Good morning!!!!

[RoyJackson]

Just came in from outside...
Way too wet to mow right now...great temperature (69 degrees) but very humid...although at 69 degrees, it's pretty comfortable.
Reckon I'll give it a couple more hours and see it the grass dries up a bit...

 

[buckeyefarmer]

If you are mainly monitoring for afib what is the reliability of the Kardia Mobile?

Someone on here mentioned that awhile back. I checked into it, but like most things saw a wide range of reviews. I’m always Leary going to a web page and it’s a strong sell instead of details on the product.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! 77˚F feels like 77˚F, Wet Bulb Temp 75˚F, dew point 74˚F, humidity 92%, no wind. The weather station app says it will only get to 97 today the TV says low 100s.

David, the only action, on the first week of the study, was to complete standing ring for 4 days. Will they want a ECG reading in the mornings soon for the study. So far no A-Fib on a few test ECG at random times.

Churches here are still streaming. Covid counts have decreased. Mask compliance is still 100% with 99% improper use. Social distancing is being done when possible.

I wore a monitor for a while when having PVCs but the glue on the leads gave me a rash.

 

[daugen]

Sent in my official retirement papers yesterday

Congratulations Phil :thumbsup:

99% improper use. I'm constantly rebending the metal strip on top to fit my nose tighter.
The N95 3M mask is thicker, harder to put on, harder to breath through despite some kind of vent in it, hotter
but likely well worth the effort. I wish they made a contact spray I could use on it...I only have two and it takes a week to be safe again.
I have another one made of cotton sent to me by a friend, has organic veggie pictures on it, a little cute for me...

 

[txdon]

Sent in my official retirement papers yesterday

Congratulations Phil :thumbsup:

99% improper use. I'm constantly rebending the metal strip on top to fit my nose tighter.
The N95 3M mask is thicker, harder to put on, harder to breath through despite some kind of vent in it,

That one way vent expels your unfiltered breath and coughing, but hopefully it deflects it enough, less than 6 feet maybe.

 

[wngsprd]

70 earlier in the fog, going to 90. Maybe the grass will finally dry...getting thick and tall...will mow at top height.

Hey Buppies, did you feel that quake about an hour and 45 minutes ago? A 5.1 near Sparta.

Happy Birthday to Kyle's mother...what a fine job done raising your boy. Kyle, interesting idea on the weedtampon.

David, homegrown watermelon is the best.

RS, I just figured the Japanese beetles disappeared because they finished laying their eggs in the ground and died off. Ever dug up one of their grubs? Huge. I didn't put any traps out this year, either.

Ted, we didn't get enough wind to blow down any trees, even with soggy ground. But the creek got up so high, when hiking yesterday it was still flowing over the bridge.

 

[toppop52]

Good morning! 77˚F feels like 77˚F, Wet Bulb Temp 75˚F, dew point 74˚F, humidity 92%, no wind. The weather station app says it will only get to 97 today the TV says low 100s.

David, the only action, on the first week of the study, was to complete standing ring for 4 days. Will they want a ECG reading in the mornings soon for the study. So far no A-Fib on a few test ECG at random times.

Churches here are still streaming. Covid counts have decreased. Mask compliance is still 100% with 99% improper use. Social distancing is being done when possible.

I wore a monitor for a while when having PVCs but the glue on the leads gave me a rash.

I was having PVCs along with Afib last spring but no episodes of either since May 28. Praise the Lord.
I could always tell when I was going into or coming out of Afib, or almost always.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Very likely it could be ... :thumbsup:

As I understand it, the old roots die off when replanted and new roots have to form and grow for them to establish. I wouldn't expect them to be really well established for at least 3 years or so after being planted ... pinch the blossoms off during that time: you want the plants putting their energy into forming new roots (and stems/bush)

Also, on the one hand, they generally don't like "wet feet" ... but on the other hand, better that they shouldn't lack for moisture while they are trying to get established.

In northern climes, they are said to really flourish with "full sun" ... although our plants here actually did very well for many years planted right next to the east side of the house - maybe 3' from the foundation ... which itself is kinda odd, in that the foundation (solid, poured concrete) probably makes the soil more alkaline (rather than acidic which they prefer)

Another thing I've read is that because they are natively a northern plant, when they are planted in the south they may require some shade ... :confused3:

So the older bush is 1.5 years old, and it did not produce much of anything this spring. The bush we planted earlier this year, was full of blooms and young berries, and we harvested 2 or 3 nice bowls full from it. We planted a small peach tree on the west side of them, if it will grow, it would provide shade in the evenings.

Yep, a good size copperhead for around here. I scared it off the trail a ways into the woods and left it in peace. If it was around my house or garden...different story.

Speaking of snakes, we have a black rat snake that has a GPS system. We've been watching these wrens build a nest on our porch, sit on eggs, and now bring spiders and worms to feed the babies...one started fussing loudly Friday and we found the snake on the porch below the nest. My wife carried it off about 30 yards to the edge of the field and it came back right away. I caught it in a net, spun it around maybe 5 times to hopefully disorient it, and took it maybe 60 yards...came back yesterday...caught it again, and took it down the hill to the edge of the creek where lots of amphibs live, about 250 yards away. I told my wife if it came back again, maybe it deserved a little baby bird snack...no laugh.

Well it came back last night - on our door threshold as we opened the door. My wife is sure it's the same snake. So I got a flashlight and took it a different direction, hoping it won't cross the shorter grass of the frisbee field. Next time, it's into a box and in the truck bed for a trip to the next county.

You could take it to Don's neighborhood for whipper to have some fun. She probably misses snake slinging/dispatching. Maybe paint a yellow stripe down it's back, for recognition.

My neighbor has non-ethanol gas delivered, but I don't know where or from whom...this, IIRC, is leaded gasoline
However, the genny has a sticker on it specifying non-leaded gas.

I'll see how it goes today...pretty overcast, but don't think rain is in the forecast

I'm a fan of aviation 100 low lead if you can get some, for longer term storage motors. And keep the tank topped off, so there's no room for atmospheric moisture.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 58, going for a high of 89.... no chances for rain. A nice breeze this morning though.

Got the shelves all done and installed. Then started to dig out the materials for the cabinet doors. Did not get started with them however, decided to straighten up the shop first. Of course, that leads to finding "missing tools" and more organizing. Spent about 5 more hours .....

Then, the neighbor came over with his F350, asking if I could repair his tailgate, one of those fifth wheel grate type. He apparently jammed the pallet forks on his tractor into the corner. So we took it off, moved it into the freshly organized shop, and started banging away on the tailgate. Got it pretty well straightened out with the help of tack welds. Primered it, then a good coat of black.... done. Can hardly see where it was bent up.

That finished up the day. Need to do some weedwacking today, so probably not going to get to the doors until tomorrow.

Rng, nice work on the fire truck tank... good as new! I cannot believe how much red tape you have to put up with! Santa Fe county here does not have any emission testing / requirements at all.

Ron, very neat picture... the cranes almost look like cardboard silhouettes... great use of backlight

Thomas, thanks for sharing the deer pics. You have a beautiful property for sure!

Old path, welcome to GM!

David, I will have to try your philosophy..... don't make any plans for the day so as not to disappoint myself.... I really do hate when I feel like I didn't get done what I planned.... I will let you know how it works out for me....

I am headed out to go kill some weeds.....

Everyone have a great day!

 

[txdon]

You could take it to Don's neighborhood for whipper to have some fun. She probably misses snake slinging/dispatching. Maybe paint a yellow stripe down it's back, for recognition.

Since Whippers snake aversion class (because of the abundance of rattle snakes in this area) she has not had an opportunity to do snake flinging. She prefers rat snakes, copperheads give her a big head and rattle snakes shock!