Good morning!!!!

[buckeyefarmer]

Ron, like the pics!!!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Wngsprd, I’m guessing you won’t be hiking tomorrow.

 

[pennwalk]

Morning Tractor Boys, If you feel like a heavy dose of science this morning here you go.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! 66˚F heading to upper 70s, cloudy, South wind. Tempest is back up, the sun charged the battery enough to get it into battery saving mode again this morning. I hope the new unit will arrive soon.

The neighborhood nursery has reduced the price of the 4" bedding plants to $1 ea. so my garden got 20 more Fall/Winter plants including kale, Brussel Sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower already about 6" high. I turned my drip irrigation system is back on.

Enjoying my time off from "work" and missing it also, if that makes sense. I'm back on the schedule for a few days the last weeks of November.

 

[NHBX]

38° now highs in the low 60’s SW wind 5-10 mph and sunny today.

Yesterday was a fairly productive day outside, more “to good to throw away” stuff hauled to the dump. It’s finally looking like I’m gaining some headway. My goal is to get things cleaned up before it becomes a burden to either myself or the Mrs lol.

The only thing on tap for today is dog to the vet for yearly checkup/shots.

Enjoy your day everyone

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
It’s 34 with a high over 60 today.

Yesterday started with breakfast with the professor where the election results figured prominently in the conversation. Next was to trade my Prius for my son‘s Mercedes at the inspection station.
Wife and I took the Benz to Costco and did our shopping, when I went to load the trunk with our plunder, I was surprised to find there was already two sets of golf clubs and a batch of other stuff already in there. However our grocery’s all fit, including a 35 pack of Diet Coke, a case of Snapple in case Drew comes by, almost 40lbs of brisket, and a batch of other stuff.
Later in the day, my wife took me to pick up the Prius. She reminded me that when she once said that she would like a Mercedes, I told her they were too expensive to maintain.
Both my son’s car and my own got the same service, brakes, oil change and state inspection. His bill was over $1000, mine was $300. My wife is happy with her Toyota.

Took a look at the Carryall, I’m not sure that it is charging. I got as far as verifying the wiring and determining if it is a A or B circuit system so I can troubleshoot it today.
Got the smoker ready and brisket trimmed and rubbed, so I could light the fire and load it up after the Airport Authority meeting, which I attended via zoom. It was after 9pm when I lit the fire, should be fine, I’m supposed to be serving it around 6pm today.

It amazes me how well the smoker keeps it’s set temperature by adjusting the draft fan. It typically only wanders a few degrees from the set point, and can usually make through an 18 hour cook without reloading the fire box.

Today I’ll revisit the Carryall, keep an eye on the smoker, probably push the manure back into the bin and stack it up to make some more room. I’ve got some inside chores and computer work to do, and get to go feed the firemen at 6.

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 40 going up to 68 and sun is up

Aunt out of hospital and recovering. This is her third different cancer. She is 85 and is very active. A fighter for sure.

Drove kid to school, doe jumps out, no problem, slow down an big buck jumps out. hmmm.

Chimney people came over, wandered around the roof and caulked up some miscreant nails and told me no charge?? I gave each a $20 and they are putting together a quote for repoint/flashing if that does not work. The upcoming heavy rains should be a good test.

Friends in Florida complaining about storm, Think they forget they are in Florida sometimes, hopefully they will be fine.

Friends in Southern CA complaining about rain, after spending 3 years complaining about no rain

Wife still not feeling too much better, took some of that out on me last night....

Mid grade gas back up to $4.55 here post election day. Should have gone day before election when it was quite a bit cheaper.

back to work, see ya

 

[daugen]

keep an eye on the smoker, probably push the manure back into the bin and stack it up to make some more room

more room in the smoker for brisket, just push the manure back
ahhhh, the smell of nature

got new Brother laser hooked up, put that over on side shelf and made more room on my desk. My go to printer so I don't have to use ink cartridges.

Hope you guys with colds and related feel better.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Apparently my smoked meats are popular amongst the locals, I’m smoking brisket to bring to the local VFD by popular request for their meeting tomorrow night. That means a trip to Costco this morning, so I can get it started this evening.

Well, I like brisket too.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

keep an eye on the smoker, probably push the manure back into the bin and stack it up to make some more room

more room in the smoker for brisket, just push the manure back
ahhhh, the smell of nature

got new Brother laser hooked up, put that over on side shelf and made more room on my desk. My go to printer so I don't have to use ink cartridges.

Hope you guys with colds and related feel better.

I keep thinking of buying laser printer, most of my printing is just documents, don’t know how I go thru so much colored ink.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 31°, only going up to 45°. Breezes expected.
The winds never got terribly bad yesterday, gusts were minimal at around 35mph.
No precip occurred when the front came across, some snow up north about an hour away. The nighttime temps will be in the low 20's for the next week, day temps in the 40's.

After getting back from town, I remembered that the fiber installers had to cut one of the supply lines for the drip system. Got that repaired and gave the zone a good drink.
Then got some seat time regrading the the trencher marks. It wasn't too bad, they used one of the vibratory cable trenchers. Now that the fiber is in, I can order the gravel for the drive. I was waiting until they were done, so no dirt was mixed with the new gravel.

Ron, beautiful pic of the Cardinal.

RNG, back already to the Salton Sea..... have a great trip, be safe.

Drew, you reminded me that I need to disconnect the old router / equipment at the desk area, get it returned to the provider. Then organize the new equipment (which is just sitting on top of the desk).

Paul, those briskets look tasty already! How many pounds of charcoal do you use? .... I'm surprised it lasts that long!

Ken, hope the caulking/ sealing works.... roof leaks are hard to find.... and can cause a bunch of hidden damage. Not fun.....

I need to fix the latch on our backyard gate..... heard this "banging" noise yesterday.... the wind was beating the gate open/closed. Apparently the latch will no longer catch..... Hopefully an easy fix...
Not sure what else I will get into.....

Everyone have a great day!

 

[Popgadget]

Paul, those briskets look tasty already! How many pounds of charcoal do you use? .... I'm surprised it lasts that long!

About 8lbs of charcoal plus chunks of hardwood, usually oak or fruitwood.
I used lump charcoal for a long time, but have been using Kingsford Hardwood Briquettes, as they have good smoke, and are extremely consistent. Not a lot of places have them, but HD usually does.

 

[Popgadget]

Well, I like brisket too.

Dinner is at 6

 

[buckeyefarmer]

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Dinner is at 6

Don’t tempt me.

 

[sodamo]

63°F and .21 inches rain

Nothing major planned this morning. Might start replacing the door lock set as they are starting to fail. Seems the cheap metal inside fails, guessing it’s related to environment. Got a box of 10 matched sets from Amazon. Each set came with 6 keys, giving me 60. Sure hope I don’t loose one.

Hand & Foot at friends this afternoon.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[m7040]

Good morning. 59 going to 65 nice and sunny no wind

Tree planting is done. Planted 5 Leeland Cypress and 5 Green Giants.

Watering each tree for a hour with a small stream from the hose. Will repeat that every three days for the first week or so and then trap it down.

I have been using apple wood and oak wood for smoking but it s harder to control temperature. I think I will try the Hardwood Briquettes next time. and then feed smaller amounts of wood.

Also pulled a line for the property line behind the newly planted trees and then will set flags for fence pole positions. I have a bunch of 6 inch treated fence poles to go in there.

Discovered the neighbor had piled up tree stumps and logs overlapping to our side. So will use the front end loader and push it back.

Ron, love your pictures. What camera and lens do you use? My iPhone will not do that.

 

[rswyan]

64F and sunny @ 11:30, heading up to a high of 71F for the day. This one might be the last 70F degree day for year unless something unusual happens.

Got hopper feeder refilled first thing yesterday, also two suet feeders.

Removed PHD and auger from Kubota and got those put back on their respective stands.

Put quick hitch and box blade back on, also swapped out bucket for pallet forks.

Added two cups of Espoma Soil Acidifier to each of the two holes for the hydrangeas and worked that into the screened compost.

Unloaded foam board insulation and a box of stuff from the Menards order and took it over to the pole barn. Still have to do all the 2 x 4's.

Moved a couple of pallets outside, also juggled a number of pallets inside, moving them to the north end.

Added more clay behind the 2 x 8 x 14 across the center overhead.

Pressured washed the outside of the south overhead door.

Trimmed out another sheet of OSB and got that put up.

Got that sheet and the one right next to it all screwed in.

Sorted out new/used hidden hangers and got each put in its own box.

Rebaited live traps. Something is taking the bait but not tripping the traps, Woman thinks it might be mice or chipmunks.

Placed Amazon order last night for valves/fittings to blow out water line for winter. Those should get here by tomorrow which will allow me to get the line blown out before freezing low temps arrive on Saturday.

Agenda for today:

Get 2 x 4's unloaded out of the van and moved over to the barn, also unload sunflower and safflower seeds and get those put in the garage.

The expected rainfall from TS Nicole could be as much as 2" so move the rest of clay pile outside into the barn before it gets totally soaked.

Trim another sheet of OSB and get it put up.

Move stuff I don't want to get wet back inside barn.

Plus whatever else comes up.

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

 

[Diggin It]

My days here have been very limited and may be coming to an end.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

My days here have been very limited and may be coming to an end.

Why? What's up?