Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

Just a lot of birds chattering away and I wonder at times what they are saying about me.
I whistle to them a little but they never seem to pay attention to me. I guess I make a bad bird.

I've noticed both the hummingbirds and the lizards will come out to the patio and seemingly listen to the music with me, Drew. Or at least they tip their heads and stay in one place for minutes at a time; I haven't noticed any of them tapping a toe in time, though. :laughing: Perhaps they're trying to figure out what I'm doing on *their* patio instead?:confused2:

 

[Thomas]

46F partly cloudy upper 50's for high rain arriving late evening.

Spent most yesterday outside spring clean up of the lawn,almost caught up to snow line but still have LOTS more clean up to go...t shirt weather sure felt nice.
Soft maple buds starting to show still no signs of ***** willows.
Plans for today...more lawn cleaning why I can,check game cam,take the rest of the day as it comes.
Feed little critters than get at it.

Enjoy the day all.

 

[ronjhall]

While relaxing watching tv yesterday evening all 4 of my motion cameras went off. We were surrounded by turkeys on all sides.

This morning I needed to make an adjustment on timers that run pump and aerator in Garden Pond. Took a flashlight. When I shined it out away from house. Eyes started reflecting. Pepe was there with a raccoon about 50’ away and 100’ out were 5 deer. A cat was out on side of house. They have all learned how close they can get without setting off camera and lights.

 

[Bird]

Poutine is a French Canadian dish. French fries with cheese curd on top and smothered in beef gravy. It is really good IF you like cheese curd and don't have a 'problem' with dairy products.

I never heard of "Poutine" and never had French fries with cheese curd, but many years ago in western Canada I ordered lunch that included French fries and the waitress asked if I wanted gravy on them. I did, and I liked that.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I forgot, you get gravy on the home fries, chipped beef or sausage.

Gravy on biscuits ..... chipped beef and sausage ...... both good!

We call it ........ biscuits n' gravy.

 

[RoyJackson]

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We ended up cruising around eastern Vermont in to western New Hampshire...just looking at the scenery. Upon return to Bethel, we had dinner at a local tavern.

sounds like a very pretty drive. I bet the streams along the road were full and moving along.
Hope the food was good. You were out smelling the roses, all good. More likely smelling the pine trees.
I think they put out a lot of oxygen and are good for us.

Hope you have stocked up on maple syrup. I love the real stuff, and it's not only hard to get at times but very expensive.

It was a nice ride...some tree are budding, but most were still pretty bare.
Dinner was a local place named Tessie's Tavern (Tessie's Tavern :: Eclectic Comfort Food in Central Vermont). It was pretty good, but a bit expensive. We'll go there again, no doubt.

I'm not a big fan of maple syrup...too sweet for me on a regular basis. As you might expect, it's not too expensive in Vermont since there's so much sugaring around here. However, we normally pick up a gallon every year

 

[lostcreekranch]

Good morning! It's 46°F and clear this morning. Forecast says 71°F for this afternoon. The expected rain yesterday ...... never happened. It was just very windy here all day.

Yesterday's project was getting the 84" rear finish mower cleaned up and new blades installed.

I used the 55 Hp tractor to pick it up and move it to the front of the shop.



Used the pressure washer to clean the bottom side.



After it was cleaned up, I installed new Oregon Blades.



It's nice to use a pneumatic impact and change blades standing up and not under it.

I removed the PTO shaft, cleaned the u-joints on both ends, and lubed well ..... then checked gear box lube oil.

I'm ready for mowing season ..... as soon as my supervisor gives me permission to chop down "her" wildflowers (weeds with good PR).

Plan for today is to remove the land plane grader and hookup the 3-point chain harrow to knock down some old gopher mounds and try to repair some old hog damage at a neighbor's place.

Was going to watch NASCAR but just discovered the Richmond Race ...... was last night. Oh well.

Hope everyone enjoys the balance of your weekend.

Prayers to all.

 

[cat fever]

Good morning all,

40 degrees this morning with light but constant rain. Small breeze blowing too. The weather guessers are showing this same pattern until Wednesday. Maybe all the snow banks will be gone be Thursday.:thumbsup:

Prayers for all, have a nice day.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 30 this morning, started warming already, forcasted high of 68 today.

Yesterday was a mixed bag all day, snow in the morning, then some rain sprinkles, then sun, warmed a bit, then cold wind w/ light snow flurries blew in for an hour, then sun again....couldn't make up it's mind...

In between all the weather changes, I was able to get the bug started (hasn't been started for 3 years) battery is dead dead... Won't even take a little charge---0 volts after an hour. Got all of the spare parts in one area.... All ready for the buyer to come today.

Drew, I have to say....you have the cleanest, well organized, and meticulous garden I have ever seen. You're efforts say it all! I think you should have "Better Homes and Gardens" come out and do a cover story. I bet you could charge 'admission' to the garden club members:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Gravy and fries are one of my favorite 'comfort' foods, only have them rarely, but mmmmmmm good!

Roy, sounds like a great day! Some of the best meals are found in those little places like that. They just have that 'special touch'.

Ron, On the news out here, they have been showing clips of people being chased by turkeys. The clips are from many different areas in the NE. They are attributing the 'attacks' to the mating season. I think they are stalking you!

Jay, glad to hear you are out and about! I bet you are glad to be "free" from your constraints! Please be careful!

Hope everyone has a quiet, enjoyable Sunday. Prayers sent!

 

[lostcreekranch]

Ok .... we've established that French fries and gravy are great! Now ..... which gravy?

Brown Gravy?

Brown Gravy w/ Cheese Curds (Poutine)?

Country Gravy?

Red Gravy (ketchup)?

Cheese Sauce?

BBQ Sauce?