Good morning!!!!

sodamo · Jan 9, 2021

65°F and .09 inches rain.

Not much accomplished on project. Yesterday turned into a mower maintenance day.

The Craftsman mower had troubles going in reverse. Guess a cracked frame will do that

The Scag had thrown its belt a while and I got a replacement but had not put on. I did. Also spent considerable time cleaning it up. Making some sort of metallic noise I can’t trace near engine but not engine.

And the battery on the old Craftsman deader than a doorknob. Eventually got it running but likely needs new battery.

Taking flexible approach today

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

toppop52 · Jan 9, 2021

lostcreekranch said:
I saw it written recently that;

“1984 was intended .. to be a warning .. not a guide.”

LMBO!

toppop52 · Jan 9, 2021

buckeyefarmer said:
I bought 2 2008 chevys, the truck lasted. The impala was toast in 4 yrs.

That’s funny, my son in law just traded his 2012 Impala with 256,000 miles and it never had a problem beyond normal maintenance. He bought a new Terrain.

toppop52 · Jan 9, 2021

27-41 today, a cold wind too. I made a trip to OC this morning to look at a job to do between now and spring, brought part of it back. It was cold at the beach.
I’m not planning many outdoor activities today.

My mom got her first vaccination last Saturday, she’s 97 and in a nursing home.

I got pushed from 1b to 1c to make room for the prison population. So a 35 year old career criminal with COPD from smoking all his life and diabetes from sitting on his butt eating cookies and watching the big screen TV on our dime goes first.
I’m not pissed off much.

sodamo · Jan 9, 2021

txdon said:
RNG (Or others) which endoscope do you have, I think I need one. I could have used one three times this week. Is this similar:Amazon.com: DEPSTECH Wireless Endoscope, IP67 Waterproof WiFi Borescope Inspection 2. Megapixels HD Snake Camera for Android and iOS Smartphone, iPhone, Samsung, Tablet -Black(11.5FT): Automotive

Don, I got this one

Amazon.com: DEPSTECH 5.MP WiFi Endoscope HD Inspection Camera, Wireless Snake Camera with Semi-Rigid Cable 6 LED Borescope for Android & iOS Smart - 16.5Ft: Camera & Photo

Haven’t done anything serious with it, but looks good just messing around so far.

buckeyefarmer · Jan 9, 2021

Sunny in my location, little brisk out.

sodamo · Jan 9, 2021

A bit on overcast side here right now. Still looking for my motivation as I enjoy my 3rd cup of coffee.

rswyan · Jan 9, 2021

Still sunny here ... but clouds might be building. Still working on cup two.

Apparently someone thinks I'm shirking my duties on supplying the treats.

Today marks another trip around the Sun for me - and Dick Nixon - were he still alive.

RIP Dick.

txdon · Jan 9, 2021

David and RS, good news, my wife was wanting to get me an endoscope for my birthday so I can splurge for the fun to have quality and options. Help me spend her money.
7" IPS Screen Industrial Endoscope, Oiiwak Inspection Camera 5. MP Borescope Camera Snake IP68 Waterproof Pipe Sewer Inspection Camera with 6 LED Lights 32GB TF Card (5m/16.4TF): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: Dual Lens Endoscope Camera with 5-Inch IPS LCD Monitor. Teslong Industrial Waterproof Borescope Inspection Camera with .21in Front & Side-View Double Lens with 9.8FT Probe, LED Ring Light, & Case: Industrial & Scientific
with. Teslong 8mm Dia Dual-Lens Camera and Semi-Rigid Cable with 6 LED Lights, 72P HD Resolution for Use with NTS3 NTS5 Endoscope Monitors, Waterproof with Hook, Magnet Accessories: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Because the hook and the magnet seem to be good options.

sodamo · Jan 9, 2021

Happy Birthday rswyan.

RedNeckGeek · Jan 9, 2021

Why buy a separate screen when you can use your iPhone, or even better, your iPad/tablet? Seems like you're paying a lot for a one trick pony.

Once you get the images up to your hand held, you can transfer them to your desktop machine and view/play them on a big screen. I didn't see that option with either of the 'scopes you mentioned.

Neither one mentions how big the cable and the lens at the end is. The smaller they are, the more places you'll be able to get to. My criteria was a .22 firearm barrel. My latest endoscope was an EndoSnake, and I ordered three different sized lens/light combos for it, thinking a bigger lens would mean better images. Turns out they all look the same.

Yes to the hook and magnet, I've used both and they come in handy.

:2cents:

sodamo · Jan 9, 2021

Don, seems like a lot of money for a small screen LOL
I used mine connected to my ipad to investigate a very noisy garbage disposal. Apparently a piece of plastic getting chewed up.
The variable intensity light worked well. I opted not to record or take a pic. The 5mp was nice.

txdon · Jan 9, 2021

RedNeckGeek said:
Why buy a separate screen when you can use your iPhone, or even better, your iPad/tablet? Seems like you're paying a lot for a one trick pony.

Once you get the images up to your hand held, you can transfer them to your desktop machine and view/play them on a big screen. I didn't see that option with either of the 'scopes you mentioned.

Neither one mentions how big the cable and the lens at the end is. The smaller they are, the more places you'll be able to get to. My criteria was a .22 firearm barrel. My latest endoscope was an EndoSnake, and I ordered three different sized lens/light combos for it, thinking a bigger lens would mean better images. Turns out they all look the same.

Yes to the hook and magnet, I've used both and they come in handy.

:2cents:

Good points thanks. I did not know I could use them with the iPad - that would be the best device to view it on.

txdon · Jan 9, 2021

sodamo said:
Don, seems like a lot of money for a small screen LOL
I used mine connected to my ipad to investigate a very noisy garbage disposal. Apparently a piece of plastic getting chewed up.
The variable intensity light worked well. I opted not to record or take a pic. The 5mp was nice.

is it wifi to the iPad?

buckeyefarmer · Jan 9, 2021

Took a short hike down the road, probably .5 mile at most. Definitely not up to a 5 mile hike yet. Wind is chilly, glad I put on my winter coat.

ronjhall · Jan 9, 2021

Sun has been shining here all day. Went to neighbors and helped him cut up some trees. Going to put grapple bucket on my tractor tomorrow and haul it all out to his fire wood pile. Yah seat time.