Good morning!!!!

[5030]

You don't see many of yhose old single arm loaders anymore, they weren't real popular over here even when new.

First time I've ever even seen a picture of one...

 

[daugen]

You don't see many of those old single arm loaders anymore, they weren't real popular over here even when new.

operating one on a slope with a load might get dicey.

my BIL who did my avatar in California sent me something fun today. He is illustrating a children's book and here is one of the
lead characters named Drew-A-Taur. He is doing a wonderful job animating a front end loader for sure.
I still like my apple tree avatar but this was fun too.
No need for hydraulic fluid, just stretch those legs out...
Can't wait for the book with lots more illustrations.

I told him he nailed it, right down to the weight box, ROPS, etc
The front end has a little Peterbilt in it...

 

[PJSprog]

..., grass is already turning green, wild onions and garlic are standing tall. Most trees are budding and the willows are getting leaves. Spring is upon us.
DST starts Sunday.

I noticed this week that the winter wheat is starting to green up in the fields around here.

 

[5030]

Not here yet and neither are my brown hayfields but soon I suspect. We are firmly entrenched in mud season presently.

 

[sodamo]

67°F and no rain other than some teaser drops.

Two coats of trim paint in bathroom looking good. Hope to get same in kitchen and main area today.

Need to squeeze in a brewery run this afternoon

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[sodamo]

For that answer just look into the studies.
"Conclusions: While smoking is one behavioral factor that seems to have some association with KSD, no clear effect of alcohol and physical activity has been demonstrated."

Do Lifestyle Factors Including Smoking, Alcohol, and Exercise Impact Your Risk of Developing Kidney Stone Disease? Outcomes of a Systematic Review - PubMed

<span><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> With a rise in the incidence of stone disease, more research is needed to understand the lifestyle factors associated with it. We evaluate available evidence for association of smoking, alcohol, and exercise with kidney stone disease (KSD)...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"Does Alcohol Cause Kidney Stones?​

No direct link between alcohol and kidney stones has been proven. However, alcohol can cause dehydration, which is linked to kidney stone formation. For this reason, alcohol use is not recommended if you have kidney stones or are trying to prevent them.

In addition, there are other factors to consider:

• Dehydration: If you drink, particularly in excess, it can cause dehydration, which is linked to kidney stone formation.
• Weight gain: Drinking excessively means you are getting a lot of empty calories, which can cause weight gain. Being overweight or obese are also risk factors for kidney stones.
• Uric acid: Alcohol like beer contains something called purines, which are the building blocks of uric acid. Purinescan lead to the formation of uric acid kidney stones, and beer could exacerbate problems that you have with high purine levels."

Alcohol Abuse: Signs, Risks & How to Get Help

Alcohol abuse is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Learn about alcoholism, including signs, risks and getting help.

www.therecoveryvillage.com

There are other studies also.

How to Treat Kidney Stones with Diet | NutritionFacts.org

Decreasing animal protein and sodium intake appears more effective in treating calcium oxalate and uric acid kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) than restricting calcium or oxalates.

nutritionfacts.org

I think I will go with my 44 years experience. Too easy to find studies/reports raising doubt to almost any subject. Of course once doubt has been raised, there is job security on both sides. I still eat eggs, too.

 

[Thomas]

"I wonder about the adhesives they use on these granite counter tops, drill it first and a stainless steel pin?"

"
They have a special glue and fill in with mortar. That glue is amazingly strong.
Think 3 or four small steel pins would stop it from twisting over time.
Tile place will have the glue and anything else you need.

Seems like this would be a bit under $40"
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Missing piece polish front that looks like state of Fla. 4"x 1"...hoping that piece embedded driver radiator.

 

[Thomas]

Well heck I'm up early, my wife woke me up to see the damned bear that was destroying the bird feeders,
got that sob run off and wide awake for now.

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Looking I say a yearling just under 200 pound.
reached up and tore one feeder that hung off the eave of the house, got up on the deck and pulled down a suet feeder and big seed feeder.
Destroyed all of them, took off when I hollared at him.
This is a picture from an Arlo cam that looks out to the driveway.

He/she will be back...hope there nothing in vehicles might be of interest.

 

[Thomas]

Winter storm watch just post for Friday into Saturday...5 to 10 inches...

Dang it Roy...guess March going to be lion so far.

 

[Thomas]

Morning all;
My wife got a few pictures of the danged critter that disturbed my sleep last night;

This is looking out the kitchen window, the bottom of that feeder is about 6' above the ground
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And here he is enjoying the bird seed while destroying the feeders, just before I ran him off!
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Then it was a couple of hours before my wife would calm down and let me sleep,
at least I got to sleep in a bit she had to get to work, saw her off at 7 and took a nap till 9 breakfast time now.

I stumble something works very well keep bears out of shed,I hang 18" windchimes yet to have bear enter shed,maybe windchimes close to feeder may help.