Good morning!!!!

[RoyJackson]

We got about 10 inches or a bit more...still coming down, but definitely tapering off.

Being somewhat of a procrastinator, I put off putting out the driveway markers...that was a big mistake!

Everything else went OK...I think I'm going to have to shorten the top link a few turns before the next snow...and, I better get those markers in the ground before the next snow!!

 

[rswyan]

RS, how wide is the track the doors slide in?

The track is roughly 1/2" wide.

The J channel was even wider, even though it's not supposed to be. Part of the reason I went with the F channel.

Most FRP is about 0.1 “ thick. If you’ve got a lot of it, perhaps you laminate two pieces back to back to get a thickness of 0.2”?

I think contact cement would work well for laminating FRP.

I think I might have about a 4 x 8 sheet's worth. Unfortunately it's not a single sheet ... just odd's and ends. And it's the thinnest that was available (1/16 ?)

It might work on the one shelf across the back wall ... the opening on it is less than 9".

I'll probably just go with the hardboard with the white facing that I saw over at the Depot ... since I'm going to need more than what I have in FRP, and since it's relatively cheap.

 

[farmer2009]

Made it to 39 today. Currently 28.

Did some work in chicken coops today. Got lumber moved inside so I can start on the new control room doors. Only replacing 2. Also moved the feed bin for the tractor inside so I can finish it. Not having a helper will be motivating to finish it as I’m going to try to use it to cut down on the feed packing. Will still have to pack feed to the trays but it won’t be 100 feet to fill buckets. Plus it’s also time to start thinking about get calves back on creep feeder.

Thanks for the help on the instant pot. I think I’m gonna go with the duo 6 quart. Online they are sold out but there’s some target stores about an hour and half or so from here that still has stock. Nothing is close to here. Closest target is 45 miles. Otherwise I might have to wrap up a picture with an IOU.

A couple years ago I ordered her a pair of boots and they didn’t come in looking like what I ordered. Not having time to return and reorder I wrapped them and gave them to her anyways. When she went to open them I warned her. She said it was a good thing I warned her or she wouldn’t have been happy, but understood. She is a good sport.

Drew. She always says I’m on my own when it comes to changing bandages. She became a teacher, not a nurse for a reason. But somehow I end up getting to change hers.

 

[txdon]

Thanks for the help on the instant pot. I think I知 gonna go with the duo 6 quart. Online they are sold out but there痴 some target stores about an hour and half or so from here that still has stock. Nothing is close to here. Closest target is 45 miles. Otherwise I might have to wrap up a picture with an IOU.

Good choice!

Still in stock here so
to save a trip
Instant Pot Duo6 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker | Williams Sonoma

or splurge and get the new blue faced one!!!!!!!
Instant Pot Duo Plus6 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6QT | Williams Sonoma

make us all envious.

EDIT: sold out. Never mind I was going to order another blue for my wife but it's not available to ship till Dec. 30th, and the other till Jan 2. Better hurry and get to Target if you want it before Christmas.

When I was looking for an electric pressure cookers this was the only one that had a stainless steel bowl, that was the selling point for me, tired of chipped flacking teflon.

 

[toppop52]

Wind is blowing a gale tonight, temps falling, going to be cold in the morning!

 

[lostcreekranch]

Good choice!

Still in stock here so
to save a trip
Instant Pot Duo6 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker | Williams Sonoma

or splurge and get the new blue faced one!!!!!!!
Instant Pot Duo Plus6 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6QT | Williams Sonoma

make us all envious.

EDIT: sold out. Never mind I was going to order another blue for my wife but it's not available to ship till Dec. 30th, and the other till Jan 2. Better hurry and get to Target if you want it before Christmas.

When I was looking for an electric pressure cookers this was the only one that had a stainless steel bowl, that was the selling point for me, tired of chipped flacking teflon.

Sounds like July is best time to order Instant Pots Don.

You mentioned red beans and rice this morning. It’s been like that song you can’t get out of your mind for me today. I have everything I need so......... the IP comes out of our pantry manana.

I have some andouille sausage to cut up at add at the end so .... guess what I’m having for lunch tomorrow?

Cowboy Beef Stew will wait for the weekend. Need some fresh jalapeño from grocery to do that.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

22° and breezy, been listening to the porch windchimes all evening. The piece that picks up the wind is gone, so when they chime, we got a pretty good wind.

 

[txdon]

Just had a disappointing day with Whipper's new tracking device. It was advertised using the AT&T phone system which is the only cell service with good service out here, but it came with t-mobile sim. They finally admitted they "got a deal" with t-mobile that is why they had a sale on them. It was only was tracking 9% of the time. Back it goes for a refund and a bad review for not warning buyers of the change of carrier. Whipper has to learn to find her own way back till technology catches up with her. The 9% that it worked was very impressive, but the battery was at 50% after just 7 hours.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I don't think I have as much traction with the wide R4 tires on the Kubota as my neighbor has with the R1s on his Deere, Drew. More isn't always better, especially when it comes to tractor tires.

I have a feeling the fires in California will get us all hikes in our property insurance premiums next year. Insurance companies don't like paying for losses, and seem to take it out on their customers.:thumbdown:

Didn't get the positioning right on the GPS buttons I "fixed" last week, and when I put it back together two of the switches were permanently depressed. So yesterday I broke them out of the silicon seal, cleaned everything up, and tried again. This time I put it back together while the ackenpucky was still soft, so hopefully the buttons'll end up in the right place.

Also need to call the darn satellite internet company again. It's been a week and a half and still no repairman has called to set up a visit. Have I complained how bad Hughesnet service is this week yet? Oh, I guess I just did.:smiley_aafz:

Is ackenpucky related to freakingpookey?

Are the satellite guys all working down near the fires?

I'm glad I got R4's on my 4310 for around the yard, but I'm even happier about having a 5420 MFWD with R1's to come pull it out when it's stuck in the mud down by the pond or bottomland.

Instant pot owners.

Any tips or advice for buying one. Wife is wanting one for Christmas. Size? Location? Pricing?

I know it痴 been answered and I should have paid attention.

Yep, my wife looked on Amazon for IP but no luck. (Using the old school presto pressure cooker, I made a huge batch of cream of chicken with rice and veggies, then the next day made a pot roast with veggies) My first attempt ever at "cream of" soup, I put a bit much flour in with the cream. Next time will be better.

So much to catch up on. You guys have been busy typing.

Prayers for rip, BEF and topps and for all of you.

Ron, tell Betty happy belated birthday from Texas.

rs, glad you have plenty of wood to keep your barn warm. It makes all the difference in the world having a nice warm place to work in the winter. I'll bet even the fish would like it.

Kyle was in Bastrop today, by the Tractor Supply they will be opening a Harbor Freight.

I admit I kind of like going into Harbor freight, but I always wish for a clothes pin to put on my nose. I hate the smell of Chinese cosmoline.

Hope all of you have a blessed Christmas season.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 37F this morning, clear, calm wind. Wind was friskier than expected, sky remained clear and high temp was 52F. Forecast is for warm tomorrow, normal temp for 2 day then warm for the balance of the 10 day, with outside possibility of rain 1 or 2 day. Started the day with a trip to town for lab work for physical, POA board mtg recap 9:30 to 11, lunch, leaf pickup and recycle run.