Good morning!!!!

[m7040]

We had new years already with fireworks watching Sidney Australia. But will try to stay up for for more local celebrations.

The fridge in the van comes in handy when picking up cold groceries or taking trips.

 

[IXLR8]

I have used the cheap Horrible Fright solar panels as battery maintainers on anything that is outside - we use the Subaru substantially more than the pickup, and with all the electronics it has a lot of draw even when off, and I have gone almost two weeks at a time with no hiccups, so that may be an option for certain items.

Just keep an eye on your battery. Some of those cheap HF solar panels don't have good voltage control, if any, and can cook a battery dry.

 

[txdon]

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That fridge looks like what I need in the Summer when I pick up Mom’s groceries. Link?

 

[m7040]

Sure here is link to their fridge/freezers. They are not cheap but they work good and can freeze down to low temp pretty quickly or stay as a fridge

powered-fridge-freezers

 

[m7040]

Here is a picture showing more of the fridge. It is mounted between the front seats on a mounting plate that allows it to be removed easily. When mounted it closes off walking access to the back of the van but rarely use that anyway . it runs on 12 volt but also has 120 volt connection. Sometimes I will hook up with extension cord to 120 if left for longer than a day or so. The 120 connection is in front of the grill like on engine coolant heater connections.

 

[m7040]

Should get some of the old slides scanned but here is a couple of shots of slides from my motocross days in California

 

[two_bit_score]

I am thinking of investing in one of these, because of an old shoulder dislocation that makes its presence known after the fourth or fifth heave:

Arborist Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler

Easily shoot a 12 oz. throw weight and line (both sold separately) a vertical distance of 200+ feet with great accuracy. Made of solid stainless steel and all non-corrosive material, the Shoulder Shot includes a built-in spring loaded safety on the valve release handle to prevent any accidents...

www.forestry-suppliers.com

Looks like that could come in very handy! Not too bad on the price if it is as good as it sounds. They appear to be currently ‘out of stock’.

 

[sodamo]

65°F and no rain.

Holiday gathering was good times. Neighbors. That haven’t talked to since the pandemic and new ones as well. Too much good food per usual.

Last day of 2022 - where did it go.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Thanks for all the retirement well wishes. I told my siblings yesterday.

 

[Popgadget]

Good afternoon
It’s 48 and not going anywhere in a hurry.
Foggy, and has been all day.

Yesterday followed the plan, did a Costco run, sighted in the Kimber with my son, while he did the same with his LC9. Afterwards, I disassembled the Micro 9 to clean it on my cluttered bench, much to my son’s dismay. Turned out I should have heeded him. In the process of reassembling it I dropped the slide with the barrel, recoil spring and guide pin assembled. The guide rod and spring dislodged, launching the rod into parts unknown. After extensive searching, cleaning and sweeping, it was still MIA. Son suggested I order a new one, that should make it appear. He was pretty good about not rubbing in that had I been working in a proper environment, this likely wouldn’t have happened. So after authorizing a $35 payment to Kimber, I rejoined the search. As I worked my way down the bench from where I was working, I saw it hiding in a shoebox full of lens cleaning tissues. Explains why I never heard it land. So the Kimber is all assembled, significant deep cleaning happened in the shop, and I’m out 35 bucks.

We took Zoe to our vet for her first checkup and records review. All is well, she is doing fine, gained 6 lbs in 10 days. Got home past her (and our) bed time and called it a day.

This morning, I left the house at 6am, headed for the airport for a trip to Fort Lauderdale to take a family of 6 to get on a cruise ship.
It was foggy when I left, but scheduled to improve. Long story short, visibility never got to our takeoff minimums, and then there was a 3 hour flow control delay going southbound. About 10am we through in the towel, and made arrangements for them to drive to Trenton, NJ about 20 minutes away where the weather was at minimums and sent them on their way with a competitor. It will be close, but I think they will make the cruise.
Stopped at Mission BBQ and gave the prime rib a second chance, it was much better than the first time, but I think that I’ve decided that smoking does not do prime rib justice.

Got home in time to play with Zoe, and check in here while she is napping. Still no visibility here, airport is reporting less than 1/4 mile. Now I’m glad that we didn’t go, I likely would not have gotten back in, and ended up at an alternate far from my car.

 

[rswyan]

52F and cloudy with rain @ 14:00, calling for a high of around 54F for the day.

Did verify that a new record high temp was set yesterday @ CAK. The high temp of 65F toppled the old record that was set in 1972.

Woman is getting ready to head out and pick some items for New Years Eve Dinner. Mainly the sauerkraut for the sausage dumplings.

Just got an email from Amazon saying they had issued a credit for item we returned that didn't have the correct barcode presented to the return desk when The Woman dropped it off at Kohl's. The correct barcode was in the box, so evidently they figured it out. I call that pretty good customer service: they managed to succeed ... despite our best efforts to screw it up.

Worked out in the garage cleaning and straightening up last night until around 03:00, got a lot done.

Still a lot more to go of course but making good progress.

At least one can walk around out there now.

Found one perennial plant that still needs planted, top was gone likely killed by frost but roots still looked viable. Probably get that set out tomorrow when it isn't raining.

Most of the hand tools hung up but now out of hooks and space on the wall rack.

Probably get back on that here in a bit after I feed the fishies.

Might have enough space to unload the table wood by the time I finish tonight.

Hope every one is enjoying this last of day of 2022 ...

 

[Popgadget]

Looks like that could come in very handy! Not too bad on the price if it is as good as it sounds. They appear to be currently ‘out of stock’.

It would be easy to make one.

 

[m7040]

happened in the shop, and I’m out 35 bucks.

Popg, next time you will be ready. Dropping and not finding is very frustrating

 

[Thomas]

42F rain almost here.

Been good day for outside raking cutting branches limbs all clean up...2 main lawn done and front field,side going to have to wait after mud season.

BIG ole cheese burgers with all the fixing from the grill soon,afterwards feet up sharing bowl ice cream while watching football...doubt very much I'll bring in the new year.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[daugen]

heating up some short ribs I got at Costco as my treat dinner for new year's eve.
They weren't overly impressive, so I added a little bit of Crystal hot sauce to liven things up a little.
Have been heating them on low.

Popgadget, just another spare.
Ken, your pump is likely exactly what I need. But I decided I wanted my own so I can do this more often. Thanks for offer.

sniff
I smell the ribs
life is good

 

[KilroyJC]

I'm thinking of something along those lines. I have a ton of pines that have no branches to snag for the first 50-80 ft. NO way am I tossing a throw bag that high!!
I was actually thinking of something more like this:

Notch™ Big Shot

Ideal for shooting throw bag and line through tree limbs. Delivers line up to 150´. Fits directly onto Jameson poles. Kit comes complete with the Big Shot, one 4´ extension pole, and one 4´ base pole.

www.forestry-suppliers.com

For a few dollars more, I like yours better.

I didn’t even see the slingshot

 

[KilroyJC]

It would be easy to make one.

I once had a potato gun that could launch a spud onto the roof of a 20-story building from 125 yards away . . .

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Sunday) early arvo. Overnight Low of 17C and it's presently 22C, overcast, calm and there was 0.5mm in the gauge at 0700.

We had a lovely meal at the restaurant last evening and then headed home to stay up (we did!) and ring-in the New Year... which we actually did as I have a decent sized 'ship's bell' mounted in my entertainment area. I don't know if we woke any neighbours up but the bell sure got a workout.

Annnd... woke up a few hours later IOT head into town for Church.

I fully intend to put my 'feet up' for the rest of the day.

Thank you to all the well-wishers on my BD. I tried to spot them all & Good Post. Ta.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[mostly_gas]

Happy New Year!!
Good evening all. 43ºF to start, partly cloudy,light breeze. Light to moderate wind, partly cloudy sky, and high temp was 70ºF.
Bike ride to start morning, 60 miles. Year total now 6588 miles. Nap after lunch then dinner. I wish you all more Happiness, Health and Success in 2023.
Randy(wag) Happy Birthday!! Thank you for your service. 47 years of service is impressive.
Don really nice pics. Like your office
Drew hope your agenda pans out, Good to hear mouth better today.
Bird please wish your wife a Happy Birthday for me. Hope the pizza party was fun for all. That was a early post.
Ron good to hear success with door lock. nice pic
Dennis sorry you are up early again. Nice long career.
Dennis must be fun catching up with old friend. Sorry about thinking tractors were not running.
Kilroy they put up with me, letting you hang around was a cinch. Congrats on Starlink shipping, only 1 year
Bill good to hear chain repair done. Hope you don't need horn much
Mike hope you were able to make some progress today, sounds like wife is much better.
Kilroy sorry tree still in vertical storage. Great job on the beehive stand.
Billy glad you nice trip with family, never had goat cheese pizza.
Phil good to hear no problems on the home front. I have not seen in New Year , in years. It gets here anyway.
Thomas Hope your day was steady, and mrs on the mend.
Jim Sorry about check, glad you still were able to get shot. Sorry about the shot reaction.
Don enjoy your few days off between seasons.
Drew sounds like a nice day. Good luck with the drain the hot tub project.
Gstrom nice tree work Hope you recovered today.
Ken good to hear the progress on the insulation project, and no more finger damage. Hope 4 did fit in back. thanks for pic of shelves.
Ted Glad wind not too strong yet. hope rain soaks in before it can freeze. Neat weather pic
Rich sounds like nice morning.
Frits nice pic and set up.
Frits thanks for link and better pic of fridge
David glad New Years Party was good.
Paul sorry about cleaning problem. Ordering new parts usually does help find the missing part. Puppy is growing fast. Sorry about WX cancelling the flight. Glad you help them get to cruise anyway.
RS 65ºF is impressive record. Nice to hear Amazon CS out foxed you and got it right. Hope you got table wood unloaded.
Thomas glad day and grilling successful.
Drew glad you could help the ribs.
Rand(wag) glad you could bring in New Year and make it to church.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /broken arm and heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /elbow healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, /wife's fall and recovery, Frits/ daughters hip replacement /veteran son with mental issues, Ken /dad possible dementia, /uncle's surgery, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife feeling bad, Lou /eye issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage not doing well, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /coughing, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's surgery, Scotty, /back pain, Frits /daughter recovery from surgery, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Mark /wife colon surgery, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[two_bit_score]

It would be easy to make one.

Probably so. Looked pretty simple from the pictures.