Good morning!!!!

[Looking4new]

A little back story then the meat of the matter. We leave the water in the bath tub after a bath due to hydro being so erratic and the well pump not being on the genny. The orange kitten got adventuresome today and discovered the bathtub...Half full of water. This is a 110 gallon tub and he blindly jumped into it. I will just bet that he had fun jumping out of it. He ran into my cave sopping wet.

 

[sodamo]

I’ll likely make it to midnight, but Sophie won’t. We’ll share some asti.

Dang wx hasn’t allowed me to finish mowing and rain now forecast thru 5PM.
A good time for me to start my annual spreadsheet redoes. I close out all the financial ones as of today, make any format adjustments, and start fresh 1/1. Being a glutton for punishment all our accounts are in individual spreadsheets linked together in a large file. This weekend I’ll likely take the opportunity to go over them with Sophie. Thanks for reminder, Rich. Her sisters tease her that should something happen to me she wouldn’t have a clue as to managing our finances. Actually most things are set up with direct deposits and auto payments, except taxes, property taxes, auto registrations and house insurance. Would be interesting how long they could live hands off. Maybe something to look at, making sure the auto payments are tied to proper income accounts. She’s actually very good financially, always managing to save regardless of income. I always get her cash when she wants it, then I can borrow it back when I need it because she so rarely spends it.

Looks like today will be good opportunity for a dump run also.

 

[Buppies]

Happy Birthday to Roys sister and Mrs Bird

Got done early today that is nice

Thomas be patient cold and moisture are coming real cold too, nice treat to see Mother Nature at work so many in this world do not take time to smell the roses

 

[rswyan]

Disappointing to hear from our Governor that 60% of nursing home staffs have elected not to take the COVID vaccine.

That just seems crazy to me. There have been some truly heart breaking stories about the virus getting into nursing homes. You would think that the staffs would want to do everything they can to avoid that stuff.

Chris

Yeah ... sadly, there's a lot of crazy going around these days ... :confused3:

The Governor says the state will not force people to get the vaccine ... but that doesn't mean companies couldn't mandate it as a condition of employment - particularly those companies which have employees in close proximity to high-risk populations.

 

[rswyan]

A little back story then the meat of the matter. We leave the water in the bath tub after a bath due to hydro being so erratic and the well pump not being on the genny. The orange kitten got adventuresome today and discovered the bathtub...Half full of water. This is a 110 gallon tub and he blindly jumped into it. I will just bet that he had fun jumping out of it. He ran into my cave sopping wet.

That's hilarious ... thanks for the laugh ... :thumbsup:

 

[RoyJackson]

A little back story then the meat of the matter. We leave the water in the bath tub after a bath due to hydro being so erratic and the well pump not being on the genny. The orange kitten got adventuresome today and discovered the bathtub...Half full of water. This is a 110 gallon tub and he blindly jumped into it. I will just bet that he had fun jumping out of it. He ran into my cave sopping wet.

That's a funny story!

 

[RoyJackson]

I don’t have a work light on my new tractor, but I don’t work in the dark anymore. And If I ever got the urge to plow snow at night I can light up all 120’ of driveway like it’s daylight, so my headlights don’t even come into play.

I dump all my cat litter in the woods a long way from the house.

I’m not worried about staying up until midnight, I might get a nap in my recliner and wake up in time, or I might not. I’m not too eager to ring in the new year, but I want to be darn sure the old one leaves!

Amen, brother!!

My step daughter has two cats and it cost me money to dispose of it at the dump. We have 9 acres, a couple lawn, the rest unimproved (I do mow a few acres of the unimproved field). I'm thinking a trip to the field once or twice a week might be a better (cheaper) way to dispose of cat litter

 

[lostcreekranch]

I need to cut some sheet metal. This Dewalt Shears was recommended to me on another forum. Anyone used one.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-18-Gauge-Impact-Ready-Shears-Accessory-DWASHRIR/305609180

I bought this one at HF several years ago Ron. I use it for sheet metal and Formica sheet. It works great.

14 gauge 4 Amp Heavy Duty Metal Shears

 

[lostcreekranch]

The Moderna dosage is .5ml. (That is 1/10 of a teaspoon which is a small amount)
found it on the vials in the pic.
More COVID-19 vaccine doses headed to Central Texas in third week of distribution | KXAN Austin

Looks like Colorado County .. gets none.

 

[sodamo]

A little back story then the meat of the matter. We leave the water in the bath tub after a bath due to hydro being so erratic and the well pump not being on the genny. The orange kitten got adventuresome today and discovered the bathtub...Half full of water. This is a 110 gallon tub and he blindly jumped into it. I will just bet that he had fun jumping out of it. He ran into my cave sopping wet.

Bet he was a bit surprised

 

[sodamo]

I think there is reluctance to make the vaccine mandatory due to its emergency approval status. I suspect once fully approved we’ll see a lot of mandatory.

Was talking with a friend the other day and we were bemoaning our dearth of social engagement (parties). So I said, I’d being willing to host in near future, just bring proof of vaccination.

 

[Looking4new]

My step daughter has two cats and it cost me money to dispose of it at the dump. We have 9 acres, a couple lawn, the rest unimproved (I do mow a few acres of the unimproved field). I'm thinking a trip to the field once or twice a week might be a better (cheaper) way to dispose of cat litter

If you have a back ho, then just dig a hole in the unimproved sections. Just do the same as when you had an outhouse.


sodamo, I didn't get to see much of him, he ran under the bed and stayed there for about 2 hours. He's spent the last hour on my lap, all nice and dry compliments of his tongue.

 

[Looking4new]

I think there is reluctance to make the vaccine mandatory due to its emergency approval status. I suspect once fully approved we’ll see a lot of mandatory.

Was talking with a friend the other day and we were bemoaning our dearth of social engagement (parties). So I said, I’d being willing to host in near future, just bring proof of vaccination.

Is this a BYOP party?

 

[Dftodd]

I think there is reluctance to make the vaccine mandatory due to its emergency approval status. I suspect once fully approved we’ll see a lot of mandatory.

Was talking with a friend the other day and we were bemoaning our dearth of social engagement (parties). So I said, I’d being willing to host in near future, just bring proof of vaccination.

The owner of the nursing home my wife works for has multiple homes across the state.

He informed all the administrators that if an employee doesn't take the vaccine then to remove that employee from the schedule indefinitely.

I wished my wife would have gotten them to give that to her in writing. My inner a**hole would have come out.

As it is they made all the employees sign a waiver saying they were voluntarily taking the vaccine.

Again, my inner a**hole wanted to come out since it's not voluntary if your removed from the schedule if you don't take it.

My wife chose to take the vaccine. But the implied threat if she didn't take it, didn't sit right with me.

They had 13 employees quit today. Not sure how many from the rest of the facilities.

They tried to get my wife to cover some of the shifts. She's worked 168 hours in the past two weeks, and hasn't had a day off in almost four weeks.

She told them to get bent She will be back to work Monday for the start of her normal shift.

 

[rswyan]

... He informed all the administrators that if an employee doesn't take the vaccine then to remove that employee from the schedule indefinitely.

I wished my wife would have gotten them to give that to her in writing. My inner a**hole would have come out.

As it is they made all the employees sign a waiver saying they were voluntarily taking the vaccine. ...

Can’t say that I really agree with that approach by her employer ... at least as far as the waiver goes.

 

[Dftodd]

Can’t say that I really agree with that approach by her employer ... at least as far as the waiver goes.

That didn't sit right with me either.

Hence my inner a**hole wanting to come out.

Someone would have had the company by the short and curley's if they could have gotten it in writing saying they would be removed from the schedule for not taking the vaccine and then showing the waiver saying they were voluntarily taking the vaccine.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Hope and prayers for our New Year.

 

[Looking4new]

Happy NewYear!


Goodnight all 22:00 hrs est. I'm off to bed.

 

[txdon]

Looks like Colorado County .. gets none.

Wow, No vaccine for you. You might have to go to Giddings at least they have started a list to get on.

HEB was really crowded this morning even though it was poring rain and 37˚F. In front of the pharmacy department there were 8 chairs 10' apart and a table with 2 chairs and hand sanitizer (to fill out forms). but there were no people waiting because they have not started Phase 1-b at that store. They have not said how it will administered or when they will start. HEB is not on the list either Rick, just the hospitals in my county are on the list.

Bird, Moderna's second injection is to be given 28 days after the initial injection, mark your calendar, it sounds like the clinic is a little rusty, I'd call them a few days before to make sure you have not been forgotten.

The snow came close only about 50 miles away but the rains have stopped now. We got 2.3" of rain the last two days, both rain gauges are only .03 difference, the temp never got above 39 today.

Amazon must be caught up in this area they delivered my non-prime order in less than 48 hours.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 36F for the start, overcast, fog and calm wind, .05 inch in rain gauge. Rain today radar est. 2 1/2 inch, windy at times, thunder this evening, low temp 34F during rain, high now 39F. Removed some ash from insert, stoked the fire, refilled wood wagon, processed some kindling, took nap this afternoon. Wii go to bed after posting this
Happy new Year everyone!!
Covid update: Cooke 2034 confirmed cases, 168 active cases, Montague 1179 confirmed cases, 63 active cases, Grayson unchanged, local 22 active cases.
David like the plan of refueling the family instead of working the tractor
Drew that why I said I guess, rather than I know Auto makers do not always do things the same way even if it would help us
Ron good to hear you are off BP meds. Hope shopping goes well.
Paul conserving energy is a good thing Hope the speakers sound as good as they look
Bill hard to hold breath will hard to do while I am asleep Good luck finding better lights
Rich glad for improvement thank for book update
Billy sorry about Coco medicine glad they are expediting a second batch
RNG good to hear rain has happened and more on the way. Glad town trip went ok sorry about your favorite restaurant, out close by Mexican place will be shut down till 1/8 owner going on vacation
Thomas must been a great sight seeing that bobcat. 6,058 on the miles, last few days have been poor riding weather
Roy the dogs can be sneaking when they want to be Happy b-day to your sis
Mike Glad wife is having a good recovery, isn't amazing that the drain field is how old and worked. Glad you got the porch done, the 3 month assumed no interruptions right?
Bird happy B-day to your wife
PJ hope you can work out speed issue.
Dennis sorry about Windows issues
Ron thanks for report on the shears.
Kyle good luck with new cell service.
Don good question on crossing county lines.
Randy sorry about lack of seat time.
Roy enjoy your snow and seat time.
David conserve energy and pet the dogs
DF understand about not staying up
Drew glad you found your saw!
RS Glad IR switches worked, peoples reaction to vaccine sometimes are insane!
Bill do you track hours as well?
Drew neat catch on the train, wonder why caboose not end car?
RNG RR trip sound very interesting.
Bill bet kitty was not happy!
David year end is so much fun, not!
Crazy how the employer wants a wavier signed but won't put vaccine or no work in writing :thumbdown::confused2:
prayers for all especially Jay/Peg, Kyle's daughter, David(moss)/remodel/divorce, RNG/fire, Ron/hearing/son/furnace, Jim/sister & family, Phil/wife's eyes, Randy/health, and Country.
stay safe and health you all.