Good morning!!!!

[Popgadget]

I've learned the hard way that having a hard and level surface is key to easy dismount and mount of the FEL. I've had it off both tractors, and since surfaces here are neither hard or level, so now try to avoid messing with the FEL at almost all costs.

I keep my tractor inside on a concrete floor, and if the loader is detached, I still park it in position in the loader frame so I can mount the loader without even getting in the tractor, just open the door and reach inside to start it and work the loader control. If I parked outside on uneven ground, I would have a completely different view.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning.
It’s 55 and just might make it to 70 today.

Yesterday was similar, a good day to work outside. I helped a friend replace the sewer line from his house to the street, got to add a new machine to grandson’s experience.

He was not happy when his mom took him home before we were finished.

But while he was there, he had a great time, and so did I. When I got home, we got into the tractor and mowed for a few hours, he was a very happy boy. Even helped me scrape the bottoms of the mower decks.

Today, I’ve got to go to the battery distributor, I’ve got a U100 sized battery that sits in a shed on a battery Minder that works the controls for transfer switches in my house and shop. It also runs the 12v pump on my diesel tank. When I went to fuel the tractor is when I discovered that it was dead. I think it was close to 10 years old, so I can’t complain. However when I pulled the 3 month old one out of my engine driven welder to use that one, I discovered it was bad as well. Hopefully that one will be a warranty replacement.

Other than pressure washing the Lazer that I got all muddy mowing when it was too wet, I’ll take the rest of the day as it comes.

 

[toppop52]

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Extremely handy. One of the huge benefits is the ability to make the connection even if there is pressure in any of the lines. No need to grab a hammer and a rag to relieve it. It has 8 connectors, so it does the four for the loader, 2 for the third function, and a pair left over. My dealer didn’t know that it existed, but I saw it as an option when I ordered the tractor, and was insistent that I wanted it. After seeing it, they now sell a lot of them.

That’s easily retro fitted, I don’t know the cost but it’s worth a lot in saved effort.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Yes, I think so...and school resource officers...armed
I know this will make some "social justice" activists piss their panties...but, IMHO, that's tough ****.

The school district about 20 miles south of us, has allowed teachers to be armed....and they post BIG signs out front.

Schools could build special entries for kids, but would also have to buttress the exits to prevent entry.

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, hazy going to 72 and not rain til Friday.
Might be able to get the tractor out into the lower field, fingers crossed.

Mostly - hope you find the no-start issue with the boat.

Day job calling.

stay safe and be well,

 

[rswyan]

62F and "Fair" @ 09:00, heading up to a high of around 76F. Winds seem pretty calm at the moment.

Calling for occasional showers this afternoon. In fact, WU radar is showing a small (stationary) cell just up the road a piece ... hard to imagine as I sit here with the sun streaming in the window. Might just be AP though.

Hopper feeder needs filled as do two suet feeders. But I'm in the process of relocating the pole for the suet feeders so those will have to wait until I get that done.

Seedlings got left out last night and they are in the sun at the moment so they will need watered in fairly short order.

The first squash seeds I planted several weeks ago in 4" square pots are getting fairly large. Some of them have multiple plants in a single pot, so I'm going to try and get those split up and repotted today into the larger 6" pots.

Have started incorporating Miracle-Gro into the watering scheme for the seedlings.

Get the frame for the 55G drum finished for the Water Buffalo and get the chop saw moved back inside and the radial arm saw covered up.

Finish mowing down here around the house.

And see about making some progress on the mulching as well.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable Hump Day ...

 

[RoyJackson]

The school district about 20 miles south of us, has allowed teachers to be armed....and they post BIG signs out front.

Schools could build special entries for kids, but would also have to buttress the exits to prevent entry.

Think any teachers are armed? My guess is, none...
And, if teachers aren't willing to be armed, then a school resource officer has to be hired

 

[NHBX]

Wow I thought this thread was a politics free zone!

Enjoy

 

[RoyJackson]

Wow I thought this thread was a politics free zone!

Enjoy

Up to a point...the OPs will trim it if it gets nasty

 

[RedNeckGeek]

The school district about 20 miles south of us, has allowed teachers to be armed....and they post BIG signs out front.

Schools could build special entries for kids, but would also have to buttress the exits to prevent entry.

We have armed guards at banks, airports, border crossings, and many other places. Our children are more precious than diamonds; why not protect them the same way?

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 77F @ 7:00AM. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 102F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Red Flag Warning and Heat Advisory in effect until 11PM. The rest of the week looks to be in the 80s, even cooler at the rally site. Way to early in the year for this sort of thing.

The red bike wasn't idling well, so yesterday I adjusted the valves and found both of the exhaust valves a bit tight. Then readjusted the carbs and it's back to normal. Finished packing, so all I have to do before leaving is put out all the hummer feeders and grab a little breakfast.

It's getting to the point I might need to stop watching and reading the news. It's all so so bad!

Happy Hump Day, folks...

 

[Buppies]

Still drizzling rain 55 degrees yuk day

 

[txdon]

Good morning! 59˚F starting off the day. Lightning show with a 1.15" rain last night. Now I have to shut down the irrigation in the potatoes and wait for them to dry out, then harvest, probably Friday or Saturday.

FireWise went well yesterday, many cedars are ready to be mulched.

Until it is found out exactly what happened and what security was or was not had and what laws on the books were broken and why they were not enforced it is hard to figure preventive methods.

 

[daugen]

good visit with new pain doc, he agreed an epidural was long overdue on my neck and suggested I get PT also, which I will.

on way back I pass the local elementary school right near my house, where I went when I was little.
Solebury Police car sitting in parking lot...sad.

now to change clothes and get to work weeding. Sister is coming tomorrow for first time and I want the gardens to look nice.

 

[PJSprog]

66°F and rain this morning, going up to 77° today. Looks like the rain will hit us in waves, and last into Friday. Voice on the radio suggested we may get some severe stuff late afternoon.

Wife and I took a walk around the property yesterday evening as she laid out her vision for this year's projects. Looks like we're adding to the list a fire pit area next to the pond. Then, we sat around in the sunroom chatting until it was time to go to bed. Nice evening.

Not going to weigh into the politics, but adding one more law for idiots to ignore is not the answer to this problem. It's a bit more complex than that, unfortunately.

I'd like to think my chat with the hens had some affect, as we got 6 eggs yesterday. That's about average for our 10 hens.

Looks like your helper is quite passionate about his work, Paul.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Love seeing the happy grandson popgadget. More kids need that type of education, then they wouldn’t be doing such nasty deeds like yesterday. Sad.

 

[scaredychicken]

Good Morning My People.

coffee time

 

[scaredychicken]

a few minutes ago, I was a Platinum member, now I'm a Veteran Member. Does that give me extra responsibilities, perks, or a pension, sticker for the tractor maybe ??? Have a good day all.

 

[sodamo]

65°F and 0 rain

Very nice lobster dinner with wife last night, but WOW prices creeping up. Guess that will be a treat enjoyed less often.

Sophie made her 1st bucket divot coming off the side off the cane road. She may have named it “Oh Sh*t” as that’s what I heard above the roar of the engine and I was inside 100 ft away . Funny how people mellow over time. I just don’t remember such a non concerned attitude back when I did it. Progress.

Another easy day ahead. Going to make some garlicky rolls to go with some homemade lasagna.

Such a tragedy in Texas yesterday.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[PJSprog]

a few minutes ago, I was a Platinum member, now I'm a Veteran Member. Does that give me extra responsibilities, perks, or a pension, sticker for the tractor maybe ??? Have a good day all.

You get to ride in the parade now and throw candy to the platinum members.