Good morning!!!!

[hawkeye08]

14F this morning, my new LaCrosse weather station from Costco sent me an alert when it got to 15F (I set the alert to see how it worked)..

Wife had me order a new stainless sink and faucet from Costco, UPS put it on side porch as normal, I decided to put it in garage, never gave it a thought until the back pain started flaring later... my lifting days are over until this back pain gets sorted out..

 

[CWB Wyo]

It's 19° this morning, yesterday was mostly sunny and in the the low 30's. Looks like today will be about the same.

Finally got the tire chains on the side by side yesterday. That will make it easier getting around. Making a trip into town this morning to do some shopping. Going to pick up a new block heater. And talk to the dealer about why they keep going out.

Hope everyone has a nice day.
CWB.

 

[lostcreekranch]

54° here this morning with forecast for 68° this afternoon. We're expecting same big rains as Don here tomorrow as well. 4-6" possible.

Decided to take the Corvette into town for its annual State Inspection yesterday. Got in and the battery was totally dead. Put a charger on it and it wouldn't take a charge? Corvette is a 96 C4 and this is it second battery so guess they don't last forever.

To get the battery out, you have to remove the body panel directly behind the driver's side tire. Since last battery replacement was over ten years ago I had to think a bit to remember how to remove the fiberglass body panel.





Called local Chevy Dealer about an ACDelco replacement and they didn't have one in stock. Had they had one their price was over $250 for the pleasure of having an OEM battery.

Went to Wally World and got one with 5 year warranty for $94. No brainer.



Battery in, panel replaced. It started right up so ..... will try again for State Inspection.





Hope everyone has an excellent day!

Prayers to all.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Partly to mostly cloudy this morning, low at 38°. Storm system moving in by this evening, a total mixed bag of precipitation expected....rain, sleet, snow, freezing rain. Depends on elevation, time of day, etc... Supposed to be like that for the next 3 days.

Ortho doc visit went well. Took the stitches out. He was surprised that it was still as swollen as it is. I will start PT in 2 weeks. He reported 2 more meniscus tears, one on the inside of the knee, one on the outside. Probably caused by the " re-injury" at work the first time I went back on light duty....the reason why it wouldn't heal.

Don, I too, see the "snake man with the cap". No video of the concert?

Drew, tractor view from the cab looks nice. Don't get too comfortable in there, a nap might sneak up on you:zzz:
Talking about HP ink cartridges... Some years ago, because of the cost of cartridges, I decided to try one of those refill kits.... Seemed simple enough.... So, sitting at the kitchen table, the wifey intently watching, I started filling the cartridge using the supplied syringe full of black ink. All of a sudden...POP !!... That ink went everywhere... I'm not kidding... We looked like Dalmations :shocked: that ink does not come off. We tried everything. Took almost a week for the spots to finally disappear. I definitely got people laughing when I told the story of what happened. There are still some very faint spots on the kitchen table.

Bird, glad you made it through the fall without any major hurt... The way you described it made me chuckle...just because of similar "been there, done that" situations. I usually describe the scene as being like an air crash...by the debris field, you can tell where the fall started, and where it ended.

Ron, good luck at the Doc this today, hope you get good news.

BEF, yep lecture # 15.... Also #'s 1 thru 12 usually follow :confused2:

RNG, hope you get over your respiratory gunk... Take care

Errands are on the agenda for today...hopefully we will be done before the weather sets in.

Everyone have a great day, prayers and thoughts for all sent out.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Drew, if you look real close in the pic while you were in the tractor planting the poppies, there is a big black vehicle with two guys in it taking pictures of you....:shocked:


Naw, just kidding....

 

[ronjhall]

Dr took half the arm brace off. Still recommends that I wear a sling while away from home Incase someone wants to grab my arm and shake hand. Start PT Monday.
Flashpuppy, that does not sound good. Like Bird be careful.

 

[jbrumberg]

RNG- I hope you shake your respiratory illness soon.

Ron- Good luck with the PT. I hope your rehab progresses w/o incident. Good luck with the remaining scheduled doctors visits this week.

Bird- I am happy to read that you sustained no real damage other than to your ego. I hope that you recover quickly.

Flashpuppy- I hope there is nothing broken and that you recover quickly.

"… nor intend to have amorous Bubba as my roommate. ”- Drew We’ll chip in and buy you some soap on a rope. Any particular scent?

Hawkeye- I am sorry to read about your back. Please take care.

Rick- I am happy to read that your corvette is up and running again. It amazes me how difficult simple car maintenance has become…. and every replacement part is a $$$$$ “kit” with components one does not really need. A really nice looking car. Thanks for sharing.

Ted- I am happy about the orthopedic exam, but sorry to read about the MCL damage. Take it easy with the PT. I hope this will be your last knee challenge. That weather system tracking your way is pretty strong. That storm will probably be "out to sea for me." Actually the NE looks pretty snowless after today’s/tonight’s passing cold front’s snow showers for the 7 days.

18F during Walk#1. Today’s highs should hover around freezing; the warmest it will be until next week. Venus was so bright this AM that it probably would have cast a shadow on the snow if I turned off my headlamp. Light snow showers this AM; a gift from the Great Lakes. It still amazes me how those snow plumes/snow impulses make it to my location (~600 miles). Nothing really planned for today.

I hope that everyone has a decent day. My + thoughts, wishes, and prayers.

 

[newbury]

Hmm, the FEL looks like a snake man with a cap grabbing fruit.

It's always looked like that to me. I thought it was designed to indicate that Drew was gathering the fruits of his labors in his retirement.

 

[sodamo]

66°F and no rain
Look to continue my project

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[txdon]

Don, I too, see the "snake man with the cap". No video of the concert?

SEE I'M NOT Crazy!!! Thanks LS and Newbury. Whew!

I was too far to the back at the concert, next year I'll know where to sit to get the video of the 80 YO whip lady, trumpeter horse whiny, and horse trotter drummer during the sleigh ride song.