Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

I bought as 6qt IP to take with me, something to play with on the trip. And I actually figured out why I couldn't get the rv microwave to work, had to set clock first. Between the micro and the IP, I should be fine.

Between those and restaurants, you're sure not going to starve to death.:laughing:

Don't forget the cookbook and instructions for the IP. They make it really easy to turn out a great meal.

And glad to hear you're feeling better.

Happy Trails, Drew!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Any big changes 'round here?

Hard to tell where to start.:shocked::laughing:

We're missing some old faces, but more new ones have come along, and with each one new challenges and victories. You're no exception, David, and I'm glad you're still rolling with the punches and still making progress.

Hope you have a great new year!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Never heard of google shopping.

Hope those trees live after all that digging. He better water them in good, looks awful dry.

The holes are very dry, especially below about 6 “ . I told him a couple of days ago, after I dug the first hole, that he should fill them with water and let it soak in before he plants them. They had a delay on digging them up, so he has not brought any down yet. Hopefully he will take my advice before he does.

As for the “ Google shopping “ , I never new of it before either. When I would type in a product for a search, using Google, the usual first line across the results showed pictures of that item, and where it was for sale typed in under the picture. When I saw “ Costco “ under the ash vac picture and the great price, I clicked on that picture. Apparently that is “ Google shopping “. They offered a 20% savings on the first order, so I figured ‘ why not try ‘ .... seemed to be a very easy process and check out....

Well, let it be known.... I WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN! Just spent an hour with them, trying to get everything straight. Their customer service is BS ! They have no clue as to what happened. After numerous supervisors, they finally said “ oh, the vendor ( Costco) cancelled the order “ . Really? Why? Apparently, the item that Google shopping had listed, was from a sale that Costco had about 3 months ago.... they do not even carry the item anymore.

The worst part is that right on the Google shopping ‘ fine print ‘ and policies, it states that “ you will not be billed until the item ships “ . My account was debited 5 mins after placing the order ! The supervisor said: “ well, a tracking number was generated, so that meant it would ship “ . REALLY? , was my response.... the tracking number did not show up for four days after the order was placed, and then only stated ‘ awaiting item ‘. The supervisor did not know what to say other than she put in for a refund.... which will take 7-10 days! I did get an email stating about the refund.... and another reissuing the 20% off coupon.... I threw that in the trash.... NEVER will I use google shopping again!

So, just a heads up.... beware of anything from “ GOOGLE SHOPPING “ Thanks for letting me rant....

 

[lostcreekranch]

The holes are very dry, especially below about 6 “ . I told him a couple of days ago, after I dug the first hole, that he should fill them with water and let it soak in before he plants them. They had a delay on digging them up, so he has not brought any down yet. Hopefully he will take my advice before he does.

As for the “ Google shopping “ , I never new of it before either. When I would type in a product for a search, using Google, the usual first line across the results showed pictures of that item, and where it was for sale typed in under the picture. When I saw “ Costco “ under the ash vac picture and the great price, I clicked on that picture. Apparently that is “ Google shopping “. They offered a 20% savings on the first order, so I figured ‘ why not try ‘ .... seemed to be a very easy process and check out....

Well, let it be known.... I WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN! Just spent an hour with them, trying to get everything straight. Their customer service is BS ! They have no clue as to what happened. After numerous supervisors, they finally said “ oh, the vendor ( Costco) cancelled the order “ . Really? Why? Apparently, the item that Google shopping had listed, was from a sale that Costco had about 3 months ago.... they do not even carry the item anymore.

The worst part is that right on the Google shopping ‘ fine print ‘ and policies, it states that “ you will not be billed until the item ships “ . My account was debited 5 mins after placing the order ! The supervisor said: “ well, a tracking number was generated, so that meant it would ship “ . REALLY? , was my response.... the tracking number did not show up for four days after the order was placed, and then only stated ‘ awaiting item ‘. The supervisor did not know what to say other than she put in for a refund.... which will take 7-10 days! I did get an email stating about the refund.... and another reissuing the 20% off coupon.... I threw that in the trash.... NEVER will I use google shopping again!

So, just a heads up.... beware of anything from “ GOOGLE SHOPPING “ Thanks for letting me rant....

You friend should put water in a hole or two and do a percolation test to make sure they will drain. I’ve no idea on your soil but couldn’t hurt?

 

[toppop52]

Whatever happened to Bill, from Michigan? Had cats, remodeled his porch/ deck, always joking about stuff.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

So, after taking care of the Google shopping issue, mmmm.... I am in the mood.... let me try to contact the internet provider and get an answer to that issue.

I did get a live human to talk too.... they were not brain dead either.... seems they got hit with a virus that took down their server. Came in through a back door of one of their customers email account. They asked me to be a “ trial “ for the system just as they were bringing the system back on line. It is now up and working, but..... they were monitoring our network as we were talking. Seems the Internet speed was all over the place and some sites would still not recognize their server.... so still not totally fixed, but at least working.

Another good outcome to an issue. Now I am going to kick back, have a margarita ( I usually never drink), and try not to think about anything!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

You friend should put water in a hole or two and do a percolation test to make sure they will drain. I’ve no idea on your soil but couldn’t hurt?

Oh, it will perc, but very slowly. The soils have about 4-6 “ of topsoil, then about 1-2 feet of sandy loam, 1-2 feet of clay, and at about 5-6 feet, a layer of caliche (gypsum for you northern guys) which barely drains at all.

Plants / trees here spread their roots horizontally once they hit that caliche.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I use google to find stuff on amazon.

FIL still same, they don’t know what’s going on.
Wife is upset.

 

[Looking4new]

Google to me is for watching youtube and email. If I want something from amazon then I go to amazon to search there.

As for me using my left foot for the brakes, I have been doing it with automatics for 53 years and those are accident free years. I was using my left foot on the brake the day I finally passed the two Americans with Wisconson plates, dragging a boat and trailer down Hwy 622 just north of Aticokan, ON, they couldn't/wouldn't even do the speed limit. It seemed to me that they couldn't read. I followed these two for about 20 miles, then threw caution to the wind and passed them. I was driving a company pickup. (automatic)

 

[sodamo]

Welcome back, David.
Just read the 1000 posts you missed and you’ll be caught up on the news