Good morning!!!!

jbrumberg · Jul 5, 2019

Checking In-

We arrived home yesterday by way of the barbecue joint. There was very little road traffic on the highways and byways. Fireworks do not do much for me anymore; televised fireworks even less so; I was asleep before 9:00PM. I was happy to read that there was no wing nut violence in DC. It seems that everyone here had a decent July 4th.

A sunny 57ºF low this AM with today’s high a sunny 86ºF. After bailing Brogen from the gulag I spent today mowing, weeding, and mulching are garden with more of the same planned for tomorrow after the dump and fuel run. I have not mowed the upper “lawn” this year due to nesting tree swallows. The grass is +3’; I hope the JD D130 rider can handle the grass.

RonJH- Wifey, AKA CFO, was none too happy when BOA recently took 10 days to clear a rather sizable check from Morgan Stanley (Bank).

. She talked her way up BOA’s “service” rep food chain and got a consistent answer- “It’s policy.”

It’s policy to gouge the customer.

Farmer- I hope you and family have a great vacation.

BEF- I hope that you are able to enjoy Gettysburg and take care.

Hawkeye- I am happy to read that your Daughter’s vision continues to improve;. I hope the headaches diminish soon.

David- I am happy to read your July 4th celebration went well. I am the only drone and tractor owner within my immediate circle of friends.

Drew- I was wondering what those flowering trees we saw along our travels were thanks for the ID.

I hope Randy is ok.

My + thoughts, wishes, and pryers.

txdon · Jul 5, 2019

Im going to buy a iPad for my wife for her Spanish lesson apps. Her notebook gets to hot outside holding it. Any words of wisdom from experienced iPad owners on specifics to look for?

ronjhall · Jul 5, 2019

txdon said:
Im going to buy a iPad for my wife for her Spanish lesson apps. Her notebook gets to hot outside holding it. Any words of wisdom from experienced iPad owners on specifics to look for?

We have 3 iPads. A iPad mini 4 32gb, iPad 9.7 5th generation 128gb and a iPad 9.7 pro 2016 32gb. We do not use the mini. Prefer the 9.7 size.
If she is going to use the speakers the pro is best with 4 speaker. While the other 2 have have 2 speakers on one end. The pro will work with Apple Pencil and Keyboard.
Pro has 12mp camera
Others have 8mp camera.
Beyond that you can get WiFi and cellular. The mini and pro have both. Since we use our iPads at home and plus iPhone when away. We no longer use cellular on our iPads.
There are other models that are cheaper like the air models. I have no knowledge about them.
We have our iPads mounted on floor stands. That keep us from looking down at screen. Saves your neck.
idée Height & Angle Adjustable, 360 Degree Rotating Floor Stand for Tablet Including ipad Pro/Mini/Air, Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab, e-Books & More, ICFTS01W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MQ7SVGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_jS8hDb98SM7CM

mpham · Jul 5, 2019

tx-I use my iPad mini for just about everything possible. Just get the latest one available and you will be good for a long time. My mini is at least 3 years old and still runs great. We have an original ipad here that is many many years old and still works.

ronjhall · Jul 5, 2019

Didn't take long for the heat to get up today. Working on installing a new electrical service drop to pole barn. Need to put a hole in roof for drop. Roof was so hot at 10 o'clock this morning. That I burnt my finger when I pushed plumb bob string against roof from inside of barn. Will try to get out earlier tomorrow.

Got a turkey with a bunch of chicks using field on east side of house. A hawk tried to get one of the chicks. Female Turkey flew about 15' into the air attacking the hawk. Feathers flying all over the place. Never seen a turkey fly that high before. Hawk has been back. But has not tried to make a run at chicks again. No pictures or videos.

jbrumberg · Jul 5, 2019

".... Got a turkey with a bunch of chicks using field on east side of house. A hawk tried to get one of the chicks. Female Turkey flew about 15' into the air attacking the hawk. Feathers flying all over the place. Never seen a turkey fly that high before. Hawk has been back. But has not tried to make a run at chicks again. No pictures or videos."- RonJH

Truly wild turkeys are what they are = survivors. I wish I was so gifted as you with experiencing the hawk-turkey interaction. I can visualize it; it does not surprise me. For their size/shape they are incredibly maneuverable. They really should be our National Bird.

hawkeye08 · Jul 5, 2019

Slow day at work, glad it is Friday, I needed a slow day after the drive yesterday.. I might mow in the pasture when it is cool in the morning.

txdon · Jul 5, 2019

Ron & mpham, thanks for the info on the iPads? Costco has a sale on the 11" pro 64GB, kind of leaning that way because of the speakers.

Ron that bird fight ranks right up there with the coral snake eating the copperhead. Right time right place and you can see nature's survival of the meanest.

mostly_gas · Jul 5, 2019

Good evening all. Yesterday got back late from watching the fireworks from the boat, so did not post hot dry partly cloudy, windy day. Stepdaughter's boyfriend smoked brisket and ribs with two different rubs and her neighbor brought green been and stepdaughter mad a salad.
Drew Crepe Myrtle are blooming here as well.
This morning, 77F for the start, light wind, overcast. Sky cleared to partly cloudy, moderate wind and gusty, and high temp of 92. Bike ride early, then finish parking the boat , fix the mailbox, and run to town for shopping and dinner.
Drew hope you get your plumbing squared away.
Don how were the non rib ribs?
prayers for all.

lostcreekranch · Jul 5, 2019

txdon said:
Ron & mpham, thanks for the info on the iPads? Costco has a sale on the 11" pro 64GB, kind of leaning that way because of the speakers.

Ron that bird fight ranks right up there with the coral snake eating the copperhead. Right time right place and you can see nature's survival of the meanest.

Don, you might consider a BT speaker, to link to your iPad or iPhone. We bought the Photive from Walmart and have been very happy with it. You get a solid 10-12 hours on a charge.

We use it for music on the patio or pool daily. It has really great sound.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wireless-...Resistant-Shockproof-Audio-20-Watts/180220462