Good morning!!!!

[lostcreekranch]

Bummer about the wire, Rick, and with automotive and motorcycle tires, it's a safety no-no to plug a sidewall. On the ZT, it certainly worth a try. You might have better luck using one of those patches with the rubber plug that sticks out in the middle. And maybe use a tire sealant, for good measure. If none of that works out, you can always stick an inner tube in there. Lot cheaper than a $170 new tire/wheel.:shocked:

With these tires being such an uncommon size .. tubes are even harder to find. Still looking though.

 

[wngsprd]

Mid 90s already and humid, dew point is 75.
Looks like we east coast folks have to watch the tropical storm for a few days.

Gathering stuff for my birthday cookout, birthday is Sunday, but cookout is Saturday to better fit kids and grandkids schedule. Just a typical old fashioned burger and dog cookout, Daughter is making my favorite deviled eggs and daughter-in-law is making the cake, step kid are bringing chips and such.

See...you are Loved!

 

[sodamo]

Pulled the trigger on a new network system for the house this morning. Decided to go with Ubiquity Unifi components that use managed switches and separate access points. One component will also house a large disc drive and host security cam software for their line of cameras. Looking forward to getting rid of the patchwork of cameras and WiFi routers that are here now, but resetting all the network logins, not so much.

Dream Machine Pro
UniFi Switch 24 PoE
Unifi AP AC Pro
G3 Flex Camera

Looking forward to following this project.

 

[kenmbz]

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The coating is very heavy, Ted, and I'm really glad I had a paint shaker to shake both the component parts and to mix the two together. I used a short 3" roller to apply it because I was afraid it would go on too heavy with a Shutz gun and I'd run out. Seemed to go OK on the bottom of the lid and the front third of the tank, but by that time the metal was getting really hot and I decided to stop painting for the day. I purchased two gallons, and that was all the first gallon would do. The instructions say only one coat is needed, and it is hiding pretty well. Gonna be close to get things covered with the second one, but it just might squeak by. :crossfingers:

Amazing transformation. Did you decide on putting back some of the baffles ?

 

[daugen]

Rick, I've never seen that happen to a tire. Like your ZT grew a wild hair...

looks like it's going to be mighty wet here next Monday, hope it stays offshore
Tropical Storm Isaias Tracker | Weather Underground

 

[sodamo]

Enjoying 3rd (last) cup of coffee and wx playing with me, raining again


Might be awhile before dry enough for me to mow.

Queried the one local glass place that might fix door for an estimate.

Haven’t found available UV coated Lexan yet, HD out of stock. The pandemic seems to be eating up plastic sheet stock here. I guess worst case I may have to order. Of course if I ordered a 4x8 then I’d have enough leftover for golfcart windshield.
I’d be hesitant to order glass and have to bring home in truck to install but remains an option.

 

[sodamo]

I’d say definitely worth a try on a mower tire as failure shouldn’t be a big safety issue, more inconveniece. I’d even try those push in repairs with lots of sealant.

 

[ronjhall]

Rick, I would try a patch on inside of tire. May require a little grinding with a Dremel to get flat spot.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Amazing transformation. Did you decide on putting back some of the baffles ?

No baffles, just the two transverse stiffeners visible in the tank photo.

If the truck ever needs to get moved, the tank will either be completely full or empty. It's days of dashing off to a fire are long gone.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Enjoying 3rd (last) cup of coffee and wx playing with me, raining again
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Might be awhile before dry enough for me to mow.

Queried the one local glass place that might fix door for an estimate.

Haven’t found available UV coated Lexan yet, HD out of stock. The pandemic seems to be eating up plastic sheet stock here. I guess worst case I may have to order. Of course if I ordered a 4x8 then I’d have enough leftover for golfcart windshield.
I’d be hesitant to order glass and have to bring home in truck to install but remains an option.

Government mandates for shields between vendors and customers have put most clear plastics in short supply.

The window I mentioned earlier was the stationary one, and it was a sealed dual pane one. It was a standard size, and the repair shop had one in stock. The tech pried off the plastic covers around the frame, removed what was left of the old window, and pushed in the new one. It was a tight fit, and I cringed as he used his foot to force the bottom into place. Made me wonder if there was some sort of settling issue in under the door, or if it was just slip shod construction. Neither of us thought to check the frame for square, but I will if it happens again.

 

[sodamo]

Had zucchini get away from me


Marinating slices in a costco based coconut rum marinade then will grill. Lunch

 

[LouNY]

Good morning. It was 75ｰ and humid this morning and our forecast says 90ｰ this afternoon. Luckily .. we had a nice breeze this morning.

We've got four large live oaks of which the branches of two overhang the lane off the main drive to the house. My supervisor advised that it would be appreciated if I trim up the low limbs the she had to drive her SUV under. That became my project yesterday morning before it got hot.

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I got out my trusty HF 40 volt pole saw and got busy. I don't like to do major tree trimming, when it's hot but .. managed to trim up lowest branch tips to about 10 ft. above the driveway.

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The branches of another live oak, in the front yard, were so low I couldn't get under them to mow, with the zero turn, so I worked on that with the 40 V pole saw this morning.

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After getting all the trimmed limbs to a burn pile, I went to get on the ZT to do some mowing under the trimmed trees. Nope! Left side tire was flat. I grabbed my portable pancake air compressor, to inflate the tire but that was a no go .. indicating the inside bead was broken. I jacked it up, grabbed my pneumatic impact and removed the tire, only to find a piece of about 14 gauge steel wire in the inner sidewall.
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I'll try a plug, after lunch but .. likely it won't hold in the sidewall. A new tire (26x12-16) is about $170 or I can get a complete new wheel and and tire for $208. This is an uncommon size and seems to be hard to find. I can't imagine how many $$$ it would be at the Kubota dealer. I need to make a decision this afternoon.

Welcome .. to our new members.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Prayers to all.

Break it down and use a patch with the plug that goes in from the inside and then if you can find one you use a sidewall boot patch over it.

 

[LouNY]

Thanks, I would prefer the Lexan

I would think about contacting my homeowners insurance,
I believe that mine has a different deductible for glass.

 

[daugen]

discouraging email from my best friend's wife about her sister...
Need prayers for my sister. She has tested positive for covid which she contracted while at work.
Is home with fever, chills and shortness of breath. She is/was a wound nurse.

made a nice dinner of chicken and a baked potato, lots of garlic

 

[ronjhall]

I would think about contacting my homeowners insurance,
I believe that mine has a different deductible for glass.

Good one.
With all the windows I have in my house. I have a windows rider. No deductible.

 

[txdon]

Sodamo, Another check with insurance co. When my lawnmower broke a double-pane window the repair was going to be $250 but to my surprise I had no deductible on glass breakage.:cool2: and I did not even have a window rider.

 

[Buppies]

Prayers for your best friends wifes sister

 

[sodamo]

Thanks for insurance suggestion. Will do.

Grilled, marinated zucchini
Even Sophie liked it. Kekoa, not so much. Begged for a taste but spit it out. Guess he was hoping for meat flavor.

 

[sodamo]

Extra prayers for friend’s sister, Drew

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 77F for the start, clear light breeze. moderate wind day, sky clouded up late afternoon, and now it is raining hard. High temp was 97F, feels like 104F. Conservation of energy day. did get nap in and helped wife make meatballs to take to friend.
Covid update: Cooke 189 confirmed cases, 13 active cases, Montague 49 confirmed cases, 3 active cases, Grayson 972 confirmed cases, 51 active cases
Ted my shower door did that no rock about 1984 or 85.
Roy always nice to get good news
Drew you were up way too early. hope head is healing up
Dennis hope that works for you
Eric thanks for the info, hope you get some drying out time
Drew, braggart!
Ron was that good or bad with no rain? nice pic
Frank is that glue?
Don sorry no time savings
Ted hope errands go well, enjoy the park bench project
PJ always nice to read a good book
Ken how frustrating, wait till he is gone then build that close to old site
RS what a delightful high temp.
David hope door repair goes well.
Randy happy birthday Sunday
RNG hope you have enough urethane to finish good info on adhesive removal
Rick bad luck that was in the sidewall. Had a tire patched years ago with a patch that had a base, and installed from inside tire. Guy though it was too close to sidewall but it held up
RNG good luck with your network upgrade
David thanks for door update, lunch sounds good
Drew and you didn't invite me
Davis Scooter does the same thing. He does like peas and corn though.
prayers for all especially Drew, Jay/Peg, Kyle's daughter, and Country
Stay safe and healthy you all.