Good morning!!!!

[wngsprd]

37 going to 54.

David, congrats on your wellness exam. I'm way behind schedule for mine.

RNG, I didn't finish watching that smoke machine video since it went to a commercial part way through, but that guy doesn't need a machine since he just smokes the tires on that mustang.

Regarding that lightning tree I cut down, Randy I'd never heard of lightning dust, and Don, will look for sparks when I burn it, probably next year. Mostly, it is a yellow poplar (tuliptree), which is the biggest growing tree in the eastern US, and makes fair firewood. Since they are big, fast growing especially in places where you don't necessarily want them, split easily, and dry pretty fast, I like cutting them. Eric, I noticed it didn't have leaves this past summer, so am guessing it was struck in the summer of 2018. I brought up as much to the splitter as would fit on my carry all box and FEL bucket and once all split today, will make a trip to get one more load before the rain today (I hope). RNG, I can get the tractor backed into within 10 yards of what's pictured, but not across the creek. The spot across the creek had an active beaver dam when we moved here, so is somewhat of a soft moist filled-in area that gets flooded in big rains. I'll have to carry rounds across the creek or take a splitting maul to make them lighter.

Drives, my wife was watching a home shopping show when I got home yesterday while folding laundry...they were shopping on Whidbey Island, so of course showed the big ferries...very pricey waterfront homes and of course, beautiful views. My son and I took the ferry from Whidbey over to Port Townsend after coming down from Friday Harbor and the ferry to Anacortes.

 

[Bird]

While I know that a lot of people seem to be obsessive about their location and that is their business,
I'm not overly concerned about it myself.
It wasn't that long ago that your full name and address was in the phone book with your phone number.
Myself I was an elected Town Councilman for many years, my phone number and address were public information.

And many, if not most, police officers had an unlisted number. You could contact the phone company and have your information left out of the phone books. At one time that "service" as free; later there was a small charge. It was quite common to have someone I was arresting to tell me, "I'll catch you off duty some day and kill you" or "I'll find out where you live and rape your wife and kill your kids." It might feel a bit odd at first, but you get used to it. And I never had an unlisted number; always in the phone book.

 

[Thomas]

22F upper 30's for high.

Outside chores done E muffin time. :licking:
Plans for today....Trip to town for mineral block,tighten up plastic chute on snow blower, slow walk about in the woods,doing little poking around.

Enjoy the day all.

 

[wngsprd]

My wife had her Yogettes here yesterday for yoga, so I took Coconino to Shenandoah. Hiked up to the top of Hawksbill again...so different in the winter...bare hardwoods are so pretty, and don't hide the views all around like when they are clothed in leaves. The National Park was near deserted...saw very few vehicles and only 2 people on the AT. It was so quiet, still some snow on the ground in shady areas from last week's snow, and some nice ice flows. Saw a few deer and birds like nuthatches, a pileated woodpecker and a couple of flocks of robins.

BEF, I found out the secret of how the NPS keeps Big Meadows so open...two big John Deeres pulling batwing bush hogs...they don't have the elk to graze it any more, or the sheep herders taking flocks up there, or the Indians burning it like hundreds of years ago.

Usually, it is 8 or 10 degrees colder up on the Skyline Drive, vs. the piedmont below, but yesterday it was the opposite, with south winds and clouds.

 

[Thomas]

My wife had her Yogettes here yesterday for yoga, so I took Coconino to Shenandoah. Hiked up to the top of Hawksbill again...so different in the winter...bare hardwoods are so pretty, and don't hide the views all around like when they are clothed in leaves. The National Park was near deserted...saw very few vehicles and only 2 people on the AT. It was so quiet, still some snow on the ground in shady areas from last week's snow, and some nice ice flows. Saw a few deer and birds like nuthatches, a pileated woodpecker and a couple of flocks of robins.

BEF, I found out the secret of how the NPS keeps Big Meadows so open...two big John Deeres pulling batwing bush hogs...they don't have the elk to graze it any more, or the sheep herders taking flocks up there, or the Indians burning it like hundreds of years ago.

Usually, it is 8 or 10 degrees colder up on the Skyline Drive, vs. the piedmont below, but yesterday it was the opposite, with south winds and clouds.

Would the area be known for early settlers which lead to cellar holes?

 

[check]

Utility grade birds might be missing a wing (totally useless) or a leg. They put them on sale in honour of Chinese New Year. They sell gooses and rabbits, too. All of them undressed and gutted.

L4N was that Hi-Test duck a King Cole duck? We eat them and they taste excellent. You can even find them in Loblaws on occasion.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! Blue skies after the dry Norther, 34˚F frost.

Wngsprd, I've only seen the excessive popping on lightning struck hardwoods, but let us know your observations. The pic of the woods looks like ghost are roaming around.

I think the only time I drank that much water was when I was building fence in 100+ temps. I remember stopping because I was spending more time drinking water than working.

 

[toppop52]

The old adage of 8 glasses a day is no longer true. Instead, think about how much you weigh and divide that number in half. That's how many ounces of water you should drink per day. For instance, a person who is 200 pounds, should drink 100 oz. of water per day to be adequately hydrated.
America's Walking: Drinking Water

That is for those with healthy kidney function.

 

[toppop52]

37 going to 54.

David, congrats on your wellness exam. I'm way behind schedule for mine.

RNG, I didn't finish watching that smoke machine video since it went to a commercial part way through, but that guy doesn't need a machine since he just smokes the tires on that mustang.

Regarding that lightning tree I cut down, Randy I'd never heard of lightning dust, and Don, will look for sparks when I burn it, probably next year. Mostly, it is a yellow poplar (tuliptree), which is the biggest growing tree in the eastern US, and makes fair firewood. Since they are big, fast growing especially in places where you don't necessarily want them, split easily, and dry pretty fast, I like cutting them. Eric, I noticed it didn't have leaves this past summer, so am guessing it was struck in the summer of 2018. I brought up as much to the splitter as would fit on my carry all box and FEL bucket and once all split today, will make a trip to get one more load before the rain today (I hope). RNG, I can get the tractor backed into within 10 yards of what's pictured, but not across the creek. The spot across the creek had an active beaver dam when we moved here, so is somewhat of a soft moist filled-in area that gets flooded in big rains. I'll have to carry rounds across the creek or take a splitting maul to make them lighter.

Drives, my wife was watching a home shopping show when I got home yesterday while folding laundry...they were shopping on Whidbey Island, so of course showed the big ferries...very pricey waterfront homes and of course, beautiful views. My son and I took the ferry from Whidbey over to Port Townsend after coming down from Friday Harbor and the ferry to Anacortes.

I’m pretty sure that lightning dust, was Grandpa Knowles invention.

 

[daugen]

Billy, nice picture.

First two apple trees starting to wake up.

landscapers hard at work installing big drainage ditch tile back near barn, so I can ride across to other side for the first time.
Will get more pics later

 

[txdon]

Drew I have never heard them called tiles. In Texas we call them culverts. Kyle, Rick do you use the term tile?

 

[toppop52]

46° headed to 56° today, heavy rain moving in tonight. I’m going to try and move some old shingles from their current spot and bury them in the old former trash pile that’s on county property. Yes, I’m a bad boy. LOL

I haven’t done much this week, so I’ll try to make up for it today.

 

[toppop52]

Drew I have never heard them called tiles. In Texas we call them culverts. Kyle, Rick do you use the term tile?

Their are drainage tiles and culverts here.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Gave up running between kitchen sink and bathroom.

So you just pee in the kitchen sink?

 

[jbrumberg]

A mostly sunny 22ｺF for today痴 low temperature; 36ｺF and mostly sunny; and I anticipate a partly mostly sunny afternoon ~ 40ｺF. One reason I walk the dog early AM is to avoid the sun痴 glare off the snow/icepack. Today I miscalculated the timing and did not have my sunglasses. Between the soft cataracts and today痴 sun痴 glare am dealing with snowblindedness. which seems to be worsening.

套 I don稚 care if the people I associate with know where I am.? Randy Nowadays I do not care. I will sometimes blackout a pictured license plate if I remember. This is one of my few internet social sites that I will post on. I felt differently years ago when I was threatened by quite a few PO壇 mental health patients/clients either for my role in getting them committed, incarcerated, and/or denied (吐ree? governmental $ entitlement handouts.

BBL

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

ALL: the SEATTLE DRIZZLE is again happening here, but it's a great day cause i've been married to my dream girl for now 32 years. she came with a 10 & 12 year old and then we had a little girl (31 now) and twins (boy/girl and 29) so it's been a ride.

speaking of rides i may not own a tractor at the moment, but I did ride on my gramps lap on a D9 just like this almost 60 years during the summer when i'd go up in the mountains and he's make new logging roads to his job site.

hope you all have a great day!!

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Happy Belated Anniversary! My friend said when a man marries a woman with kids, it's called "Instant Family". All kids are better off with a good father.

I thought I’d get a comment from Randy about finding his place on google maps,
Will search for LS next, but they won’t show all that new gravel on google for a couple years.
I’ve found Dons old house ( his new place will be hard to find until he makes another compass)
Found RNG, Drew, Obed, BreakHeartOrchard, Dave in Maine? that quit tbn, the house in the woods build just south of BHO, probably a few more but I forget. I like looking at maps.

I like looking at maps too. A LOT!

Good morning. Fogless at last !

Drew, hold a quart of water for an hour ! You have my sympathy. I promise I won't make matters worse by including a link to the website that offers "A guide on how to tie knots for every occasion"

I was figuring he should take a radiator hose clamp. Would hate to have a knot that needs a pocket knife to undue Drew, glad you're better.

Drew I have never heard them called tiles. In Texas we call them culverts. Kyle, Rick do you use the term tile?

I never had heard of tiles until online here at TBN. I still call them culverts.

My son is much better...Prednisone. He looked like a red spotted cheetah. One thing is certain, when you go to the clinic, and you tell them allergic reaction/hives, they put you in front of the line. We still don't know what caused it. One guy at work (who is a qualified MD in Pakistan) asked if he'd been handling wood/bark/plants...and the light went off in my head that he has been bringing in the firewood and starting a fire in the house since Monday... He also had eaten some of my wife's home made Soy protein cookie bars.

He was eager to get back to school today, he has morning chess practice today. He's going to compete with other kids from other schools in our district. Maybe next week or early February.

The sun is shining brightly. The dog and I are basking. Me, with my black windbreaker to absorb the most I can. 36F going to 64F

J- glad Peg is on the mend. Stay warm.

RNG, sorry about your shipping fiasco. I have a tough time turning down "projects" too. And far worse, I have less time and motivation to finish the one's I have. I still have that nice Yanmar L100 10 hp diesel, connected to a 28v DC genny, not sure what to do with it. Was hoping to find a 10 hp gasoline genset with a bad motor, that I could rob the genset from....

Also have so many other projects, I don't know where to start. I tell myself I'm saving them for retirement, but the reality is, I'll probably work until I can't.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Would the area be known for early settlers which lead to cellar holes?

They forced the Mt settlers out.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Drew I have never heard them called tiles. In Texas we call them culverts. Kyle, Rick do you use the term tile?

We call them culverts, but have seen the term tile a lot on tbn, probably from the days they were made of clay tiles.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Morning sunrise

 

[toppop52]

Here tiles are usually drain tiles that have holes all around them, but some do call culverts, tiles as well.