Good morning!!!!

[rswyan]

66F and mostly cloudy @ 10:45, heading up to a high of around 81F. Calling for considerable cloudiness today, which is great for not getting totally baked by the sun. Still have to watch the UV, which they say will be "Very High" (9).

From the looks of it we had some rain overnight ... LWS reports 0.21" since midnight ...

Still calling for a chance (20%) of a stray shower or thunderstorm.

That open window sleeping weather felt so good yesterday morning I just went back to bed after waking up early and taking a whizz.

Until The Squeak decided I should be be up ... and bit me on the back of my hand ...

Yesterday's agenda:

Did some online banking (deposit, schedule some bills for payment)

Refilled hopper and 1 suet feeder.

Watered potted plants front and back.

Got the two artemisia "Silver Mound" dug up and potted for relocation, making room for the peonies.

Refilled Water Buffalo.

Planted 4 toad lilies in the second circle where the coral bells and hosta are planted:

Got those well watered in and everything else there got a drink as well.

After that took the WB up to the bed in front of the shop and gave the new plants up there a drink as well.

Then down to the northeast planting bed where the last azalea and three rhododendrons got watered and fed, also watered the lilac bush.

Dropped the WB around back and set it to refilling.

Got the two "mixed" peonies planted in the flower bed while that was happening.

Once those things were done I hooked up the dump cart and filled it with three bags of mulch (or was it six ?) and got those placed around the new toad lily plantings in the second circle.

Cooked some more spaghetti for dinner, was ready and waiting when The Woman hit the door.

After dinner took Cub up and mowed compost/woodlot to finish the day.

Agenda for today will likely include:

Change out bag on Japanese Beetle trap which is probably full by now.

Maybe take dump cart up and grab a load or two of screened compost for that new planting bed under the maple tree up on the northeast corner.

Probably do some planting of more hosta and shade perennials in several locations.

Need to get some mulching done in the flower bed where The Woman has weeded (otherwise I'll be in trouble)

Mow front lawn.

Got our second notice from the Census Bureau about completing the American Community Survey, so will probably see about completing that tonight if I can remember it.

Area where we planted those plain green hosta we got from a friend, they seem to be doing ok:

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

 

[newbury]

It's a ***** getting old, ain't it?

Heard it beats the alternative.

 

[sodamo]

70°F and .61 inches rain. The remnants of Darby forecast to pass to the south of us today. Wind and rain. My kind of inside day.

Invited to neighbor’s this afternoon. Kinda a show and tell of all their renovations over the pandemic.

Been watching a show on Prime/FreeVee called Almost Paradise. More an old style drama comedy that won’t be getting any awards for the PC/Woke BS that has infected current programming. Christian Kane the main actor, shot in Philippines.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[Buppies]

Wngsprd glad wife is getting better prayers sent

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Got last of the painted pieces on the shed. Need to paint 1 more full sheet. And then cut and paint the top pieces

Started sprinkle as I was finishing. So decided to move that downed tree on other side of creek while the EA wicked grapple was on. A small sledge hammer just bounces off trying to straighten the bent tine. But discovered a problem on a rear tire.

Tightened them up and went to work, sprinkle stopped, spent hour or two moving downed limbs on other side of creek. Swapped back to pallet forks, pulled out 2 of 3 remaining osb sheets. Lunch
Cleaned grill, and it started to rain as I was finishing that up.
Got a shower, now it’s raining good with a thunderstorm.

We have a new couple from church coming over for supper. The plan is for me to grill.
.1”

of rain as already, coming down hard now.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Meant to post this one, every lug nut hole has a crack, but one is cracked bad.
Now .2” rain

 

[Buppies]

That does not look good BEF

 

[sodamo]

Ken, thanks for sharing your trip. Loved the blue grotto.

 

[rswyan]

That 20% chance of rain is 100%.

Almost had the front all mowed when I felt the first drops:

Now raining hard enough I can hear it hitting the roof.

Hope it continues.

 

[Thomas]

Thanks for concerns and prayers for my wife...she is doing much better.

Glad Mrs. doing well.

 

[Thomas]

View attachment 754489
Meant to post this one, every lug nut hole has a crack, but one is cracked bad.
Now .2” rain

Little over several years ago friend Kubota M4800 did the same thing both front rims,he had cracks welded but only lasted couple years,he than had 1/4" plates made and bolt holes and hub mill than weld to rim and stronger bolts yet to have problem.

 

[daugen]

I guess I'm glad I don't watch tv.
PC/Woke BS that has infected current programming.
Would probably throw things at tv and that gets expensive.

Always thought that would be a great way to get rid of old tvs.
Tune them in to your most hated show and get out the shotgun.
Just do it outside...

that wheel looks bad, I wouldn't stress it too much until you get it fixed.
Metal used in steel wheels should be tougher than that.
Sure shows why you need to examine your lug nuts carefully.

have to go load up mower on trailer for tomorrow.
Ken and Paul are helping me work on on a good sized list of repairs. Should be fun.
Then when done getting sweaty from that, will come in and cook some Keto blueberry muffins made with almond flour
and zero sugar. And lots of blueberries.

 

[Thomas]

84F cloudy.
Been kinda slow motion day.
After good half hour cleaning grill with Mrs.and pointing out needed replacement parts soon,she decided it was time for new grill...prices sure gone up in 12 years.

Mrs. said dinner in 20 sooo I better get headed.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[daugen]

mower loaded on trailer, no problems
done by 6pm Boss...

time to rest. Some somewhat strange blueberry muffins in oven.
Almond and rice flour, zero sugar. Don might even eat it.
Popgadget said he was trying to stay away from sweet things, except his wife of course...
so I promised him some healthy muffins.
I'm hoping he won't have to use them for target practice.

light rain is coming in soon, we need it, only a third of an inch predicted. Sure makes the grass grow.

 

[daugen]

before anyone starts counting the mix didn't make that many muffins
smells good
have my eye on that little one in the back corner.
It's marked QC

orange pepper about ready to pick

 

[txdon]

time to rest. Some somewhat strange blueberry muffins in oven.
Almond and rice flour, zero sugar. Don might even eat it.

Hmm, what else is in them. Maybe, no added oil or eggs or milk . . .

 

[daugen]

Well Don since I added two eggs I know I'm beat there. And two tbsp of butter
muffin was darn good, lighter texture
I almost went back and snitched another one, but there weren't enough left; next time I make a double batch
now that I know this is edible. Plate for Paul, plate for Ken. got to feed the help.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 74ºF for the start, mostly clear sky, light wind. Light wind with moderate gust. Sky went to partly cloudy, high temp was 98ºF, HI 103ºF. Bike ride first thing this morning, only 37 mile. Launched boat, and gave boat rides and tube ride to SIL church group. Knocked off at 3PM got boat home in in driveway at 4. No Nap. will go to be soon, I am tired!
David good to hear panels not interfering with screw replacement. Quite the system there.
Buppies hope you got some rain.
Drew hope you get to make the trip to Paul's house, Really sorry about no arthritis meds before epidural. Sorry about memorial service.
NHBX hope mowing went well today.
Dennis sorry about lack of progress on shed, you have had many interruptions
Thomas hope Mrs no jealous type.
Don only 3 weeks
Drew sorry about poor insulation. congrats on first onion.
Roy I like your plan for today.
Ken good to hear progress on deck, hope you got your pool supplies. Interesting restaurant location. thanks for sharing pics
Biily glad you got more rain. I have not stayed up to 1 AM in a long time. Sorry about kitchen sink issue. Hope you get guest's coffee roasted.
Ted hope you got some more rain, hope today went well.
RS sorry squeak felt the need to be alarm clock. Got a lot done yesterday. Hope today went that well.
Davis hope you enjoyed your inside say and neighbor's show and tell.
Dennis hope crack easy to deal with. Hope you could enjoy rain.
Dennis while some bolt and some nuts, the one does look bad.
RS sorry mowing interrupted, hope you get some serious rain.
Thomas took 1/4 inch plates to fix, wow.
Drew I now watch less over the air TV so I won't throw things at TVor throw up
Thomas congrats on permission to get new grill.
Drew hope muffins turn out. You know us so well nice pics
Drew glad they turned out.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle's daughter/friend PT from Covid, /learning new job, Bird/aging issues/, Don /mom's pipeline process, /fire nearby, Randy/FIL living alone adjustments /MIL Covid /son's heart issues, /pneumonia and not posting, Roy /palpitations, /angina , Billy /wife back & hip, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /3 new skin cancer spots and treatment, /wife knee healing, Thomas/gout, Phil /reflux, /wife's eyes, Steppenwolfe/son-auto immune disorder, Grev/wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery/retirement, / passing out issues, /family issues, /wife feeling bad, Doug and wife/health issues, /nerve and pain, / wife's hospital stay, /torn bicep, Ken /kids shot tragedy, David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery recovery, /cataract surgery, /Sophie's hand infection, Chris/neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /wife not feeling well, /marriage, Paul/ wife's disc issues, Gale and KY/ tornado victims, Mike /5 year plan, Dennis /retirement plans / brother "alligallyitus" and improving, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend cancer diagnosis and recovery, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Ukraine war, mass shooting victims and family, and Country.

 

[Popgadget]

View attachment 754489
Meant to post this one, every lug nut hole has a crack, but one is cracked bad.
Now .2” rain

I wouldn’t delay repairing that. You could cut out a disc of 1/4” plate, and layout and drill the bolt circle, and ideally a fairly precise bore for the hub. Then weld it in place.

 

[txdon]

Well Don since I added two eggs I know I'm beat there. And two tbsp of butter
muffin was darn good, lighter texture
I almost went back and snitched another one, but there weren't enough left; next time I make a double batch
now that I know this is edible. Plate for Paul, plate for Ken. got to feed the help.

Here are 5 substitutes for eggs and butter numbers 1-4 and 7. I would not include #5 and #6 of the 7 because of the saturated fat content.
1. ground flax seed and water
2. unsweetened applesauce
3. mashed bananas
4. pumpkin puree
7. beans

Vegan Baking: How To Substitute Eggs & Butter | Basmati

www.basmati.com

Another 100˚ day today and the rest of the 10 day forecast is, of course, hotter.
Went to mom's today no green grass in the fields. The guy running cattle is feeding them 3 times a week as he watches any profits this year slip away.