Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

good morning all
Sorry you are ailing Doug, that sounds uncomfortable

cooler day here but sunny and high about 70.
Need to make a quick run to supermarket and then home to plant the flowers I bought yesterday.
About half annuals and half perennials; unlike RS I don't have the brain/memory to keep them all straight.
As i keep adding to the perennials, this should get easier each year. Deer are a big problem; am waiting for my colorful pansies
to disappear. I might as well leave a bottle of Italian dressing out for them to enjoy them with too...

Neck has really been bothering me, was up for hours last night, am wearing soft collar most of the time to help.
Nothing special, just falling apart.

My DE friends are driving to Washington State to see his elderly mother and have complained of the high winds costing them 3mpg driving.
Dusty too. I thought the welcome sign they got yesterday was nice

 

[Thomas]

34F clear sky 50's for high windy.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today...this morning dump run,food for the critters,do grocery shopping for the Mrs.afteroon Mrs. now would like the mailbox post stain make adjustment to one of shed doors,than date night...guess I better get my rear in gear.

Enjoy your day all.

 

[Thomas]

Thomas, it almost sounds like you are definitely working more since you 'retired'......

By the sounds you have been talking to Mrs.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
It’s 52 out under clear skies with a high around 70 today.
The ground is starting to dry out, which is good, I’m going to have to start mowing soon.

Yesterday was quite warm until a cold front blew through. We escaped any severe weather, heard thunder, but only got a few scattered showers. Less than a tenth of an inch.

I made good progress towards getting the speakers finished, but it will still be a few days.

After much deliberation, I did break down and ordered the hydraulic post hole digger for my tractor loader and an auger with aggressive carbide teeth for drilling in shale. Also advertised my 3Point digger on Facebook Marketplace, which seems to be better than Craigs List. It’s a nice heavy duty one with a slip clutch rather than shear pins, and mounting pins for cat 1 or 2. Hopefully it will go quickly.

Today I’ll be back in the shop, need to make a run to the hangar to get some tools that I left there, and finish up.

I really appreciate all of your kind thoughts about losing Emily, I was more impacted by losing her than I could have imagined, even though we know when we get a dog that we will likely outlive them, and this day will come. But it doesn’t make it any easier when it does come.

 

[Rich B1]

Good morning! Sky is clear with plenty of sun! 47 now, supposed to get to 68 or so later.

Wife too today off, we were up around 6. She has fallen back to sleep in her recliner. Maybe because we both were woken up by the 2 cats acting like alley cats in the bedroom last night. Louie and Oreo still aren’t playing well together.

We are hoping to get some yard/garden work done today. Likely the first mowing. I am going to try to till some of the garden, I have some stuff that needs to be in the ground. It has simply been too wet, likely still is a bit too damp, but forecast is not good for any dry weather.

Race bike is starting to come together. Going to be cutting/drilling/bending aluminum sheet for radiator brackets, electronics pan, and seat mount brackets. Found fuel pump brackets at Speedway Motors along with fuel line fittings that fit. And company in Iowa that makes the radiator has hoses that fit, instead of a cobbled up mess! Also figured out that the fuel system was not really plumbed correctly. It will be now.

Got a turkey out of the freezer yesterday. It is in a cooler thawing. Gonna be the Easter bird.

Everyone stay safe out there!

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, last nights storm has made the ground spongy again. Sunny and cooler today
Went out after work to cut up and move another trunk, just as I was about to move the last round, I could see the storm coming. Had to decide to make it with the 2 rounds and come back for the third, or try and pile them all into the bucket. Well, it took a bit but I was able to lift the 3rd round and put it on top and got all three to the pile.
Drove back quick to put the tractor away, and by the time I got into the house, the thunder and heavy rain hit.
I will say an 18" by 12" round is not light!

Alien- heal quick- how did you rip your bicep??

I fell with the chain saw yesterday when a root/bush grabbed me. I always walk with the chain brake on. Bush is now in small pieces and won't be tripping me again!

Got the splitter unstuck from the mud.
New trees showed up looking pretty bad from the 6 day trip to get here via USPS.

Stay safe and be well, and hope you find a Dr. Alien.

All six rounds moved out, rocks piled up and getting closer to planting.
Stuff should start showing up the weekend.
Need to move faster as new trees for other areas will show up soon.

 

[PJSprog]

39°F and clear skies this morning, going up to 63° again today. Chances on and off for some rain through the day, though.

Working half day today. Boss is sending us home at noon.

Need to get rear wheels off of both mowers and take them over to Centralia for the new tires this afternoon. Should fill up the rest of my day.

Bummer about your bicep, Doug. That can't be comfortable. Hope you can get it repaired quickly.

 

[rswyan]

55F and sunny @ 09:30, supposed to be windy today (Wind Advisory in effect) but will be heading up to a high of almost 70 (69F) ...

The Squeak has the Spring Feevahs and is racing around the house meowing and going absolutely crazy.

Only got 5 (of 10) of The Woman's new Dahlia's planted yesterday. Made up a nice mix of screened compost, peat moss, and Menard's composted cow manure.

Originally figured that we could plant two in each grow bag but after getting a look at the size of the tubers and reading a little further, it became clear that probably wouldn't be a good idea. So I ordered another 5 grow bags plus a dozen larger drip pans to set them on.

Found a (seemingly) good article on The American Dahlia Society's website about growing them in containers. One of the points was only fill the container 1/3 full with soil then add the tubers, then cover with soil, leaving container only about 2/3rds full ... and then add more soil as the flower stalks start to emerge and grow (for support)

Another thing was to use pre-moistened soil and not water after planting, apparently because the tubers can be prone to rotting if they are too wet. The Woman thought this was absolutely heresy: you plant something, it's just got to be watered. In fact, she spent some time going around and inspecting the veggie seeds I had planted and pronouncing them too dry (they're actually fine ... I've been keeping an eye on them ... )

I did manage to get her to actually sit still long enough to look at the specific dahlias I had purchased:

"Oooh ... those are really pretty !!!"

...

Started cutting the chickenwire for plant protectors.

Filled in some dirt over in the planting bed outside the kitchen window. Have a short (1') length of gutter I need to clean out over there today.

Got some clean up done in the garage.

I also noticed yesterday that one of the wheel bearings on the dump cart was completely toast, so there will be a trip out to pick up a new bearing for that, probably first thing. Bearings are shielded but not sealed and no numbers on the bearings. I'd like to think that they're just cheap Chicom junk ... but in all honestly, I had never greased them. Need to look and see if the hubs even have grease fittings.

As far as the rest of the day goes, I need to get a few of those irises that got pulled up reset back in the ground and then probably work on get the lawn aerated.

Beyond that not sure, but there's no shortage of things that need done.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable, productive, and safe TGIF ...

 

[RoyJackson]

I really appreciate all of your kind thoughts about losing Emily, I was more impacted by losing her than I could have imagined, even though we know when we get a dog that we will likely outlive them, and this day will come. But it doesn’t make it any easier when it does come.

No, it doesn't...

 

[daugen]

The Squeak has the Spring Feevahs and is racing around the house meowing and going absolutely crazy.

RS, it's something in the air...I've been sneezing for two days. Spring catnip?

headed out to plant flowers, like RS, a favorite thing to do. Might weed the radishes. They don't like being crowded though I hate to throw out plants. Maybe I can replant a few.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 50F @ 7:30AM. Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 66F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Picked up just shy of 3/4" of rain yesterday. More due in tonight, Saturday and the first few days of next week.

Was going to get a grocery run in yesterday, but this is as far as I got. The lower section of driveway is still too steep, and the ground too soft from the rain. I took another run at it with more of a head start, and made it maybe another twenty feet before the truck started going sideways. Some groceries would have been nice, but not nice enough to end up off the side of the hill. Came back in, got a fire going in the wood stove, and had lunch. Then worked on computers the rest of the day, getting things back to normal after the previous days power outages. I also found a replacement media server that doesn't rely on a network connection to work, and enjoyed a movie and a couple of newer Star Trek episodes.

Talked to the backhoe contractor, and he seems to think the rippers on the dozer can get through the rock. We'll see. If not, the explosive system isn't that expensive, and there are other areas where it could be put to good use.

Might try the driveway again today, but might just lay low, too. It's not like I'm going to starve.

TGIF gang!

 

[rswyan]

Trip made into town to Akron Bearing, picked up 4 new bearings for the dump cart: just under $50 with The Governor's cut ... ($11 and change each) ... but they are sealed and hopefully of decent quality. That's roughly 1/3 of what the cart itself cost new (it was on sale IIRC)

Now that I have the number, I see that I could have sourced them from Amazon for $8.99 ... for a four pack ... with free Prime delivery. No idea on the quality though.

Checked the wheels before I left ... no grease fittings ... not entirely clear on how they expected the bearings to be greased ... maybe pull the wheels, remove bearings, and repack (a shielded bearing) by hand ?



Gonna go core while I contemplate all that.

 

[rswyan]

good morning all
Sorry you are ailing Doug, that sounds uncomfortable

cooler day here but sunny and high about 70.
Need to make a quick run to supermarket and then home to plant the flowers I bought yesterday.
About half annuals and half perennials; unlike RS I don't have the brain/memory to keep them all straight.

LOL ... Drew ... I have to write them down ... no way I'd keep them straight if I didn't.

As i keep adding to the perennials, this should get easier each year.

Deer are a big problem; am waiting for my colorful pansies
to disappear. I might as well leave a bottle of Italian dressing out for them to enjoy them with too...

I got out the food grater yesterday and shaved up a bar of Irish Spring ... gonna try sprinkling that around the hosta and see if that at least keeps them from nipping off the buds when they've just come up.

Neck has really been bothering me, was up for hours last night, am wearing soft collar most of the time to help.
Nothing special, just falling apart.

Same here ... mostly my back and hips though ... but I do get these extraordinary pains in my neck from time to time ... thankfully fairly rare. But when it happens it feels like I could almost pass out from the pain.

My DE friends are driving to Washington State to see his elderly mother and have complained of the high winds costing them 3mpg driving.

Winds are howling here too ... so probably headed your way if not there already.

UPS just dropped the asparagus, strawberry, and blueberry plants ... which is a bit inconvenient to say the least.

 

[sodamo]

64°F and .06 inches rain

Have my 1 week follow up for my cataract surgery this afternoon. I’m looking forward to it.

Hopefully my last day of light duty. While it has been a nice change there is a growing list of things that need my attention.

Need to pick up a ham for Easter dinner. Been invited to a friends for a small gathering. Volunteered the ham. Tend to associate turkey with Thanksgiving and Ham with Easter, but more often than not it seems we have both.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 37°, going up to a high of 70°. Bountiful sunshine..... but.... very breezy. I got up about 06:00 and the trees were already moving a bit in a stiff breeze. Shouldn't get too gusty, but this wasn't even in the forecast.

Made a run into town again for a third pallet of mulch. We were calculating the sale price vs. the regular price last night (made my head hurt) ..... I was originally thinking it was only a 30% savings.... it's more like 46% savings. Being they only put it on sale once a year, we concluded to get more than we need now. Always good to be prepared. I bet we use it all up anyway.....

RNG, The song "slip sliding away" came to mind when I was reading your post.... are you going to get a gravel fix? ----- I've been getting those urges again in anticipation of a few gravel loads...

Doug, how did you pull your bicep? Sounds painful. Hope it heals quickly.

Buppies, hope you are continuing to heal and maybe have a reprieve from all the slicing.

Drew, need some pics of your plantings.... I'm sure it's starting to look nice. Hope the deer find another buffet down the road....

Paul, nice of the management to let you know they're closing early, instead of letting you find out on your own.....

I have contemplating on what to get into today.... May just take it easy, but I don't want to misplace my motivation again.... it was too hard to find it last time.....

Everyone have a great day and start to the weekend!

 

[Alien]

good morning all
Sorry you are ailing Doug, that sounds uncomfortable

cooler day here but sunny and high about 70.
Need to make a quick run to supermarket and then home to plant the flowers I bought yesterday.
About half annuals and half perennials; unlike RS I don't have the brain/memory to keep them all straight.
As i keep adding to the perennials, this should get easier each year. Deer are a big problem; am waiting for my colorful pansies
to disappear. I might as well leave a bottle of Italian dressing out for them to enjoy them with too...

Neck has really been bothering me, was up for hours last night, am wearing soft collar most of the time to help.
Nothing special, just falling apart.

My DE friends are driving to Washington State to see his elderly mother and have complained of the high winds costing them 3mpg driving.
Dusty too. I thought the welcome sign they got yesterday was nice

I really sympathize with that "falling apart" comment. It doesn't seem to get any better like it used to.

 

[Alien]

Good morning to all! Low of 37°, going up to a high of 70°. Bountiful sunshine..... but.... very breezy. I got up about 06:00 and the trees were already moving a bit in a stiff breeze. Shouldn't get too gusty, but this wasn't even in the forecast.

Made a run into town again for a third pallet of mulch. We were calculating the sale price vs. the regular price last night (made my head hurt) ..... I was originally thinking it was only a 30% savings.... it's more like 46% savings. Being they only put it on sale once a year, we concluded to get more than we need now. Always good to be prepared. I bet we use it all up anyway.....

RNG, The song "slip sliding away" came to mind when I was reading your post.... are you going to get a gravel fix? ----- I've been getting those urges again in anticipation of a few gravel loads...

Doug, how did you pull your bicep? Sounds painful. Hope it heals quickly.



Everyone have a great day and start to the weekend!

Ummm, would you believe lifting the 85" TV my wife bought out of the crate it came in.

 

[sodamo]

Doug, you’re being a bit hard on that body. Interesting story re that muscle? Take care and heal.

 

[Alien]

I woke at 1.00 a.m. so got up and had a cuppa. Still up at 3.40 a.m. and not tired. Think it is the steroids I am taking at the present time. No more sleep tonight for me. Trying to be quiet or the dogs will want up too.
New security/screen door arrived so plan on seeing if I can handle fitting it today. Normally it would not be a problem but I am a little handicapped at the moment.
Step son and partner are arriving Sunday and he is going to fit 2 glass sliding doors, one in the back laundry and another in our lounge room. I don't see how he can do both in a day but he reckons he can. He is a qualified builder. Not sure he realizes just how much it involves being a steel frame home. I have all the materials here ready for him.
Hope you all have a Happy Easter. I am into Saturday already.

Thanks David.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Took the day off.

Went to town this morning for breakfast and Lowe’s to get paint and primer. OSB siding on shed is getting replaced someday, prepainting the pieces. 1 gal of $50 oil based primer only did 4 1/2 sheets of OSB, and it was like water. The paint is thick but used less than half can for same coverage. Going with gray to match the barn.
Shed is 25 yrs old, only had a coat of red barn paint on it, that was painted a year after it was built. (Built the shed while waiting on building permit for house, painted it after house was done). Used tractor forks as saw horse.

Need about 10 sheets replaced including the doors. I’m using OSB again because I have at least 10 sheets in my barn when it cost $7 a sheet. I saw a PT 6x6x16 was $100, ouch. Didn’t price plywood. Could not find an exterior door jamb, need to replace one on the barn. Might have to mill my own.

Nice day but breezy.

Wife said date night tonight, going to leave the boy at home and we are going somewhere.

She weeded flower beds all day. Need to take flag pole down to get the new halyard on the pulley. Dogwood starting to bloom.