Good morning!!!!

[Thomas]

62F clear sky...t shirt weather finally.

Going down driveway early AM and 2 big raccoons were coming up driveway,I stop and they did also I blew the horn no effect 5 mins later the waddle off.

Busy work day afterwards scooted home for quick lunch,4 hours of raking lawn picking up limbs branches that was enough...another section done

Plans for the evening...grill some hamburgers pile on the fixings,setting on the deck waiting for the critters,no tv early pillow time instead.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[m7040]

I had a 15 ft batwing Woods finish mower and never had a problem with it. Sold it recently since my mowing acres is reduced because of tree plantings. They don't do well just sitting so I figured it best to sell it. But it could mow grass quickly and sitting in comfort on air suspension seat and ac in the tractor was nice

 

[daugen]

for two years I taught insurance at Travelers in Hartford and a great number of claims were discussed involving trespassers and folks who don't belong there, guys chasing a wounded deer, kids getting lost (allegedly), snowmobiles, dirt bikes, etc etc some of whom ran into ponds or fell into holes and got hurt. Sadly a few snowmobilers got decapitated on phone pole cables. Always had to check local zoning, see what if any local regs in effect about protecting "attractive nuisances". That's what your pond is, an attractive nuisance in the law. Just ask any plaintiff attorney. A pond that has been there for ever and ever may well be treated differently than one you just put in, or a swimming pool. Most pools have to be fenced today.
You can be negligent and you can be grossly negligent. Just ask any plaintiff attorney.

I swear that's all I saw on the billboards going to Florida. One PI attorney after another, smarmy bunch, and joyous plaintiffs shouting how much money they got.
It was all in really poor taste.

I don't know the answer for kids. My second wife had three kids and I loved them all. In three years they never once backtalked or said something disrespectful to me, as a stepfather.
Not because of their Mother...but because after a succession of failed husbands/father figures, I was clearly a good guy to them.
And when I had to leave, I felt terrible. But they really did understand that I wasn't the problem.
This was when I got remarried within one year of my first divorce. Really, really not wise.

Thomas, maybe keep a water pistol in the car, irritate the raccoons with that.

 

[Thomas]

Thomas, maybe keep a water pistol in the car, irritate the raccoons with that.

As BIG as they were not going to tick them off.

 

[Thall303]

So sad.
I suspect my proposed solution would not be universally popular, but I’d propose any killing involving a gun automatically becomes a Federal crime. Any perpetrator has 90 days to get affairs in order before saying final goodbye, except if killing a police officer involved, then 30 days. Public execution getting max news exposure. Only appeal is whether they had possession of the gun. But this would be too disruptive to the money side of our legal system.

Perfect!

 

[m7040]

So sad.
I suspect my proposed solution would not be universally popular, but I’d propose any killing involving a gun automatically becomes a Federal crime. Any perpetrator has 90 days to get affairs in order before saying final goodbye, except if killing a police officer involved, then 30 days. Public execution getting max news exposure. Only appeal is whether they had possession of the gun. But this would be too disruptive to the money side of our legal system.

Lived for a while in a country that had that system. Stealing cut of a hand, whipping and stoning to death for certain offenses as well as beheadings. All done in a public square.
Had an employee get two years for a small amount of pot. They did not feed him in prison so had to bring him food to survive as well as bribe guards to be able to bring it. Legal system was it is all your fault because if you were not in the country it would not have happen. Automatic jail and don't get out until family is paid off if someone was injured like if the taxi had an accident.

 

[riptides]

Lived for a while in a country that had that system. Stealing cut of a hand, whipping and stoning to death for certain offenses as well as beheadings. All done in a public square.
Had an employee get two years for a small amount of pot. They did not feed him in prison so had to bring him food to survive as well as bribe guards to be able to bring it. Legal system was it is all your fault because if you were not in the country it would not have happen. Automatic jail and don't get out until family is paid off if someone was injured like if the taxi had an accident.

I spent a lot of time in countries like that. Something to be said about feeling safe.

 

[sodamo]

Lived for a while in a country that had that system. Stealing cut of a hand, whipping and stoning to death for certain offenses as well as beheadings. All done in a public square.
Had an employee get two years for a small amount of pot. They did not feed him in prison so had to bring him food to survive as well as bribe guards to be able to bring it. Legal system was it is all your fault because if you were not in the country it would not have happen. Automatic jail and don't get out until family is paid off if someone was injured like if the taxi had an accident.

I can see where that could be oppressive, easily abused. My suggestion is aimed at a single problem, a very specific crime and remedy for that person committing that crime. I would even suggest that if mission accomplished after say 5 or 10 years, then statute is paused pending a trigger.

 

[KilroyJC]

One of our hens decided that today she is a goose:

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 10C and it's presently 18.3C, overcast and the wind has abated.

Productive meeting last evening, especially organising for Wednesday evening's 'induction', by the Bishop of Tassie (Anglican), of our new Priest. I was also pleased that, with all this going on, I didn't need to remind about a wreath for ANZAC Day on the 25th.

I'm contemplating mowing around the house/front paddock, but I might first go into town for 20ltrs of petrol and a wee bit of milk to tide me over until tomorrow's 'into town day' for groceries.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Looking4new]

Drew, if you want to check on the strength of your electric fence, p on it.

 

[sodamo]

A few rainouts, so not as productive as hoped.

Given GM liking of pics figure I should share.

This is 2 sides done

This is the backside, still in need of prep

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 51ºF for the start, partly cloudy, light breeze. Light wind, variable cloudiness, and high temp was 74ºF. slow start, bike ride before lunch, bike running good. Went to town for groceries and lunch an gas the truck, gas $3.259 . Got nap in, did some maintenance to bike and brake cable snapped. Chain cleaned and ready for lube, will try and get bike shop to replace cable so I can take it to San Antonio. Dinner was leftovers from yesterday, yum
Ted glad good Easter dinner. I am a little surprised third GS did not join the chorus. Glad bulb planting progressing. Hope you don't loose the apples or peaches, I think apple a little hardier. Flower pics when they bloom.
RS cool beans to see motor running!
David energy conservation is a good thing
Bill yes company dropped the ball on that one. Nice you are getting paid to help debug the security program.
Ron hope you had nice day to repair soffit. Good to hear nice visit at son's house. nice pic
Kilroy glad owls did not do damage. Hope you make it through the week. Good to hear your taxes are done.
Buppies sorry about the antibiotics. prayers sent
Drew sorry about strawberries. Hope you get your kitchen improvements. Not going to try spores?
Mike have fun with lawn maintenance, hope the painting happens on Milk house.
Frits rocks are magic, in the Ozarks, gardens produce a bumper crop of them. If placed near bank an in the water, does provide fishing structure.
Paul glad prepping the mower went as well as it did. Sorry about GFI issue. Nice you have a place that wants your manure
Don nice work on the stones. neat pics
RNG sorry about getting overheated. Hope the notes help learn the car.
Don sounds like fun at the farm
Ted hope bulb planing was successful.
Ken dinner sounded delicious. Glad dessert was good also. Hope you got your tickets
Frits you have to wonder how they have not bloomed.
Frits nice repair on MF203 loader arms.
Drew glad landlady is getting you new kitchen counter. Hope you enjoyed the planting.
Drew that is so sad.
RS hope the Cub works. You need it and the cart until lawn dries out.
David hope the panels work continues to progress. Enjoy Happy Hour
Kyle sorry to hear wife is sad, hope her mom is doing ok.
Dennis nice work on door frame.
David good to roof having desired effect
Drew hope spreader works for you after wheel falling off.
Thomas sorry about inconsiderate raccoons.
Kilroy that is a big egg
Randy(wag) glad wind has abated. Good to hear productive meeting, when does new priest assume duties?
David sorry rain is messing with you, Nice progress and pics.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /back surgery healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, Lou /eye issues, /loss of brother, /heart issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's and David's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's healing from surgery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Got downright warm today.... hit a high of 76°. Wifey was hurting this morning, so we just dumped the one planter and separated the bulbs.

Waited until the temps started dropping around 18:00. We got the main run planted, mulched, and watered. Only one more planter to do.....

Tomorrow is another day...... the current planting will be finished. Then the next round ..... will be a little while before that happens.

Sad about the shootings. Hope the officers pull through. One of them was only on the job for 2 weeks. Not a good way to start......

Kyle, sorry about what the wifey is dealing with.... tough time for the family for sure.

Kilroy, I bet that's a double yolker....

 

[txdon]

Has anyone heard of a Black Watermelon? Not Black Diamond. The planter at the "Farm" told me today that they will be planting 20 different varieties of watermelons and she was especially excited about the black watermelons that will be planted.

 

[Wagtail]

Randy(wag) glad wind has abated. Good to hear productive meeting, when does new priest assume duties?

As soon as this ceremony is completed... simply put, it's like a mini-coronation where the Priest takes on responsibility for the parish and 'receives' the Church's communion regalia (paten [Eucharist plate] & chalice).

 

[two_bit_score]

Thomas those ‘Coons probably wanted to hitch a ride and then steal your truck.

 

[ronjhall]

Poured first cup of coffee. 36° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 73° with clouds moving in in afternoon. Got Soffit and Siding repaired. Was not as easy as we had thought it would be. Tree limb falling on power line had pulled side of house away from main frame. After that was repaired rest of the job went as planned. Long day in very nice weather.
Need to get snowblower off and put mower on. Grass is growing fast.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.

 

[KilroyJC]

Good evening all. 51ºF for the start, partly cloudy, light breeze. Light wind, variable cloudiness, and high temp was 74ºF. slow start, bike ride before lunch, bike running good. Went to town for groceries and lunch an gas the truck, gas $3.259 . Got nap in, did some maintenance to bike and brake cable snapped. Chain cleaned and ready for lube, will try and get bike shop to replace cable so I can take it to San Antonio. Dinner was leftovers from yesterday, yum
Ted glad good Easter dinner. I am a little surprised third GS did not join the chorus. Glad bulb planting progressing. Hope you don't loose the apples or peaches, I think apple a little hardier. Flower pics when they bloom.
RS cool beans to see motor running!
David energy conservation is a good thing
Bill yes company dropped the ball on that one. Nice you are getting paid to help debug the security program.
Ron hope you had nice day to repair soffit. Good to hear nice visit at son's house. nice pic
Kilroy glad owls did not do damage. Hope you make it through the week. Good to hear your taxes are done.
Buppies sorry about the antibiotics. prayers sent
Drew sorry about strawberries. Hope you get your kitchen improvements. Not going to try spores?
Mike have fun with lawn maintenance, hope the painting happens on Milk house.
Frits rocks are magic, in the Ozarks, gardens produce a bumper crop of them. If placed near bank an in the water, does provide fishing structure.
Paul glad prepping the mower went as well as it did. Sorry about GFI issue. Nice you have a place that wants your manure
Don nice work on the stones. neat pics
RNG sorry about getting overheated. Hope the notes help learn the car.
Don sounds like fun at the farm
Ted hope bulb planing was successful.
Ken dinner sounded delicious. Glad dessert was good also. Hope you got your tickets
Frits you have to wonder how they have not bloomed.
Frits nice repair on MF203 loader arms.
Drew glad landlady is getting you new kitchen counter. Hope you enjoyed the planting.
Drew that is so sad.
RS hope the Cub works. You need it and the cart until lawn dries out.
David hope the panels work continues to progress. Enjoy Happy Hour
Kyle sorry to hear wife is sad, hope her mom is doing ok.
Dennis nice work on door frame.
David good to roof having desired effect
Drew hope spreader works for you after wheel falling off.
Thomas sorry about inconsiderate raccoons.
Kilroy that is a big egg
Randy(wag) glad wind has abated. Good to hear productive meeting, when does new priest assume duties?
David sorry rain is messing with you, Nice progress and pics.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /back surgery healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, Lou /eye issues, /loss of brother, /heart issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's and David's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's healing from surgery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

The picture does not really do the egg Justice - it is heavy, too - it might be a triple yolk!

 

[wngsprd]

35 going to 76. Hopefully no more freezes like last 3 nights...our asparagus took a hit, and not sure about the apple blooms and dogwoods yet.

Up yesterday at 1am to get to SE Virginia and into the woods. Had a nice time with oldest son and friend. Turkeys very interesting. Also checked out a 15 acre area that had caught fire 3 weeks ago when the solar company was mowing under the panels...about half of the acres was under their panels, the other half spread into our pine forest. It was too dry and windy to mow that day.