Good morning!!!!

jbrumberg · Nov 30, 2019

I never had oyster dressing (yet).

I spent this beautiful day prepping for whatever may come snow-wise. Luckily I did start the tractor today and discovered that the frozen throttle cable had decided to re-adjust itself. Readjustments were made and I sprayed the cable tensioning connectors and cable with silicone spray hopefully to rid the cable of water. Both my front R-1’s are in need of replacement; no inner tube coming out of the splitting sidewalls yet.

I hope that everyone is having a decent Saturday.

daugen · Nov 30, 2019

Jay, do you have weight on the front? New R1's will help you in the winter in 4wd with deeper and more modern tread.
Or you can be seriously high tech and add siping like a bunch of folks in the North have here.
I think I'd rather sipe than have to deal with chains. If those old tires fail while using in the snow, you are not going to be
a happy camper. Your Mother.

Since I don't have a plow and sure not going to drag a blade down the paved driveway, no tractor play for me. If it didn't melt right away, I'd get
some kind of power brush to do it. But with radial R1s and 4wd engaged, plus diff lock, should keep you going. Unless you bury it or a drift eats you.
I bought a cheap electric snowblower last year, yet to use it. At least nothing to maintain on it at all.

Got the tree in the stand, watered, and taking a break. I'm missing a whole box of tree lights. I found the box of "bad" lights, of course ones with only part of the lights coming on. More digging around to do.

51 degrees in clouds, rain returning after dinner.

jbrumberg · Nov 30, 2019

"... But with radial R1s and 4wd engaged, plus diff lock, should keep you going. Unless you bury it or a drift eats you."- Drew- Thanks Mom.

Getting buried and drift eaten happened a lot with my old SCUT Ford 1100; I can not say that it has not happened with the NH even with the 4WD and DL engaged.

All I have for frontend weight is the FEL. R-1's are not the ideal for FEL work, but I like the R-1's traction. The ones that I currently have are 6 ply and have tubes. This next pair will be my 3rd set. The tire service 4 miles up the road will see my business (again) this coming week. I "should" get through this snow event. I think 6 ply is the best that I can expect in R-1's. The gravel driveway is frozen so I really do not need to worry about divits.

I had chains on my old Ford 1100. They were a PITA with which to deal.

I have an electric "power shovel" for the roof sometimes the deck, but it is limited as to it handles deep snow.

Good luck with the light search.

buckeyefarmer · Nov 30, 2019

Now I can breath easy. You can’t score enough points on TTUN.

I got my replacement truck cover delivered.

DABSGT · Nov 30, 2019

28 deg and clear night snow and freezing rain heading in. Last report that it is going to be warmer than first expected so more rain and freezing rain for Sunday sloppy driving conditions.

Looking yes absolutely crazy! Sorry to read about your loss like Randy I'm also counting on the Rainbow Bridge.
Billy hope that Coco is healing after the run in.
Don, Drew and BEF I'm sure it's good to be home after your holiday trips.
BEF most people don't realize how common a disease MS is. My wife was diagnosed and fortunately it has not progressed in several years. Prayers for SIL
Drew nice photos and great neighbors I'm sure they think highly of you it shows by their actions.
Great pics everyone.

check · Nov 30, 2019

Looking4new said:
RNG, I figure the rest of you guys will look at me as if I am absolutely nuts, but I welcome the snow with open arms and a full tank of fuel.

Me too!

ramman666 · Nov 30, 2019

DABSGT said:
28 deg and clear night snow and freezing rain heading in. Last report that it is going to be warmer than first expected so more rain and freezing rain for Sunday sloppy driving conditions.

Looking yes absolutely crazy! Sorry to read about your loss like Randy I'm also counting on the Rainbow Bridge.
Billy hope that Coco is healing after the run in.
Don, Drew and BEF I'm sure it's good to be home after your holiday trips.
BEF most people don't realize how common a disease MS is. My wife was diagnosed and fortunately it has not progressed in several years. Prayers for SIL
Drew nice photos and great neighbors I'm sure they think highly of you it shows by their actions.
Great pics everyone.

Are you in souther ct? I’m in MA and they are saying we will be getting all snow!

mostly_gas · Nov 30, 2019

Good evening all. 56F for the start, partly cloudy, light breeze. Wind picked up from west, sky cleared, and high temp of 65F. Bike ride this morning, nap this afternoon. Choir sang at POA tree lighting ceremony. Did not finish outside lights should get that done tomorrow. Also have to work hard to 6K miles for year on bike again.
Roy sounds tough being away from home when stuff to do.
Drew, hope you get back on normal biorhythms soon.
Phil may your snow blower not get clogged

Billy, glad Coco has skunk shampoo and is ok, good luck with skunk.
Ron nice neighbors to bring you leftovers!!
RNG good luck with fuel pump and glove box cleaning!!
Randy hope you get your chores done so you can have your procedure

Welcome ramman666 :welcome:
Buckeye, the thing about updating maps is the newer maps have different errors to keep you on your toes :confused2:
David condolences. We did live ball trees for 4 or 5 years, 3 lived long term, one got torn up in ice storm.
Jay, hope your front tires make it. did your 1100 have 4WD?
Hope all in NE get through storm without serious problems.
prayers for all

Kyle_in_Tex · Nov 30, 2019

jbrumberg said:
BEF- “Eternity is a ham and two people”- Dorothy Parker. (BTDT) 24 out of 36 family members getting together to celebrate anything is pretty awesome The food reads to be great eats. I am so sorry to read about your SIL. My + thoughts and prayers for her, your Brother, and the rest of family. I helped manage an MS unit. I never felt so powerless. I hope and pray every day that research finds a way to treat and/or even better cure all neurodegenerative diseases in my lifetime. Ice cold apple cider is one of my favorite nonalcoholic beverages

The only sanity I question around here is my own.

Had a good laugh at that one J. Y'all stay warm. 85F high here today. We had to turn on the A/C to dry out the moisture in the house.

BEF, you made me laugh too...Glad you're able to drive more.

Welcome Ramman. When I first saw your handle, I thought of raman noodles.....had to do a double take.

Ron, good neighbors are hard to beat. My neighbors in Cedar Park were so great, we went on vacations together, multiple times.

The first time I ate mutton, it had been sloooow pit smoked, like a brisket. It was delicious. I've had not so delicious since.

Local High School football team lost their 3rd round playoff game.

Went to hometown Victoria, Tx, did honeydoos for my mom a bit. Went to friends house in country, south of town, and hit the gold mine jackpot.

Lemon tree and my friend has some nice toys.

Imold · Dec 1, 2019

Morning all, sitting having coffee waiting for the storm to pass, looks like we will end up with close to 12 inches, took these pics a while ago. This is my south deck and roof and the wind is out of the north so I can’t wait to see what the driveway looks like later.

Looking4new · Dec 1, 2019

Good morning,
8 and going to a high of 23 °F. Wind ENE 17 gusting to 23 mph. Cloudy.

The powers that be are talking about 1" of snow tonight. Not enough to be bothered turning on the block heater for.

Today is an energy conservation day.

Have a good day all

toppop52 · Dec 1, 2019

Up early today, light rain and 40, going to 60 with a 100 % chance of rain. Church, visit mom and visit grandson today. After that I don’t know, maybe a nap.

daugen · Dec 1, 2019

good morning all. Same weather as Toppop today, rain and a little warmer.
going downtown early to get some lights for xmas tree, could not find "good" box of lights.

RoyJackson · Dec 1, 2019

2019-12-01, 0613

7 degrees right now...high about 30 or so. Snow will be rolling in a bit. The forecast is only an inch or three today and about the same overnight. I think if I get an early start tomorrow, I can get to the hotel before it really gets heavy.
Plans today is pack my gear and get ready for what will likely be a miserable drive tomorrow morning...

ronjhall · Dec 1, 2019

Drinking first cup of coffee. 34° with rain this morning. Heading to 42° with rain ending later in afternoon. Got Trac-Vac off mower and put away for the winter. Christmas tree is up and lit. Did not put any decoration on it. Too many memories. Plan to stay in house today and stay dry.
Been playing with Cannon camera son gave me. Some of the pictures have not been coming out good with one of the lenses. Simple fix. Take off filter lens. It had a polarizing lens on it.

ramman666 & Imold :welcome: to GM!!!!

Kyle, my neighbors are heading to the Caribbean before 1st of the year. They have not invited me. :confused3: Turkey and pie were good. :thumbsup: Great pictures.

RNG, your Van project has been going on so long. I have forgotten what it looks like.

Any current pictures?

Mostly, how far are you from 6k?

Prayers and best wishes for all.

Good Morning All.

daugen · Dec 1, 2019

the price on that trac vac hose i bought was too good to be true.
Nice hose, too bad it was the next size smaller...apparently Agrifab builds their largest/best model and DR rebrands it, this
model has a 8 inch hose, not 6. Hope I can return it, never came out of box, I knew immediately I had ordered wrong one

Mancelona Man · Dec 1, 2019

Strong wind gusts and forecast of up to a foot of snow here in Northern Michigan today.

ronjhall · Dec 1, 2019

Mancelona Man said:
Strong wind gusts and forecast of up to a foot of snow here in Northern Michigan today.

Fine line from where rain is predicted and Snow/Freezing rain is forecast. Glad I am on the rain side so far.

buckeyefarmer · Dec 1, 2019

After worship will take youngest to airport. I expect that will be a zoo. Have to try to get him there extra early.

No snow or ice that I can tell, just rain at 35°

Our county has 3 teams in state football finals next week, 1A, 2A and 3A. Our team played all 3. We beat the 1A and lost to the other 2. We lost to 2A team by 1 in regionals.