Good morning!!!!

[PJSprog]

68°F and cloudy with some light sprinkles this morning, going up to 77° today. We got some nice steady rain much of yesterday, and are still expecting some more today. It's a welcome relief from how dry everything has gotten here.

I bet PJ knows how to play this stuff

I can't recall that I've ever had the opportunity to play any of the Traveling Wilburys' music. It's not really technically challenging stuff, as their focus was on great songwriting ... at which they succeeded in spades. I have played a few songs here and there over the years by some of the individual members, though; Lynne (ELO), Harrison (Beatles & solo), Orbison, and Petty. All of those guys were great songwriters on their own.

Disturbing images from the Vegas shooting now showing up on the 'net, along with details of how it was carried out. Not good, as it will inspire copycats and give them everything needed to do a better job. And that will be the fault of the media, not the guns.

Agreed, RNG. This is one of those times when the flood of instant information is not a good thing. Some stuff just doesn't need to be so readily available.

 

[300UGUY]

Just now getting my first cup of coffee! I got into some candy last night, really shouldn't, as I am diabetic. End result was very little sleep. I am helping the wife out a bit, I am going to bed early tonight!

On our trip to Florida, I saw some crops that I am not familiar with. I thought I was looking at some really bushy soybeans, then I saw the white pods - cotton! We went thru a area that was very heavy dairy, big fields full of round bales. Pecans were another new thing for us. Btw, I noticed some pretty big Kubota tractors. I guess they are getting more common on the bigger farms. Also lots of cab tractors! I think A/C would be really appreciated in this climate.

Have a good one!

 

[300UGUY]

68°F and cloudy with some light sprinkles this morning, going up to 77° today. We got some nice steady rain much of yesterday, and are still expecting some more today. It's a welcome relief from how dry everything has gotten here.



I can't recall that I've ever had the opportunity to play any of the Traveling Wilburys' music. It's not really technically challenging stuff, as their focus was on great songwriting ... at which they succeeded in spades. I have played a few songs here and there over the years by some of the individual members, though; Lynne (ELO), Harrison (Beatles & solo), Orbison, and Petty. All of those guys were great songwriters on their own.



Agreed, RNG. This is one of those times when the flood of instant information is not a good thing. Some stuff just doesn't need to be so readily available.

Yeah, but the public would never stand for censorship. And I feel that evil would find a way. I have a couple friends that have pretty good gun collections, 100 plus items. They are gun nuts ! But they are harmless. It's the mentally ill guys, basically nuts with guns, that are dangerous. I really don't know what the solution is.

 

[PJSprog]

Yeah, but the public would never stand for censorship. And I feel that evil would find a way. I have a couple friends that have pretty good gun collections, 100 plus items. They are gun nuts ��! But they are harmless. It's the mentally ill guys, basically nuts with guns, that are dangerous. I really don't know what the solution is.

Oh, I agree that censorship is not the answer. However, I think some judicious pruning of details wouldn't hurt. I think that's a product of the 24 hour news cycle. They have to fill that time with something.

I am pretty much a gun nut, too, but my collection is much more modest at about two dozen. I also know some people with more than one large safe filled beyond capacity. Like you, I don't have a problem with that. Collecting guns is what they do. I think it will always be a challenge to weed out the dangerous people, though. Not all are so outward with their illnesses.

 

[sodamo]

71°F and .95 inches of much needed rain. Just over 72 in ytd and hard to believe less than 3 inches all of Sep. Whole of the island considered to be in drought status.

Have to see if it drys or rain continues.

Petty sure did make some memorable music.

Be safe.
Have a great day

 

[rswyan]

81F and partly cloudy @ 13:45 with some showers in the area. Looks like we have multiple shots over the next ten days ... hopefully it will materialize here eventually.

Forecast still calling for high 70's/low 80's until next Tuesday, then into the 60's for highs.

Got almost all of the wood chips moved yesterday, just a little to finish getting the logs out of.

Been thinking about splitting some more wood, won't do that before it cools off some more though.

Also need to clear an area up by the shop where I can stack it once it's split.

The Kubota is in bad need of a wash, won't bother with it until we get some rain as it would be covered with dust in no time.

 

[daugen]

ok, who broke the site
gateway errors for some time, glad it's back up.

might get into trouble, little Massey calling to me today, only five grand, Iseki 27hp 4wd less than 1000 hours, owned by dealers BIL since new.
Just needs paint and two inexpensive front tires.
hmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Ed of all trades]

Got the toilet installed and the rest of the grab bars. Taking it as easy as I can this evening. We are very dry here as well. Chance of showers Sat. night through the end of NWS forecast so I hope we get some.

Drew the deck looks good, the bugs just add charm.

Have a good night. Ed

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

ok, who broke the site
gateway errors for some time, glad it's back up.

might get into trouble, little Massey calling to me today, only five grand, Iseki 27hp 4wd less than 1000 hours, owned by dealers BIL since new.
Just needs paint and two inexpensive front tires.
hmmmmmmmmmm

Drew, if I ever bought a fixer upper from a dealer, I would make part of the deal for them to sell me parts at dealer cost plus shipping associated to that tractor, up to some number. Like maybe $1000 worth??? Or else let them fix the things before purchasing at an agreed to option.

I was looking at a very sad shape mower, similar to Ron's F style deere and it needed A LOT OF LOVE. Love meaning $$$ of parts and time. I never even began to haggle as I really did not need it,,,,but if I did, I would ask for the above type of deal.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 74F this morning overcast, calm and .6 in rain in the gauge. The rain will take the edge off as that is more rain than all of Sept. High Temp was 87F, gusty winds again, and sky cleared off. No rain in forecast till next Monday night. . Men's meeting, bike ride, lunch,nap, clean up work bench. Back on seat bottom tomorrow.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

ok, who broke the site
gateway errors for some time, glad it's back up.

might get into trouble, little Massey calling to me today, only five grand, Iseki 27hp 4wd less than 1000 hours, owned by dealers BIL since new.
Just needs paint and two inexpensive front tires.
hmmmmmmmmmm

Drew, if I ever bought a fixer upper from a dealer, I would make part of the deal for them to sell me parts at dealer cost plus shipping associated to that tractor, up to some number. Like maybe $1000 worth??? Or else let them fix the things before purchasing at an agreed to option.

I was looking at a very sad shape mower, similar to Ron's F style deere and it needed A LOT OF LOVE. Love meaning $$$ of parts and time. I never even began to haggle as I really did not need it,,,,but if I did, I would ask for the above type of deal.

 

[mostly_gas]

Eric, your right, tires are the maximum size for fender, did not rub when put on, but tire stretch cause problem. Button head is 2 mm shorter, and now no rub .

Never heard of the Wilburys, but like buppies Blind Faith was closer to my tastes back then.

Photos from last Saturdays ride, my riding companions for the day, The older guy lives across the street, the one to the left is his son.

 

[txdon]

hmmmmmmmmmm

Well of course you need another tractor. Justification - time saved on implement change out. A tractor for each implement!!:thumbsup:

 

[RoyJackson]

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58 right now...high about 70 or so.

 

[Eric Salop]

I lucked into a great pole saw about 30 years ago, and soon wore the label off, but wish I could remember the brand...never seen another like it. Made of what looks like white PVC, two sizes to enable telescoping...it saws and lops. I've changed the blade a few times, and the rope maybe once...indestructible and strong. Eric, it's too big to put on my pillow.

Billy, anyone who joined Good Morning after a certain Macnaught K32 came into my life will have no idea what you are talking about - and if my wife should ask, neither do I. :laughing:

Now if you still really loved that pole saw you would try two pillows, or is there truth in the rumour that you are now flirting with a slender electrifying model ?

 

[Eric Salop]

Good morning all. A little tired this morning, the wind kept waking us last night and I struggled to get back to sleep, thanks to a meal we had. We had dinned out and I foolishly tried what was said to be a traditional Spanish dish, a sort of broth with salted cod. Fish is my favourite, so I was easily tempted to try something new, however we have very little extra salt in our meals so I guess my tolerance to an excess is poor, I felt awful and couldn't finish it.

It brought back again one of my first memories of snow at my grandparents house. Wearing woollen mittens to keep my hands warm, I was let out in the garden to play. Occasionally I would suck off the snow that was left clinging to the wool. Then I made the mistake of making snow balls out of the snow on the next house's steps, which compressed much better than the snow on the grass. With hindsight I now know that was because they had put rock salt on the steps to clear them, only I didn't understand that at the time and had no real comprehension of what that would do to my tongue, not until I once more sucked the snow from my mittens - again that strange wet wool texture, the cool liquid and then ... :yuck: :yuck: :yuck:

 

[Buppies]

51 high of 81 today bright sunshine finally finished Mickey Dees off to work on golf path today in Hokie land. An employee accidentally soaked the store manager and myself with tar yesterday. What a mess clothes ruined and still have tar in my head but no permanent damage

 

[daugen]

Never heard of the Wilburys, but like buppies Blind Faith was closer to my tastes back then.

Good, I hadn't heard of them either and they are really cool, RIP.

Now Mostly, that's a bad band for you to like as a cyclist.
Do you ever find your way home?

Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton - Can't Find My Way Home - YouTube

one of my favorite bands too, came out during college. I liked the Band too.

60 going to 83 in morning fog. Houseguests coming in late this afternoon, much to do.

 

[wngsprd]

48 headed to 83.

Buppies, sounds bad. At least he didn't finish the job and pave you . As a reward, you do get to go to Blacksburg today.

Took advantage of the great weather yesterday and took Coco for a nice hike in Shenandoah National Park...Brown Rocky Mountain Trail...no streams or waterfalls, just good rocky outcroppings with nice views of the Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten, and Elkton. Ed, you've probably been where I parked - the overlook at milepost 77. Many of the red maple leaves were on the ground...very colorful, but it's been so dry, they're falling off already. Lots of orange sassafras leaves on the trees, and maroon dogwoods...and purple asters blooming along the trail. Hiked a few miles back where fire cleared some of the forest years ago, so now that area is full of wild huckleberry and some small white pines. Only saw one person on the trail...a guy about my age that told me he started out before sunrise...even earlier than me.

 

[Buppies]

Wngsprd I might have considered paving him

I'll bet the views were amazing really enjoy hiking on the BRP when I have the time especially when time permits