Good Morning!!!! 67F @ 7:00AM. Sunny. High 88F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Our winter out here was fairly dry, at least compared to the record breaking rain from the previous year, Ed. That kept the brush and grass from growing much, and the deer were actually keeping it trimmed pretty short. But when it warmed up and the days started getting longer toward spring, it started raining more and the brush started catching up. It kept on raining through the spring, and we had more growth than even the previous year. Now that it's all dry, there are more fuels on the ground than there have been in most years, and I think there have been more fires because of it. That and people doing foolish things like throwing lit cigarettes out the window of their vehicles, or using steel blade mowers on dry grass, or not replacing bad catalytic converters that throw red hot pellets out the tail pipe, or let their trailer chains drag and cause sparks. We've even had folks that think the burn bans were put in place for everyone else but them, and had fires get away and cause damage as a result. But worst of all, there have been several cases of arson. I can't understand how anyone would be motivated to cause the kind of hardship and heartbreak that results from having their home burned to the ground, but it happens regularly. Not all the sickos are caught, but when they are, they're sent to prison for a long, long time. In my mind, there's no punishment harsh enough for them.
I BBQ throughout the winter Eric, weather which is very comparable to the typical English summer
:laughing: The modern propane fired grills with the rotating metal covers put out plenty of heat, enough to overcome even steady rain. Find one made from stainless steel, and it'll even stand up to London Fog.:laughing:
I've always been afraid to use Tylenol because of its ability to damage the liver. Ibuprofen works as well with no such side effect, so why take the chance? But all NSAIDs can damage the stomach if not taken with food, and long term use can lead to GRD, so be careful with whatever you take, and talk to a doctor about the side effects so you understand them and take the proper precautions.
It's probably too late, Don, but if you line those drawers with the same foam mesh that is used under carpets to keep them from slipping on the floor, your tools will stay put when you open and close the drawers. I think the stuff I used came from McMaster.com...
Spent some time cleaning off the welding table yesterday in preparation for starting work on another big BMW dirt bike. This one is an R80 G/S, the original "adventure bike" that started the craze and probably kept BMW in the motorcycle market. It was made in 1981, the first year of production, and by the time it found its way to my garage it was in very bad condition. I've already reconditioned most of the parts, so all that remains is some polishing, a bit more cleaning, and put it all back together. I also repainted the frame, and masked over the VIN sticker, burying it under a thick coat of paint. Today I plan to use wet'n'dry sandpaper to uncover it, hopefully without screwing up the surrounding paint...
New suspension for the Honda is supposed to get here today as well, and hopefully I can get it installed tomorrow. Yesterday I opened up the little one gallon spare tank that rides on the rear fender to see what was inside. I tipped it up on the workbench and a large handful of rust colored dust came out.:shocked: Shining a light down inside there showed lumps of dried up fuel and more rust, so I've ordered a kit with cleaners and a liner material, and will use it to clean both the spare and the main tank. Nothing screws up a carburetor quicker than junk in the fuel, so better to take care of it now than wait for trouble later...
Happy Hump Day everyone!
