Good morning!!!!

[sodamo]

Rswyan, glad you didn’t get seriously hurt. Be careful.

 

[sodamo]

Bella gets excited when my stepdaughter comes home, but not so much with my wife...
Now, when I come home, it's like I've been gone for years! Tail (stubby as it is) waggin'...she just doesn't know which end she wants petted first...lots of licking! For a senior dog, she sure acts like a puppy!

Gotta love that boxer wiggle. Wife says they are always more responsive to me, but I think it’s pretty even.

 

[Bird]

Bird - glad fridge is fixed-still did not fix leak on mine, maybe this weekend.

I'll hope for the best, Ken. I've only had one refrigerator with a freon leak, and even though it was only a few years old, I was told the fix would cost more than a new refrigerator, so we got a new one.

Glad you got a decent tech, Bird. You should definitely hold onto Miguel's card.

And I'm definitely doing that.

 

[daugen]

A fine morning this morning and home relatively early with only a minor headache, and tinnitus buzzing away.
Made last doc appointments for Oct 7th and then will be headed North shortly thereafter. They want to do another PET scan, EKG and labs before I go.
All good.

RS, ouch! So sorry that happened and glad nothing too badly injured. I hope you chewed out that blade for jumping out and grabbing you! Not much give in that steel...
Your plantings are just lovely.

Happy Days. My brother said Solebury house was one for me, and I confirmed with landlord I wanted it.
What a load off my mind. And it's actually a 2 bedroom (small...) plus living room so I'll have place for guests. No steps, washer/dryer in large (...) basement so I have storage down there and there is power in the garage. Plus Comcast cable run to house for high speed internet. The whole place is a little old and tired but I think it will fix up just fine. Plus that huge back yard will be put to use growing veggies and flowers in the Spring. I don't even have a trowel left; all my garden tools were sold. I think I'll build raised gardens, with landlord's permission so I don't have to deal with rototillilng. I'm back in the land of rocks...

rain starting at 11pm tonight, already very cloudy out, and continuing rain until Sat morning. I have to go out in it for doc appt Friday morning, will definitely need a rain slicker.

 

[PJSprog]

Congrats, Drew. Looking forward to seeing what you'll do with the new place. Blank canvas.

 

[kenmbz]

Drew glad to hear all around - hopefully you will have better luck with veggies than I have- Strange, I can grow flowers, trees, bushes etc. but tomatoes always seem to get very few....

RS I shinned myself on the bucket the other day, maybe we need to paint them yellow!

 

[PJSprog]

RS I shinned myself on the bucket the other day, maybe we need to paint them yellow!

I cut the corner going around my YELLOW rear blade earlier this year, Ken, and took a small chunk out of my leg when it hit a bolt. Maybe something more fluorescent is in order. Or, maybe one of those bicycle flags.

 

[daugen]

maybe we need to paint them yellow!
slow down and improve positional awareness...
says the guy who smashed his head on kitchen cabinet
the lumps and bumps of life

 

[Thomas]

Drew.
"Happy Days. My brother said Solebury house was one for me, and I confirmed with landlord I wanted it."
:thumbsup: Glad it's coming together for you.

 

[sodamo]

Great news all round, Drew

 

[Thomas]

71F clear sky.

Attic basement other rooms have been gone thru and dumpster FULL Mrs. keep saying "In doubt throw it out", nice shower and dinner soon I plan on keeping recliner warm and pillow time will come early to night. fingers cross tomorrow will be easy day work with the Mrs.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[daugen]

Drew glad to hear all around - hopefully you will have better luck with veggies than I have- Strange, I can grow flowers, trees, bushes etc. but tomatoes always seem to get very few....

Ken, I was losing a lot of tomatoes to bottom rot and learned that they need calcium and magnesium to prevent that. Once I started using this, tomatoes were great.
Have read that trick is to add fertilizer to tomatoes until the fruits show, and then stop, as too much fertilizer promotes vine growth but not tomato production.
Amazon.com : Botanicare HGC73211 Cal-Mag Plus, A Calcium, Magnesium, And Iron Plant Supplement, Corrects Common Plant Deficiencies, Add To Water Or Use As A Spray, 2-- NPK, Quart : Fertilizers : Garden & Outdoor

 

[daugen]

sister sent me a pic saying that microclimate down near ocean at Muir Beach has been keeping their air reasonably clean, not something one can say for rest of California
They have an air quality sensor a quarter mile from their home and she checks it daily, plus runs four HEPA air cleaners constantly.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

I cut the corner going around my YELLOW rear blade earlier this year, Ken, and took a small chunk out of my leg when it hit a bolt. Maybe something more fluorescent is in order. Or, maybe one of those bicycle flags.

Glad you weren't hurt worse, RS and Paul.

You guys keep it up and you're gonna have to start adding shin guards to your ear muffs and safety glasses when you're workin' around your tractors. And those of you fond of the ol' tuck'n'roll might want to consider a pair of shoulder pads, too...:laughing:

 

[RedNeckGeek]

sister sent me a pic saying that microclimate down near ocean at Muir Beach has been keeping their air reasonably clean, not something one can say for rest of California
They have an air quality sensor a quarter mile from their home and she checks it daily, plus runs four HEPA air cleaners constantly.

Beautiful view, Drew.

Here, the Air Quality Index is all colors of the rainbow:

These are shots of the inside sensor, with AQI from zero (green) to red (>150).
Please pass the N95, and ignore that line on my face where I slept on the strap...

Dyson sent me a note this morning saying that my unit won't be delivered tomorrow. Instead they're saying I now have a pre-order, and after 45 minutes waiting on hold, the gal sez they won't even have any in stock until next Tuesday. Add a couple days for "processing", and maybe it'll ship Friday after next. When I asked if I could cancel the order, I was told I'd have to speak to a supervisor. I don't even have the darn thing, and I'm already pi$$ed at Dyson. I guess that's what happens when you wait too long to buy your end-of-the-world gear...

 

[mpham]

Good news on the apartment and chemo Drew!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Gonna have to bubble wrap all your tractors and implements I see.

 

[txdon]

Today we did the final touches to the primitive walk in camp sites, removing little stumps and trip hazards, and final trimming.

The fire pit installation crew was right behind us. (pics above)

You old people need to stop falling. I have hit the hitch on the truck several times but that is because my progressive lenses obscure it.

Drew glad the future is becoming clearer to you.

RNG before you comment on the placement of the fire pit close to the cedar - it was not my placement!

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Good morning all. A brisk 61 out now going up to 79. Long pants going on this morning for sure particularly because today is my last chemo day and
hvac so cold in hospital I'm always shivering. Flash flood watch posted for Thursday into Friday, 3 to 5 inches of rain, or more, from this slow moving system.

PBJ made and packed away with an apple, Kindle charged and filled with a couple of new books, though I'm feeling a little tired this morning and maybe will just sleep
a bit today. Between the pillow, blanket and reclining chair, naps are in order. The challenge is after a few hours of constant fluids going in, well....they want to get out, so there is a constant procession of infusion patients to bathroom nearby.

And when I get home this afternoon hope to get call from next older brother who will have inspected my new home this morning and with luck he will give a thumbs up. I trust his judgment, he doesn't hesitate to find problems and has thumbs downed several so far.
Landlord sent me a nice note several days ago after I expressed my concern, after two date pushbacks that I'd have a place to stay:
Do not worry! I will get in touch with your brother as soon as I can and I will make sure everything will be in good shape for you by the time you get here.
Seems like a very nice positive attitude. I haven't been "home" since May 11 and am really looking forward to this.

Mostly, yowsa, that's one fast boat. Have to be very careful and skilled at that speed though most of these really fast boats, stepped hulls or not, have deep v bottoms which keep them stable. Rule of thumb for fuel burn is ten percent of horsepower of one engine, those monster engines must have really big fuel lines...am guessing at top speed that Cigarette is sucking down a bit more fuel than "the rule". At least fuel is cheap now, relatively, though I bet those engines take super premium.
I have to admit I'm perfectly happy at 12-15 knots...time to see and dodge crab pots and logs in water

Hope you all have a nice day.

A fine morning this morning and home relatively early with only a minor headache, and tinnitus buzzing away.
Made last doc appointments for Oct 7th and then will be headed North shortly thereafter. They want to do another PET scan, EKG and labs before I go.
All good.

RS, ouch! So sorry that happened and glad nothing too badly injured. I hope you chewed out that blade for jumping out and grabbing you! Not much give in that steel...
Your plantings are just lovely.

Happy Days. My brother said Solebury house was one for me, and I confirmed with landlord I wanted it.
What a load off my mind. And it's actually a 2 bedroom (small...) plus living room so I'll have place for guests. No steps, washer/dryer in large (...) basement so I have storage down there and there is power in the garage. Plus Comcast cable run to house for high speed internet. The whole place is a little old and tired but I think it will fix up just fine. Plus that huge back yard will be put to use growing veggies and flowers in the Spring. I don't even have a trowel left; all my garden tools were sold. I think I'll build raised gardens, with landlord's permission so I don't have to deal with rototillilng. I'm back in the land of rocks...

rain starting at 11pm tonight, already very cloudy out, and continuing rain until Sat morning. I have to go out in it for doc appt Friday morning, will definitely need a rain slicker.

Drew, so glad to hear of your last chemo appt, and the good news on the new digs.

Wng, sounds like a nice hike! How much elevation change?

Ron, thanksgiving is around the corner.....gonna fatten them up a bit more?

hope the aches and bruises subside rs.

It is so quiet here tonight.....I can hear the Speed Queen agitation.

Still busy at work. had a so, so, day. Trying to make a part that is shaped like a tuning fork on the 5 axis mill. It fits inscribed in a 5/8" diameter, titanium..of course. Leaving the "tangs" connected until after all work is done, then sawing them off and skimming to final length on the manual lathe. Keeps wanting to chatter in the mill.

I am thirsty....and Delaware punch came to mind.....wish I had some.

Buddy bought a new Dell laptop with 10th generation I7 chip. I didn't ask how much...it was for his wife to do business on it.

Looks like Sandy was a major flood event, Prayers for those in the path.

I won't mention the "T" word that's bugging me right now.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 70F for the start, mostly cloudy, light breeze. Light wind day, clearing sky until pop ups started developing, no rain here, and high temp was 86F. Cooling trend and humidity going down for next few days, fish should get more active. Men's meeting this morning, walk with wife, bike ride. nap time this afternoon.
Covid update: Cooke 387 confirmed cases, 31 active cases, Montague 161 confirmed cases, 8 active cases, Grayson 1744 confirmed cases, 87 active cases.
Phil, how many days?
Buppies just what you need, more rain
Eric I guess that means yes.
Drew glad this should be your last chemo. Brother's boat will burn 60 gal/engine hour at speed, about 1gal/mile at 60 mph.
Billy good you got a hike in.
Ron nice flock of turkeys, hope painting goes well.
Thomas, good luck getting Mrs to part with more attic stuff.
Ken good to hear people are safe,
PJ sorry about missing rain. Not getting any here either
RNG more progress on fires, sorry to hear the mask prices.
Randy, good job by the GS, new battery may help electronic glitches, hope you get some rain soon.
RS sorry about the trip, glad no stings, nice planting, good numbers at Dr except for cholesterol.
Drew great news on both chemo done and house is the one
Thomas hope goes well with Mrs tomorrow.
RNG sorry about your new air filter delay
Don glad you got the campsites done. nice pics
prayers for all, especially Drew/move, Kyle's daughter, Jay/Peg, Mike, David(moss)/move/sale, RNG/fire and COuntry
stay safe and healthy, you all