I paid for.

BEF, maybe try a little heat with a torch briefly around the plug to heat up the pan just a little. Oh, and I think JMK lives in Louisiana, but works as a medic in Lovington, NM. I'm sure he'll be along to confirm. Anyway, hope you get the plug out!

Randy, glad the car show was successful! Sounded like you had a wonderful time.

Kyle , hoping you can get the surgery scheduled without any issues. Prayers sent for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. You made me drool when reading about the eggs / sausage!

Drew, with all the work you do in the garden / community, how could you break away to come see the sights? It truly is beautiful, especially the mountain vistas. Anytime you want to visit, the door is open!
On one of our anniversaries, I surprised the wifey with a motorcycle trip up to Taos. We stayed in a 300 y/o adobe bed and breakfast. Very cool. The next day, we had an all day horseback ride up to the top of Wheeler Peak (the highest in NM). Wifey loved it.... I couldn't walk right for a week... I'm not kidding!

David, did you stop flailing around for today? Need pics of the fun!

Don, after going through the "new car buying process" and then the subsequent issues, I truly wish you luck in your search for the right vehicle. I can confirm that they will delete the costs of the dealer "add-ons". That's just all profit padding.

Everyone have a great evening!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

All in all, I got what I paid for.

Good for you, Ted, for standing up to those morons. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

It's a really sad comment on the whole new car buying experience that you had to go through all that, though. I say take the rest of the weekend off! Lord knows you've earned it!!!:laughing:

 

[RedNeckGeek]

So I'm walking out to the trash can and notice this on the Kubota side-by-side. It's not like it doesn't get enough use as much as it is a testament to the tenacity of life, and how much it wants to thrive...



It's also a reminder that I should probably load up the sprayer on that Kubota and give the weeds another dose before they leave me hopelessly behind!:shocked:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Texas Tech ..... going to the NCAA Championship against Virginia.

My Houston Cougars didn't get there but ...... we've got another Great Team representing Texas!

Go Red Raiders!!!

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 63F for the start, light wind and fog. Rain began 10:10AM, wind got blustery at times and low temp was 57F at about noon. Partial clearing in afternoon and high temp of 67F. Bike ride this morning, was still riding when rain began, almost back home. Rain moderated and we made it home. After lunch and nap went to town for groceries and supper.
Ted, what a revolting development on your new truck, very glad you were able to work it out to your satisfaction :thumbsup:
Welcome JMK congrats on new tractor.
Drew, Sorry about your appointment issues it is frustrating, especially when they call to confirm your appointment! Water temps are up to mid 60's, missed a couple of opportunities, to get out earlier.
Buckeye, hope you get the oil plug out.
Randy glad you had a good car show, always fun to go see what people are doing even if the car is not there to compete.
Don good luck on your SUV quest, I am confident you can keep you and your wife happy!:2cents:
David I bet I had more fun with my toy than you did with your new toy
prayers for all.

 

[Eric Salop]

If today was a day you could pick anything in the world you wanted to do what would that be?

Personally I would take the UTV and go to the mountains of WVA to ride the trails

A warm but not too hot sun was still shining in the afternoon yesterday as we walked up the track to the fishing pond. The water was flat calm, perfectly mirroring the yellow flowers of the gorse, brilliant white blackthorn blossom and the fresh green leaves bursting out from every hawthorn in the hedgerow. My wife remarked how much it resembled the spring day we first came here back in 2003 to see this land before it was sold at auction. We then watched mini shoals of this year's newly hatched small fry, each no more than an inch in length, cruise around the edge of the pond, then race to the surface as we threw them a few pieces of bread.

Bups, I'm struggling to think of anything to pick that would have been better. Guess I am just boring - and very lucky.

 

[wngsprd]

52 going to 73.

Eric, sounds like a perfect day to me, too. Funny how long I can lose time just watching life in and around our small creek in the spring and summer.

Middle son and GF left their dogs here yesterday on the way to DC...we have our hands full. Broke up one fight over a tennis ball...even though there were 4 balls on the floor, they all wanted the one Coco brought me. Roasted some coffees for him to take home today.

Rick, my bracket is still alive...go Hoos!

 

[Buppies]

54 high of 74 today small boat comes today to clean out overflow pipe so pond can go back to normal

The pond is full of life fish everywhere frogs mating spring has sprung for them

Glad we are not looking for a new vehicle too many nightmares out there and hope those of you with problems have them resolved to your satisfaction

Eric your place sounds magical

Prayers for all

 

[ronjhall]

Need to pour another cup of coffee. 39° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 67° with rain in PM. Yesterday's trip to Port Huron was as good as it gets for daytime traffic. Visit with aunt was OK. But she is still very weak. Going to be there awhile. Should be able to get some more cleanup on Garden Pond today.

:welcome: JMKleinBBK. Enjoy the group. Have another cup of coffee. :thumbsup:

LS, glad dealer did the right thing.

Buckeye, our Forsythia are a few weeks from blooming. Great picture.

David, Flailing. Had to look that up. "To move vigorously or erratically; thrash about: arms flailing helplessly in the water". I hope not.

Drew, some of our best trips were to NM.

MSU vs TX, best team won.

Randy, good to hear show was a success. :thumbsup:

Eric, good description of your pond and surroundings. Looking forward to getting our garden pond back to life.

RNG, think you may have missed a area when you cleaned your side-by-side.

Prayers to all in need.

Good Morning All.

 

[RoyJackson]

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29 right now...high in the upper 50's today.
Other then unpacking and inventorying the parts yesterday, I didn't do anything with the aerator, so that's the plan of the day

 

[daugen]

RNG, I like your new garden!

Foggy morning, slept in, unusual for me. Having my coffee, nibbled on a piece of home made meat loaf I made yesterday afternoon,53 going to 75 today, mid 80's tomorrow. Today is garden shed okra seed planting day for me. Peppers and tomatoes are almost ready to transplant, melons just starting, okra in the wings. That's the last to go in.

I have a gallon of concentrated fish and kelp fertilizer I want to mix and put down. Bet that smells a bit...Guessing it will make about 50 gallons so putting that in my water wagon. Unlike fertilizers or other chemicals, if there's some residue in tank, not going to hurt the next thing that gets watered. Eau de bilge coming up.

 

[Looking4new]

32 °F and going to a high of 39. Wind WNW 17 mph. Periods of rain or drizzle.

Today will be a good day to scrape the driveway again. I got half of the snow moved at the neighbours' place and I will do the other half today.

A dump run is in the cards for first thing.

Have a safe day all

 

[Rich B1]

Good morning. 45 now, may get to 70 later. Possibly some rain this afternoon. Yesterday was 登nly 65, but felt warmer. Felt good!

So much going on with everyone in the thread. Since I don稚 write it down or remember very well.....hope everything works out for everyone. Hopefully that covers it! :thumbsup:

The incompetence with the hitch is not isolated to the auto industry. Sadly, that seems to be the norm in mechanical service industry of any type.

Buckeye, this is a bit more work, but try filing the flats of the drain plug until a smaller socket/wrench fit.

Put a new fence around the garden yesterday. Which required some new posts and some relocated posts. I am feeling it today. But now I have a chicken exclusion zone. And hopefully a ground hog and deer exclusion zone too!

Everyone have a safe and good day

 

[check]

Time for 2nd cup of coffee. Temp is barely above freezing, Spring is TRYING to come.

Snow work with the tractor today. My driveway was cleared nicely last weekend.


Neighbour is not doing so well - wants help.




Offered wine (he drinks expensive stuff) and dinner. I said no, this is what neighbours do for each other up here. But make no mistake about it - if he had asked me to borrow my tractor to do it himself, I would’ve told him to stick it - LOL!

 

[Thomas]

36F partly clear sky upper 50's for high.

Tractor will be park after using yesterday...muddy.
9 deer show up for dinner along with 4 turkeys.
This morning 10 gray squirrels 3 turkeys 2 deer at feeders now.
Plans for today...check wood furnace,cut up 6 old wooden pallets,check game cams,watch little Nascar,

Enjoy the day all.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low f 40, going up to 68, sunny w/ high clouds, might get breezy.

Today's agenda: neighbor asked if I could fix her gate, her animals keep getting out. Not sure what's wrong, but can't be too hard to fix. Then need to run some errands. Afterwards, maybe get a chance to grease the tractor.

Hope everyone has a quiet peaceful Sunday! Prayers sent.