Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

Did you just drive backwards?

No, my fused neck wouldn't stay turned around that long.
So I drove along for a hundred feet with one wheel in the grass, then stopped and looked both ways. That time of day not much traffic out there. I was more worried about a combine coming the other way.

Don, it's only a couple of days, take the pain meds and don't suffer. Might want to nibble on some prunes...or some of those good dates of yours.

 

[wngsprd]

With pain meds on board I had a successful first physical therapy session at home, but I still feel like I cheated. I wonder if the athletes who sneak enhancement drugs feel like I did? But in my defense she told me to do it, how many times has that excuse been given? My base line flexation is 67 degrees, she expects 90 in two weeks and final goal of 120. Yikes!
I’m on the flex machine the 3rd session, today, each session is one hour long and 4 are required each day.View attachment 725248

Good news!

...and I like that story of the man from your vegan group recovering so well.

 

[wngsprd]

Happy Birthday Rich!

Hope your wife had a great on, PJ!

 

[wngsprd]

Went hiking in the mountains today and picked up some new boots. They're a little big, but I think I'll grow into them...

 

[toppop52]

nice chat with owner of moving company, yes his men coming, and yes despite what they emailed me they know it's a pickup only.
So now maybe headed outside in a bit to wash the car.

Hmmm. 15,000 posts. Started when I was sitting in a chair using a laptop with my wife in the hospital, almost ten years ago. Kept me connected when
my world had become so stressful with wife in and out of hospital. But after she fell asleep I would fire up the laptop and with my trusty Verizon hockey puck I'd
be on the Internet and reading about Kubotas. And studying implement websites.
And in that hospital, when the news was not good, she looked up at me and said
Honey, I think you should get that tractor now.
And I did, and that Kubota was a light years difference from the Case IH 245 I had first.
Some of you remember that before it was delivered I had a paint shop paint a small red heart on the rear side window
with her name in the middle. I have a picture of her pointing up at that heart with a smile. That's a memory worth keeping.

I remember her, pretty lady with a great disposition.

 

[toppop52]

Doctor says only a few microscopic cells are in the margin. Since it’s squamous cell, not basal, he wants to give it a few months then take a larger margin. He’s very confident that will get the last of it. I’m very relieved.

Buppies, I hope you feel better and get all good news.

Don, nice work, keep it up.

Rich, happy birthday.

 

[Buppies]

Good news Toppop

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Made it to sons place in TN tonight. Sunshine all the way till about crossville, where we had to detour because of a massive backup ahead. Once we got back on the interstate, started to rain. Then it rained very hard. Heavy traffic in both lanes and pouring, going about 30mph. At the next stoppage due to an accident, got off and took backroads. Been that way before, so just had to crawl a little way to make it to the exit.
Tiring drive. Picked up a pizza.

Good news toppop. Hope you get good news Buppies.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Went hiking in the mountains today and picked up some new boots. They're a little big, but I think I'll grow into them...View attachment 725254

Long time ago I bought a pair of those LL Bean boots and wore them pheasant hunting. By the end of the morning both feet were covered in blisters from that high seam, and they were on their way back for a refund that same week.

I sure like thier flannel lined blue jeans, though...

 

[rswyan]

47F and cloudy @ 22:00 after a high of 58.6F.

Was somewhat windy today, sounds like they are increasing now.

Not too bad as far leaves getting blown back on the lawn but there are some.

Feeders seemed mostly deserted today for whatever reason, hopper feeder which I filled late yesterday looked untouched by the time I was ready to come in around 17:00.

Retrieved three 6' t-posts from the barn and got those pounded into the ground (without falling off the ladder ... ) Got the clips for the wires and was about to start putting those on and the rain which had only been a mist up to that point started coming down a little harder so I went ahead and came on inside. Should be able to get it wired up tomorrow since they aren't calling for rain until after dark.

Also got the radial arm saw re-tarped while I was out there before it got wet.

Got the mounting board for the roost box stained and the screen for the back wall trimmed to fit, also trimmed the door. Used the remaining cans of old paint, which are destined for the trash.

Heard back on the missing hosta: apparently their supplier/grower had issues with the two types I had ordered that they failed to ship. Said they sent an email, will have to check junk mail and see if I missed it. Offered me a full refund back to the original form of payment or a store credit + an additional 20% which I can use in the future. I think I'll probably take the latter ...

Finished trimming up the plant in the herb planter, watered it, and moved it back into the dining room in front of the window.

Handled another email.

Fed all cats, dry and wet food.

Cleaned up the Tuna Helper and leftover spaghetti for dinner.

Timer just went off, need to go wipe off the excess stain of the mounting board for the roost box.

May go do some more clean up out in the garage after that.

Hope everyone had a great day ...

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

30 high of 53 today rain for end of the week gone mostly we are dry

Having trouble going to bathroom, cancer removal Friday from face

Prayers for all

Special prayers for you and your procedure tomorrow.

56°F and cloudy this morning, going up to 70° today. Wind warning for later today, expecting gusts up around 50mph.

Stayed up way too late last night playing around in the studio. Going to be a long day today.

Wife is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her 29th birthday today.

Nice work on the meters, Ron. The output side will help keep your neck limber.

Happy belated anniversary of your birthday Mrs PJS!

Good morning! 71˚F at 3:30A.M. Trying to get the pain management on less than maximum dose is not working for me. Waiting for second pill to take effect then hopefully back to sleep. PT comes here at noon, I hope she is easy on me the first day, I plan on having pills on-board during her session, just trying to time them right. The first two weeks are the most important, she needs to let me know how much to do without doing any damage. I can get around easy enough with the walker but can't carry anything but have realized from the coffee machine to the table I can move things on a trail along 4 countertops.

I was going to post a pick of the knee but did not want everyone to flinch besides I like the serenity of Ron's pics much better.

Everyone have an interesting day with projects and returns - still waiting to see if Drew gets two more rubbermaid sheds.

Glad you got it done, hope the pain subsides too. If I know you, you'll be bending it 150 soon...

Randy, glad you got decent news from your doctor, and a plan to work against the problem.

Folks it is downright warm and humid. It was nearly 80F, and moist as mayonnaise. Big cool down with rain coming Saturday.

Because of my long work days, I've never been able to get my 11yo son into any organized sports....until now. Since the 16yo daughter is driving, she can take him to basketball practice. I've been having him practice dribbling with both hands, behind the back, between the legs and, while not real smooth yet, he looked better than many of the boys who've played in this league last year. The last month's practice dribbling really helped.

Rich, thanks for sharing. I'm still reading the saga to the wife. Glad the 2 pills worked!!! And a very happy birthday to you. Have you heard about AFT cutting back on Indian's power? They are not real happy. I'm on the fence about some of the details, but I would love for there to be a wide array of mfgs in the big race....like the singles and production twins.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Billy, I would've invited that purdy girl to go hiking too, even if she does have big feet. LOL.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 67F for the start, overcast light breeze. Front came through, no rain but windier and cooler. Overcast all day, low temp at 10, 56F, high temp at start. slow start due bad sleep night for both of us. Bike ride, then to town for lunch new lens for wife and shopping. Nap then Fish club Christmas party.
Covid update: Cooke 4285 confirmed cases, 90 active cases, Montague 2757 confirmed cases, 73 active cases, Grayson, 16,722 confirmed cases, 232 active cases. Cooke 11, Montague 7, Grayson 12, new cases.
Don sorry pain had you up so early. understand about how important diet is.
Drew hope your cleanup work passed muster. sorry about trying to find piano player, good luck with finding the beverage people.
Roy sorry about all the webinars so close together. Glad truck ready for pick up.
Ron glad you got shop cleaned up. hope you had a good conserve energy day. Any idea how high off ground hawk was? neat pic
Buppies hope surgery goes well tomorrow and you are feeling better
Mike hope day planning was productive.
Bill warm day, enjoy conserving energy
Drew hope the shed pickup went well. Again good luck with shed project.
Randy sorry about bank, I used a local bank for years, they were ale to avoid hostile take over but banking regs changing forced a decision to sell. We used to joke they had Confederate money in vault, they were that conservative and that old
Ken glad apartment ready, nice pic
RNG never saw hummers neglect feeder before. Wonder what the attraction for the one is? Have fun with paper work
Paul nice to have days like that sometimes.
Drew 15,000 posts is a lot of posts. Neat story and yes a memory worth keeping.
Rich glad you got your parts. calm days are good. Covid saga NOT boring. Nice that the new nurse pick up on the tube needed to be used or gone
Dennis not many places will let that get by anymore. Better fix it or you might loose it !
David hope DL and town trip went well, as progress on caretaker unit continues
PJ hope you are having fun in studio.
Bill thanks for link to video
Drew with all the conversation about the pickup you would think the correct window would also be communicated
Thomas glad you can enjoy the weather.
Drew glad pickup of shed happened and refund in works.
Don sorry about the level of pain meds needed. pic did not work
Billy that is a lot of growing!
Randy that is mostly good news, pray that surgery #2 last one needed
Dennis glad you made to son's place safely.
RS hope you can get the electric fence finished. getting lots done
Kyle glad 16 yo can help take up driving slack
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle's daughter/friend PT from Covid, Bird/aging issues/, Don/knee recovery /ring bearer/back broken & infections, Don/ neighbors with Covid, Randy/FIL living alone adjustments /MIL covid, /cancer surgeries, PJ/FIL death, Dennis /wife wrist surgery and recovery, Roy/ palpitations/ angina, wife/ankle recovery, Billy/ wife fall, David(moss)/remodel/divorce, Buppies/new cancer on face /dehydrated, Thomas/gout, Phil/reflux/wife's eyes, Steppenwolfe/son-auto immune disorder, Grev/wife's eye, Ted/knee recovery/retirement, Doug and wife/health issues/nerve and pain/ wife's eyes, Ken/aunt fall injuries, David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery, Chris/neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, RS wife/ dog bite recovery, Scaredy/injuries from fall, Paul/ wife's disc issues, Gale and KY/ tornado victims, Bill/ getting care for DIL and Country.
stay safe and healthy you all.

 

[Buppies]

Up way too early cannot sleep

 

[ronjhall]

Got pot of coffee brewing. 29° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 40° with mix of sun and clouds. Yesterday was a relaxing day. Did take car out and get it washed. Filled it up with gas. $2.85. Got a set of aluminum wheel and spacers to install on my Mule. May work on them today. Not sure if I am going to get new tires for the new wheels yet. Old ones are like new.

Buppies, hope you are getting some sleep. Best wishes for good outcome from todays surgery.

Mostly, Hawk was about 2' off the ground.

Randy, good Dr report.

RNG, lots of Hummingbirds. I am lucky to see one at a time.

Don, good to hear PT went well.

Drew, good the Rubbermaid shed is gone. On to something bigger.

Everyone stay safe and healthy.

Good Morning All.

 

[Bird]

60 degrees this morning and going for a high of 78. And we thought it was Winter. National Weather Service says a 30% chance of rain today and 100% chance tonight. Hope they're right this time.

 

[RoyJackson]

2021-12-17, 0540

46° right now...pretty warm for December. High in the upper 40's...
Tomorrow, we're looking at 7" of snow...strange weather

More webinars today...same ol' sh*t. Also, a customer audit late this afternoon. I should be on-site, even though the audit is remote.
Well, do what we have to do...

 

[daugen]

good morning all
looks like warm weather for many of us
51 out now, 56 today with showers coming in tonight and colder weather tomorrow.
So today is a good day for outside projects.

I was up early too, read my book for awhile, now enjoying some coffee and hope it's a good day for all
Buppies, hope your day goes well.

 

[Buppies]

59 this morning high of 70 sounds like spring

Thanks Ron

 

[Thomas]

46F now should be today high sun cloud mix,weather warning 25-40+ wind today.
Old man winter coming to visit Saturday into Sunday AM about 6"+,hope the drive freeze before than.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today...trip to town for critter food,do Mrs. grocery shopping list,fuel for pickup and tractor,couple wheel barrow loads wood in basement,tidy couple things up outside,and date night.

Enjoy your day all.